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MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

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

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

With just days until the election, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson joins MATA to discuss her party’s growing support amongst Māori voters, the cost of living crisis, its controversial engagement with gangs, and what role the Greens could play i... more

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Are Māori voters putting off getting medical help, and what's stopping them from seeking care? What do they think of the government's approach to the environment? Journalists Roihana Nuri and Claudette Hauiti unpack the latest Mata-Horizon Research p... more

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At 14, Valiant Overcomer walked away from the only world he had ever known. He fled Gloriavale with two of his sisters. The Overcomers were one of the few whānau Māori inside the isolated Christian community. He says they were treated as second class... more

Treaty of Waitangi Negotations and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith sits down with Labour's Willie Jackson to discuss the removal of Treaty clauses from legislation, calls to abolish the Waitangi Tribunal, and the overrepresentation of Māori in the ju... more

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Recent Guests

Marama Davidson
Green Party co-leader and member of Parliament.
Green Party
Episode: Marama Davidson on the Greens, groceries, gangs, and government
Roihana Nuri
Aukaha News editor
Aukaha News
Episode: Why Māori are putting off healthcare, views on the environment, and a snapshot of the Māori electorates
Claudette Hauiti
Former journalist and consultant for Te Pāti Māori; former MP
Te Pāti Māori
Episode: Why Māori are putting off healthcare, views on the environment, and a snapshot of the Māori electorates
Valiant Overcomer
Valiant Overcomer, raised in Gloriavale, later left and now discusses whakapapa, te reo Māori, and life beyond the community.
Ngāi Tahu heritage, former Gloriavale resident
Episode: MATA Reports: Growing up Māori at Gloriavale: Valiant Overcomer's story
Tina Wickliffe
Veteran political journalist and editor of Taioro News
Taioro News
Episode: MATA Reports: The Māori Vote 2026: Party choice, the cost of living and the Māori electorates
Jack Tautokai McDonald
Former Māori Party staffer and Green Party campaigner, now PSA advocate
Public Service Association
Episode: MATA Reports: The Māori Vote 2026: Party choice, the cost of living and the Māori electorates
Maringi James
Commentator and rangatahi advocate, suicide prevention work
Independent commentator
Episode: MATA Reports: The Māori Vote 2026: Party choice, the cost of living and the Māori electorates
Tau Henare
Former MP for Te Tai Tokerau and Minister of Māori Affairs
Parliamentary veteran
Episode: MATA Reports: The Māori Vote 2026: Party choice, the cost of living and the Māori electorates
Shane Jones
Politician discussed in interview
New Zealand First (political party)
Episode: Shane Jones: Mining His Own Business

Hosts

Mihingarangi Forbes
Host of MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes; prominent journalist and commentator guiding discussions on Māori politics and current events
Stacey Morrison
Host of the show; provides contextual and cultural framing for conversations

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 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 Zealand4 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 Zealand5 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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Thoughtful, Māori worldview informs every episode, with sharp interview technique.
Strong, deep interviews at the start; insightful discourse afterwards.
Consistently informative and engaging, a top choice for Māori politics fans.

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#108
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Marama Davidson on the Greens, groceries, gangs, and government
Q: How does the new supermarket you've got at Kiwimart work?
Davidson says the Greens would buy supermarkets and distribution centres to create a publicly owned retailer focused on affordability, while restricting excessive price-gouging and supporting local food production.
Marama Davidson on the Greens, groceries, gangs, and government
Q: Why do you think so many Māori are considering the Greens?
Davidson attributes the party's support to decades of work, its commitment to upholding Te Tiriti and tino rangatiratanga, and the efforts of Māori MPs, candidates and members.
Poisoned at Work: Toxic Legacy and the Fight for Justice
Q: Catherine, for those who may not know the history of PCP, how did it come to New Zealand and be used so widely?
PCP was developed earlier in the 20th century and became widely adopted by the sawmill industry in the mid-20th century as a wood-preserving chemical. Its chlorinated nature and the presence of dioxins and furans led to severe health risks, but protective measures were often lacking, resulting in widespread exposure across workers and communities.
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.

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A current-events oriented show focusing on Māori perspectives in Aotearoa politics, history, and culture. Episodes frequently center on environmental justice, language revitalisation, governance, and policy debates through interviews with activists, politicians, researchers, and thought leaders. Notable strengths include strong hosts who guide deep, contextual conversations, a clear emphasis on Te Tiriti-based perspectives, and a mix of personal storytelling with expert analysis. The format often pairs investigative reporting or testimony from affected communities with policy critique and potential solutions, making it a compelling pick for listeners who want informed, Māori-worldview commentary on national issues and governance.

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Recent guests on MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes include:

1. Marama Davidson
2. Roihana Nuri
3. Claudette Hauiti
4. Valiant Overcomer
5. Tina Wickliffe
6. Jack Tautokai McDonald
7. Maringi James
8. Tau Henare

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