Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes

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

Hosted by Mihingarangi Forbes

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Mata Reports: Grief and Anger – The Unsolved Murder of Joanna Sione-Lauaki

Bonus episode
Four months after her body was found on a Northland beach, Joanna Sione-Lauaki's murder is unsolved. Her whānau is desperate for answers -- and they want cruel rumours to stop, so they can grieve.
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Andrew Little on the Treaty Principles Bill

“Insulting to everybody”—former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill, the realignment of Te Arawhiti, the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, and the inquiry into state abuse.
Andrew Little

Mother of missing Marakopa children speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes in exclusive interview

The mother of the three missing Marokopa children tells Mata Reports she believes a recent exchange between a pig hunter and her daughter was a cry for help.
Cat, the mother of the three missing Marokopa children.

Mata Reports: Perenara McAllister - A Killing Without Consequences?

Bonus episode
In 2022, Perenara McAllister was killed in emergency accommodation. It was captured on CCTV and seen by witnesses, but police refuse to charge the man who stabbed him. His parents speak out about their fight for justice.
Contains distressing content and strong language.
Ange and Noel at the Urupa

Annette Sykes on Marine and Coastal Areas, Tākuta Ferris on Its Impact on Te Wai Pounamu

Treaty lawyer and former Mana Party candidate Annette Sykes discusses the amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act, and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris shares how it will impact his electorate and his first year in Parliament.
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Rawiri Wright on Te Wiki o Te Reo, Jordan Williams on the Treaty Principles Bill

Te Rūnanga o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori co-chair Rawiri Wright discusses Te Wiki o Te Reo, and Taxpayer Union Executive Director Jordan Willliams shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill.
Rawiri Wright after receving his mataora

Te Tangihanga mō Kiingi Tuheitia

Mata is at the tangihanga of the seventh Maaori monarch as the motu descends on Tuurangawaewae to pay their respects. We speak to Waikato Tainui Communications Manager Jason Ake, broadcaster Rangi Pokiha, and Waikato communications strategist Amomai Pihama.
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Mata Reports: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?

Bonus episode
In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track legislation.
Tomai Fox

Pera Paniora on the Kaipara Council and Māori Wards

Kaipara District Councillor Pera Paniora speaks about her council’s decision to scrap its Māori ward, and commentators Hinurewa Te Hau and Meka Whaitiri discuss the latest in politics.
Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes

Willow-Jean Prime and Tamatha Paul on Oranga Tamariki, 7AA opposition and boot camps

Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime discusses the opposition to 7AA and the Ngāpuhi hīkoi to Parliament, and Green MP Tamatha Paul shares her views on military boot camps.
Labour MP Willow Jean Prime & Green MP Tamatha Paul

Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac, and the Coalition

Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill and Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive. Then we're joined by panelists Hinurewa Te Hau and Dr. Lara Greaves.
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An Extended Interview with Tama Potaka

Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka discusses the big challenges facing Māori and how the coalition government plans to address them.
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Carbon Overload

Green MP Teanau Tuiono on the failure of the latest carbon credits auction and what it means for our climate targets. Then Shane Te Pou and India Logan-Riley discuss the future of the ETS.
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A Cancerous Budget with Dr. Shane Reti

Dr. Shane Reti on the government's failure to fund 13 promised cancer treatments and what the budget means for Maori. Then patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland and health expert Dr. Rawiri McKree-Jansen share their views.
Dr. Shane Reti, Malcolm Mulholland, Dr Rawiri McKree-Jansen

Te Pāti Māori - Disrupting the Budget

Te Pāti Māori leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi on their nationwide activation to disrupt Budget 2024 and commentators Dr Lara Greaves and Shane Te Pou discuss the latest in politics.
Te Pāti Māori leaders Deb Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi with Mata host Mihingarangi Forbes

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