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December 10, 2025 | Featured News
Cuts to Māori broadcasting loom large as 2025 ends
This week Waatea has been following the story of potential cuts to the Maori media sector. Initially, the cuts were […]
March 9, 2026
March 14, 2025 | News
The future of Māori Radio requires increased investment in both online platforms and traditional airwaves.
The future of Māori Radio requires increased investment in both online platforms and traditional airwaves.
September 24, 2024 | News
Iwi radio trailblazer Cyril Chapman off air
Land protester, musician and Maori radio pioneer Cyril Chapman has died at the age of 70.
April 11, 2024 | News
Opportunity seen for Māori as media trust collapses
A freelance Māori journalist says the continuing decline in trust in traditional news services and a drift towards online informational sources couLd benefit Māori content producers.
March 15, 2024 | News
Iwi radio keen to cut admin overload
Māori radio umbrella group Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori is keen to talk with Māori Development Minister Tama Pōtaka on future funding options for the sector.
- Radio Waatea is Auckland's only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.
