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.

Series 2 - Episode 8: Harete Hipango | Matangireia

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.

Series 2 - Episode 7: Dover Samuels | Matangireia

Denise Roche

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.

Series 2 - Episode 6: Denise Roche | Matangireia

In 2017 the Māori Party was voted out of Parliament - a loss which almost destroyed its former leader Te Ururoa Flavell.

Series 2 - Episode 5: Te Ururoa Flavell | Matangireia

Hone Harawira

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.

Series 2 - Episode 4: Hone Harawira | Matangireia

Ron Mark

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.

Series 2 - Episode 3: Ron Mark | Matangireia

Georgina Beyer

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?

Series 2 - Episode 2: Georgina Beyer | Matangireia

Paula Bennett

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.

Series 2 - Episode 1: Paula Bennett | Matangireia

Matangireia examines the legacies of six former Māori politicians from across the political spectrum who share frank insights with series host, Morgan Godfery.

Trailer: Introducing Matangireia - Watch & Listen Now on RNZ.co.nz

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.

Episode 6: Marama Fox - Matangireia

2x SEASONS. Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Tau Henare

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.

Episode 5: Tau Henare - Matangireia

Sandra Lee

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.

Episode 4: Sandra Lee - Matangireia

Tuariki Delamere

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.

Episode 3: Tuariki Delamere - Matangireia

In 2004 Tariana Turia voted against her own government's foreshore &amp; seabed legislation, before resigning from Parliament &amp; returning as the Māori Party co-leader.

Episode 2: Dame Tariana Turia - Matangireia

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.

Episode 1: Metiria Turei - Matangireia

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