Te Ao Maori
Te Waonui for week end ing 15 February 2019
A New Plymouth councillor refuses to make an apology to his council collegues for saying he's ashamed to sing the national anthem in Maori. Rent rises are shooting up in Whanganui - and people are… Audio
Famous mermaid pools to be closed off to the public
Local iwi are to place a rāhui on Northland's famous mermaid pools to stop damage to the environment. Locals have complained about an influx of visitors and rubbish in the area as pictures online… Video, Audio
Govt told to get out of way for Māori justice
The government is being told to get out of the way and let Māori take charge to keep their own out of court and jail. RNZ has obtained a copy of the final draft of the Justice System Māori Outcomes… Audio
All eyes on Matahi Brightwell
One of our last traditional Marae-taught carvers Matahi Brightwell is about to start restoring one of New Zealand's most visited tourist attractions - his own work - the Mine Bay Māori rock carvings… Audio
Keeping indigenous languages alive
In this episode of Voices; we look at 2019 being the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Ocean Voyaging
In honour of Sir Hekenukumai Busby and his knighthood ceremony this week, Te Ahi Kaa features interviews with Hekenukumai where he talks about his work to revive the artform of waka building and ocean… Audio
Big issues, barbecues and curly questions at Waitangi
A year ago at Waitangi the PM said “hold me to account when I return.“ 12 months later she got put on the spot about the basics of the Treaty. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 8 February 2019
Thousands converge in Waitangi for the 179th anniversary of the signing of the treaty, one year after the Prime Minister asked Māori to hold the government to account - we have the latest on the… Audio
Iwi business on the up
Iwi are playing a more and more important role in the NZ economy and are a real success story. Jason Mika is a senior lecturer at Massey University and a director of Te Au Rangahau, the Māori Business… Audio
Iwi's long-term investment strategy pays off
The strong investment performance of some of the country's largest iwi is expected to draw the attention of Government and Kiwisaver saving schemes. Audio
Jones fires back at Brian Tamaki's 'spud' insult
Northland's NZ First MP Shane Jones has warned Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki to watch his mouth, after he reportedly referred to northern Maori MP's as 'spuds'. Mr Jones says the self-styled… Audio
Let's analyse Waitangi Day 2019
How did the PM perform at Waitangi this year? Labour minister Peeni Henare said "I'd hate for it to become rather bland". Don Brash barely got a word out in his speech and Josie Butler the sex toy… Audio
Common Unity: Marley’s Aotearoa legacy 40 years on
February 6th is significant to many Kiwis for another reason - the birthday of the undisputed superstar of reggae Bob Marley. His one and only visit 40 years ago had a lasting impact on New Zealand… Video, Audio
How cartoonists framed Waitangi Day
Newspaper cartoonists job is to cast a critical eye on what’s going on and sum it up in images that can be understood at a glance at that time. But author Paul Diamond tells Colin Peacock cartoons… Audio, Gallery
19th Century letters warned of fears for future NZ
Tomorrow the country marks nearly 180 years since Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, but letters from that era show that some issues for Māori remain the same. RNZ got to take a firsthand look at some… Video, Audio
PM to Waitangi: There’s still so much to do
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to do more for Māori during her speech at Waitangi today. Protest was minimal during the party leaders' speeches, but it was a different story when Don Brash… Video, Audio
Māori music is front and centre for SOUNZ's Toni Huata
Māori music is front and centre for Toni Huata, the newly appointed Director of Māori Music for SOUNZ. She discusses her new role, connections to music and what she wants to achieve. Audio
Te reo Māori slates acknowledged at Waitangi
Two slates with the very first example of written Te reo Māori etched on them were shown to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at New Zealand's oldest building, Kemp House in Kerikeri. A ceremony was held… Audio
Jacinda Ardern defends govt record at Waitangi
The government has turned up in the North and splashed the cash ahead of the Prime Minister's address at the Treaty grounds in Waitangi on Tuesday. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to Susie… Audio
Govt heads to Waitangi - political analysis
The government has turned up in the North and splashed the cash ahead of the Prime Minister's address at the Treaty grounds in Waitangi on Tuesday. Jacinda Ardern has declared this is the year in… Audio