Te Ao Māori
What actually happens at Waitangi on Waitangi Day
Waitangi day vibes explained.
Why I’m visiting the iwi who protected the remains of my Chinese ancestor
“Having this connection that transcends time and cultures as well is unique.”
Is it appropriate for non-Māori to have a moko?
Ringa moko (Māori tattoo artist) Cody Hollis explains.
Why Rātana is an important date on the political calendar
The annual celebrations at Rātana are considered the unofficial start to the political year.
Analysis: Why the Govt should pay attention to this weekend’s national hui
Nothing will be left unsaid.
Why Māori plant their whenua/placenta
A tikanga Māori birthing practitioner explains.
Rules around pepeha for non-Māori
Te reo Māori educator Hemi Kelly explains pepeha for non-Māori.
Maramataka: What if our big holiday break was in winter, not summer
The maramataka is the traditional Māori lunar calendar.
How to eat like our tīpuna did
Why food security and food sovereignty are so important
Analysis: Māori call to action is history repeating itself
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called the outpouring of criticism by Māori “pretty unfair”.
Māori activists explain why they're marching against the new government
There are no “gentle respectful words” to describe the new government, Quack Pirihi says.
Why MPs must swear an oath of allegiance to the King of England
Whether they want to or not.
‘Nationwide action day’: Why today and what is it all about?
“This is not a protest. It’s an activation.”
‘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?
How Māori tangihanga work
Should you take flowers? Do you wear black? And how many days does a tangi go for?
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.
Hot ways to ask for consent in te reo Māori
“He pai tēnā?”
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?
Why Matariki falls on a different day each year
Matariki is very much connected to the kai we receive throughout the year.
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.
Germany returns Māori and Moriori remains to Aotearoa
Those involved say a significant amount of work has gone into returning these ancestors.
The online movement inspiring rangatahi to take control of their money
Research shows rangatahi Māori are driven by creating financial security for their whānau and hapū.
The Ministry of Education has failed Kura Kaupapa Māori
"For Māori by Māori in Māori education works – I am proof. Now the Crown must invest in it."