Podcasts about Waitangi Day

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to MP Shanan Halbert about this year's Waitangi Day, seabed mining in Taranaki, and Labour and National's joint Modern Slavery members' bill. And for International Desk, they spoke to Dr Keith Rathbone, Senior Lecturer in Modern European History and Sports History at Macquarie University, about the controversy surrounding security at the Winter Olympics.  For City Counselling this week, News Director Castor spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Museum, a potential merger of Kaipara and Rodney district councils, and the opening of the Auckland International Convention Centre.  They also spoke to Communications and Advocacy manager at the Burnett Foundation, Kirk Serpes, about the decision to allow politicians to speak on the mainstage of Big Gay Out this weekend.

Last Friday was Waitangi Day, with over 35,000 people visiting the Waitangi grounds on the day. The fast-track approvals panel has turned down a bid from Trans-Tasman Resources to mine the Taranaki seabed. And Labour's Camilla Belich has lodged a joint members' bill with National MP Greg Fleming to combat modern slavery.  For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asked MP Shanan Halbert about all of these topics.

On Thursday last week, politicians including Prime Minister Chris Luxon and ACT party leader David Seymour addressed the audience during the Waitangi Day events at the Treaty Grounds. The theme this year was Mō tātou, mā tātou, which is for all of us and by all of us. As well, the past week has seen various news updates in environmental legislation including the draft decision to reject consent for seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight, Greenpeace voicing concerns about a ‘kiwi killing clause' in the proposed Natural Environment Bill, and a new Green Party bill calling to recognise the legal personhood of Tohorā — whales. This week, Wire Host Sara spoke to National MP Ryan Hamilton about all of these topics, starting with Waitangi.

The Highlanders expect to know more early this week on Fabian Holland's shoulder injury suffered in Super Rugby pre-season. Last year's World Rugby breakthrough player of the year limped off with the injury in their Waitangi Day pre-season fixture against Moana Pasifika. Forwards coach Clarke Dermody says they're awaiting word in the next couple of days. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB senior political reporter Azaria Howell joins Nick to discuss the week in politics. Azaria breaks down what unfolded over Waitangi Weekend—from speeches and protests to the policy signals shaping the election. Also the announcement of Peeni Henare leaving politics. Are the Greens distancing themselves from Te Pati Māori? As both the greens and labour make a push for the Māori seats, will we see Te Pati Māori in parliament at all next year. And the Moa Point sewage leak – how are our local MP and Prime Minister reacting to this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Waitangi Day has come and gone, but questions have been raised about the political drama that impacted this year's events. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour faced some hecklers, but the big event overshadowing the weekend was Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare announcing his departure. Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg chats with Matt Cross following success at the Waitangi Day race meeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

It's Waitangi Day and the end of the official celebrations at Waitangi. Pat gives us his final thoughts on location.An amazing win for the environment with a fast-tracked plan to mine the Taranaki seabed declined by the approvals panel. However, in Wellington Sewage has been draining directly into the Habour.Welsh MPs could lose their seat if caught lying in Parliament or during an election, a rule which could set a precedent which other westminster style governments could follow.++++++++++++++++++++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/

Motorbikes, Waitangi Day, car shows, tennis hecklers and the movie nobody wants all come under the microscope and out the microphone in this episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge #RadioSouthland #TheFluffySlipperLounge

Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from Sport Nation Waitangi Day Special with Stephen McIvor featuring, Laurie Horesh, Brittany Graham, Glenn Ashby, Josh Greenland, Garth Gallaway, Thad Taylor, Richard Gee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Johnston, the Waitangi Trust Chief Executive, talks us through some of the most memorable moments of Waitangi Day commemorations.

A number of politicians, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour, were heckled during Waitangi speeches with conflicts surrounding treaty principles interpretations remaining the primary contention point. Although, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says that, despite the evident tension, progress is being made. "We attended the National Iwi Chairs from a couple of days ago on Wednesday, and there's a real constructive and positive vibe, and appetite to do things together," he told Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A higher level of security's been seen at Waitangi this year. Protestors and hecklers have made their presence known, but the increased security presence has deterred larger gatherings. Political Reporter Ethan Griffiths told Heather du Plessis-Allan that there's a larger quantity of people with diplomatic protection, as well as Police at the grounds and around Paihia. He said that police-operated drones have been seen, as well as officers checking for any suspicious devices under cars. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hūhana Lyndon has a chat to Pat on Day 4 of Waitangi Week.Pat also had a sit down with Chris Hipkins yesterday and dove into Labour's campaign and priorities going into this year's pivotal election.Seymour basks in the opportunity to make headlines at Waitangi Day to spread awful rhetoric that will certainly activate the worst of ACT's voter base.++++++++++++++++++++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/

In this special Waitangi edition of The Adviser Talk, Tim and Nick explore what a 149-year journey toward resolution can teach us about how we show up in our financial lives today.Drawing on the remarkable story of Ngāi Tahu, they uncover how generations carried the weight of grievance, how internal division weakened an otherwise formidable iwi, and how unity, pragmatism and forward thinking ultimately sparked extraordinary regeneration. From an infamous dog skin cloak feud to the full and final settlement that allowed Ngāi Tahu to move from loss into long-term growth, this episode looks at why the past matters, but also why staying anchored to it can quietly erode wellbeing, opportunity and financial resilience. Tim and Nick connect these powerful historical lessons to the modern decisions families, investors, and business owners face every day, especially when emotions run high. At its heart, this conversation is about choosing where to invest your energy. Whether navigating an inheritance dispute, a business breakdown or a long-held sense of imbalance, the Ngāi Tahu story offers a blueprint for letting go of what no longer serves you, coming together with clarity and purpose and building a future that compounds in your favour for generations. (00:00:00) Intro: Tim opens the Waitangi special; context of Waitangi Day, Ngai Tahu, and the value of moving forward(00:01:18) Ngai Tahu grievance begins: Nick explains the Kemp Deed, £2,000 payment and 149 years of grievance(00:02:47) Dialect and pronunciation: Nick explains saying Kai Tahu vs Ngai Tahu(00:02:59) The dog skin cloak feud: Nick recounts Te Maiharanui, the family feud and its generational consequences(00:05:20 approx.) Internal division and Ngāti Toa attacks: How division weakened Kai Tahu before Te Rauparaha arrived(00:06:12) Te Kerēme — The Claim: The broken promises, missing reserves, hospitals and schools(00:09:16) Settlement lessons: Ngai Tahu's strategic choice to settle for $170m and move forward(00:09:53) Balancing principle and future: Navigating grievance vs financial wellbeing(00:10:20) Emotional and financial cost of unresolved disputes: Stress, bandwidth, and stalled progress(00:11:35) Psychological shift: How Ngai Tahu became a governance model for other iwi(00:11:36–00:15:30) Modern NZ context: New migrants, national reflections, and choosing growth over grievance(00:15:58) Closing reflections: Lessons of Ngai Tahu for personal, whānau and financial planningNick's book recommendation: Te Maiharoa and the Promised Land by Buddy MikaereMusic: Silent Lucidity by QueensrycheThe Adviser Talk is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.Nick Stewart (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Huirapa, Ngāti Māmoe, Ngāti Waitaha) is a Financial Adviser and CEO at Stewart Group, a Hawke's Bay and Wellington-based CEFEX-certified financial planning and advisory firm. Stewart Group provides personal fiduciary services, Wealth Management, Risk Insurance and KiwiSaver solutions.The information provided, or any opinions expressed in this show, are of a general nature only and should not be construed or relied on as a recommendation to invest in a financial product or class of financial products. You should seek financial advice specific to your circumstances from an Authorised Financial Adviser before making any financial decisions. A disclosure statement can be obtained free of charge by calling 0800 878 961 or visit our website, www.stewartgroup.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara covers the show for Waitangi Day to deliver a wide variety of waiata + heaaaps of archive tracks :)

Beth and Charlotte fill in for Huia on Waitangi Day, thanks to the Tuning Fork!

Waitangi Day two: Luxon fronts Māori at the Iwi Chairs Forum with Climate Change front of mind.Pat catches up with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi for a candid chat at WaitangiUnemployment numbers have risen but National refuse to give up the "economic recovery is coming" narrative.++++++++++++++++++++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/

You'll probably see and hear a bit of argy-bargy up North today as the politicians get welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds. If you've never been up there, it's easily one of the best ‘Kiwi' weekends you'll experience. The sunshine's guaranteed. People are friendly. The grub's good and there's plenty of watering holes filled with political chats flowing long into the night. Protest is an important part of democracy, it lances society's boils and keeps powerful people in check. But it must be peaceful. The minute you start throwing fists, pushing cops, and shoving people round, you lose the room. I've seen that happen at Waitangi several times. I've seen that happen at many protests about a whole bunch of different issues. I hope it doesn't happen this year. There's a group of twenty online who apparently say they're ready to be arrested in the name of protest. What a shame that would be. If there's one thing we've shown each other as a country over the last fortnight, with the storms, flooding, landslides, and then the clean-up, it's that we are still a united and down-to-earth country. The politicians might argue. The lobby groups hiss and roar. But at its heart, New Zealand is mostly made up of decent people who look out for each other. We saw marae house, feed, and water their neighbours. I saw farmers being fed by kuia on marae. We saw farmers helping clear Māori-owned land of debris. We saw tradies and workers leap in to help tourists trapped under rubble. They might fight about race in Parliament but the reality on the ground, as you know and most of us know, is way more chill than they make out. Much more chill than we in the media make out, too, to be fair. We're basically a nation of hard-working people, of all different cultures and colours, who sometimes disagree but mostly get on with life and look after each other. Of course, there are exceptions but that's exactly the point - they're exceptions not the rule. And this Waitangi Day, especially given how badly some other democracies have gone to dogs, that's something surely worth celebrating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faceoff was on a Thursday before the long weekend, and Nick was joined by Capital NZ Director, and Jacinda Ardern's former chief of staff Neale Jones, along with BRG senior consultant, and former chief press secretary to Chris Luxon, Hamish Rutherford. They discussed the major failure of Wellington's Moa Point treatment plant, what to expect politically from Waitangi Day, and possible coalition agreements after this year's election. Also on the agenda was this week's driver licensing changes, and has Petone's Jackson Street taken the "cool" away from Wellington's Cuba Street? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news the real economic markers in the world's largest economy painted a very lackluster picture today.US mortgage applications retreated again last week, for a second consecutive week. But these are still running well above year-ago levels. The refinance activity retreated but the big fall was for new purchase finance.Private businesses in the US added just +22,000 jobs in January according to the comprehensive ADP survey, (sample size of 26 mln) following a downwardly revised +37,000 rise in December and below forecasts for a +48,000 rise. Among these lackluster totals hiring in the health care sectors was a standout, adding +74,000 jobs. It was retrenchment in many others, including manufacturing.Remember the January non-farm payrolls report won't be released at its usual time on Saturday (NZT) due to the shutdown delays. It will now come next Thursday, February 12 (NZT).Meanwhile the ISM services sector PMI stayed in relatively good shape in January, although December was revised lower. New order growth slowed however, and price increases, pushed by tariff-taxes, rose.This is not translating into consumers buying cars at a higher rate. In fact, in January the annualised rate was only 14.9 mln vehicles, the slowest month since December 2022, and -4.1% lower than in January 2025.In China, and unlike the official January services PMI which was more negative, the private S&P Global version is more positive. The RatingDog China General Services PMI rose in January to a better expansion, from December's six-month low and better than market expectations. It's the strongest expansion in their services sector since October, driven by stronger growth in new orders, and a fresh increase in foreign sales.Meanwhile China said its fiscal revenue fell in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic. Sharp falls in non-tax takings outweighed a modest recovery in tax revenue.In Europe, the surging value of the euro helped push down their January CPI inflation level to 1.7%. Food, however, was up 2.7%.Australia released some living cost indexes yesterday, following the overall 3.8% December CPI. They say living costs for 'employees' rose just +2.2% in the year to January, but for 'aged pensioners' it was up +4.2%.The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.27%, down -2 bps from this time yesterday. The key 2-10 yield curve is still at +71 bps.The price of gold will start today down -US$120 from yesterday at US$4860/oz. Silver is down -US$1 to US$85.50/oz. Some non-precious metals are lower too.American oil prices are up a bit less than +US$1 at just under US$63.50/bbl, while the international Brent price is now just on US$67.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is down -60 bps against the USD from yesterday, now just over 59.9 USc. Against the Aussie we are down -40 bps at 85.8 AUc. Against the euro we are also down -40 bps at just on 50.8 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 63.6, and down -50 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$72,550 and down another -3.3% from this time yesterday, and falling. The last time it was this low was in November 2024. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just on +/- 2.6%.Please note that it is a public holiday in New Zealand on Friday, Waitangi Day. This podcast will not be published on Friday, but will return on Monday.

Waitangi Day commemorations in the Far North kick off this week, with thousands of people flocking to the small tourist town of Paihia. Waitangi National Trust chair Tania Simpson spoke to Corin Dann

The Act Party leader and Deputy PM comments on Act's ag policy, Winston’s election campaign in full swing, and whether Waitangi Day will be divisive this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kicked off this week's show in 1995 and progressed from there. Alpha Stone, Laughing Eye, mess/age, DJ Sensitive, Olodum and Pandit Pam Pam were some of the intl. artists we celebrated and leading into Waitangi Day it would be remiss of me if I didn't shine a light on some of Aotearoa's finest recent releases like Bic Runga, MĀ & WYNONA and Dudley Benson. 

A world class museum on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula will mark 50 years of hosting the South Island's biggest and longest-running Waitangi Day commemorations on Friday. Keiller MacDuff reports.

It's Waitangi Day this Friday and after opting to spend the day at a marae in Akaroa last year, this year Christopher Luxon will be in town to meet with iwi. A recent RNZ-Reid poll found 62% of kiwis think it's important for the prime minister to be in Waitangi for Waitangi Day, but previous PMs have all had different approaches. Ngapuhi chairperson Mane Tahere joins to preview the week ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina O'Keeffe joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki led a group of protestors in a demonstration at Auckland CBD. Were the police right to intervene? Should we be worried about his influence? Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to head to Waitangi this week, but he won't be there for the day itself. What do we make of this? And why are so many politicians cautious about Waitangi Day? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets will continue to digest the news of Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed Chair this week, while monetary policy decisions loom in the UK, Europe and Australia. It will be a holiday-shortened week here in New Zealand, with markets closed on Friday for Waitangi Day. Ahead of that, we'll get the results of another dairy auction as well as the December quarter labour force report. The international reporting season will be in full swing too, with more than 150 S&P 500 companies due to announce results.

Ross Rennie joins Greg to preview the upcoming Waitangi Day meeting at Rangiora Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An interview with Manager of Arai Te Uru Marae, Tania Sheree Williams about the Marae's plans for the year and Waitangi Day celebrations. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Tonight we are highlighting the reporting BHN did at Waitangi, on Waitangi Day in 2025Our roving reporter gives us a rundown of day 3 at Waitangi, and how awesome it was to speak with both Chris Hipkins and kiwi legend John CampbellPat officially returns to the show after a couple of weeks road-tripping for his honeymoon. He shares his favourite moments from the trip.Exclusive: Pat sat down with Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins to chat about the vibe at Waitangi this year, how his speech was received and what 2025 will look like for the Labour Party.Our one and only Pat makes an appearance to give his thoughts on the Waitangi week experience.Save a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews

Parliament's youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori, has teased a coming Waitangi Day announcement with an Instagram post to her 271K Instagram followers. The post alluded to a collaboration between herself and Green MP Tamatha Paul. And, as election year approaches questions of Winston Peter's political alliance come to the forefront. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Focus on Politics, Lillian Hanly goes to Waitangi and experiences the manaakitanga, the politics, and the ceremony of New Zealand's national day. Thousands of people make the trip north each year to the place where Te Tiriti was first signed - though this year, the prime minister was notably absent.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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 on Waitangi Day itself - but that wasn't the case this year. Political editor Jo Moir reports.

The TJ Perenara performance and the reaction to David Seymour are both indicative of all that is wrong with this country in terms of race relations. It is not harmonious, it is not well debated, it is not cordial, and it is not better than it has been. The Prime Minister gets it, but Seymour doesn't. There is no point in heading north each year, you are simply treated poorly by rude people. This year in Seymour's speech the mic was removed twice, backs were turned, and people tried to sing over the top of him. It's the same old, same old. There is always a grievance and there is always someone to hate on. They defend it by telling you how angry they are and this year it's the Treaty Principle's Bill, but at no point does anyone accept that just because you disagree, it doesn't mean you have to be rude. Rudeness is not justified simply because you are on opposite sides of the debate, or page. It is why most of us have tuned out of the national day. Then you come to the rugby union, the guardians of our national game. The Perenara scenario unfolded because we live in a country where Māori issues are too often acquiesced to in an excessive manner. Perenara is just a player and a player in a team. His race does not trump the team. Yet it is very clear, as per the story on Wednesday, that he was allowed to blackmail a woke collective into a sort-of submission. The NZR was woke, enamoured by the modern-day practices, because it is inept and has been for years. Organisations, groups and businesses who are not sure of themselves sway in the wind and, as such, are captured by whatever is currently cool. Māoridom in public life, or public service, or the zeitgeist, for a while got cool. Everyone had to say "kia ora", call it the "motu" and token it up to look like you were part of the gang. That tide has turned, but because the NZR were submerged in it, the Perenara scenario was allowed to unfold, with all the indecision and panic so eloquently recounted in the story if you haven't read it. It's as much about Perenara and his arrogance as it is about governance and ineptitude, whether in Waitangi or Turin. It is this sort of nonsense that prevents progress, and we are all paying the price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of taking a long weekend after Waitangi Day, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed homeownership and Winston Peters' potentially changing stance on foreign buyers, the number of kids going to school today, and if you should be able to have a helicopter pad in the suburbs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four day weekend, choosing not come back to class on Friday after the Waitangi Day holiday. That is despite Associate Education Minister David Seymour demanding better attendance and outlawing teacher only days during term time. Auckland Grammar has given its staff and students the day off, Principal Tim O'connor spoke to Lisa Owen.

Read the scriptures for Thursday of Week Four in Ordinary Time, Waitangi Day, at this link.

"A circus". That is how NZ First's Shane Jones described the powhiri for parliamentarians at Waitangi yesterday. However, the minister has now found himself in hot water after threatening to pull the Waitangi National Trust's funding. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the destined backlash, ACT Party leader David Seymour still fronted up to Waitangi. Greeted by turn backs, waiata, and protest - he spoke on behalf of the ACT Party, tapping into parts of his Treaty Principles Bill. Apart from a microphone getting taken away on two occasions, it seemed to go relatively well by Waitangi standards. LISTE ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins will be among politicians welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds on Wednesday, although the Prime Minister will be absent, opting to commemorate Waitangi Day with Ngai Tahu in Akaroa tomorrow instead. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

"We want to get on with our own business" - that's the call from iwi chairs, as they meet in Waitangi today. Their hui coincided with the Prime Minister announcing he'll be spending Waitangi in the South Island on Thursday - Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro will join him there. Waitangi commemorations in the North kicked off this week with the long-awaited restoration and re-opening of Te Tii marae at a dawn service this morning. Political reporter Lillian Hanly is in Waitangi, and filed this report.

The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday. Christopher Luxon announced in December he wouldn't be heading to Waitangi for this year's commemorations, saying he wanted to move around the country to celebrate the national day. Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday, the Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in contact with US counterparts, as Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs on US trading partners, the world's largest aid agency faces major cuts, and it could have a big impact on the Pacific, Iwi leaders have been laying out their goals for the year at Te Tii Marae as part of Waitangi commemorations, where they say Kotahitanga, or unity, has been high on the agenda, and New Zealand helicopter crews have received an international award for their work during Cyclone Gabrielle.

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.

Preparations are well underway for Waitangi Day celebrations. Hundreds of people made their way to the iconic Te Tii Marae on Monday morning for a dawn ceremony unveiling a refurbished wharenui. Waitangi National Trust Chairperson Pita Tipene spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries, professor of Politics and International Relations, Robert Patman, says a tweet from US Senator Ted Cruz constitutes interference in New Zealand's domestic affairs, preparations are well underway for Waitangi Day celebrations, legal experts have weighed in on the issue following the naming of former ACT party president Tim Jago, who was convicted of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The Prime Minister won't be attending the events at Waitangi on Waitangi Day. Pita Tipene, the chair of the Waitangi National Trust speaks to Mihi about the snub.

The Waitangi National Trust chair says the government is missing an opportunity to build nationhood after the prime minister said he won't be attending Waitangi commemorations next year. Waitangi National Trust chair Pita Tipene spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.