The host, Mihingarangi Forbes, smiling at the camera.

White text reads, "Mata".

25m

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

Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho

20 episodes

Andrew Little on the Treaty Principles Bill

Former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill, the realignment of Te Arawhiti, and the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora.
Season 2/Episode 20
27m

MATA Exclusive: Interview with mother of missing Marokopa children

The mother of the three missing Marokopa children tells Mata she believes a recent exchange between a pig hunter and her daughter was a cry for help.
Season 2/Episode 19
34m

Annette Sykes on Marine and Coastal Areas, Tākuta Ferris on its impact on Te Wai Pounamu

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 first year in Parliament.
Season 2/Episode 18
26m

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 Māori, and Taxpayer Union Executive Director Jordan Willliams shares his views on the Treaty Principles Bill.
Season 2/Episode 17
27m

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.
Season 2/Episode 16
25m

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.
Season 2/Episode 15
26m

Willow-Jean Prime & Tamatha Paul on Oranga Tamariki, 7AA Opposition, and Boot Camps

Mihingarangi speaks to Willow-Jean Prime and Tamatha Paul about Oranga Tamariki, 7AA opposition, and boot camps.
Season 2/Episode 14
26m

Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac and the Coalition

Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill, Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive.
Season 2/Episode 13
29m

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.
Season 2/Episode 12
27m

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.
Season 2/Episode 11
27m

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 Māori. Malcolm Mulholland and Dr. Rawiri McKree-Jansen share their views.
Season 2/Episode 10
27m

Te Pati Māori Exclusive

Te Pāti Māori leaders Deb 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.
Season 2/Episode 9
27m

Oranga Tamariki, Toilets, Tikanga, and the Budget

Whānau Ora chairperson Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on 7AA and the future of Whānau Ora under the coalition. Then Kiritapu Allan and Haimona Gray discuss the politics of toilets and tikanga as well as what might be in the budget for Māori.
Season 2/Episode 8
27m

Tauranga Moana, the repeal of 7AA, and the Iwi Chairs forum

Ngāti Pukenga representative Rahera Ohia talks about their Waitangi Tribunal claim over the repeal of section 7AA. Panelists Charlie Rahiri and Koro Nicholas discuss the upcoming National Iwi Chairs forum.
Season 2/Episode 7
26m

Nanaia Mahuta on the war in Gaza, Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters

Nanaia Mahuta shares her views on the Government’s position on the war in Gaza, mandatory referendums for Māori wards and the scrapping of Three Waters. Then we discuss the latest in politics with panelists Lara Grieve and Jack Tautokai McDonald.
Season 2/Episode 6
26m

Scott Hamilton on segregation & Tina Wickliffe and Shane Te Pou discuss the opposition to Affirmative Action

Historian Scott Hamilton on Aotearoa’s dark history of segregation and panelists Tina Wickliffe and Shane Te Pou discuss opposition to affirmative action, the surge in anti-trans protests, the government’s 36 point plan and we rate our new Māori MPs.
Season 2/Episode 5
27m

Mike Smith on climate change, and commentators Khylee Quince & Matt Tukaki

Mike Smith discusses his groundbreaking climate change court case, then commentators Khylee Quince and Matt Tutaki reflect on the first 100 days of the coalition government.
Season 2/Episode 4
26m

Jackson on Newshub, Davidson on school lunches

Former Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi about the state of the media following the demise of Newshub. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson reacts to the review of free school lunches and the Government's transport plan.
Season 2/Episode 3
28m

David Seymour at Waitangi

In a fiery interview recorded at Waitangi, ACT leader David Seymour talks to Mihi about his views on Te Tiriti, Tino Rangatiratanga and Te Ture Whenua Māori.
Season 2/Episode 1
26m

Protester Turned Politician, a Waitangi interview with Shane Jones

In a candid interview on the eve of Waitangi Day, NZ First Minister Shane Jones discusses the recent criticism of his party by Māori, why he thinks it's time to review the Waitangi Tribunal and whether or not Māori are indigenous.
Season 2/Episode 2
28m

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