Marae

Marae is your way into the Māori world and the issues that matter. Māiatanga, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga - we bring you stories with heart.

We meet 'Uncle Tics', whose TikTok profile has blown up online with over 150k subscribers.

We look at the impacts of COVID-19 on the Māori tourism industry.

We share the remarkable story of Henry Rudolph, a double amputee who lives with the consequences of diabetes but refuses to be defeated by them.

We look at the battle that's raging over our economic future. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with Pania Newton - how has her life changed since becoming a mum and has Ihumātao reached an agreement yet?

We look at some of the challenges struggling whānau face with the new distant learning model of education. Plus, we meet a Good Samaritan in South Auckland who is caring for some of the most vulnerable in our community.

We mourn the loss of Dr Te Huirangi Waikerepuru.

We look back at some of the significant Māori stores Marae has covered over the years. Plus, we hear from Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta.

We look at the impacts of the lockdown on the homeless - how do you self isolate when you don't have a home to self isolate in? Plus, we hear from Francis and Kaiora Tipene of Tipene Funerals.

We speak with Minister Peeni Henare about the government's $56 million package to protect Māori from COVID-19. Plus, we're with drag extraordinaire Anthony Hotere AKA Tess Tickle as she prepares to host a flight to the annual Sydney Mardi Gras.