Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development news

Successful launch of WIPCE 2025

AUT hosted a launch event on May 9 for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025.

An outsider on the inside

Paul Moon explores photographer Ans Westra 'national photo album', which captures NZ's history over the past six decades.

Why do people listen to talkback radio?

Listeners of talkback radio are a diverse bunch who are often quite different to those who call up and give their opinions on air.

The ‘bible’ of Māori journalism

How is Māori-language journalism different and what is the experience of the journalists who practice it?

Waitangi Day: 5 myths and misconceptions

In an effort to spread greater understanding, Paul Moon, Professor of History, breaks down 5 common myths and misconceptions surrounding the treaty.

Decolonising Māori death practices

Marsden-funded research is revitalising and adapting ancient Māori burial customs and practices for modern life.

Voters’ rocky road in democracy

Professor Paul Moon reflects on democracy in New Zealand, and our ever-changing role in shaping the country.

School science and mātauranga Māori

There is a need for careful reading and thoughtfulness in the discussion over mātauranga Māori and school science, Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart says.

Ethnic gaps explain few Māori scientists

That few Māori study science at school is because they are more likely to be from families with lower wealth and income, an AUT Professor says.

Peter Harwoods love for the people

Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne. There are few that could match late Emeritus Professor Peter Harwood in stature and mana.