Sexual violence prevention advocates are warning one of Aotearoa’s most serious social issues risks being largely overlooked during the 2026 election campaign. Russell Smith from Te Ōhaakii ā Hine – National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together joins Radio Waatea to discuss the organisation’s latest Sexual Violence Prevention Scorecard and the policy gaps it has identified.…

The long journey to rebuild Rangatira Marae has reached a major milestone, with new buildings now visibly taking shape as Ngāti Wahia whānau and hapū move closer to re-establishing their tūrangawaewae. Whitiaua Ropitini, Secretary of the Rangatira Marae Trust, joins Radio Waatea to discuss the progress being made following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle…

One of the biggest changes to New Zealand’s environmental and planning laws in more than three decades is raising important questions for Māori about what happens next for Te Tiriti rights, environmental protection and kaitiakitanga. Associate Professor Linda Te Aho, from the School of Law, Politics and Philosophy at the University of Waikato, joins Radio…

Matthew Tukaki sits down with Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Q Wong as the party attempts to turn growing attention into votes at the 2026 election. Wong is also contesting Mt Albert, an electorate that has become one of the country’s closest races after Labour held the seat by just 18 votes over National in 2023.…