Te Ao Māori
Ocean symposium.being held in Waitangi
You can feed your puku and feed your mind at Waitangi. All week there are special wānanga on about all sorts of things... but this week we've also seen a really special gathering called Taiātea It's… Audio
Tania Simpson - new chair of the Waitangi National Trust
Someone who knows all about manaakitanga is our next guest - Tania Simpson Ngai Tahu, Ngapuhi and Tainui, the new chair of the Waitangi National Trust. Audio
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins reflects on messages conveyed at Waitangi 2026 and pays tribute to Peeni Henare. Audio
Tama Muru joins Dan Busby on the history trail
In 1833 the British Government of the day appointed James Busby as the first Official British Resident, based here at Waitangi. His main duties were to 'protect well disposed settlers and traders… Audio
Waitangi haka performer talks about sharing her culture with everyone who visits the treay grounds
Waimatangi Hotere is the team leader and spoke about her role in welcoming visitors to Waitangi treaty grounds. Audio
Dame Naida Glavish
Mihingarangi Forbes asks Dame Naida Glavish what the way forward is for Te Pati Maori. Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi talk about his message to Ngāpuhi
Mihingarangi Forbes asks Rawiri Waititi about his message to Ngāpuhi. Audio
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith talks about what he took away from Waitangi
All are welcome here at Waitangi - New Zealanders from around the country, locals, tourists, and also government MPs - many who have spent the week here, the haukainga welcomes the government… Audio
A tale of two waka
Every Waitangi weekend, Māori and Pakehā come together at the popular Lake Rotoiti Wooden and Classic Boat Parade.
Sir Michal Cullen The Politician E7
Sir Michal Cullen was Minister of Treaty Negotiations for the Treelords settlement over central North Island forests. After he left Parliament, Michael jumped the fence to become lead negotiator for… Audio
Speeches, celebrations and heckling: What happened at Waitangi
A day of formalities has come to a close following several speeches and fiery crowd.
'Cremate and bury it': National's Tama Potaka on Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of Waitangi Day, Tama Potaka joins Mihingarangi Forbes for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the Treaty Principles Bill, the Ngāpuhi settlement, emergency housing, whether he has ambitions to…
Waitangi 2026: Thursday in pictures
Politicians have been officially welcomed back to the Treaty Grounds on Thursday. Here's how it unfolded in pictures.
Luxon denies Treaty Principles Bill repeat on the cards
The PM faced heckling during his speech at Waitangi today amid tensions over the bill.
PM heckled during Waitangi speech
A protestor's speech, a scuffle, and a few scathing comments. The coalition leaders were heckled at Waitangi today as they made their election-year pitches - but it wasn't smooth-sailing for the… Audio
Hāngī for Waitangi gearing up
A Wellington marae is putting its hāngī made up of mostly koha kai underground on Friday, in preparation for the city's Waitangi Day celebrations tomorrow. Audio
Watch: PM heckled during speech at Treaty Grounds
One person can be heard yelling "treason" during Christopher Luxon's speech.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February 2026
Powhiri, protest, and politics. Leaders and dignitaries were welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi as we went to air. We crossed live to our acting political editor for the latest; The CEO of… Audio
Leaders and dignitaries welcomed at Waitangi
Leaders and dignitaries have been welcomed on to the Treaty grounds at Waitangi. RNZ Acting political editor, Craig McCulloch spoke to Guyon Espiner from Waitangi. Audio
Tama Potaka on the Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of Waitangi Day, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka joins Mihingarangi Forbes for a wide-ranging interview. Audio
