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This is a weekly two-hour current affairs program from a Māori perspective every Monday 10am to Midday.
Paakiwaha today is hosted by Dale Husband (Ngāti Maru) and broadcast nationwide by Radio Waatea with funding from New Zealand On Air.
Greetings and programme rundown.
Toby Curtis, Chair of the Te Arawa Trust Board with a tribute and reflection of Hawea Vercoe who tragically died in the weekend in Whakatane. 36-year-old Hawea was a School Principal in Rotoiti.
Shane Jones, List MP Labour Party, is very outspoken and critical of the National governments complicated emissions Trading Scheme.
This interview is a replay from a previous Newsmakers program.
Morvin Simon, Māori musician from the Whanganui region, has won the "Keeper of Traditions" Award for Māori music at the Annual Waiata Māori Music Awards in Hastings. He talks with Dale about his life.
Kiwi Molly McLeod, family member of Stan Walker, the Winner of Australian Idol.
Dale talks with Molly about Stan's life and the Idol competition.
Tuari Potiki, Strategic Manager of the Alcohol Advisory Council talks about 'Binge Drinking" with Aroha Hathaway.
Ngaroimata Le Gros, Organising committee member for Ngāti Whatua's first combined iwi festival held at North Harbour's Stadium. Uri from 34 Ngāti Whatua marae gathered last weekend for Kapa Haka, Kai, Crafts, Kaumatua Ball and inter-takiwa sports.
Dr. Manuka Hēnare, Associate Dean of Māori and Pacific Development, Director of the Mira Szaszy Research Centre, Auckland University. Dale talks with Manuka about the new Howard Morrison Scholarship for future Māori Business Leaders that has been put together by Transport Magnate, Owen Glenn.
Duncan Garner: A Political Editor talks about the week of politics.
Ken Laban: A Sports Analyst and Commentator talks about the week of sport.
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