Tame Iti
Tāme Iti - MANA
What is mana? Are you born with it, can you earn it and can you have it taken away? Rights activist Tāme Iti explores what mana really means in his memoir. Audio
This Weekend - Whakaari Waiata Concert
Every Friday, we bring you some of the most interesting events and happenings coming up in Aotearoa this weekend.
Tonight we're heading to the Eastern Bay of Plenty where there Whakaari Waiata… Audio
Arts Laureate Tame Iti wins Tupuarangi award
The 'shining stars of Matariki' are acknowledged this week with the Nga Tohu Matariki o te Tau 2023 Awards. The awards recognise those who make a difference from grass roots to global innovation. The… Audio
Tame Iti: 'It's time to put that aside'
Tūhoe artist and activist Tame Iti reflects on the production of the recently released film Muru and his I Will Not Speak Māori exhibition in an extensive interview with RNZ's Kim Hill. Audio, Gallery
Tuhoe Iwi: Moving on from the Urewera Raids
Te Ahi Kaa visits Taneatua in the Tuhoe Valley to get a sense of how the locals have moved since the Tuhoe Raids a decade ago. Audio
Wairere Iti: Tuhoe raids 10 years on
Today marks 10 years since police swooped on the people of Tuhoe on a Monday morning in the Urewera raids. None of the 17 people arrested ended up facing charges under the Terrorism Suppression act… Audio
Urewera raids, 10 years on
Ten years ago, with new anti-terrorism powers under their belt, police swooped on the people of Tūhoe in what has come to be known as the Urewera Raids. They set up two unlawful road blocks in Ruatoki… Audio
Transforming Taneatua
Transforming spaces is a trend in the Bay of Plenty township of Taneatua. Local Māori business owners – including gallery owner Tame Iti and his son Toi, a barber – are optimistic about the future of… Audio
Mediawatch for 9 April 2017
'Hit and Run' claims and counterclaims; new moves to crowdfund New Zealand journalism; Tame Iti calls out the media - again. Audio
Never wrong for long?
No fewer than five national news outlets reported last weekend that Tuhoe activist and artist Tame Iti once stole a priceless painting. But he didn't do it - and it wasn't the first time he'd asked… Audio
Never wrong for long?
No fewer than five national news outlets reported last weekend that Tuhoe activist and artist Tame Iti once stole a priceless painting. But he didn't do it - and it wasn't the first time he'd asked…
Audio2016: Tame Iti on mana, authority, and a life devoted to activism
In the 2016 Reeves lecture, Maori activist and artist Tame Iti discusses the concept of mana and how it can be seen as a way of challenging authority. Audio
Tame Iti: artist and activist
Tame Iti discussed the concept of mana in the 2016 Bishop Sir Paul Reeves Memorial Lecture – From the Raindrop to the River to the Sea. Audio
Kapa haka: behind the scenes
There are many facets to kapa haka. It's a platform where traditional Māori arts can interpret the many issues of the day. Justine Murray goes backstage at the Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka Competition… Audio, Gallery
Taite Music Prize 2016
Highlights from 2016's Taite Music Prize ceremony, held on Wednesday the 20th of April. Audio
Tame Iti and Birgit Krippner - Cross-cultural Collaboration
Tuhoe painter Tame Iti and Austrian photographer Birgit Krippner are exhibiting their art together in a new exhibition at Wellington's Suite gallery. Tame Iti will show paintings and sculpture… Audio
Iti to stand for Maori Party
The veteran Tuhoe activist Tame Iti has been announced as a list candidate for the Maori Party. Audio
Tame Iti responds to police apology, says there is forgiveness
Tuhoe leaders say most of the community is ready to move on after police apologised for their conduct during the Urewera raids. Audio
Tuhoe leader welcomes dropping of Urewera charges
The chief negotiator for Tuhoe, Tamati Kruger, says a disastrous period in New Zealand's history has been brought to an end. Audio
He Rourou for Wed 13 August
Ana Tapiata talks to him about the great occasion talks with Tame Iti about the Crown-Tuhoe Terms of Negotiation. Audio
