Episodes
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.
Published 06/08/21
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.
Published 06/08/21
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.
Published 06/08/21
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.
Published 06/08/21
In 2017 the Māori Party was voted out of Parliament - a loss which almost destroyed its former leader Te Ururoa Flavell.
Published 06/08/21
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.
Published 06/08/21
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.
Published 06/08/21
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?
Published 06/01/21
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.
Published 05/25/21
Matangireia examines the legacies of six former Māori politicians from across the political spectrum who share frank insights with series host, Morgan Godfery.
Published 09/26/19
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.
Published 09/26/19
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.
Published 09/26/19
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.
Published 09/26/19
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.
Published 09/26/19
In 2004 Tariana Turia voted against her own government's foreshore & seabed legislation, before resigning from Parliament & returning as the Māori Party co-leader.
Published 09/26/19
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.
Published 09/26/19