Listen Now: 
November 14, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Greg Ryan | Professor of History and Proctor at Lincoln University
Continuous Ferment, a book released this week on the story of New Zealanders and beer.
December 2, 2023
October 20, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Ryan Bodman | NZ Historian and Author
Beginning with its introduction to the country in 1907, “Rugby League in New Zealand” reveals the deep-rooted connections between rugby league’s development and the evolving cultural fabric of New Zealand.
October 4, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Baye Riddell | Group founder, Author and artist
A new book called Ngā Kaihanga Uku is being launched this month, to showcase the extraordinary work initiated by a group of five Māori clay artists in the 1980s.
September 6, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Qiane May Matata-Sipu | Distinguished artist and founding member of the SOUL (Save Our Unique Landscape) movement at Ihumātao
She has four letters she can tack on to the end of her name – in an investiture ceremony in Auckland yesterday she was awarded her New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the arts.
August 31, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Hona Black | Māori Book Author
Te Reo Kapekape: Māori Wit and Humour Hona Black Bilingual book brings to life the many colourful phrases, jokes and spicy sayings in te reo Māori A new book by scholar Hona Black lifts the curtain on all the humour, wit,, innuendo and play that distinguishes everyday te reo Māori .
August 30, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Jeffrey Sissons | Anthropologist
Tāmati Te Ito Ngāmoke was an influential prophetic leader in Taranaki and beyond whose fame was eclipsed by that of later prophets, his name becoming almost forgotten.
August 8, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Jared Davidson | Blood and Dirt Author
A new book called Blood and Dirt by Jared Davidson explains the little-known history of forced prison labour and how it played a central role in the creation of our country.
June 23, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Lissa Mitchell | Author and Curator Historical Photography at Te Papa
A new book – Through Shaded Glass - has unearthed a large previously unknown number of women photographers who operated in New Zealand between 1860-1960, including wahine Māori photographers.
June 9, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Billy Bush | Former NZ All Blacks
BILLY BUSH A Front Row View on Life Written by Bill Bush with Phil Gifford went on sale yesterday!
- - Advertisement -
- 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.
News
December 1, 2023Te Rangi Hīroa continues to guide Taranaki path
December 1, 2023Karikari kina cull to make room for koura
