Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development news

Stock image of a talkback radio host in the studio.

Why do people listen to talkback radio?

28 Feb, 2024
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 new book Kia Hiwa Rā on display.

The ‘bible’ of Māori journalism

05 Feb, 2024
How is Māori-language journalism different and what is the experience of the journalists who practice it?
Waitangi Day Flags

Waitangi Day: 5 myths and misconceptions

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
05 Feb, 2024
In an effort to spread greater understanding, Paul Moon, Professor of History, breaks down 5 common myths and misconceptions surrounding the treaty.
Whānau gather at Kenana urupā for the unveiling of the pou at the experimental urupā tautaiao.

Decolonising Māori death practices

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
14 Nov, 2023
Marsden-funded research is revitalising and adapting ancient Māori burial customs and practices for modern life.
Voters’ rocky road in democracy

Voters’ rocky road in democracy

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
05 Sep, 2023
Professor Paul Moon reflects on democracy in New Zealand, and our ever-changing role in shaping the country.
Headshot of Prof Georgina Tuari Stewart

School science and mātauranga Māori

17 Jul, 2023
There is a need for careful reading and thoughtfulness in the discussion over mātauranga Māori and school science, Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart says.
Stock photo of science students in a classroom.

Ethnic gaps explain few Māori scientists

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
06 Jun, 2023
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.
An old photograph of Peter Harwood smiling with a walking stick and others in front of AUT's marae, inset with a photo of his face.

Peter Harwoods love for the people

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
04 Apr, 2023
Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne. There are few that could match late Emeritus Professor Peter Harwood in stature and mana.
Georgina Tuari Stewart smiling and looking at the camera.

Is there such thing as Māori science?

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
20 Mar, 2023
The short answer to the question of whether there is such a thing as Māori science is: “It depends”. 
11 appointees to the Eke Tangaroa programme standing in front of AUT's wharenui.

Nurturing Māori and Pacific academics

Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
15 Mar, 2023
A pōwhiri and celebration event was recently held for appointees to AUT's Eke Tangaroa programme for Māori and Pacific early career academics.

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