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Te Matatini: Festival schedule and how to watch it with TVNZ

Marking 50 years of Aotearoa's largest cultural festival, the kapa haka event will be broadcast live on television and translated into English.

Te Ao Maori •4:04pm

Rangatahi marchers join annual Waitangi hīkoi

An organiser said "new leadership was coming through and standing in front of us" as younger faces joined the hīkoi.

Te Ao Maori •Mon, Feb 6

Thousands gather for Waitangi dawn service

A peaceful and spiritual atmosphere descended on the service as the skies brightened and cleared closer to first light.

Waitangi Day •Mon, Feb 6

Photos: Waka paddlers take part in Waitangi Day celebrations

Hundreds of visitors gathered to watch the parade.

Waitangi Day •Mon, Feb 6

Dame Jenny Shipley tears up remembering Titewhai Harawira

The former prime minister said Harawira was a "treasure" and underestimated.

Politics •Mon, Feb 6

Waitangi 'home for every single New Zealander' - Far North mayor

Moko Tepania said Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds is a "festival" and a "celebration".

Waitangi Day •Mon, Feb 6

Historic Northland pā site to be gifted back to local hapū

The site will be opened up as a "heritage, cultural and education centre for visitors and locals", Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan says.

Te Ao Maori •Sun, Feb 5

Is Winston Peters back? - 'You better believe it,' he says

The New Zealand First leader was confident Labour would not win the next election.

Politics •Sun, Feb 5

Hūhana Lyndon set to contest Tai Tokerau seat with Greens

Labour’s Kelvin Davis has held the Te Tai Tokerau seat since 2014.

Te Ao Maori •Sat, Feb 4

Te Matatini performers hoping to honour late tutor

Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao's head tutor Hereana died suddenly while the group was performing in Rarotonga last year.

Te Matatini •Fri, Feb 3

PM welcomed as co-governance on agenda at Iwi Chairs Forum

Co-governance, Three Waters and the Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement will be on the table for discussion.

Politics •Fri, Feb 3

Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement set to be major talking point at Waitangi

The long-awaited settlement follows a ground-breaking report by the Waitangi Tribunal.

Te Ao Maori •Thu, Feb 2

Māori communities prepare for second deluge in upper North Island

Māori services and schools across Tāmaki Makaurau and Northland are gearing up for a long night of more wild weather.

Te Ao Maori •Tue, Jan 31

Controversial Feb 6 Settlers Day celebration postponed

The Settlers Day in Kimbolton has caused controversy online due to the day being held on Waitangi Day without having local iwi involved in the event.

Te Ao Maori •Fri, Jan 27

Jason Momoa welcomed to Auckland marae during visit to NZ

It's the latest show of love for Aotearoa from the actor, who's embraced Māori culture before.

Te Ao Maori •Thu, Jan 26

PM, te ao Māori leaders pay tribute to Titewhai Harawira

The revered Māori rights activist of Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Wai and Ngāti Hine descent died yesterday morning at the age of 90.

Te Ao Maori •Thu, Jan 26

Long-time activist Titewhai Harawira dies aged 90

She had become synonymous with Waitangi Day commemorations, often accompanying Prime Ministers onto Te Whare Rūnanga.

Te Ao Maori •Wed, Jan 25

Photos: Ardern all smiles at Rātana as she bids farewell as PM

Incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins will be sworn in tomorrow.

Politics •Tue, Jan 24

Signs marking Whanganui town's Māori name change vandalised

Whanganui District Council, Ngāti Maika hapū and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have collectively decried the "disrespectful" actions.

Manawatu Wanganui •Tue, Jan 24

Jacinda Ardern's message for NZ in final speech as PM

Ardern addressed speculation about the abuse she faced while in the job - and whether that contributed to her decision to leave.

Politics •Tue, Jan 24

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Latest Stories

Te Matatini: Festival schedule and how to watch it with TVNZ

Rangatahi marchers join annual Waitangi hīkoi

Thousands gather for Waitangi dawn service

Photos: Waka paddlers take part in Waitangi Day celebrations

Dame Jenny Shipley tears up remembering Titewhai Harawira

Waitangi 'home for every single New Zealander' - Far North mayor

Historic Northland pā site to be gifted back to local hapū

Is Winston Peters back? - 'You better believe it,' he says

Hūhana Lyndon set to contest Tai Tokerau seat with Greens

Te Matatini performers hoping to honour late tutor

PM welcomed as co-governance on agenda at Iwi Chairs Forum

Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement set to be major talking point at Waitangi

Māori communities prepare for second deluge in upper North Island

Controversial Feb 6 Settlers Day celebration postponed

Jason Momoa welcomed to Auckland marae during visit to NZ

PM, te ao Māori leaders pay tribute to Titewhai Harawira

Long-time activist Titewhai Harawira dies aged 90

Photos: Ardern all smiles at Rātana as she bids farewell as PM

Signs marking Whanganui town's Māori name change vandalised

Jacinda Ardern's message for NZ in final speech as PM

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