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MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

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Te Pāti Māori
Aotearoa
New Zealand
Treaty Principles Bill
Treaty Of Waitangi
Māori
Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Te Reo Māori
Oranga Tamariki
Māori Communities
Housing
Māori Development
Māori Education
Māori Health
Unemployment
Labour Party
Education
Perpetual Leases
Ngāpuhi
Aotearoa New Zealand

An in-depth podcast where newsmakers and Māori commentators unpack the latest political issues impacting Aotearoa.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes90Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Matariki is a time to remember loved ones who have passed. Reo and tikanga exponents Niwa Milroy and Heeni Te Mate Koiwi know that journey of grief intimately. Heeni shares the loss of her daughter Taiiringa last year, while Niwa reflects on farewell... more

A day after announcing their flagship tax policy, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson speaks to Mihingarangi about tackling “corporate greed,” how banning bottom trawling will impact the bottom line for iwi, the Greens' strategy in the Māori seats,... more

Kiringāua Cassidy belongs to a generation of Ngāi Tahu rangatahi raised in te reo Māori. As a tangata hauā who uses a wheelchair, he has also navigated Māori spaces that haven't always been designed with accessibility in mind. Kiringāua joins Stacey ... more

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State abuse survivor and Māori advocate for Intersex Aotearoa, Tu Chapman discusses New Zealand First’s bill to legally define “woman” and “man” and the consequences critics warn it could have for intersex, transgender and non-binary communities.

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Niwa Milroy
Reo and Tikanga exponent; experienced grief and loss, shares insights on healing
Independent commentator / Māori knowledge holder
Episode: Navigating Grief and Healing at Matariki
Heeni Te Mate Koiwi
Reo and Tikanga exponent; experienced loss of a daughter and parents, discusses healing
Individual knowledge holder
Episode: Navigating Grief and Healing at Matariki
Marama Davidson
Green Party co-leader, Māori rights advocate
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Episode: Marama Davidson on taxing the wealthy, bottom trawling and bottom lines
Kiringāua Cassidy
Scholar, composer, kapa haka leader and te reo Māori advocate
Kaitahu descent; Te Reo Māori and kapa haka leadership
Episode: Ableism in te ao Māori: Kiringāua Cassidy on reo revitalisation, leadership and belonging
Tu Chapman
Maori Advocate for Intersex Aotearoa
Intersex Aotearoa
Episode: Intersex Aotearoa advocate Tu Chapman addresses the 'Definitions of Woman and Man Bill'
Penetaui Kleskovich
GM of Te Aupouri Fisheries and Crown Rep on Te Mātaawai
Te Mātaawai / Te Aupouri Fisheries
Episode: Is Aotearoa’s reo infrastructure fit for purpose? A MATA special with Stacey Morrison
Awanui Te Huia
Researcher focused on te reo Māori learning and language revitalisation
Independent researcher with focus on te reo revitalisation
Episode: Is Aotearoa’s reo infrastructure fit for purpose? A MATA special with Stacey Morrison
Betty Wihongi
Mother of Everlee
Ngāpuhi and Cook Islands heritage family
Episode: Detainee's mother calls on New Zealand government for help
Debbie Ngawera-Packer
Co-leader of Te Paati Māori; Energy spokesperson
Te Paati Māori
Episode: Debbie Ngawera-Packer on what the war in Iran will mean for whānau māori

Host

Mihingarangi Forbes
Host of MATA

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Top quality commentary

    Mihingarangi Forbes is one of the best interviewers, she’s right across whatever issues are on the agenda, & keeps the show moving. I love the new format with the deep interview on a critical topic at the beginning of the show followed by discussion. Great stuff! This might be my favourite political commentary show/podcast in Aotearoa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Golzed
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Ka pai.

    Might be the best outro music ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lilybillz
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Good wānanga

    Been a fan of this podcast for quite a while, enjoying the differing perspectives from the old boys on the current events. Gotta say that Dan Bidois seems out of his depth in comparison to Tau Henare - missing Tau’s whakaaro in comparison to Dan’s meandering and vagueness but I guess this is to be expected of someone with such a short and unsuccessful tenure in politics. Still a fan and will keep listening but definitely looking forward to Tau’s return!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonicarty
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Rowdy, insightful, fun

    Ka pai, wish it was weekly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick Latty
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Perfection

    If there is only time to listen to one Aotearoa politics podcast, this is the to pick. Mihingarangi, Shane and Tau are a tour de force. Every episode is brilliant, considered and packed with wit. Tau’s Game of Thrones analogies are the icing of a very delicious cake. This is one podcast not to miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baijianke
    New Zealand5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's deep interview style and ability to challenge authorities without losing context.
The show is praised for offering Māori viewpoints and practical policy insights.
Guests and hosts are described as knowledgeable and engaging, with strong storytelling and analysis.

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#157
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Navigating Grief and Healing at Matariki
Q: What are practical ways communities can support grieving individuals during Matariki?
Communities can offer space for remembrance, share stories, engage in rituals like karanga and tangihanga, and use songs, poetry, and social media as legitimate tools for processing grief and keeping whakapapa alive.
Navigating Grief and Healing at Matariki
Q: How does Matariki help us remember people who have passed on?
Matariki brings stillness and reflection, providing a national moment to acknowledge the dead, reconnect with ancestral stories, and reinforce rituals that honour memory and support healing.
Ableism in te ao Māori: Kiringāua Cassidy on reo revitalisation, leadership and belonging
Q: How does ableism show up in Māori spaces, and how do you think about terms like hauā or faekaha?
He explains that much of the ableism stems from colonization rather than Māoridom, argues for inclusive terminology that acknowledges disability in a respectful, culturally resonant way, and emphasizes the importance of shared understanding and whakapapa in redefining inclusion.
Ableism in te ao Māori: Kiringāua Cassidy on reo revitalisation, leadership and belonging
Q: You're only 22 years old, but you've achieved so much. Please tell us who you are, where you're from and what your path has been.
Cassidy describes his whakapapa, his drive to lead in te reo Māori, and how his whānau and community have supported him to become a scholar, composer, and kapa haka leader, using his wheelchair as part of his leadership presence.
Marama Davidson on taxing the wealthy, bottom trawling and bottom lines
Q: Let's start with income taxes. How would the 45% top rate affect different income groups?
The 45% top rate would apply to income above 160,000 currency units, with the majority of people benefiting from reduced taxes overall and the revenue redirected toward public services like healthcare and housing.

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A spotlight on politics and Māori perspectives, with in-depth interviews that foreground language, treaty, leadership, and social justice within Aotearoa. The show frequently features MPs, activists, researchers, and community advocates who discuss policy impacts on Māori communities, language revitalisation, housing, energy security, and governance. Noteworthy are the long-form conversations that couple tough questions with culturally grounded worldviews, plus a reputation for bringing together diverse Māori voices to challenge policy and present practical, lived experiences. This series is likely to appeal to listeners who want clear political analysis from a Māori worldview and to potential guests who can offer expert, lived, or communit... more

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1. Niwa Milroy
2. Heeni Te Mate Koiwi
3. Marama Davidson
4. Kiringāua Cassidy
5. Tu Chapman
6. Penetaui Kleskovich
7. Awanui Te Huia
8. Betty Wihongi

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