MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

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

MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes is a news podcast hosted by RNZ, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

RNZ hosts MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes, a news show with 91 episodes published.

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  Episode #71

  The row over one of Aotearoa's most significant archaeological finds

  Jul 23, 202627 min

  One of Aotearoa’s oldest and most extraordinary archaeological discoveries remains buried beneath the sands of Rēkohu, two years after it was found. Mihingarangi Forbes speaks with archaeologist Dr Justin Maxwell, with additional perspectives from Monique Croon (Deputy Chair, Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Trust), Thomas Lanauze (Chair, Moriori Imi Settlement Trust), and one of the local men who discovered the waka Vince Dix. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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  Episode #70

  Navigating Grief and Healing at Matariki

  Jul 9, 202640 min

  Matariki is a time to remember loved ones who have passed. Reo and tikanga exponents Niwa Milroy and Heeni Te Mate Koiwi know that journey of grief intimately. Heeni shares the loss of her daughter Taiiringa last year, while Niwa reflects on farewelling both of her parents Wharehuia and Marion. Together with Stacey Morrison, they explore how tikanga and mātauranga Māori can help us navigate grief, honour our loved ones, and find healing. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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  Episode #69

  Marama Davidson on taxing the wealthy, bottom trawling and bottom lines

  Jun 25, 202626 min

  A day after announcing their flagship tax policy, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson speaks to Mihingarangi about tackling “corporate greed,” how banning bottom trawling will impact the bottom line for iwi, the Greens' strategy in the Māori seats, and the party’s coalition bottom lines -- would they consider working with NZ First to change the government? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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  Episode #68

  Ableism in te ao Māori: Kiringāua Cassidy on reo revitalisation, leadership and belonging

  Jun 11, 202636 min

  Kiringāua Cassidy belongs to a generation of Ngāi Tahu rangatahi raised in te reo Māori. As a tangata hauā who uses a wheelchair, he has also navigated Māori spaces that haven't always been designed with accessibility in mind. Kiringāua joins Stacey Morrison to discuss reo, leadership and belonging, and what it will take to ensure physical barriers never become barriers to language, identity and belonging. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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  Episode #67

  Intersex Aotearoa advocate Tu Chapman addresses the 'Definitions of Woman and Man Bill'

  May 28, 202625 minS0

  <p>State abuse survivor and Māori advocate for Intersex Aotearoa, Tu Chapman discusses New Zealand First’s bill to legally define “woman” and “man” and the consequences critics warn it could have for intersex, transgender and non-binary communities.</p><p>Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</p>

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