Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes

The latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers.

Andrew Little on the Treaty Principles Bill

“Insulting to everybody”—former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill, the realignment of Te Arawhiti, the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, and the inquiry into state abuse.

10-29
26:30

Mother of missing Marakopa children speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes in exclusive interview

The mother of the three missing Marokopa children tells Mata Reports she believes a recent exchange between a pig hunter and her daughter was a cry for help.

10-15
33:34

Mata Reports: Perenara McAllister - A Killing Without Consequences?

In 2022, Perenara McAllister was killed in emergency accommodation. It was captured on CCTV and seen by witnesses, but police refuse to charge the man who stabbed him. His parents speak out about their fight for justice.

10-03
33:46

Annette Sykes on Marine and Coastal Areas, Tākuta Ferris on Its Impact on Te Wai Pounamu

Treaty lawyer and former Mana Party candidate Annette Sykes discusses the amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act, and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris shares how it will impact his electorate and his first year in Parliament.

10-01
25:40

Rawiri Wright on Te Wiki o Te Reo, Jordan Williams on the Treaty Principles Bill

Te Rūnanga o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori co-chair Rawiri Wright discusses Te Wiki o Te Reo, and Taxpayer Union Executive Director Jordan Willliams shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill.

09-17
26:32

Te Tangihanga mō Kiingi Tuheitia

Mata is at the tangihanga of the seventh Maaori monarch as the motu descends on Tuurangawaewae to pay their respects. We speak to Waikato Tainui Communications Manager Jason Ake, broadcaster Rangi Pokiha, and Waikato communications strategist Amomai Pihama.

09-03
25:23

Mata Reports: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?

In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track legislation.

08-22
38:55

Pera Paniora on the Kaipara Council and Māori Wards

Kaipara District Councillor Pera Paniora speaks about her council’s decision to scrap its Māori ward, and commentators Hinurewa Te Hau and Meka Whaitiri discuss the latest in politics.

08-20
25:57

Willow-Jean Prime and Tamatha Paul on Oranga Tamariki, 7AA opposition and boot camps

Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime discusses the opposition to 7AA and the Ngāpuhi hīkoi to Parliament, and Green MP Tamatha Paul shares her views on military boot camps.

08-06
26:22

Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac, and the Coalition

Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill and Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive. Then we're joined by panelists Hinurewa Te Hau and Dr. Lara Greaves.

07-23
28:32

An Extended Interview with Tama Potaka

Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka discusses the big challenges facing Māori and how the coalition government plans to address them.

07-09
26:53

Carbon Overload

Green MP Teanau Tuiono on the failure of the latest carbon credits auction and what it means for our climate targets. Then Shane Te Pou and India Logan-Riley discuss the future of the ETS.

06-25
26:49

A Cancerous Budget with Dr. Shane Reti

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.

06-11
27:23

Te Pāti Māori - Disrupting the Budget

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.

05-28
27:17

Mata Reports: Fleeced - Perpetual Leases and Māori Land

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.

05-22
37:24

Oranga Tamariki, Toilets, Tikanga, and the Budget

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.

05-14
27:13

Tauranga Moana Marks 160 Years of Struggle, the Repeal of 7AA, and the Iwi Chairs Forum

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.

04-30
25:32

Nanaia Mahuta on the War in Gaza, Māori wards, and the Scrapping of Three Waters

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.

04-16
26:21

Scott Hamilton on Segregation, and Commentators Tina Wickliffe & Shane Te Pou

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.

04-02
27:16

Mike Smith on Climate Change, and Commentators Khylee Quince & Matt Tukaki

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.

03-19
25:38

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