Tāwera is a breakfast current affairs programme on Radio Waatea. It is delivered in te reo Māori and broadcasts every weekday morning – although only the Friday broadcast is archived. The programme aims to capture the major newsmakers of the day with an emphasis on providing a Māori perspective on national and global issues. Tāwera is funded by Te Māngai Pāho and is provided to other broadcasters via Irirangi.net - Te Whakaruruhau Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa. In today’s programme:
1. NZ Maori Council Maanu Paul: the 4G spectrum and no allocation to Maori as well as Maori rights to the wai.
2. Naida Glavish: Iwi leaders forum in Turanganui A Kiwa.
3. Political reporter Irena Smith: whats been happening in the world of politics.
4. Christopher McKenzie: One of six candidates vying for the electoral seat of Te Tai Hau A Uru.
5. Maisey Rika: 2013 has been a big year for Maisey.
6. Lewin Husband: Rugby League World Cup Final.