Four emerging wāhine Māori artists showcase their work in Viaduct Harbour
A must-visit pop-up gallery space curated by Tuhirangi Blair of Lucky Dip.
The kahu kiwi that clothed the Mother of the Nation, Dame Whina Cooper
Clothing the Mother of the Nation for film Whina was achieved only through the generosity of her whānau, teamwork & a few hundred feathers.
Māori creatives on what Matariki means to them
Ahead of Matariki celebrations, an ensemble of Māori creatives share their thoughts and plans.
Three wāhine on what beauty means to them
Mairātea hears attainable and sustainable beauty advice from women at different points in their life.
‘Our practice is connected to wellbeing’: Creativity in Te Ao Māori
How young wāhine Māori artists navigate their art with hauora.
The new exhibition celebrating the power and history of kōwhaiwhai
"For Māori, art, whakairo isn’t just a way to illustrate things or ideas, but it’s a way to connect us to our whānau and our whenua."
A te reo Māori guide to style
Stylish = tōingo. Sneakers = hū konihi. Face mask = maruhā. Candle = kānara. Improve your reo with our helpful fashion & beauty glossary.
Marama Davidson on the power of normalising te reo Māori
An emotional kōrero between Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson and Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson.
The epic intimacy of Cousins
The moving new film from co-directors Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith marks an important moment in indigenous storytelling.
It’s not about ties mate, it’s about exercising our Taonga Tuku Iho
Flexing a right to cultural agency is more than just a fashion accessory. Designer Bobby Campbell Luke reflects on Rawiri Waititi and ties.
From fedoras to fascinators: A history of Māori and hats
The hats worn by Māori Party MPs have created quite a stir recently, sparking conversations around the importance of pōtae in te ao Māori.
