
An in-depth podcast where newsmakers and Māori commentators unpack the latest political issues impacting Aotearoa.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

National's James Meager sits down for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the coalition government's controversial positions on te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, reflecting on his Ngāi Tahu identity & his mahi as Minister for Te Wai Pounamu alo... more
The war in Tehran may feel a world away, but its impacts are already hitting home. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Deb Ngarewa-Packer says whānau here are feeling the squeeze. So what does this mean for Māori, how much worse could it get, and is the governme... more
Following a High Court win, Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been reinstated after a very personal and public feud that's gripped the motu. But how will her "repatriation" work in practice? And will she stay?
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Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi about Labour's plan to reclaim the Māori seats, what it has learnt from its last term in government, and whether it plans to work with or against Te Pāti Māori and the Greens.
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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.
Might be the best outro music ever!
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!
Ka pai, wish it was weekly!
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.
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This show centers on Māori politics, policy, and social issues in Aotearoa, combining interviews with politicians, activists, and academics to unpack current events through a Māori lens. Episodes frequently examine electoral strategies, governance, language and culture, housing, health inequities, and Te Tiriti-based outcomes, with a mix of deep interviews and panel-style discussions. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful, community-informed perspectives on public policy and political reform, often featuring voices from iwi leadership, advocacy, and Māori institutions. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge mainstream politics while centering Indigenous perspectives, which can yield both rigorous analysis and nu... more
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Recent guests on MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes include:
1. Debbie Ngawera-Packer
2. Lynia Morseu-Tol
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4. Shane Te Pou
5. Professor Rawinia Higgins
6. Tania Waikato
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