Over the past several weeks, Radio Waatea has proudly showcased one of the most exciting developments in Māori media—the emergence of a new generation of te reo Māori sports broadcasters through the groundbreaking Tākaro Pāpāho pilot programme. Listen to the korero: here and here As Māori language revitalisation continues to expand beyond classrooms and marae…

As councils across Aotearoa weigh up historic merger proposals ahead of looming Government deadlines, a consistent message is emerging from many rural communities: bigger councils do not necessarily mean better services. It is a concern Radio Waatea has been tracking closely over recent months, following a reader and audience survey that found widespread scepticism about…

With fewer than 100 days until New Zealanders head to the polls, a new survey suggests Labour has gained a significant advantage on the issues voters care about most, raising fresh questions about whether the governing coalition can regain public confidence before election day. The latest Ipsos Issues Monitor has found Labour is now regarded…