The pae at Te Whare Rūnanga heats up to a new high this year 🔥 There is optimism for kotahitanga on one hand and harsh challenges, warnings, heckles and activations directed towards the government and te iwi Māori on the other. Political leaders were welcomed to Te Whare Rūnanga this morning, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Here are the highlights – straight from the pae 📸 Our team is at Waitangi and will bring you the latest - mātakitaki mai hei te 4pm! 📺 #tekarere #tvnz #waitang

Labour MP Willie Jackson joined Te Karere today to discuss the latest in politics, including the English Language Bill, which is having its first reading today and seeks to make English an official language of New Zealand. | Te Karere

NZ First MP Shane Jones joined Te Karere in-person to discuss the latest in politics, including Winston Peters’ announcement that the party will push for a referendum on the future of Māori seats, citing declining numbers on the Māori roll. | Te Karere

E haere ake nei i Te Karere: Celebrating te reo, tikanga and ahurea Māori at Toitū te Reo festival Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading and will become law Atu i Tauranga Moana ki Waitangi – Ngahiraka to meet Hokule’a in Te Tai Tokerau Make sure to watch the full captioned episode over on TVNZ | Te Karere

Today is Te Karere’s final bulletin for the year. We are out of the office December 26 - January 6. So, if you have a kaupapa email us te.karere@tvnz.co.nz or direct message us and when we’re back January 9 we’ll be in touch! | Te Karere

FIRST EPISODE OF TE MATATUHI - TE KARERE O TE WARU - Mōtai Tangata Rau composer and tutor Paraone Gloyne challenges iwi to nurture their people in their own passions. 12:55pm on TVNZ1 and on TVNZ | Te Karere

Today marks 40 years since Te Karere first aired on our screens. We sat down with former presenter Hinerangi Goodman and Te Karere’s current presenter Scotty Morrison to share memories from their time on the show. | Breakfast