
An in-depth podcast where newsmakers and Māori commentators unpack the latest political issues impacting Aotearoa.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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
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
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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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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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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