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MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes
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  • MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

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

    25/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    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
  • MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

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

    11/06/2026 | 36 mins.
    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.
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  • MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

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

    28/05/2026 | 25 mins.
    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.
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
  • MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

    Is Aotearoa’s reo infrastructure fit for purpose? A MATA special with Stacey Morrison

    15/05/2026 | 26 mins.
    Hosted by Stacey Morrison, this special episode takes a hard look at whether the structure of our reo organisations is fit for purpose. Te Mātāwai’s Penetaui Kleskovich and researcher Dr Awanui Te Huia share their thoughts on what’s working, what’s not, and whether the current system is strong enough for the future.
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
  • MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

    Detainee's mother calls on New Zealand government for help

    30/04/2026 | 25 mins.
    Everlee Wihongi's mother Betty discusses her daughter's detention in the US and issues a request for support from the New Zealand government.
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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An in-depth podcast where newsmakers and Māori commentators unpack the latest political issues impacting Aotearoa.
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