Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi
Debate emerges over the tikanga of euthanasia
A debate has emerged about whether euthanasia has a place within te ao Māori.
The End of Life Choice Bill passed through the house last week, but not without intense debate among Māori MPs from… Audio
Police strategy aims to reduce Māori re-offending by 25 percent
The Police have set an ambitious new goal to reduce the rate of re-offending among Māori by 25 percent in the next five years.
It's one of many targets set out in their new Māori strategy - Te… Audio
Ideas for 20 May 2012: Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi began her teaching career relieving for Sylvia Ashton-Warner and went on to help found the kohanga reo movement. Chris Laidlaw talks to Dame Iritana, who is of Ngati Porou… Audio
He Rourou for 6 May 2010
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi is a very busy woman, sitting on many boards including the Kohanga Reo National Trust and the Maori Language Commission. She has also just agreed to be part of the Family… Audio