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

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

A special morning tea was held to celebrate Te Karere turning 40 today. Te Manahau Morrison gave a short kōrero about what it took to get us where we are today. | 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

Te Karere Full Episode: Māne 03 o Maehe 2025 Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga champions, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, joined us on the show today to discuss their victory. Tutor Tenga Rangitauira and Kaitātaki Wahine Te Ngāwari Wright gave us an exclusive insight into their epic campaign to winning the 'Olympics of Kapa Haka’. Catch the full episode here 👇 | Te Karere

HE KARERE! HE KARERE! It’s official! David Seymour's controversial Treaty Principles Bill has been scrapped in its second reading in Parliament today. It’s the very bill that has caused an uproar in Aotearoa, sparking mass protests nationwide, a petition opposing the bill delivered to Parliament, and over 300,000 submissions made to the Select Committee. | Te Karere

Labour MP Peeni Henare spoke to Te Karere today, reflecting on the highlights and lows of his political career spanning 12 years. This comes after his announcement not to seek re-election at this year's general election, choosing instead to spend more time with his whānau and focusing on his health and wellbeing. #tekarere #tvnz #tōrangapū #māori | Te Karere