John Boynton
Papakura marae launches papakainga project
A South Auckland marae which is a central hub for its community will now be able to house its kaumatua, after receiving a $15 million grant from the Māori Housing Fund. Video, Audio
Legal protection sought to protect haka in Germany
A Maori cultural advisor is looking at taking legal action to protect the haka in Germany. Kane Mutu Harnett is based in Denmark and says people in Germany teaching the haka are tarnishing the… Audio
Huge turn out on first day of Northland's vaccination programme
Hundreds of people queued in Northland today where an emergency free vaccination programme is being rolled out to combat a deadly meningococcal outbreak. Video, Audio
Te Waonui for week ending 30 November 2018
The use of a Maori karakia in a korean pop song is being called out for cultural appropriation - Ahead of celebrations to mark Captain Cook's arrival in New Zealand, a Gisborne iwi is demanding an… Audio
Could iwi bank become the next Kiwibank?
Māori Council is calling on iwi to come together to establish a Māori Bank because Māori are being let down and shut out by the four big Australian owned banks. Audio
Iwi expertise valued for whale rescues
The high number of whale strandings is showing the value of iwi involvement in rescue efforts with one Northland iwi leading the way. Ngātiwai has been at the centre of a number of rescue efforts. Its… Audio
Stranded whales to be moved 15km for better chance of survival
Eight whales stranded on a Northland beach will be picked up and moved by trailer 15km to another beach, in an effort to re-float them to sea. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending 23 November 2018
The Taxpayers Union is under fire for saying the government shouldn't give koha - because it's not transparent - There are calls for Maori prison rehabilitation programmes with only a third of New… Audio
$14m boost for fight against kauri dieback, myrtle rust
Minister of Research, Science and Innovation, Megan Woods, has announced a new research fund of nearly $14m to be spent over three years to investigate how to stop kauri dieback and myrtle rust. Audio
Te Waonui for week ending 16 November 2018
Māori abused in state care fear their voice won't be heard after the Government widen its inquiry to include faith based institutions - The crown's overlapping treaty settlement policy will be… Audio
Pride festival moves to ban police from wearing uniforms
The Auckland Pride Parade board's decision to ban police from wearing their uniforms at the parade has divided the LGBTQI community. Audio
Atiamuri - the place New Zealanders go for cheap fuel
Motorists are driving for miles to fill up at a small self-service petrol station in the middle of the North Island, believed to have the cheapest fuel in the country. John Boyton headed to Atiamuri… Video, Audio
Royals in Rotorua - a kiwi experience
Wednesday was a jam-packed final day for Prince Harry and Megan Markle on the final stop of their New Zealand royal tour in Rotorua. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex embraced Māori culture at a local… Video, Audio
Te Waonui for week ending Friday 26 October 2018
The Waitangi Tribunal is bearing the brunt of an inadequate funding system for Maori who want to challenge the Crown on national issues. A Maori law firm in Wellington is commiting to gender equality… Audio
Rotorua preparing to roll out the welcome mat for royal visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will touchdown in Rotorua next week - with the thermal city proving a popular stop for the royal family for almost a century. Te Manu Korihi reporter John Boynton went… Video, Audio
Sir Ngatata Love farewelled in private ceremony
Controversial Māori leader Sir Ngatata Love died last week surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 81. He was cremated in a private ceremony before many even knew he had passed away. Te Manu Korihi… Video, Audio
Knife-wielding intruder threatens 3yo in Hamilton home
A Hamilton mother says she hopes her three-year-old daughter will grow up to forget the night an intruder broke into her room, held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her. Akita Pio's… Audio
Te Hunga Rōia Māori returns to its roots in Rotorua
The Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa or Māori Law Society's annual hui has returned to its roots in Rotorua for its 30th anniversary. Te Manu Korihi reporter John Boynton is there. Audio
Indigenous free trade deal discussed at Rotorua business forum
An indigenous free-trade agreement is one of the key ideas up for discussion at the World Indigenous Business Forum in Rotorua this week. Indigenous business leaders from around the world are looking… Audio
Hope iwi-led youth remand service will reduce reoffending
Mahuru, a new Ngapuhi-led youth remand service, is being touted as a first for the country and one way of reducing soaring Maori prison rates. Audio