Rnz: Te Ahi Kaa

As a marae-based Budget Advisor, Te Puea Morgan assists whanau to manage their money which is all part of the services offered at Kokiri Marae, Wellington.

Mere Takoko believes physical wellness is the first step towards Tino Rangatiratanga as she explains to Maraea Rakuraku.

The late Parekura Horomia (1950 - 2013) was expected at this years, Kaumatua Olympic games hosted by Kokiri Marae in Lower Hutt.

From an archival recording of Radio New Zealand National's Morning Report 1989, Professor Whatarangi Winiata describes why spectrum is a considered a taonga.

As chair of Hautaki Trust, Mavis Mullins discusses the success story of 2degrees mobile to which hautaki have a ten percent stake in, and the importance of 4G allocation for Maori.

IT expert and Chair of the New Zealand Maori Internet Society and Te Huarahi Tika Trustee Karaitiana Taiuru discusses the reasons why the government proposed 30 million ICT fund in lieu of 4G spectrum allocation would not be as beneficial for Maori.

Nga Kaiwhakapumau I te reo Maori treasurer Piripi Walker provides an historical account of maori interests in spectrum that stems from the Wai 11 claim lodged in the early 1980s.

The month of May is all about the promotion of home grown music as NZ music commission officer Simon Woods explains.

Politics, whanau and rugby is how Wiremu Kaa describes the busy schedule of Uncle Parekura. He recalls whanau memories growing up in Tolaga Bay.

President of the Aotearoa Maori Tennis Association Dick Garratt talks about the popularity of Maori Tennis over the last century, and the upcoming trip to take Ruia Morrison-Davy back to Wimbledon in June.

Te Manu Korihi reporter Rosemary Rangiatauira talks about the sense of manaakitanga felt at the Marae during her stay covering the tangi.

Ngati Porou and Ikaroa Rawhiti Labour MP Parekura Horomia died this week on April 29th, hundreds paid their respects as he lay at Hauiti marae, Mangatuna, Tolaga Bay. His reputation preceded him for his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Archival recordings feature in the show from his new appointment as Minister of Maori Affairs in 2000 to an interview he had with Justine Murray at the 2011 Kohanga Reo protest.

Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei.For us and our children after us. Explained by Karaitiana Taiuru no Kai Tahu/Ngati Kahungunu.

Ko taku tokotoko, Ko te Kohanga Reo. My walking stick is Kohanga Reo. Explained by Parekura Horomia (recorded in 2011).

Major Eugene Whakahoehoe no Tainui returned last September from a six month deployment in Kabul, Afghanistan. He talks about balancing whanau life with his duty in the military.

William Tume enlisted in Inglewood in 1915 as part of the drafting for the First World War before heading to Auckland for infantry training. In an archival interview with journalist Jane Tolerton he reminisces about that time.

In our Anzac special Te Ahi Kaa presents highlights from the closing ceremony of the 28th Ma-ori Battalion Association held at Pipitea marae, Wellington last December featuring, Governor General Jerry Mateparae, Leith Comer, Matt Te Pou and veterans Alfred Preece, Aubrey Balzar and Nolan Raihania.

Waitiahoaho Emery explains to Justine Murray the personal significance attending the first National gathering of Maori Indian in 2012 held for her.

Justine Murray accompanies Chef Charles Royal into Matawhaura forest, Rotoiti on a Rongoa Maori expedition.

Maraea Rakuraku talks with Director Michael Bennett about his documentary The Confessions of Prisoner T which details the Teina Pora case.