Te Ao Maori
Nathan Pohio on his first two years at Toi o Tamaki
Nathan Pohio recently finished his first two years as senior curator, Maori art at Toi o Tamaki, Auckland Art Gallery. Audio
Hundreds of Marae face exposure to flooding and landslides
Hundreds of Marae around the country face potential exposure to floods, landslides and other natural hazards, but new research aims to bolster marae resilience in the face of climate change.
Pokere… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Metiria Turei
Metiria Turei joins Emile Donovan to share a whakataukī that resonates with her. Audio
20 years of Whakaata Maori
Mapuna looks back at 20 years of Whakaata Maori with CEO, Shane Taurima, and Ngatapa Black who was a young production assistant back in 2004 who then went on to do "a gazillion" different jobs at the… Audio
Māoriland film festival returns for 2024
The largest Indigenous film festival in the world is back on in Ōtaki for 2024.
The Māoriland festival is showing 168 feature films, documentaries and short films from nations as far apart as… Audio
Polyfest gets underway in Auckland
Polyfest, the world's largest Maori and Pacific Island secondary school cultural festival, opened in Auckland just over an hour ago with a flag-raising ceremony and a mass haka powhiri. More than 8000… Audio
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's career honoured at Parliament
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's illustrious career has been recognised by parliament with heartfelt speeches, waiata and even a couple of job offers.
The opera singer celebrated her 80th birthday this month.
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A celebration of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa at 80
Earlier this month Dame Kiri Te Kanawa celebrated her 80th birthday and in this podcast you'll hear from Dame Kiri herself and singers she's mentored such as baritones Robert Wiremu and Samson Setu… Audio
New world record for largest haka to be attempted in Aotearoa
It might come as a bit of a shock, but currently the world record for the largest haka is held by France, a feat achieved 10 years ago. There's now moves afoot over take the title off the French set… Audio
Māori sidelined in Whakapapa ski field talks - iwi
A central North Island iwi says Māori have been sidelined yet again in the latest decisions on the future of Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa Skifield.
The Government announced yesterday that it will provide… Audio
Book teaches history through Te Papa taonga
Te Papa has launched a book showcasing the history of the New Zealand Wars through 500 taonga from the museum's collection.
The book, Te Ata o Tū The Shadow of Tūmatauenga, will be distributed to… Audio
Bookmarks with Marama T-Pole
There was one Pacific student enrolled in Christchurch's Broadcasting School in the class of 1995. Now she's on the radio, she's on TV screens, our very own Marama T-Pole. We get to know her better in… Audio
Iwi representives gather at Te Papa Marae for book launch
More than 140 iwi representatives from across the motu have gathered at Te Papa marae in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington today for the launch of a very special book.
Te Ata O Tu the New Zealand Wars… Audio
New Kiwis coach Stacey Jones on Warriors chances for 2024
In the first episode of our new podcast we talk to New Zealand rugby league legend Stacey Jones about his dual roles as assistant coach of the Warriors and also his new role as the head coach of the… Audio
Māori want assurances over Fast Track bill
Māori will be demanding assurances from the government that its Fast Track Approval Bill will not trample over Treaty settlements.
The legislation - which passed its first reading on Thursday - will… Audio
Scammers target work of Māori designers
Scammers have targeted the work of Māori designers and artists promoting the Toitū Te Tiriti movement.
The phrase, meaning Honour the Treaty, is popular among activists protesting the government's… Audio
M9 - Maori Te Tiriti advocates speak at event.
Nine Maori leaders known for their efforts in advocating for Te Tiriti o Waitangi are coming together this month for an event called M9. The theme this year is Ka Tohe Au! Ka Tohe Au! I AM THE… Audio
Nelson Māori wait for decision in long property dispute
As Māori in Nelson await a decision in the country's longest-running property dispute, the Wakatū Incorporation is working to re-connect with thousands of descendants of the 300 customary landowners… Audio
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio
Aotearoa's long history with wool and blankets
For the past 200 years blankets have formed part of Aotearoa's history, part of our early trade, providing warmth and comfort during the New Zealand Wars and for our soldiers fighting overseas during… Audio