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Thousands travel to Waitangi for annual commemorations
February 06, 2024 18:20 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBMāori leaders are promising to carry the message from Waitangi on through the year, to ensure the protection of Te Tiriti. Thousands travelled to the Treaty Grounds for the annual commemorations and to continue discussions begun at last month's nationwide hui. The chair of the Waitangi National Trust board chair, Pita Tipene, says much work is still needed to grow the public's understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.
Ngāpuhi leader on Govt's reception at Waitangi
February 06, 2024 18:16 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBTensions were high at the pōwhiri for the Government at Waitangi. At one point there was even a suggestion that prime minister Christopher Luxon might not be able to speak, because of vocal opposition from protesters. Ngāpuhi leader Mere Mangu spoke before Luxon and worked hard to bring calm, while acknowledging the anger. Mangu spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
More protest action to come says Māori rights activist
February 06, 2024 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBA Māori rights activist says protest action against the government's policies is far from over. The coalition was received at this year's Waitangi commemorations with anger about its contentious Treaty Principles Bill, but without major incident. Activist and lawyer Annette Sykes says the relative peace doesn't mean people aren't "outraged", and there's more protest action to come. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Sports News for 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 18:08 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBKane Williamson became just the fourth New Zealander to score two centuries in the same test as the Black Caps continue to grind down an understrength South Africa side.
Sports News for 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 18:08 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBKane Williamson became just the fourth New Zealander to score two centuries in the same test as the Black Caps continue to grind down an understrength South Africa side.
Business News for 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 17:50 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBBusiness News for 7 February 2024.
Waitangi hīkoi organiser on kaupapa of the march
February 06, 2024 17:45 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBMore than one thousand people took part in one Waitangi tradition, the hīkoi onto the treaty grounds. The march began five days ago at Cape Reinga with numbers growing along the way. Hikoi leader, Rueben Taipari, says the kaupapa of the march is simple uphold Te Tiriti. He hopes the movement for kotahitanga, or unity, can be sustained. Taipari spoke to Corin Dann.
Over a 1000 take part in this year's Waitangi hīkoi
February 06, 2024 17:41 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBWaitangi commemorations have many traditions, one being a hīkoi. This year over a thousand people were part of the march onto the treaty grounds. They echoed a call that has gone out again and again, uphold te tiriti - Toitu te tiriti Pokere Paewai was there.
Early Sports Chat for 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 17:38 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 17:25 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 17:20 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
Lab workers strike after months of collective bargaining
February 06, 2024 17:14 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBThe medical laboratory workers who collected, processed, and reported our Covid-19 tests went on strike on Monday after months of collective bargaining. Seventy percent of Covid tests were processed in private laboratories, where APEX union says a senior scientist is paid 33 percent less than their counterparts in Te Whatu Ora labs. While partial strikes have been taking place since July last year, scientists, technicians and phlebotomists at SCL Labs across Wellington, the South Island ...
Planet already exceeded 1.5 degrees of warming new research suggests
February 06, 2024 17:10 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBNew research suggests the planet has already exceeded 1.5 degrees of warming, the threshold parties to the 2015 Paris Accord agreed not to pass. The scientists in the study examined centuries-old sea sponges, finding growth records that document changes in water temperature, acidity and carbon dioxide levels in the air. The research calculated that we may have already hit 1.7 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Indiana State University paleo oceanographer and co-author of the study Amos...
Sports News for 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBThe Black Caps have a 528 run lead over the Proteas heading into the fourth day of the first cricket Test at Bay Oval.
Top Stories for Wednesday 7 February 2024
February 06, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTop stories for Wednesday 7 February 2024 Today on RNZ National... A Maori rights activist says protest action against the government's policies is far from over. We'll get reaction from Ngapuhi leader Mere Mangu and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. We'll cross to Waipara in Canterbury where firefighters yesterday fought the second of two blazes in the province this week.
Central Otago Lakes property prices soar
February 04, 2024 19:51 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThe New Zealand property market is showing newfound vitality in some areas, but particularly in the case of Central Otago Lakes. In the latest data from realestate.co.nz, the average asking price in the region has soared past $1.6 million, a 19.3 increase from twelve months ago. Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
National, ACT and NZ First to be welcomed to Waitangi
February 04, 2024 19:42 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBThe Minister for Māori Development is assuring iwi leaders that the Treaty is sacrosanct and the Government won't be trying to change the wording. Tama Potaka will be part of a delegation of ministers from National, Act and New Zealand First who will be formally welcomed to Waitangi on Monday. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.
Sports Chat for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 19:39 - 3 minutes - 3 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 19:33 - 1 minute - 991 KBMarket Update for 5 February 2024.
Tame Iti leads white flag hikoi onto treaty grounds
February 04, 2024 19:28 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBTama Iti is leading a white flag hikoi onto the treaty grounds. RNZ's Tumu Māori, Māori director, Shannon Haunui spoke to Corin Dann.
Willie Jackson on Labour's reception at Waitangi
February 04, 2024 19:21 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBOpposition parties, and other iwi, were welcomed at Waitangi over the weekend. Te Pāti Māori was welcomed separately to Labour and the Greens, saying it is joining forces with other mana motuhake-led groups, such as the Kiingitanga to stand in unity against the Coalition Government which they're calling a three-headed Taniwha. Labour's spokesperson for Māori development Willie Jackson spoke to Corin Dann.
NZ First determined to rebuild New Zealand's pride: Shane Jones
February 04, 2024 19:15 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBNew Zealand First's deputy leader Shane Jones says his party's determined to rebuild the country's pride, resilience, service, and unity as we approach 2040, the bicentenary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As part of that, he says voters should have the say on the matter of Treaty principles, rather than allowing the "Waitangi Tribunal to spawn more interpretations". Shane Jones says voters are "fed up with the cartoonish stretching of Treaty principles" and the Tribunal needs to...
Calls for unity at Waitangi
February 04, 2024 19:11 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBOn Sunday afternoon the Kiingitanga led hundreds onto the Waitangi treaty grounds as part of this week's commemorations. Travelling by the bus load they brought one strong message. Pokere Paewai reports.
Fifty years of the birdcall
February 04, 2024 18:50 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBIt's a big day, we're celebrating 50 years of our morning bird calls. It turns out the original call wasn't a bird at all. Katie Fitzgerald has the inside story from the last 50 years.
Te Pāti Māori says it stands in unity with Māori against Government
February 04, 2024 18:45 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBTe Pāti Māori says it is standing in unity with other Māori against a so-called three-headed Taniwha of a coalition government. The Crown is set to be welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi at 11am Monday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann.
History of Te Tiriti needs to be better understood says academic
February 04, 2024 18:39 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBA leading Māori legal academic says the history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi needs to be better understood. Many letterboxes throughout the country received copies of Sir Apirana Ngata's explanation of The Treaty of Waitangi, printed and distributed by the right-wing think-tank the New Zealand Centre for Political Research. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has brandished copies of Sir Apirana's account on several occasions, including televised election campaign debates last year. Th...
NZ may already be involved in strikes against Houthi says journalist
February 04, 2024 18:35 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBA journalist with experience of war zones says New Zealand may already be actively involved in US and UK-led strikes in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen. The US Secretary of Defence confirmed in a statement on Sunday that "coalition" strikes took place on thirteen 13 sites in response to interference with shipping in the Red Sea. It said these strikes were done "with the support of" other nations, including New Zealand. New Zealand's Defence Force declined to provide any details. In a st...
Large fire burning in Kirwee
February 04, 2024 18:26 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThe Canterbury fire spanning at least 80 hectares is expected to get worse before it gets better Monday morning due to strong winds. Incident Controller Graham Knight told Morning Report firefighters were not able to contain the Kirwee fire Sunday night which broke out near the Waimakariri River. Knight says the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Residents were woken by the smell of smoke overnight and FENZ is advising locals keep windows and doors closed to minimise exposure...
Pita Tipene on annual Waitangi commemorations
February 04, 2024 18:19 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBMāori leaders are promising a united front as they prepare to greet members of the coalition government at Waitangi Monday morning. National, ACT and New Zealand First are set to arrive at the Treaty Grounds about 11 o'clock on Monday. The scene was set over the weekend, as opposition parties, iwi leaders, and the Kiingatanga arrived on Te Whare Runanga. Waitangi National Trust Board Chair Pita Tipene, who organises the annual commemorations, spoke to Corin Dann.
Tama Potaka on Waitangi reception
February 04, 2024 18:10 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBThe National-led coalition will be confronted by a united front of Māori at Waitangi on Monday. The Crown is due to be welcomed onto the grounds on Monday at 11. Opposition parties, and other iwi, were welcomed at the weekend. Te Pāti Māori was welcomed separately to Labour and the Greens, saying it is joining forces with other mana motuhake-led groups, such as the Kiingitanga to stand in unity against the Coalition Government which they're calling a three-headed Taniwha. Minister for...
Sports News for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe Black Caps allrounder Rachin Ravindra says scoring his maiden test century in his first Test in two years was special.
Sports News for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 18:07 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe Black Caps allrounder Rachin Ravindra says scoring his maiden test century in his first Test in two years was special.
Business News for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 17:54 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBBusiness news for 5 February 2024.
LGNZ calls for govt to 'play fair' on Māori wards
February 04, 2024 17:52 - 1 minute - 1.83 MBLocal Government New Zealand is calling on the government to "play fair" on Māori wards and constituencies. LGNZ believes the coalition government's proposal to re-establish referendums on Māori wards and constituencies is unfair, unnecessary and not in the spirit of localism that National championed while it was on the campaign trail. The agency has noted that there's no call for other kinds of wards, rural wards for instance, to be put to the vote. LGNZ president Sam Broughton spoke to...
Makere Mutu on iwi leaders meeting
February 04, 2024 17:47 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBBe warned. That's the advice coming from iwi leaders throughout the country as the coalition gathers in Waitangi on Monday. The government met with iwi leaders last Friday at a closed meeting in Kerikeri for the annual National Iwi Chairs Forum, with attendees noting discussions were 'constructive'. Discussion and debate of Treaty reform issues will be on full display here at Waitangi today as the coalition government officially arrives. Makere Mutu spoke to Corin Dann.
Coalition can expect fierce, united front at Waitangi
February 04, 2024 17:43 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBThe coalition government can expect a fierce and united front when it arrives at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds Monday morning. Crown-Māori relations have dominated the new government's term so far, with a national hui and Rātana celebrations drawing thousands together to oppose its policies. That grassroots momentum has now reached Waitangi. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
Early Sports Chat for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 17:39 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Morning Rural News for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 17:29 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBNews from the rural farming sector.
Early Business News for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBLatest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
NZ appears to walk away from deep-sea trawling restrictions
February 04, 2024 17:20 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBDeep sea conservationists are horrified by the new government's move to block the implementation of a proposal that New Zealand advanced last year. The proposal would have introduced trawling limits designed to protect biodiversity hotspots from bottom trawling in the South Pacific. But in a last-minute change at the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Agreement meeting in Ecuador, the coalition government pulled its support, resulting in Australia having to submit it instead. Karli Thomas ...
US and UK strike Houthi targets in the Red Sea
February 04, 2024 17:13 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBThere's been another round of US and UK-led airstrikes in Yemen, in response to continuing Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The US Secretary of Defence confirmed on Sunday they had hit 13 targets in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen, with support from several countries including New Zealand. Local officials haven't specified our exact involvement in the strikes, but Minister of Defence Judith Collins says, "New Zealand is part of the coalition that supports this action." The Inde...
Firefighters battle huge blaze in Canterbury
February 04, 2024 17:10 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBFirefighters in Canterbury have spent the night battling a huge forest fire which broke out near the small town of Kirwee. Police evacuated houses on Old West Coast Road, and Selwyn District Council opened an evacuation centre in the Kirwee Community Hall. The blaze, located near the Waimakariri River, is estimated by FENZ to be 2.5 kilometres long and 500 metres wide. FENZ says high winds caused the fire to spread quickly, with crews from four brigades working in challenging conditions....
Sports News for 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBRavindra scored his first test century and Kane Williamson his 30th in an unbroken stand of 219 as the Black Caps put on 258 for two on the opening day of the first test against South Africa at Bay Oval yesterday.
Top Stories for Monday 5 February 2024
February 04, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBTop stories for Monday 5 February 2024: We are on the broadcasting from Waitangi ahead of the Crown being welcomed onto the ground today. Minister for Maori Development National's Tama Potaka, Waitangi National Trust Board Chair Pita Tipene and Labour's Willie Jackson spoke to Corin Dann live from Waitangi. Firefighters in Canterbury have spent the night battling a huge forest fire which broke out just before 10 o'clock near the small town of Kirwee. We're celebrating 50 years of the RNZ...
Scientist on efforts to drill into West Antarctic Ice Sheet
February 01, 2024 19:44 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBScientists involved in an ambitious attempt to drill deep into the rock below the West Antarctic Ice Sheet say their efforts got "tantalising close", and they will try again in November. The international team of experts melted a hole through the 580-metre-thick Ross Ice Shelf in a bid to retrieve ancient sediment from the last time Earth was at hot as it will become in the next few decades. They say this will reveal clues about how the ice sheet behaved then, and how quickly it might di...
Black Caps not underestimating inexperienced South African side
February 01, 2024 19:43 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBThe Black Caps' red ball home summer gets under way in Mount Maunganui on Sunday when they face South Africa in the first of two tests. Key New Zealand batter Kane Williamson says the magic of test cricket is well and truly alive after the West Indies' stunned Australia last week. And that giant upset may be a warning for the Black Caps, who will start firm favourites after the Proteas sent a vastly inexperienced side here, with most of South Africa's top players staying home to play in ...
Sports Chat for 2 Februrary 2024
February 01, 2024 19:36 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 2 Februrary 2024
February 01, 2024 19:30 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBMarket Update for 2 February 2024.
Hamilton Wintec records perfect pass rate in Enrolled Nursing course
February 01, 2024 19:27 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBWintec in Hamilton had a 100 percent pass rate in Enrolled Nursing last year, and advocates say these courses are helping with the country's acute nursing shortage. One hundred and fifteen candidates across New Zealand sat Enrolled Nursing exams in 2023. The qualification takes less time than becoming a registered nurse but covers slightly less. Libby Kirkby-McLeod went along Wintec to find out what it takes to get a perfect pass rate.
More visiting Te Tiriti exhibit at Te Papa after damage
February 01, 2024 19:25 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBTe Papa says the number of visitors identifying its Te Tiriti exhibit as a highlight has jumped from 18 percent to 43 percent since December. That's when a group of protestors damaged the wooden panel showing the English version with spray paint and an angle grinder. The move came after years of calls to update the exhibition amid criticisms that it suggests two equal documents were signed. The protestors said the display should make it explicit that Māori never ceded sovereignty. The mu...