The hunt for the ancient pounamu slab lost in an Auckland cave
Nearly three centuries ago, a massive greenstone gong belonging to a powerful chief was hidden near Maungawhau. Where…
After the treaty settlements: Kotahitanga Fund signals new phase
It’s been three decades since the first treaty settlements were signed. Now, settled entities are turning their focus…
Kirihimete gift guide 2025: Cool stuff from Māori and Pasifika-led brands
Your annual roundup of beautiful, sparkly, delicious and silly things from Māori and Pasifika-led brands. Stuck on Christmas…
Redacting the Crown’s lies: Why I defaced an exhibition in our national museum
In September, Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn was convicted of graffiti vandalism and ordered to pay Te Papa $1,500 in reparations…
Eru Kapa-Kingi: The first declaration of Māori sovereignty and why it still matters
Signed 190 years ago today, He Whakaputanga still defines the Māori struggle for mana and self-determination. The very…
Once Were Gardeners is a must-watch for anyone wanting to grow
The new Whakaata Māori show is a mix of practical tips, heartfelt kōrero and mātauranga Māori. In 2009,…
Reo and rage: why I’ve stopped taking the bait
Māori linguist Vincent Olsen-Reeder has had enough of social media outrage masquerading as reo Māori discourse – and…
Tangata Pai is an ambitious drama that excels beyond its heavyhandedness
A significant exploration of te reo Māori guides Tangata Pai, an ambitious but ponderous new drama series. In…
Looking backwards to move forward: 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
This week is the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. To celebrate, we’re running a…