Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
How Taki Rua became our unofficial national Maori theatre company
Since its foundation in 1983, Taki Rua Theatre has grown to become Aotearoa's unofficial national Maori theatre. Audio
Northern wahine Sarah Smith on 25 years in New York
In 1998 Sarah Smith was passing through New York to the UK but opportunity knocked and after study and work at New Zealand's Permanent Mission to the UN she established her own company, MokoISM. Her… Audio
Mapuna Oct 26 Ariana & Bob
Ngai Tahu musician Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton are currently on a national tour showcasing their new album, Muriwai. Both of them are accomplished players of taonga puoro which they've combined… Audio
Tuahiwi Marae, the story behind the headlines
My Marae - Professor Te Maire Tau talks to Susie about Christchurch's Tuahiwi marae and its history. Audio
Carving out a better life
Former gang member Sully Paea has dedicated decades to youth work and taught himself how to carve vaka during the pandemic. Audio
Hinemoa Elder: Dear Moko
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder, talks about her new book Dear Moko full of Māori proverbs for mokopuna and descendants of all ages. Audio
Moana 2 in Te Reo
A world first is about to be made with the simultaneous release of a Disney film in both english and an indigenous language. Audio
Jackson critical of Prebble Waitangi Tribunal appointment
Maori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson says the appointment of Richard Prebble to the Waitangi Tribunal is "shocking and disappointing". Richard Prebble is a former Labour Minister and ACT… Audio
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Trailer
Getting into the nitty-gritty, join artivist Hori along with co-conspirator Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes for a hearty kōrero on Aotearoa's current political climate. Video
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Episode 1: "Why? Tangi Be Happy" – Eru Kapa-Kingi
We speak with Eru "Te Kapa-Kingi o te Norta," a legal academic who was instilled by his parents with a political consciousness and critical perspective on Māori existence as tangata whenua. Video
The Maori art vandal
Dutch artist Theo Schoon is remembered as a controversial figure in the history of New Zealand art. Audio
Final hui a motu underway in Otautahi
Discussions on indigenous economics is top of the agenda at the final national hui for Maori kotahitanga, or unity, in the South Island today. The meeting is the final of the 'four winds' hui called… Audio
Iwi gathering in Christchurch for third hui for Maori unity
Iwi and hapu from around the country are gathering at Tuahiwi Marae north of Chirstchurch this morning for the last in a series of national hui for Maori unity. The late Kiingi Tuheitia called for the… Audio
Horomona Horo: Best known taonga pūoro practitioner becomes Arts Laureate
Horomona Horo (Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou, Taranaki), one of Aotearoa's best known taonga pūoro practitioners, is now an Arts Laureate. Horomona is a masterful composer and musician, known for his expertise… Audio
Podcast Mapuna October 19 Tureiti Moxon
This week Lady Tureiti Moxon received an honorary doctorate from Waikato University for her outstanding contribution to the health and well being of New Zealanders. She's also chair of the National… Audio
19th-Century letters to the editor reveal Māori as 'OG social media influencers'
Letters written by Ngāi Tahu members to a local newspaper in the 1800s are the subject of an academic thesis. Audio
Emma Maurice: Letters to the Editor
Dr Emma Maurice has been uncovering how Maori were portrayed in print media through archived letters to the editor. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
In today's episode, Timaru Council has launched a taskforce to help affected workers find new jobs after Alliance Group today confirmed its Smithfield meatworks will close with a loss of 600 jobs; the… Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 19: Mother of missing Marakopa children speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes in exclusive interview
The mother of the three missing Marokopa children tells Mata she believes a recent exchange between a pig hunter and her daughter was a cry for help. Video, Audio
Podcast Mapuna October 12
Shane Cotton is an award winning and internationally acclaimed Maori artist with a new show opening today in Tamaki Makaurau. Painting was always his first love and we explore how he fused that with a… Audio
