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November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Jackson gears up for the next election
The next election is right around the corner, with the implosion of Te Pati Maori and now the position Winston […]
March 10, 2026
November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
ARO with Emily & Charles Looker
Waatea has been granted a look at the new release by Aro. Aro, the multi‑award winning Te Tiriti-based duo of Emily and Charles Looker, […]
November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
“Strengthening Independence: The Vision Behind Ōhanga ki te Ao”
Ōhanga ki te Ao, a bold initiative to drive Māori economic leadership on the global stage. Rāhui Papa, spokesperson for the Kiingitanga, which has long been […]
November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
“Aotearoa at the Tipping Point: Housing, Environment, and Education Under Scrutiny”
Teanau Tuiono, Green Party MP and a regular voice on our station, joins us to share his perspective on mining, […]
November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
“Te Pāti Māori Under Pressure: Housing, Education, and Internal Strains”
Rawiri Waititi, co-leader of Te Pāti Māori and a regular on our station, joins us to share his insights on housing, education reforms, […]
November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
“Otakiri Water Battle: Ngāti Awa Speaks”
The long-running Otakiri water bottling issue, involving Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa and Sustainable Otakiri, has reached the Supreme Court, with Ngāti Awa represented by Chief […]
November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
“Moriori Language Week: A Future Built on Ancestral Words”
The first-ever Moriori Language Week marks a historic celebration of ta rē Moriori, and is championed by Kiwa Hammond—an accomplished researcher, translator, and advocate […]
November 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
“Breaking the Silence: Confronting Sexual Misconduct in NZ Police”
Awatea Mita, an advocate for women, highlights the deeply troubling allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour by senior NZ Police, the devastating […]
November 20, 2025 | Paakiwaha
The hospitality industry is under pressure
Dale Aotea Stephens, Chair of New Zealand Māori Tourism and a seasoned leader across public and private sectors, brings deep expertise in […]
November 20, 2025 | Paakiwaha
“NZ Falls in Climate Rankings”
New Zealand has plunged to 44th place in the global Climate Change Performance Index, condemned for “very low” climate policy […]
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