Business communities are facing financial hardship in the wake of COVID 19, arguably with border and travel restrictions, none more so than Tourism. This week Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited Te Puia - formerly known as the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua. The history of the Institute goes back to 1963 - established to preserve and foster the Māori arts. Today, Te Puia it's a well-known tourism spot, from the bubbling mud pools to the legacy of the guides Te Ahi Kaa delves into the archival fault and features an insight it's history ..read more

Radio Whakamaori EP 8 ..read more

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Radio Whakamaori Ep 6 ..read more

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Te Matatini turns 50 years old. Justine Murray presents a look back at the national kapa haka festival ..read more

From traipsing through the forest with Ropata McGowan to learning about Māori psychology with Professor Linda Nikora hear highlights from Te Ahi Kaa in the final episode ..read more

What is the future of Māori radio? From the move to digital platforms and social media, kaimahi of Māori radio share their perspectives ..read more

On-air promotions, outside broadcasts and commercial radio ratings, this episode explores Māori radio and the work behind the mic ..read more

Justine Murray explores the history of Māori radio in the four-part series Aotearoa On Air. In episode one, we hear about the pioneering radio station Te Upoko o Te Ika, which played an integral role in promoting and preserving te reo Māori ..read more