The Hui celebrates Matariki with a special bilingual episode from Takaparawhau in Tāmaki Makaurau. As the host iwi for the national Matariki celebrations, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei kaikōrero Precious Clark and Robbie Pāora reflect on the significance of Takaparawhau, the revitalisation of te reo Māori, and how Matariki continues to strengthen identity, culture and connection across Aotearoa. Nā Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air te pūtea tautoko.

Julian Wilcox travels to Whakatāne to meet eco-conscious and holistic ta moko artist Dr Turumakina Duley to see how he uses tattoo and sacred skin markings as a tool for healing the body, mind and spirit. He talks about his doctoral journey at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, and is with his Ngāi Tūhoe mentor Tama Iti. Julian Wilcox is in the studio with former Black Ferns superstars, now new signings with rugby league's Warriors, Stacey Waaka and Gayle Broughton, about the upcoming season. Nā Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air te pūtea tautoko.

Julian Wilcox hosts a panel show looking at the world of Māori technology with leaders in the field: Animation Research Ltd's Sir Ian Taylor, AI Forum NZ chair Megan Tapsell, and Straker Group CEO Grant Straker. Nā Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air te pūtea tautoko.

On this week's episode of The Hui - reporter Whatitiri Te Wake travels to remote communities in Northland whose sacred sites are being threatened by rising seas and climate change.  Also join presenter Julian Wilcox and his panel of kapa haka experts as they discuss what changes they would like to see at Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival.

In this week's episode of The Hui  - reporter Ruwani Perera shows the lengths one whānau is going to battle the blood cancer myeloma. 36 year old Tawhai Reti has fought myeloma for the last seven years. However, with the cost of life-saving treatment so unaffordable in Aotearoa he's had to look to Australia to find a lifeline.

On this week episode of The Hui - reporter Ruwani Perera travels around the motu meeting Māori winemakers who are mixing traditional mātauranga with modern science to redefine the wine industry in Aotearoa.  Also join presenter Julian Wilcox as he ask panelists about the state of the Māori Economy as war breaks out in the Middle East - and what pakihi Māori are looking for in Budget 2026.

In this week's episode of The Hui - reporter John Boynton visits the small town of Wairoa. A community with no rest home or aged-care facilities and where many whānau living with mate wareware dementia are being forced to leave their rohe to access care.

After an unlawful expulsion and a high-stakes power struggle, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is breaking away to start her own political party.  In this exclusive interview with The Hui presenter Julian Wilcox, she speaks candidly about leadership tensions, misogyny claims, and why she says “the time is right” for a new political movement. Ngā mihi ki a NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho

Join presenter Julian Wilcox as Season 11 of The Hui kicks off for 2026.    This week we follow journalist D’Angelo Martin, his partner Hailey, and their son as they navigate life with severe atopic eczema.   Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air.

As a teenager Hinerapa Rupaha had dreams of living her life on the ocean and following the path of her ancestors. The 28 year old is now one of the youngest waka hour navigators in Aotearoa -  using the stars and traditional mātauranga to sail across the Pacific. On this episode of Let's Hui, Hinerapa opens up on the path she always felt destined to walk and the powerful life lessons waka navigating is teaching her.