Something for the People

We’re joined by renowned tā moko artist Te Wehi Preston for a deep kōrero on all things Toi Māori. From carving and weaving, to kapa haka, contemporary Māori art, digital storytelling, film, and moko.

We also explore how AI is influencing the future of Māori creativity, and Chey asks the big questions: who are the GOATs of Toi Māori? Who holds the title for moko kanohi greatness? And how have modern platforms like Instagram changed the way moko is seen today?

He wānanga nui tēnei - packed with creativity, insight, and whakaaro from one of the greats!

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This is the case of our generation when it comes to who owns and governs our water.

It’s bigger than legal rights. This is about rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and what Te Tiriti really looks like in action.

We’re bringing this kaupapa to the forefront to raise awareness about a landmark case heading to the High Court next week. Jack Potaka is in the whare to help us make sense of it all.

This case could shape how we care for wai for generations to come. Keep your eyes on it, e hoa mā!

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Tino rangatiratangatia tō reo! We’re back with our learning segment, Nau Mai te Hapa!

Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test, pointing out our hapa (mistakes) from last week.

What has he got for us this week? Who made the most hapa?

And... we have an announcement at the end, e hoa mā! 🐐👀 Make sure you watch 'til the end...

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The Māori ward results are in... but what do they actually mean for Māori voices at the council table?

To help us unpack the results, we’re joined by newly elected Māori ward councillor Elijah Pue, who shares his insights on what this could mean for representation, decision-making, and the future of local politics.

Elijah also fills us in on the important mahi he’s focusing on right now and why it matters for Māori communities.

E mihi nui ana, e te parata!

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Te Pāti Māori finds themselves at a crossroads - questions of unity, leadership, and direction all bubbling to the surface.

But what’s the way forward for the movement?

To explore where things stand, we’re joined by former politician and co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell.

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From the heated push to amend the Marine and Coastal Area Act to the Regulatory Standards Bill’s uphill battle, this kōrero is all about the rules that could redefine Māori rights and state power.

Joining us to break it down is tohunga ture Jack Potaka, who helps us unpack what these bills really mean for te iwi Māori.

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It’s not a new term but it’s one that’s belittling and demeaning.

Where did it come from, who’s using it, and what does it really mean for our people?

Dr Awanui Te Huia joins us to wānanga this kaupapa - unpacking power, privilege, and who really gets to speak for Māori.

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We’re back with our reo Māori learning segment, Nau Mai te Hapa!

Each week, Tākuta Anaha Hiini puts our reo to the test, pointing out our hapa (mistakes) from last week. But we love it... because hapa = growth!

Ka mau te wehi, e te whānau! Kia kaha tonu tātou.

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Current Māori Ward councillor and lifelong Kirikiriroa local, Maria Huata joins us to talk about her journey, her moemoeā, and what drives her to stand again in 2025... this time for the top job!

Her vision? He wai, he kai, he ahuru mōwai.

Kia kaha rā e te tuahine!

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Back with our weekly reo learning segment, Nau mai te hapa! And once again, Chey didn’t get off easy.

Plus! In this wānanga, Eru Kapa-Kingi opens up about his reo journey, growing up in Whangārei and carrying te reo Māori forward with his whānau today.

We're all on this haerenga together, e te whānau! Kia kaha rā!

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