Something for the People

What does the future of Māori media look like, and what will it take to get us there?

We sit down with two recognisable broadcasters, Julian Wilcox and Maiki Sherman, to talk about the changing world of media, the future of te reo Māori, and the experiences that have shaped their careers.

Julian, the newly named Chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, shares his thoughts on what it'll actually take to achieve our reo aspirations, including the goal of one million fluent speakers.

Maiki takes us through her journey in both Māori and mainstream media, what she's learned along the way, and what it's like returning to broadcasting and working for a Māori organisation.

We also get into the rise of social media, how it's changing the industry, and where Māori media fits into it all.

And we get a little personal too. Have there been moments in their careers that have weighed heavily on them? Times when they've questioned their beliefs or their mahi?

Give it a watch and comment with your whakaaro! We love to hear what you have to say.

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This week, Chey, Kereama and Hinurewa are diving into tohutohu - a reo Māori rule you might think you've already mastered, but there's more to it than meets the eye!

And, Kereama gets caught out (once again) with "mō = for". Not that anyone's counting hapa though... 👀

A weekly reminder that learning te reo Māori is a lifelong journey. Whether you're just starting out or have been speaking the reo for years, there will always be opportunities to grow, ask questions, make mistakes and deepen your understanding.

We hope you've picked up something valuable from this week's Nau Mai Te Hapa and can take these lessons into your own reo journey!

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We're back talking POLITICS! 🗳️

What do Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox really think of the candidates vying for our Māori electorate seats?

As hosts of Whakatau 2026, these two have been right in the thick of the election debates, and they've got plenty of insights to share! 👀

We take a closer look at the Māori electorates, picking their brains on the candidates, the quality of the kōrero so far, how the political landscape differs from rohe to rohe, and who's standing out in the race.

We also ask the big question: How do we get more of our people out to vote? With the latest stats highlighting ongoing challenges around rangatahi voter participation, what needs to change to get our young people engaged and heading to the polls?

With just four weeks until election day, what are they seeing on the ground, what could influence voters, and what can we expect as the race heats up?

Nau mai ki te wānanga! 🔥

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Just over a month out from the election, we’re joined by two special manuhiri who know the media and political landscape inside out - Julian Wilcox and Maiki Sherman.

What are they seeing as we head into the final stretch? What do they make of the quality of the candidates standing? And what should we be paying attention to as election day gets closer?

We also get into the controversy surrounding the Whakaata Māori–Curia Poll - the reaction to it, the questions being raised, and the wider kōrero about polling Māori voters.

Plenty to unpack in this one 👀

Nau mai ki te wānanga! More like this to come...

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Tākuta Anaha Hiini has been listening closely again, and he’s got a fresh batch of hapa reo for us to wānanga.

But hapa aren’t the only kaupapa on the table this week... we also get into the art of subtitling!

Not only that but the importance of having subtitles for our YouTube audience.

It's a huge job and it can be a difficult job too.

How do you translate the meaning, the humour and the cultural context without losing the mauri of what was actually said?

Plenty of hapa, plenty of whakaaro! Enjoy, e te whānau!

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The kōrero continues...

In this July interview, Justin Tipa and Tuku Morgan get into some of the kaupapa we don’t often hear them speak about publicly.

We ask about the Kotahitanga Fund and what it could mean for the future of iwi Māori. What happens when iwi pool their collective strength? And could working together economically move us closer towards tino rangatiratanga?

From data centres and digital infrastructure to preparing the next generation to lead, we talk about how iwi can position themselves in a rapidly changing world and make sure our people are part of it.

Justin and Tuku also give props to those doing big things, including Ngāti Manuhiri, and share some whakaaro from their own leadership journeys.

And then… back to politics. 👀

A new party? The current state of Te Pāti Māori? And where do Justin and Tuku sit on it all?

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What happens when the leaders from two of our most established post-settlement iwi sit down for a kōrero?

Back in July, we brought together Justin Tipa (Ngāi Tahu) and Tuku Morgan (Waikato-Tainui) to talk about the big issues facing iwi Māori.

In Part 1, they share their whakaaro on the current Government and this year's election, but also turn their attention to the bigger picture.

What can iwi learn from each other? What does success actually look like for our people? And if we look 50 years into the future, what do they hope to see for their iwi and the generations coming through?

Some whakaaro worth hearing. 👀

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The top job at Whakaata Māori is up for grabs, but what will it take to lead our biggest Māori media platform into its next chapter?

We asked Kingi Kiriona, former Te Karere journalist, former Whakaata Māori board member, and deputy chair of Te Māngai Pāho, to break down what it'll take to steer our main Māori media hub forward.

Kingi and our kaiwhakataki talk about what the role demands, the challenges facing Māori media today, and what needs to change for Whakaata Māori to truly thrive.

He aha te ara whakamua mō Whakaata Māori? 👀

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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The ACT party wants to wind back the Waitangi Tribunal’s mandate, cutting off claims lodged after 2008 and taking away its ability to scrutinise what the government is doing now.

So, what would that actually mean for Māori?

Chey, Kereama, Hinurewa and our manuhiri Tai Ahu talk through the proposal alongside Te Whānau-ā-Apanui’s “agree to disagree” position on sovereignty, and the Tribunal’s finding that Ngāpuhi rangatira did not cede sovereignty in 1840.

If the Tribunal’s powers are stripped back, who holds the Crown to account?

He kaupapa nui tēnei!

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We're back to Nau mai te hapa!

Anei ngā hapa i rangona e Tākuta Anaha Hiini i tērā wiki 👀

Nobody's safe. Not the presenters, not even the ones who can recite whakataukī in their sleep.

This week's hapa are in - another gentle reminder that Te Panekiretanga graduation doesn't come with a lifetime guarantee.

But te reo Māori is for everyone, ahakoa ngā hapa - the hapa are just part of the journey.

This week, we focus on 'a' & 'o', using 'nei/ai' in sentences, and the incorrect use of 'mō'.

PLUS, what did we do to celebrate and honour Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori?

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