Two of Māoridom’s great creatives recognised as living artistic icons
Writer Witi Ihimaera Smiler and artist Darcy Nicholas, two of Māoridom’s most prominent creative figures, have been recognised…
‘Big menu’ for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep
Ngāti Whātua are undertaking final preparations for tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland –…
Is it OK for non-Māori to perform haka? New show investigates appropriation
What’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation is the question actor and comedian Kura Forrester asks in a…
Origins explores first 100 years of Māori ancestors’ arrival in Aotearoa
Re-tracing the footsteps of his ancestors has seen Scotty Morrison travel to some far-flung places – throughout the…
Hinemoa Elder has a potent piece of advice for 2026
Mentor, psychiatrist and author Dr Hinemoa Elder’s best-selling books draw from ancient Māori wisdom and mythology, but her…
Bilingual books trace journey of Tararua ancestor from Hawaiki to Aotearoa
A Tararua iwi has launched a set of bilingual books retelling the journey of their ancestor from Hawaiki…