Matangireia

Matangireia

Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians.

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September 25, 2019 42 mins

Sandra Lee is a history-maker: the first Māori woman to win a general electorate seat, and the first person to lead a kaupapa Māori party (Mana Motuhake) into Parliament.

"Sandra Lee is a history-maker" - Morgan Godfery, host of Matangireia

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Sandra Lee was the first Māori woman to win a general electorate seat, and the first person to lead a kaupapa Māori party (Mana Motuhake) into ...

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Tau Henare retired from politics in 2014 - but could there be a comeback? Asked if he misses Parliament, Tau doesn't hesitate. "Hell yes!" he exclaims.

"Tau Henare comes from a long line of political leaders." - Morgan Godfery, host of Matangireia

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His great-grandfather, Taurekareka Henare, was an MP from 1914 to 1938. His grandfather, Sir James Henare, once a candidate for Governor...

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September 25, 2019 42 mins

They called her "the Foxy Lady," and just a few weeks after entering Parliament, Masterton mother-of-nine Marama Fox almost brought down her party's government.

"They called her 'the Foxy Lady.'" - Morgan Godfery, host of Matangireia

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Former Māori Party co-leader and list MP Marama Fox was never one to do things in half-measures.

In 2014, only a few weeks after entering Par...

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September 25, 2019 45 mins

In 2004, Dame Tariana Turia voted against her own government's foreshore and seabed legislation before resigning from Parliament and returning as the Māori Party co-leader.

"Dame Tariana Turia is perhaps the most important Māori politician of the 21st century." - Morgan Godfery, host of Matangireia

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In 2004, the then-Labour MP for Te Tai Hauāuru made an historic decision: she would...

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September 25, 2019 39 mins

In 1996, New Zealand First signed a deal with National to form the first MMP coalition government, and Tuariki Delamere knew he would be a one-term MP.

"Tuariki Delamere is a classic all-rounder." - Morgan Godfery, host of Matangireia

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The former Te Tai Rawhiti MP was once a world record holder in long jump, the chief financial officer at Polynesian Blue airline in Samoa and Tasman...

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September 25, 2019 43 mins

Did Metiria Turei mean to turn the 2017 election on its head? Earlier that year, the former Green Party co-leader made an admission that would upend their entire campaign.

"Did Metiria Turei mean to turn the 2017 election on its head?" - Morgan Godfery, host of Matangireia

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At her party's annual conference earlier that year, the former Green co-leader made an admission that wo...

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December 4, 2019 2 mins

Matangireia examines the legacies of six former Māori politicians from across the political spectrum, who share frank insights with series host Morgan Godfery.

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In this six-part series, Matangireia, acclaimed political writer and commentator Morgan Godfery conducts frank interviews with six former Māori MPs: Metiria Turei, Dame Tariana Turia, Tuariki Delemere, Sandra Lee, Tau Henare, and ...

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June 8, 2021 45 mins

Paula Bennett quickly became a breakout star in Parliament. But the former National Party MP opens up on the brutal leadership coup that sealed her fate.

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*The views expressed in this interview are the honestly held opinion of Paula Bennett

Paula Bennett quickly became a breakout star in Parliament. But the former National Party MP opens up on the brutal leadership coup that sealed her fate...

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June 8, 2021 45 mins

Georgina Beyer knows all about breaking barriers - becoming the first transgender MP in the world. But what is her biggest regret as a Māori MP in Parliament?

Content warning: This article discusses suicide and could be distressing for some people.

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Georgina Beyer knows all about breaking barriers - becomin...

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June 8, 2021 43 mins

In 1996, New Zealand First shook up the political landscape. And for 25 years, former MP Ron Mark stood by the party and its enigmatic leader.

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In 1996 New Zealand First shook up the political landscape. And for 25 years Former MP Ron Mark stood by the party and its enigmatic leader.

"Loyalty demands you st...

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June 8, 2021 43 mins

From the frontline of protests to the corridors of Parliament, former Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira reflects on a lifetime of service to Māori.

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*The views expressed in this interview are the honestly held opinion of Hone Harawera

From the frontline of protests to the corridors of Parliament - Former Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira reflects on a lifetime of service to Māori.

"Not for o...

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June 8, 2021 43 mins

Former Green MP Denise Roche remembers the day she revealed in Parliament she was a survivor of sexual abuse - and taking a stand against then-Prime Minister John Key.

Content warning: This article discusses sexual violence and could be distressing for some people.

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Former Green MP Denise Roche remembers the ...

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June 8, 2021 46 mins

In 2017, the Māori Party was voted out of Parliament - a loss which almost destroyed its former leader, Te Ururoa Flavell.

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*The views expressed in this interview are the honestly held opinion of Te Ururoa Flavell

In 2017 the Māori Party was voted out of Parliament - a loss which almost destroyed its former leader Te Ururoa Flavell.

"It destroyed me and my belief in our people" - Te ...

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June 8, 2021 43 mins

Former National MP Harete Hipango may have had a short stint in Parliament. But the Whānganui lawyer has a long history of fighting for her people.

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*The views expressed in this interview are the honestly held opinion of Harete Hipango who is speaking as a former member of Parliament at the time of recording.

Former National MP Harete Hipango may have had a short stint in Parliament. But the...

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August 12, 2021 41 mins

Former Labour Party MP Dover Samuels is a veteran of Māori politics. But on his rise to prominence, a political scandal threatened to derail his career.

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*The views expressed in this interview are the honestly held opinion of Dover Samuels

Former Labour Party MP Dover Samuels is a veteran of Māori politics. But on his rise to prominence - a political scandal threatened to derail his career.

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