Podcasts about Marae

To mark the milestone of the 40 year anniversary of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, we bring you a two part live episode recorded in our birthplace, Ō-tāwhao Marae at Te Awamutu College. To watch the live stream video, go here    In part 1 - we are joined by previous kaimahi and tauira of the formative years, David Lewis and Mary Aull, who share their memories of the early days of curriculum development, the first classes and the journey towards achieving Wānanga Status.   In part 2 - Herbie Teddy, Darren Heke and Donald Campbell join us to share their candid experiences of building Ō-tāwhao Marae and also setting up Apakura Campus on factory road. This is an in-depth discussion on what our shared history means for our people, our future, and the legacy of education in Aotearoa.   Full of honest kōrero and historical insights, we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.   Part 2 starts at 54:19

The Funeral Directors Association says more Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of Marae. Ashleigh McCaull reports.

Spent all weekend waiting for more details about the death by dog in the Bay of Plenty. This story upset me greatly. We heard about the victim. A cheeky cheery 4-year-old kid. His family say he had a little mischief in his smile, a little wid in his heart and a heart full of cuteness. We heard a statement from the Marae that something had happened suggesting this was in Maori circles. For a while I thought it was an incident on the Marae but it wasn't. We heard another person was injured and presumably they were trying to save the boy. On social media I saw claims that the boy may have razzed the dogs but that's not the point. That's victim blaming. The thing that always gets me on these stories is that dogs should not kill people. Even though 4 people have died at the teeth of dogs in the past 5 years. Dogs are man's best friend. Dogs are a useful tool. But dogs should never kill humans. The way robots are programmed to never kill humans. Even the dogs who's jobs are to be security for humans should not kill other humans even if the humans are bad. The only dogs who kill humans are dogs who are owned or controlled by humans who do not know how to control their dogs. And if they have dogs who are not controllable, they are humans who don't realise the threat those dogs pose. Therefore, they should surrender those dogs before bad stuff happens. And when these things happen the concerned start raising rules and regulations that the bad owners ignore and the only thing they do is irritate and criminalise good owners. Any dogs that kill that can be traced to an owner means that owner must face a custodial sentence. Because your weapon just killed an innocent child. I don't know how you live with yourself and don't you dare defend the dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the Ngati Haua Deed of Settlement will be signed with the Crown at Ngapuwai-waha Marae in Taumarunui. Significantly - today the Crown will pardon two ancestors, Maatene Ruta te Whareaitu and Te Rangiatea, who were wrongly convicted in 1846 for rebeling against the Crown. Te Whareaitu was executed by hanging while Te Rangiatea was sentenced to life in prison, where he later died. Over 60 sites will be returned to Ngati Haua along with financial redress and a cultural fund of $26.5 million dollars. Chair of the Ngati Haua Iwi Trust, Graham Bell, speaks to Mihi.

A massive wakeup call or a hatchet job? Associate professor of politics Lara Greaves breaks down the inquiry into Manurewa Marae and the data collection.

Stats boss has fallen on his sword over the handling of confidential personal data. Automatic pay rises for public servants under review. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said the government will aim to spend two percent of GDP on defence. Is it doable? LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Pāti Māori is calling a report into the handling of data at a marae linked to its candidate a 'hatchet job.' The report found Stats NZ raised concerns about conflict of interest and privacy risks at Manurewa marae - but those concerns were ignored. Health NZ and the Ministry of Health had no safeguards in place at all. Accusations the party misused the data are still being investigated. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more.

An inquiry released on Tuesday found StatsNZ and the Ministry of Health failed to put adequate safeguards in place to protect the information they shared. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes. Waipareira Trust and president of Te Pāti Māori John Tamihere spoke to Corin Dann.

The head of StatsNZ is falling on his sword, after a long-awaited inquiry found the agency failed to put adequate safeguards in place to ensure Census information collected at Manurewa marae was not misused. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

A new standard for Government agencies handling data will be set after today's bombshell report. The Public Service Commission has released a report detailing failures by Stats NZ, Health NZ and the Ministry of Health. It's after allegations surfaced in June that Census and Covid vaccination data was inappropriately used at Manurewa Marae. It's highlighted a lack of safeguards - even when concerns were raised within Stats NZ, whose acting head is now stepping down. It found agencies also failed to address conflicts-of-interest by providers working with Covid data. Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says contracting requirements for third-parties will change. "We are just being clear about the duty of care required on people who access public money to discharge services." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of the Public Service Sector says the Government needs to do better with Kiwis' data. A report into claims Covid and Census data were misused during the 2023 election has been released today. It highlights significant shortcomings at Stats NZ and Health NZ - and concluded the agencies failed to ensure data provided to third-party providers was kept confidential. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this isn't a good look for the wider public service sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair of the 101-year old marae, Ngati Kawa, explains the significance of the whare to local hapu - and the nation. 

The Prime Minister has confirmed he will head south to attend Waitangi Day commemorations at Ōnuku Marae, near Akaroa - having previously announced he won't spend the national day in Waitangi. Ōnuku Rūnanga Chairperson Rik Tainui spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened after completing the first stage of a restoration project. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann.

Motueka might appear sleepy and remote to visitors, but like much of Aotearoa, it faces a severe shortage of rental housing—often far pricier than expected. Bernard Hickey sits down with Miriana Stephens to discuss how her iwi is tackling this crisis by building dozens of affordable homes, with the marae at the heart of community life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Electoral Commission admits a polling booth shouldn't have operated at a Marae run by a candidate. The Public Service Commission is investigating claims Manurewa Marae misused Census data for Te Pati Māori's election campaign. Its winning candidate for the Tamaki Makaurau electorate - Takutai Tarsh Kemp - was Marae chief executive at the time. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacks the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A carved pou from Tangoio Marae north of Napier has been found - almost two years after it was washed away during Cyclone Gabrielle. Ngāti Kahungunu Chair Bayden Barber spoke to Alexa Cook.

My Marae - Professor Te Maire Tau talks to Susie about Christchurch's Tuahiwi marae and its history.

What if the answers to the climate crisis are here? In this special Indigenous Peoples' Day episode, host Frank Oscar Weaver speaks with Indigenous leaders from across the world who are on the front lines of the fight to protect their lands and our planet. Impirita, an Indigenous leader from Peru, shares the harsh reality her community faces as industrial mining contaminates rivers that have provided life and sustenance for generations. “All these rivers are contaminated, not just by sewage, but also by mining activities,” – Impirita Frank reflects on the wisdom of Indigenous teachings, like those of Dr. Don Dexter from the Klamath Tribes, who explains how removing Indigenous people from their lands disrupts a natural cycle that keeps ecosystems in balance. Beth Tupara-Katene from Aotearoa (New Zealand) reminds us of the deep responsibility of reciprocity between people and nature, and the urgent need to protect sacred lands. From the ancient mounds of the Tocobaga tribe in Florida, believed to protect the region from hurricanes, to the laws that silence the words "climate change," this episode explores the modern challenges Indigenous communities face. These storms and disasters are not merely natural—they are #UnnaturalDisasters, fueled by climate pollution.  

My Marae: in the latest in our occasional series Mihi visits Te Pai o Hauraki, a Ngati Tamatera marae to speak to historian and kaikorero Larn Wilkinson.

In Auckland's suburb of Point Chevalier is the award winning whare, Te Taumata o Kupe. Mihi goes to take a look in a new Saturday Morning series.

Mihingarangi Forbes has been at  Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia covering the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.  His 27-year-old daughter Ngā Wai hono i te pō was chosen as kuini on Thursday. Mihi shares what the last week has been like.

Tens of thousands have gathered at Tūrangawaewae Marae over recent days for the tangi of Kīngi Tuheitia, who died on Friday morning after 18 years on the throne. Fresh from a visit to Ngāruawāhia, Annabelle Lee-Mather joins Toby Manhire and Ben Thomas to describe the mood on the ground, Tuheitia's legacy, and the role of the Kīngitanga in New Zealand politics. Plus: infrastructure, meta-infrastructure and a rethink on the fast-track bill, and Shane Jones' remarks about the judiciary, which have earned him a slapdown from Judith Collins, and from Winston Peters, but why not from the boss, Christopher Luxon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a momentous day in Maoridom with the final day of the tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu taking place at Tūrangawaewae Marae - the citadel of the Kiingitanga movement.

Leaders of Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad stood in solidarity today as they joined with former New Zealand prime ministers and leaders paying their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia. The Pacific Leaders Forum contingent representing over 11 countries stood on the Marae at Turangawaewae only a week ago celebrating 18 years as the Maori King's reign, Grace Fiavaai was there.

Thousands are gathering at Tuurangawaewae to farewell a Kiingi Tuheitia. Mihingarangi Forbes and Ingrid Hipkiss broadcasts from the Marae.

Among those paying their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday morning is the opposition leader Chris Hipkins. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Back now to Turangawaewae Marae where more mourners are arriving to pay tribute to King Tuheitia. Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Māoridom have spilled tears and words of poetry on the marae ātea over the weekend. RNZ's Māori News Reporter Pokere Paewai.

A Labour MP and former Speaker of the House says Kiingi Tuheitia's final message to simply 'be Māori' will be an enduring part of his legacy. Adrian Rurawhe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69. Māori News reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Māori and non-Māori, are expected to make their way to Turangawaewae Marae to visit Kīngi Tūheitia as he lays in state. The past two days were set aside for Iwi from the Tainui Waka. The Prime Minister has visited the Marae and said he remembered the Māori King as kind and generous. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government made a very 'moving' tribute to the deceased leader. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Awhitu is lying in state at Turangawaewae marae in Ngaruawahia. Powhiri has welcomed representatives of Tainui-Waka federation and representatives from across Waikato are making their way to the marae, RNZ Maori News Editor Taiha Molyneux speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

After numerous setbacks, construction on Ngati Te Whiti hapu's long-awaited Ngamotu Marae will get underway this year. 

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Tūrangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The rain thundered down and the winds whipped up this afternoon - but the Kiingitanga movement saved the real storm for the Government. Politicians from across the spectrum - including the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon - have been at Turangawaewae Marae for Te Koroneihana today.The annual coronation celebrations are not typically particularly political - but this year, representatives did not hold back in their challenge. Political editor Jo Moir is in Ngaruawahia and speaks to Lisa Owen.

Mess with our mokopuna and we will not sit quietly - this was a key message delivered to the Prime Minister as politicians decended on Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia for Koroneihana. The celebration of the Maori King's coronation began on Friday, today political leaders arrived, minus the Act Party. The challenges didn't stop with Christopher Luxon, Minister of Māori Development Tama Potaka, was told to take a stand - and stop the Treaty Referendum bill,  Rahui Papa who delivered those challenges on behalf of the kingitanga, speaks to Lisa Owen. 

A multimillion dollar government fund will soon pay to move cyclone-wrecked marae and homes on Maori land out of harm's way. But no plans for relocation are set in stone yet, and eight months after the council buyouts of other homes began, marae representatives say the Crown's process has been too slow. RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin Dann.

With Judith Collins, Karen Chhour, Keith Wiffin and Sonja Cooper.

In this episode, our hosts listen to snippets of an interview from 1978 with the famous (or infamous) Whaia McClutchie. Whaia speaks about a range of topics, mainly to do with the role of women on the Marae.

With Willie Jackson and Anne Tolley

A Massey University professor is calling on the Government to give greater certainty for marae in its review of earthquake-prone building regulations. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more.

Calls are mounting for the government to launch a wide-ranging inquiry into claims that a marae misused census data last year to help Te Pati Maori's election campaign. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch talks to Lisa Owen.

The Government is facing calls for a wide-ranging inquiry after claims that Manurewa Marae misused census data to help Te Pāti Māori's election campaign. Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in political science Lara Greaves spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Hundreds of Marae around the country face potential exposure to floods, landslides and other natural hazards, but new research aims to bolster marae resilience in the face of climate change. Pokere Paewai reports.

It's been almost two months since the national hui at Ngāruawāhia, a unifying gathering of Maori and Iwi from across the Motu in response to policies by the coalition government, that many have said are anti-Maori. Despite widespread outrage against these policies, the government has appeared to double down and proceed with controversial moves such as disestablishing the Maori health authority and the proposal of ACT's treaty principles bill.  In response, Ngāti Kahungunu have called for another national hui to be held in May this year at Ōmahu Marae in Heretaunga, Hastings, where a major point of discussion is expected to be centred around Kotahitanga, or the united Maori movement.  Oto spoke to Eru Kapa-Kingi, a legal academic at the University of Auckland of Te Aupouri and Ngāpuhi descent, and discussed the significance of the next national Hui.

Last year's devastating weather events took their toll on any number of houses and buildings around the North Island, including many marae.

Haysley MacDonald was born and bred on the family farm near Marlborough's Wairau Bar, or Te Pokohiwi. The coastal land, that overlooks Cloudy Bay, is where his ancestors first landed over 800 years ago, and have lived there ever since those early migrations.