Te Tii Marae
Waitangi Day: Labour MPs welcomed on to Te Tii Marae
Labour MPs were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae for the first time in four years today, to fulfil the wish of the late and staunch Labour supporter, Rudy Taylor.
It was the first time since 2017 Labour… Audio
The political forum at Te Tii Marae
RNZ's Maori news director, Mani Dunlop has been listening to the the tutohetohe or debate held at the political forum tent at Te Tii Marae - also known as the lower marae. Audio
Kingi Taurua: A fighter in Vietnam and Waitangi
Ngapuhi kaumatua Kingi Taurua has died after a short illness. The high-profile and often controversial Maori activist had a voice and a face that many New Zealanders recognise... especially as he was… Audio
First national commemoration of NZ Wars gets underway
College students launched a petition in 2015 calling for the government to set aside a national day for the New Zealand wars. Today is the start of the first national commemoration. Shannon… Audio
NZ Wars commemorations begin with mass haka
The first national commemoration of the New Zealand Wars begins with a mass haka at Te Tii Marae at Waitangi this afternoon.
Waitangi Day: Pita Paraone outlines commemoration plans
Dignitaries, politicians and the public have started arriving at Waitangi ahead of the official day of national commemoration tomorrow. MPs from all parties will be welcomed onto the upper marae, Te… Audio
Plea to move Waitangi Day pōwhiri for Crown
Elders of the Waitangi marae have asked for a meeting with the trust that runs the Treaty grounds, to look at moving the Waitangi Day pōwhiri for the Crown.
More than just the media vs the marae
Pundits have predicted the media shut-out at Te Tii marae - and politicians pulling out - might mean the end of Waitangi Day as we know it. But will the media simply follow the leader next year? Audio
More than just the media vs the marae
Pundits have predicted the media shut-out at Te Tii marae - and politicians pulling out - might mean the end of Waitangi Day as we know it. But will the media simply follow the leader next year?
AudioFilming stoush as Governor-General welcomed
Dame Patsy Reddy has been welcomed on to Waitangi's Te Tii Marae amid tight security and attempts to block TV cameras from filming.
Calls for new Waitangi Day venue
The organiser of the Waitangi Festival is considering moving celebrations from Te Tii Marae to a new venue because elders are upset the prime minister didn't attend this year.
Steven Joyce defends TPP negotiation methods
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce, who faced protesters today at Waitangi, has defended the government's negotiation of the TPP. Audio
Subdued welcome for opposition MPs at Waitangi
Opposition MPs were welcomed onto the marae at Waitangi without much fanfare, after the Prime Minister and his Government ministers refused to go. Audio
'He won't stay away forever'
Prime Minister John Key used to enjoy the celebrations at Te Tii Marae - but a lot can happen in nine years, says Mihingarangi Forbes.
John Key's decision not to go to Waitangi a 'tantrum', say Greens
John Key's decision not to go to Waitangi has been described as arrogant by the Green Party but has won some backing from other opponents.
John Key explains why he's pulled the plug on Waitangi
The Prime Minister says he's not prepared to go to Te Tii marae at Waitangi if he can't speak. Audio
Brent Edwards live from the PM's press conference on Waitangi
Brent Edwards reports live from the Prime Minister's press conference at the Langham Hotel, where he explained his decision not to go to Waitangi. Audio
PM decides he won't go to Waitangi this year
The Prime Minister's office says it's had no response to its letter sent to trustees at Te Tii Marae earlier today. Our Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes reports live from Waitangi. Video, Audio
PM says Waitangi "Mickey Mouse"
John Key might not go to Waitangi tomorrow. The PM says despite being told he could speak at Te Tii Marae he's received a letter contradicting that. Audio
John Key on the front foot over TPP
The Prime Minister has gone on the front foot over New Zealand's intention to formally sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, during his first Post Cabinet briefing of the year. The agreement… Audio
