Podcasts about te reo

Nel quinto episodio di Te Tiriti per Italiani Miriam Sessa, Davide Castorina e Angelo Tedoldi parlano delle persone che materialmente redassero e tradussero Te Tiriti o Waitangi nel 1840. È importante capire che esistono due versioni del trattato: quella scritta in inglese e quella tradotta in Te Reo per i 503 Rangatira convenuti a Waitangi per discutere il trattato. Miriam spiega i contenuti del trattato che fu presentato con un preambolo orale per affermare l'indipendenza maori e promuovere idee di convivenza e coesistenza tra la popolazione maori e i sudditi britannici residenti e futuri. Miriam spiega i tre articoli + il quarto aggiuntivo che costituisco il trattato, come sono stati espressi in Te Reo nel febbraio 1840 e del loro significato all'interno della cultura maori. L'enfasi di questo episodio è di mettere in luce le differenze profonde tra la versione inglese e quella in Te Reo, con implicazioni significative anche per la realtà sociopolitica contemporanea. La versione in Te Reo è riconosciuta dall'ONU come l'accordo storico fondamentale per la protezione dei diritti dei Māori, in linea con la Dichiarazione dei Diritti dei Popoli Indigeni delle Nazioni Unite. Per il supporto alla realizzazione di questo programma, Ondazzurra ringrazia il Ministry of Ethnic Communities, che promuove la diversità ed inclusione in Aotearoa, e COGS Auckland City, che sostiene iniziative non-profit rivolte alla comunità.  https://www.ethniccommunities.govt.nz/

Elizabeth Heritage reviews Te Kaikaukau: The Swimmer - I te Ao o te Reo by Witi Ihimaera Smiler published by Auckland University Press.

Sometimes it feels like an easy thing to say that politicians have no idea what really matters to us. What's important to us - the people who put them in their positions of power. Today, it may be the easiest it's ever been to say that sort of thing. Let's start with Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Who, I think, said one of the most arrogant things I've heard any politician say. This happened yesterday. When he was talking about pretty much the only policy his party has been able to come up with since it was turfed out of government at the last election. The future fund. Which would use some of the profits from our state-owned enterprises to invest in new start-up businesses. Chris Hipkins has been saying that Labour's not going to be announcing any new election policies until after next week's budget. Until it has a better handle on the government's finances before promising things the country can't afford. Yesterday, he went next level. This was after he said earlier in the week that he wouldn't be giving any more detail about Labour's future fund policy until after the election. He almost sounds like he knows he's got no show of forming the next government and doesn't want his people putting too much work into policies and things that won't go anywhere. I genuinely think that's what he and Labour are starting to sound like. Because, after the election, they won't be needed. But that's not the worst bit. Yesterday, when he was asked if he thought voters might want to know more about the future fund before the election, he said New Zealanders don't really care about the detail. This is in relation to which state owned enterprises would have to contribute some of their profits to the future fund if Labour formed the next government and put this policy in place. When he was asked about that, Hipkins said New Zealanders don't really care about those key details. He said: “I don't think the public really care which companies are going to go in or not. I think the public care about the fact that we're going to keep state assets and National's going to sell them.” The arrogance. And, at the same time as we've got the Labour leader trotting out that nonsense, we've got MPs debating a bill that defines the meaning of man and woman. That one's courtesy of NZ First, which says it's fighting “cancerous social engineering” and “woke ideology”. Do you think, in the grand scheme of things, pointless legislation like that really matters? And, on top of that, public service minister Paul Goldsmith has told government departments they've got until the end of next month to make sure they prioritise the English version of their names over the Te Reo version. It beggars belief, doesn't it? The arrogance of telling us to wait until after the election for policy details because, apparently, that's not important to us. And the pointlessness of a law defining what a man is and what a woman is; and the pointlessness of government departments having to change their logos because some people can't handle a bit of Te Reo. All of the examples I've just given tell me that our politicians have absolutely no idea what's important to us. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaitiaki Hauora has released a new analysis by Dr Jackie Cumming and Dr Bill Rosenberg looking at the funding level likely required to maintain New Zealand's public health system under current pressures. Tonight we are joined LIVE with co-author Dr Bill Rosenberg and spokesperson Dr David GallerGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader David Seymour discuss the cuts to public serviceThe government has updated its official branding to give greater prominence to English over te reo Māori, following a directive from new Public Service Minister Paul Goldsmith.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Stacey Morrison has been a fixture of New Zealand television and radio for thirty years - but this is the story behind the story.In this episode she opens up about growing up embarrassed by her Māori identity, a gruelling fifteen year journey to te reo fluency, the heartbreaking loss of her mum Sue, and finding the love she never thought she'd have with Scotty Morrison.Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

& Juliet is the newest Broadway hit coming to Wellington this Saturday. The musical flips the script on the classic Romeo and Juliet, asking what would happen if Juliet if she took hold of her own destiny? Nick is joined by the two stars Awhimai Fraser and Matu Ngaropo, both musical theatre legends and proud Kiwis. The show opens at St James Theatre and will run from 9-24 May. Fraser and Ngaropo share their experience working on the show and what makes it adored by audiences. Fraser voiced Elsa in the Te Reo Māori version of Frozen, and both champion the language. Nick chats to the stars about using Te Reo and the empowerment of the language. Tickets to the show are avaliable here LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kepemimpinan Māori, atau yang dikenal dengan istilah Rangatiratanga, dipahami sebagai seni "menenun" manusia menjadi satu kesatuan yang utuh. Secara etimologis, Rangatira merujuk pada kemampuan seseorang untuk menyatukan berbagai kelompok kepentingan menjadi jalinan yang kuat dan harmonis. Otoritas seorang pemimpin tidak hanya bersumber dari garis keturunan (Whakapapa), tetapi juga dari Mana—kekuatan spiritual dan sosial yang harus dibuktikan melalui integritas serta tindakan nyata yang membawa manfaat bagi masyarakat luas. Seorang pemimpin adalah penjaga nilai-nilai Tikanga (protokol budaya) yang memastikan setiap tindakan kelompok tetap selaras dengan prinsip moral dan spiritual leluhur. Inti dari filosofi kepemimpinan ini terletak pada nilai Manaakitanga (keramahtamahan) dan Whanaungatanga (kekeluargaan). Pemimpin Māori tidak memandang dirinya berada di atas kelompoknya, melainkan sebagai pelayan yang bertanggung jawab atas kesejahteraan kolektif. Kehormatan seorang pemimpin diukur dari kemampuannya untuk peduli pada anggota yang paling lemah dan kemampuannya dalam menjaga sumber daya alam sebagai seorang Kaitiaki (penjaga). Kepemimpinan ini bersifat inklusif, di mana pengambilan keputusan sering kali dilakukan melalui konsensus untuk mencapai Kotahitanga, yaitu persatuan visi dan tujuan yang tak tergoyahkan di tengah perbedaan. Dalam praktiknya, kepemimpinan Māori sangat menekankan kerendahan hati dan kekuatan komunikasi. Hal ini tercermin dalam peribahasa kuno yang menyatakan bahwa ubi manis tidak perlu berbicara tentang kemanisannya sendiri; biarlah orang lain yang merasakan dan mengakuinya. Seorang pemimpin harus menguasai seni retorika dan bahasa (Te Reo) untuk mendamaikan konflik serta menginspirasi rakyatnya tanpa perlu bersikap sombong. Dengan memadukan visi masa depan dan kearifan masa lalu, kepemimpinan ala Māori menciptakan model yang berakar kuat pada bumi namun mampu menjangkau aspirasi tertinggi dari komunitasnya.

Stop by Wellington's famous bucket fountain and you'll hear singer Lisa Tomlins performing - she just one of thousands of artists at the free street festival. Lisa's part of the Capital City Big Band TNT! that combines the big sound of more than 25 musicians with te reo waiata and translated jazz classics - a combination she tells Susie is a perfect blend.

There's belief not enough children are learning Te Reo to become a bilingual nation. New data shows more than 28,000 students were taught the curriculum through Māori more than half the time last year, 71 percent up on 2000. Māori language advocate Stacey Morrison says 250,000 kids still aren't taught anything in Te Reo - so there's work to do. "I do think it's an 'everybody' thing, not just the teachers who are already there and fluent. One thing is valuing bilingualism, because there's a lot of benefits, and then we can go - okay, so how are we going to do that?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We trace Greg Fleming's path from charity leader to MP and his decision to learn Te Reo Māori as an adult, linking language revitalisation with a culture of listening and free speech. We test tokenism, compulsion, and what realistic, hopeful goals for Te Reo might look like.• representing a highly mixed electorate and staying accessible• dialogue as a proven way to reduce radicalisation• awkward first steps bringing tikanga into workplace rhythms• staff learning pathways and hosting community classes• founding a faith-based immersion college in West Auckland• confidence, pronunciation, and generous feedback loops• clarity versus symbolism for government department names• tokenism risks and how to invite, not force, language growth• realistic goals for bilingual capacity and teacher limits• supporting Te Reo in homes, churches, and ParliamentIf you have any questions for us, do send them in at podcast@fsu.nzSupport the showhttps://www.fsu.nz/https://x.com/NZFreeSpeechhttps://www.instagram.com/freespeechnz/https://www.tiktok.com/@freespeechunionnz

Opposition leader Chris Hipkins joined Andrew Dickens to chat about Waitangi Day hecklers, co-governance, and equal opportunity. He also spoke about moving back towards using te reo for official titles, something the National coalition has moved away from. "There's nothing to be scared of by embracing te reo Māori and having, Māori names for government departments," Hipkins said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: in-house linguist Rory O'Sullivan is in studio to discuss a new UN report on how New Zealand deals with and preserves Te Reo. It's not great reading.

A Welsh man has won the waiata category in the Compose Aotearoa! national choral composition competition - for works with substantial Te Reo Maori content.

In part two, after last night's discussion around chip seal versus asphalt, we have a real life roading engineer on the show to lay down the law. Then, a new cover of Maranga Ake Ai is about to drop, this time fully in Te Reo, and performed by a band of school students from the mighty Otepoti/Dunedin.

Unless you've been living under a rock you'll know that we've just had Mental Health Awareness Week. It's a great initiative by the Mental Health Foundation to normalise talking and thinking about mental health! Pop quiz – how many Kiwi adults do you think will, in their lifetime, experience a major mental health problem? According to Ministry of Health, it's 47% of us. But data from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study suggests this figure might be closer to 80%. So that means most of us will experience some mental health problems in our lifetime – that shows it's pretty normal! This year, Mental Health Awareness Week's theme is Top Up Together – focusing on how to “top up” your mental health with others, which can help protect us against developing mental health problems. To top up our mental health we can use the 5 ways to wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give. I wanted to share some of my tips to top-up in each of the 5 areas: Connect – very 3rd Thursday of the month me and a bunch of friends get together for “Thirsty Thursday” at our local. Some of us have a beer, some have a soft drink – it doesn't matter. Sometimes there are 6 of us sometimes 16 – whoever can make it, makes it. We talk about everything from how to cook brisket to the state of cricket in NZ to what makes a “good” or “bad” person. Be Active – try and make this an everyday habit. I go for a 45min walk every morning at 6am. It's now so much of a habit that I need to do it otherwise I really notice it Take Notice – I've just sparked up my mindfulness practice again Keep Learning – I'll use my lovely wife as an example here – she's halfway through an online Te Reo course – she's doing this together with others Give – give time, or social support, or resources to help others – can be volunteering at your local soup kitchen or coaching your kid's sports team or helping replant native bush. In a few weeks time I'll be helping out at the St Michael's church fair in Kelburn – giving some stuff and helping run the white elephant stall. Lots of research shows that the act of giving is just as helpful to the “giver” as to those receiving the help The challenge for listeners – how can you top up your mental health together with others. And check out www.mhaw.nz for more tips! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Parliament's translation team would have been flat out this week as Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori saw an uptick in te reo usage at Question Time Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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A Taihape food truck is offering a free cup of coffee if you order in Te Reo. The Coffee Cove owner Jessie Swan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In part two, rugby commentator and journalist Scotty Stevenson joins the panel to discuss the All Blacks defeat on the weekend and celebrate the Balck Ferns' progression to the world cup semi-finals. And toothpaste brand Solid has produced toothpaste with Te Reo labeling for Te Wiki o te Reo Maori 2025. As co-founder Adam McConnochie tells the panel, proceeds from sales will go to support the new mobile dental unit destined for Wairoa, where there is currently no resident dentist.

2025 marks 50 years since the first Māori Language Week. Professor Rawinia Higgins is the Chair of Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission. . She reflects on the difference between the public and the Government's attitudes toward te reo, and gives a vision for the future of the language. . Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Education Minister Erica Stanford has been accused of overstepping the mark by excluding most Māori words from future books in a series for five year olds. An Education Ministry document shows Stanford made the decision in October last year because she was worried Māori words, apart from characters' names, would confuse learner readers using the ministry's Ready to Read Phonics Plus series. Schools did not know about the edict until RNZ broke the news today. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the government's plan to consider recognising a Palestinian state, The Green's petition to restore Te Reo names of Wellington electorates and the most recent taxpayers union-curia poll. He spoke to Tom Hunt from E Tu union's national media delegate's committee about the killing of 5 Al Jazeera journalists by Israel in Gaza. And he spoke to Stephen Hoadely, a retired Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Auckland, about the upcoming talks between Trump and Putin to negotiate a ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine. Max spoke to John Morgan from the University of Auckland, to talk about why the recent proposal to drop NCEA might be part of a larger global shift

 We are fortunate to have a member of NZ Police share the Global Hand Sign message in Te Reo. Please share far and wide so all who need to can see the hand sign and hear it. The more people that see this, the more children we can save.For more information, visit:✅ Global Hand Sign: handingtheshameback.org/global-hand-sign✅ Global Hand Sign Response: handingtheshameback.org/global-hand-sign-response-----------------------------------------------English translation:Hello,If you need help but cannot or do not feel safe to ask for it, there is a sign you can use to show someone you need help.(Sign)This means I'm not safe, I need help.This shows people nearby that you need help but are not safe or feel safe to ask for it.Anyone can use this sign, teach your family and friends about it and what this sign now means.Stay safe, and well. We are on all social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/handingtheshameback/X: https://x.com/HandinShameBackYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshamebackTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handingshamebackLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back #HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids #GlobalHandSign

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One of New Zealand's finest voices, Marlon Williams has released his fourth studio album – written entirely in te reo Māori. The Kiwi musician has a global presence, having collaborated with the likes of Florence + the Machine, and toured with legends like Bruce Springsteen, bagging six NZ Music Awards and an APRA silver scroll. But for ‘Te Whare Tīwekaweka', Williams returned to his roots. Translating to ‘Messy House', Williams told Jack Tame the title is a metaphor for the pains of chaos and creation, and how creativity often comes from disorder. “You have a house full of, of ideas, and, and you sort of sit quietly and let them talk to each other, and then hopefully they form some sort of cohesive thing.” The idea of writing an album entirely in te reo has been floating around Williams' brain for a while, he was just waiting for an excuse to begin. “I grew up speaking a little bit,” he told Tame. “I went to Kōhanga Reo, but it all sort of drifted away from me again as I went into my, moved on into childhood, into primary school.” Although he drifted away from speaking the language, Williams didn't stop singing in te reo. “It's just such a, a beautifully, a beautifully sung language.” “I always knew at some point that I was gonna come back around and, and give myself an excuse." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has announced some new measures designed to create more competition in the supermarket sector. Do we think this problem can be solved? Does New Zealand need a third operator? The cost of car insurance is going up so much that more owners are looking into third-party insurers to save money. Should we be concerned? Is there a risk more people will ditch insurance altogether? Te Pati Māori's Tākuta Ferris apologised for misleading the House - and delivered the apology in Te Reo. Minister Shane Jones has fired back already - what do we make of this? US President Donald Trump has had discussions with Putin about potentially ending the war in Ukraine - do we think this can work? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week brought confirmation that Whakaata Māori was ending Te Ao Māori News 4.30pm bulletin to focus on a pure digital future for news, while also moving its Te Reo channel to solely online distribution. The Spinoff Ātea editor Liam Rātana joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss the move, and also assess the state of Māori news and current affairs more broadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toitū te reo Māori, toitū te mana motuhake, toitū a Taringa. I tēnei puninga hirahira ka manaaki a Taringa i te karanga o Toitū te Reo ki Heretaunga ki Ngāti Kahungunu. Ka wānangahia e te tokotoru o Taringa ngā tini kōrero pēnei i ēnei Ngā ōhākī ki te ao Māori. Ngā mea me mōhio e te tangata kia kīia ai he mātanga reo ia. Moumou te toto Māori - mā wai tō toto Māori e whakawā.

Filming on a television series, which claims to be the first prime-time production to have 30 percent of its dialogue in te reo Maori, has just wrapped in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

A world first is about to be made with the simultaneous release of a Disney film in both english and an indigenous language.

"Hei pupuru i te whenua, Hei puru i te toto, Hei pupuru i te mana Maaori motuhake“ In this second special live episode from Tūrangawaewae, honoring and celebrating Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, we are joined by 17 yr old Epiha Muru-Kete. Epiha reflects on his contributions to the Kiingitanga through te reo o te Kiingitanga and the various roles he humbly fulfils.

There are now more te reo Maori speakers than ever before. Data from the 2023 Census shows that more than 200 hundred thousand people - or 4.3 percent of Kiwis - can hold a conversation in te reo. Nonetheless, advocates are concerned that as a percentage of the population, the growth of Maori speakers of te reo has slowed, Pokere Paewai reports.

ORO MĀIA, which translates to 'Still I Rise', is being performed at the Wellington Opera House as part of Wellington's Jazz Festival later this month

Last week job cuts were confirmed at Whakaata Māori as part of ongoing  budget cuts to the organisation.  The national indigenous broadcaster is set to lose $10.3 million provided in the previous government's budget.  The cuts have resulted in the probable axing of the broadcaster's TV bulletin, with a plan to move to online content by March of next year.  In parliament Former Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson pleaded with the government to invest in Whakaata Māori, calling the move yet another attack on Te Reo.  The cuts come off the back of a tumultuous time for Aotearoa's media space, following the closure of Newshub and major cuts at TVNZ.  Producer Evie spoke to the University of Auckland's Gavin Ellis about the cuts at Whakaata Māori, the effect they'll have on te ao Māori media, public access to news and the direction our media sector is moving in.

Just days after celebrating Maori language week, Te Wiki O Te Reo, the Government has decided to axe a $30 million dollar Maori language programme for teachers in schools. Te Ahu o Te Reo Maori is a programme which develops teacher competency in Te Reo. Education Minister Erica Sanford has today announced the funding will be cut and diverted into publishing maths workbooks instead. The teachers union said they fought hard for years to have the programme which helped teachers understand the language, tikanga and Te Ao Maori and getting rid of the funding is a mistake, President of the NZEI, Mark Potter spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.

The Government's re-prioritising funding from an unaccredited te reo programme for teachers into new maths curriculum resources and teacher guidance.   The Education Minister says there's no evidence the te reo programme directly helped student achievement, and it's more than double the cost of similar courses.   Primary teachers can select resources this year for delivery in term 1.   Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking they always knew they had to provide high-quality resources like lesson plans and workbooks for the new maths curriculum.   She says many schools who can afford them already buy them, they're now making them free of charge for every child in every school.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mahi, chilly bin and waka jumping, are among the selection of New Zealand terms added to the Oxford dictionary this week. Maori language advocates are welcoming the inclusion of Te Reo phrases like tikanga and kapa haka. But one new addition, Aotearoan, has not met universal approval, Felix Walton reports.

One of the new initiatives for this year's Wiki o te Reo Maori is Waha Kōrero - a speech competition aimed at intermediate and advanced speakers. With the winner taking home a $10,000 cash prize and the mana of placing first, some of nation's best speakers will descend on Te Whanganui a Tara this weekend to flex their Te Reo muscles, Pokere Paewai reports.

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: E whakapono ana ia kei te hapai tenei Kawanatanga i ona herenga me ana mahi ki te iwi Maori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi? Does he believe this Government is upholding its obligations and duties to Maori under te Tiriti o Waitangi? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made about support for families? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement she would "make good economic decisions so people can actually see better prospects in New Zealand, that's essentially our mission"; if so, why have a new record of net 55,800 Kiwis moved overseas in the year ended July 2024? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Education: What recent changes has she made to increase the number of relief teachers available in school classrooms? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What changes has she recently announced about improving certainty for those in contracting relationships? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by his statement, "Kiwis ought to feel safe going about their daily lives, and that is why this Government is focused on restoring law and order, and putting victims first"; if so, why? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to ensure criminals face real consequences for crime? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko tonu ana ia i ana korero me ana mahi katoa? Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Police: What "promising results" has he seen on the Government's plan to restore law and order? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Will his changes to the rules for Buy Now Pay Later make things worse for the one in five New Zealand users who forgo essential spending such as paying bills or buying food to pay off these purchases? HUHANA LYNDON to the Minister for Maori Development: Kei te whakaae ia ki te Tumuaki o Whakaata Maori kua ki nei ko nga panonitanga putea mo Whakaata Maori i hua mai i nga "kaupapa here Kawanatanga e huri haere ana"; mena ae, kei te tau ia ki te whakaaro ko nga hua o aua kaupapa here kia huri te hongere reo Maori ki te ipurangi anake, me te whakawhaiti i te haumitanga ki nga kaupapa Maori? Does he agree with the chief executive of Whakaata Maori, who said the funding changes for Whakaata Maori were the result of "shifting government policies"; if so, is he comfortable that Government policies are resulting in the Te Reo television channel becoming online-only and reduced investment in Maori content?

While Te Ao Māori mourns the loss of a King, those who've been able to grieve in person have witnessed some of the finest te reo Māori ever displayed. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.

After years of development and funding rejections, Ka Whawhai Tonu hits cinemas this weekend   

Claimants today at the Waitangi Tribunals inquiry accused the government of gaslighting Maori through its Te Reo policy, something lawyers for the Crown have denied, Pokere Paewai reports.

The Waitangi Tribunal will hear closing submissions today in the inquiry into Te Reo in the Public Sector. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.

People working inside the public sector are fearful of speaking te reo Maori in case they're reprimanded, according to one iwi leader speaking at the urgent inquiry into Te Reo in the public sector, Pokere Paewai reports.

The 2024 Auckland Writers Festival is kicking off next week, offering 200 events exploring literature, arts and culture and bringing together creatives from both Aotearoa and across the globe. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Festival Co-Curator Michael Bennett about this year's programme, discussing incorporation of Te Reo and Te Ao Māori, alongside the importance of intergenerational relationships in this creative space.  To learn more about programme events, head to www.writersfestival.co.nz

The grammar whizz, Jarred Boon, AKA "MC Grammar" is back again. Today's discussion is all about reo Ōkawa, or formal language. Whakarongo mai!

Something of an all-round Renaissance man, Kiran Parbhu joins Susie to share some favourite songs. A fourth generation Kiwi of Indian ancestry, Kiran came to fame when Maori language advocate Matai Rangi Smith praised his fluency of Te Reo. Kiran was captaining Matai's Air New Zealand flight at the time. He posted about the encounter on Facebook, getting over 13,000 likes. Kiran also trains young people to become pilots. In his spare time he's a mural artist, photographer, woodworker and sportsman.

MC Grammar, Erica and Kahu wānanga about how te reo Māori is influenced by the languages and cultures of Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa - the Pacific. Comparing Pacific languages such as Hawaiian, Cook Islands, Samoan and Niuean with te reo Māori, they also discuss what makes te reo Māori unique.