MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

Dr. Shane Reti on the government's failure to fund 13 promised cancer treatments and what the budget means for Maori. Then patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland and health expert Dr. Rawiri McKree-Jansen share their views. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Te Pāti Māori leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi on their nationwide activation to disrupt Budget 2024 and commentators Dr Lara Greaves and Shane Te Pou discuss the latest in politics. Watch the video version of the episode here. Te Pāti Māori leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi on their nationwide activation to disrupt Budget 2024 and commentators Dr Lara Greaves and Sh...

Tina Olsen-Ratana is a landowner who's landless. For over a century, her whānau's whenua has been caught in perpetual lease, which prevents them from utilising it. As New Zealanders debate the notion of 'one law for all,' we look at the intergenerational impact of the perpetual lease system on Māori landowners. Watch the video version here . Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Whānau Ora chairperson Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on 7AA and the future of Whānau Ora under the coalition. Then Kiritapu Allan and Haimona Gray discuss the politics of toilets and tikanga, as well as what might be in the budget for Māori. Watch the video version of the episode here. Whānau Ora chairperson Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on 7AA and the future of Whānau Ora under the coalition. Then Kiritapu Allan...

We speak to Ngāti Pukenga representative Rahera Ohia about the iwi's Waitangi Tribunal claim over the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Then panelists Charlie Rahiri and Koro Nicholas discuss what's on the agenda at the upcoming National Iwi Chairs Forum and the 160-year commemoration for the Battle of Pukehinahina. Under 7AA, Ngā Pōtiki, Ngāti Pukenga, Waitaha, and Ngai Te Rangi c...

Former MFAT Minister Nanaia Mahuta shares her views on the Government's position on the war in Gaza, mandatory referendums for Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters. Then we discuss the latest in politics with panelists Lara Grieve and Jack Tautokai McDonald. Watch the video version of the episode here. Former MFAT Minister Nanaia Mahuta shares her views on the government's position...

Historian Scott Hamilton on Aotearoa's dark history of segregation, and panelists Tina Wickliffe and Shane Te Pou discuss opposition to affirmative action, the surge in anti-trans protests, the government's 36-point plan, and we rate our new Māori MPs. Historian Scott Hamilton on Aotearoa's dark history of segregation, and panelists Tina Wickliffe and Shane Te Pou discuss opposition to affirm...

Mike Smith discusses his groundbreaking climate change court case, then commentators Khylee Quince and Matt Tukaki reflect on the first 100 days of the coalition government. In this episode of Mata, Mike Smith discusses his groundbreaking climate change court case, then commentators Khylee Quince and Matt Tukaki reflect on the first 100 days of the coalition government. The impacts of climate chan...

Former Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi about the state of the media landscape following the demise of Newshub. Then, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson reacts to the review of the free school lunch scheme and the Government's transport plan. Former Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi about the state of the media landscape following the d...

In a fiery interview recorded at Waitangi, ACT leader David Seymour talks to Mihi about his views on Te Tiriti, Tino Rangatiratanga, and Te Ture Whenua Māori. Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In a candid interview on the eve of Waitangi Day, NZ First Minister Shane Jones discusses the recent criticism of his party by Māori, why he thinks it's time to review the Waitangi Tribunal, and whether or not Māori are indigenous. Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum. RNZ has upheld part of a complaint lodged by Jordan Williams of the New Zealand Taxpayers Union Inc. RNZ found that Mr Williams and the NZTU were not given sufficient opportunity to respond to statements...

Launched in 2018, the Māori Carbon Collective was promoted as an indigenous approach to carbon farming, enabling iwi to prosper from the Emissions Trading Scheme while helping to tackle climate change. Mata investigates growing concerns around the group and its elusive managing director, as well as carbon farming's impact on Māori communities. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In her first interview since the election, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Nanaia Mahuta speaks about the latest in Gaza. Then former Labour MP for Northcote Shanan Halbert and former Māori Affairs Minister MP Tau Henare discuss coalition talks and the latest here at home. Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Alf Filipaina and Kerrin Leoni speak to Mihingarangi about the Auckland Council voting against Māori wards, and commentators Tina Wickliffe and Dr. Lara Greaves discuss the latest in politics. Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tau Henare, Morgan Godfery, and a range of politicians join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss the election results and what the future looks like for Māori. Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Rawiri Waititi discusses racism, Te Tiriti, working with National, and his vision for Aotearoa hōu. Watch the video version fo the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In an extended interview, National Party candidate Tama Potaka discusses Māori development, co-governance, social housing, and land claims. Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In an extended interview, ACT leader David Seymour discusses whakapapa, te tiriti, co-governance, and his vision for Aotearoa. Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Ikaroa Rāwhiti is set to be one of the most fiercely contested match-ups of the 2023 election, and the electorate's loyalty is about to be tested. Go to 1news.co.nz or TVNZ+ to find the full video version. Ikaroa Rāwhiti is set to be one of the most fiercely contested match-ups of the 2023 election. The seat has long been a Labour Party stronghold, but the electorate's loyalty is about to be...

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson talks to Mihingarangi about her role as Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. In an extended interview, she discusses the Green's relationship with Labour, tax, Hoki Whenua Mai, climate change, and the Kermadecs. Watch the video version of the episode here. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says a wealth tax bringing in $12 billion a y...

In an in-depth interview, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's tax policy, Māori housing inequity, the cost of living, and the climate crisis. Watch the video version of the episode here. Labour leader Chris Hipkins believes there are better ways to bring down the cost of housing, electricity and groceries than new taxes. But in at least three of those areas - electricity, banking and gr...

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti is shaping up to be one of the tightest races this election. We speak to its two leading candidates Cushla Tangaere-Manuel (Labour) and Meka Whaitiri (Te Pāti Māori). Watch the video version of the episode here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Shane Jones outlines NZ First's campaign to re enter parliament - their policies and priorities, including their controversial transgender toilet policy. Then we hear from commentators Tau Henare and Bernie O'Donnell Watch the video version of the episode here. Shane Jones outlines NZ First's campaign to re enter parliament - their policies and priorities, including their controversial transg...

In a special extended interview, Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting, and Media Willie Jackson discusses housing, homelessness, Māori broadcasting, and his political future. Watch the video version of the episode here. In a special extended interview, Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting, and Media Willie Jackson discusses housing, homelessness, Māori broadcasting, and his politic...