Te Ao Māori
‘A hangover of a colonial past’: Why we have narrow views on relationships
The word ‘monogamy’ originates from Greek and European thought.
He taiāniwhaniwha te haramai nei: A tsunami of regression is imminent
Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes writes on what the new government's policies mean for Māori.
Why women don’t whaikōrero
Is colonisation the reason why wāhine don’t whaikōrero?
Māori stories on endometriosis
“It becomes a part of your brand as a person. ‘Oh Jade has endo’.”
Empowering wāhine through connecting to the ocean
“It’s made everything even more deep and meaningful. You’re carrying an ocean inside you.”
How Māori tangihanga work
Should you take flowers? Do you wear black? And how many days does a tangi go for?
The traditions connecting rangatahi to the Māori Land Wars
“When they step into that realm, they feel a shift, a movement in the wairua.”
The wharenui connecting Hawai’i to Aotearoa
“The people back home, who built this whare, you can still feel to this day.”
Why this professional wrestler decided to become a playwright
“It’s a tribute to rural Māori kids who grew up on professional wrestling in the 90s.”
Teenage poi entrepreneur on how she invests in her mental health
Georgia Latu is CEO of Pōtiki Poi, the company that made 32,000 poi for the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
A day on the campaign trail with the Green’s Tamatha Paul
Ohinga spent a day on the trail with Green Party Wellington Central candidate Tamatha Paul.
A day on the campaign trail with Arena Williams
Arena Williams won her first electorate seat in in 2014 at the age of 24.
We quiz people on Māori words
Do you know your tuakana from your teina?
Ko Ōtaki tēnei: the town that loves te reo Māori
"A town committed to nurturing its language, its people, and its vibrant culture."
Hot ways to ask for consent in te reo Māori
“He pai tēnā?”
Reo Māori classes in Australia can’t cope with demand
“Share your treasures with your world.”
Reclaiming my reo is scary. Here’s how I’m pushing through
"It takes doing it in real life, not just in my head, and that’s hard."
'Connecting with ourselves': What Te Wiki o te Reo Māori means to me
“Patua te whakamā, don't be ashamed, learning is a process, and learning is a journey."
Three sisters receive moko kauae by traditional uhi method
"This is huge for us. We’ve long been in discussions about this, about today."
No, you don't get an extra vote if you're on the Māori roll
So what is the difference between being on the Māori roll and being on the general roll?
How Reece Campbell champions music, Tā Moko and reo Māori, in Australia
“Anything to do with our culture, I love seeing it.”
Bringing whānau home: The family making repatriation from Australia possible
“This is our birthright, Tangihanga is a birthright for Māori."
Mātātoa: the CrossFit comp blending fitness with te reo
Mātātoa is the first Māori language CrossFit event in the country.
Whānau Māori living with dementia: will you look after your Koro or Kui?
“My advice for those dealing with family with dementia , I would say just to practice patience”
The vital role of harvesting kai for hautapu
"Matariki serves as a unifying force, bringing people from all walks of life together."
Why Matariki falls on a different day each year
Matariki is very much connected to the kai we receive throughout the year.
People tell us what they're doing for Matariki
“Drink some beers, self-reflect, go to the gym.”
Mānawatia a Matariki! Where to celebrate Matariki around NZ
Matariki is coming up, which is a time for celebrations, reflection and looking forward.
Five ways to embrace Matariki
This year, the Matariki public holiday falls on July 14.
Wāhine take the lead in this year's momentous Matariki celebration
Traditionally men have led the karakia for hautapu.