Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Why the numbers on Māori speakers are skewed
The aim of having one million New Zealanders speak basic te reo by 2040 might not be as impossible as it seems. Audio
Why the numbers on Māori speakers are skewed
The aim of having one million New Zealanders speak basic te reo by 2040 might not be as impossible as it seems.
AudioHe Kākano Ahau: Ōtautahi
Te Ahi Kaa features an episode of the six part series He Kakano Ahau - Presenter Kahu Kutia explores stories about Urban Maori, weaving together strands of connection. This week Kahu travels to the… Audio
Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi for 7 February 2020
Coming up on Te Waonui - Northern iwi leaders use Waitangi to not only challenge the government, but also, tikanga, some iwi leaders back a proposal that would see major iwi stop plans to take court… Audio
Mākutu: bringing Māori voices to the forefront
Mākutu has been described as Maori Witchcraft and even black magic, but Dr Nepia Mahuika says such descriptions have been written from a western perspective. He explains it all to Wallace. Audio
Politicians not the only visitors to Waitangi
Waitangi came alive this week with thousands joining to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Politicians and iwi leaders dominated news coverage but Te Aniwa Hurihanganui spoke to some of… Audio
Māori Party no set ally for National
The National Party may not be able to rely on partnering with the Māori Party after the election, even if that party is able to secure a seat to get itself back into Parliament.
National… Audio
Māori Party declares strong preference for Labour
The Māori Party President says it now has a strong preference for Labour because part of the reason they lost their place in Parliament was the long relationship with National.
National's leader… Audio
Funding boost for waka hourua
The waka hourua community is ecstatic following a $1.7 million funding boost to strengthen matauranga or knowledge in traditional celestial navigation.
The announcement was made by the Prime Minister… Audio
Matt Tukaki - Waitangi Tribunal will outlast Simon Bridges
The week of commemorations at Waitangi has come to an end marking the 180th anniversary of Te Tiriti O Waitangi. Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty grounds yesterday with people flooding into… Audio
Waihoroi Shortland
Nau mai e taku manu Piki mai e taku manu He manu aha ka tau? Kuaka marangaranga ki te tahuna Korimako pai ki kootaatara Tiwaiwaka i kutia e te mate He kotuku rerenga tahi Nau mai i runga i te komuri… Audio
From 2022 New Zealand history will be taught in all schools
From 2022 New Zealand history will be taught in all schools and kura. History lessons are expected to include the arrival of Maori, early colonisation, the Treaty of Waitangi, immigration to New… Audio
Ihumatao Kaitiaki
The kaitiaki of Ihumatao have been protecting their whenua for over three years now and just over six months ago, they were issued with an eviction notice. The land is owned by Fletcher Enterprises… Audio
RNZ Pacific's Koro Vaka'uta
We've been discussing what Aotearoa may look like in twenty years time when we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti. Where do our Pasifika whanau weave into that fabric? Do… Audio
Te Ara Whiti Minister, Kelvin Davis
The Government's words at Waitangi on creating space to hold meaningful conversaions with Maori, and to encourage all New Zealanders to cross the bridge in to the Maori World, requires leadership in… Audio
Waitangi Day in the rohe: Tamaki Makarau
Youth Affairs reporter Katie Doyle is at Waitangi celebrations at Hoani Waititi in Manukau, South Auckland. Ngati Whatua are hosting an event at Okahu Bay in Orakei and there are also celebrations in… Audio
Maori disproportionately hit by climate change
Our panel looks at how Maori vulnerability and susceptibility to the effects of climate change can be mitigated, and what work is being done by Maori to make that happen. Mike Smith is spokesperson of… Audio
Where tangata whenua meets ethnic minorities
Anjum Rahman from the Islamic Women's Council on why increased engagement between ethnic and religious minorities and tangata whenua is important. As the demographics of NZ change, understanding the… Audio
How rangitahi see Aotearoa in 20 years
The year 2040 will mark 200 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. It might seem like a long way off, but many rangatahi are already looking ahead, campaigning for climate change… Audio