Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Carving for Queen and Iwi: fourth-generation carver Renata te Wiata
Young Maori artists are currently being called to enter portraits of their tupuna, their ancestors in any media for the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award. The Award is hosted by Te Pukenga Whakaata… Audio
Are NZ designs open to being ripped off?
Last year, two new treaties were adopted by the WIPO, one relating to patents and the other design law, in a bid to increase protections for original and indigenous ideas. Audio
Te Tii Marae reopens
Chair of the 101-year old marae, Ngati Kawa, explains the significance of the whare to local hapu - and the nation. Audio
50 years of Treaty Settlements - where are we now?
How have race relations changed across the half century? Leading expert in the intersection between tikanga and the common law Natalie Coates explains. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy discuss the aftermath of Waitangi day, the state of public housing and why we don't have any… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Audio
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi laid to rest
A stern but caring mentor, a lion, a taniwha and a keen golfer - those are just a few of the words mourners used to describe Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi at her tangi at Gisborne's Te Poho-o-Rawiri… Audio
Maori Development Minister on protests at Waitangi
When National's Maori Development Minister stood to speak at Waitangi on Wednesday - he was met with protest. Normally, speaking on the paepae on behalf of the party would be the role of the Prime… Audio
Waitangi Trust chair on this year’s celebration
Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Audio
Celebration, spectacle and debacle at Waitangi
This year's festivities at Waitangi are over - capping off a week filled with crowds, celebration, spectacle and debate. Yesterday there were two separate dawn ceremonies and a colourful waka launch… Audio
Government challenged on Waitangi Day
From the far north, to Akaroa in the south, challenges were laid down before the government on a day usually reserved for prayer, reflection and festivities. Traditionally politics are off the agenda… Audio
Marlon Williams on his new album Te Whare Tiwekaweka
Kara Rickard and Mark Williams are joined by award winning, singer-songwriter Marlon Williams, to talk about his new album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 3: Waitangi Special - An interview with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
MP for Te Tai Tokerau Mariameno Kapa-Kingi discusses Te Pāti Māori’s proposal for a treaty commissioner and the challenges facing her electorate as Ngāpuhi hosts the commemorations for the 185th… Video, Audio
Mata Season 3 | Episode 2: “A kūpapa to the kaupapa” a Mata Waitangi special with Tama Potaka and Paul Goldsmith.
Following a “tense” pōwhiri at Waitangi, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith discuss the health of Māori Crown relations. Video, Audio
Around the motu: Waitangi Day in Porirua
Porirua City Mayor Anita Baker joins Susana Lei'ataua to talk about the activities both on and off the water. Audio
Around the moutu: Waitangi Day at Okains Bay
Chair of Okains Bay Museum, Helen Brown joins Susana Lei'ataua to talk about Waitangi Day activities in the Banks Peninsula settlement.
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National Library open doors to view Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Director of Public Engagement at the National Library, Alison McIntyre speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about how Te Tiriti o Waitangi document is stored and preserved. Audio
Karlo Mila from Waitangi on her new poetry collection
Dr Karlo Mila is an award-winning poet, writer, mother, activist and researcher. She joins joined Susana Lei'ataua from Waitangi to talk about her new poetry collection.
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Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua on reflects on Waitangi Day
Prominent Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua joins Susana Lei'ataua from Waitangi. Audio
Shane Jones responds to interuption during Waitangi powhiri
A "circus" and a "cheap stunt." That's how NZ First's Shane Jones is labelling an interuption during the powhiri for politicians at Waitangi today. He even went so far as to say funding for the… Audio
