Te Aniwa Hurihanganui | Treaty Principles Bill

When Te Aniwa Hurihanganui received a leaked document revealing details about the Government’s ill-fated Treaty Principles Bill, it sparked a political firestorm that would dominate headlines in 2024.

Content warning: contains violent and racist language.

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TVNZ Māori Affairs Correspondent Te Aniwa Hurihanganui was on her way to a hui-a-motu when she received a leaked document revealing key details about the Government’s Treaty Principles Bill.

Pivoting quickly from her original planned coverage, Te Aniwa got an immediate reaction to the document from arriving leaders, marking the start of a political firestorm that would dominate headlines over the next year.

In this interview with broadcaster and media chaplain Rev Frank Ritchie, Te Aniwa Hurihanganui also discusses the racism she has faced in her work, the sense of responsibility she carries in her reporting, and how she switches off.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details