Listen Now: 
March 26, 2025 | News
Māori Economy Helps NZ Exit Recession
A Māori economist says dairy, beef, sheep, and tourism—key Māori economic sectors—have lifted New Zealand out of recession, but more is needed to balance economic and social growth.
March 6, 2026
March 22, 2024 | News
Recession opens for for first home buyers
A Māori economist says the current recession could be a good time for first home buyers to get into the housing market.
December 1, 2022 | News
Eye on lower income earners as economy slows
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her Government will continue its focus on helping struggling New Zealanders, despite a threat of recession.
November 25, 2022 | News
Reserve Bank warns of recession
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has warned New Zealand is moving into tough times.
- 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.
