Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan
Ngāi Tahu has unveiled a plan to reorganise the South Island’s council boundaries, replacing the 24 councils within…
Māori dad fights for NZ citizenship pathway after personal success
Even after more than a year living in Aotearoa and having secured citizenship for himself and his three…
Iwi-council agreements ‘narrowly scoped’ in late change to new RMA system
Existing council agreements giving iwi a formal role in planning decisions will not be retained under a late…
‘Big menu’ for Matariki breakfast as Ngāti Whātua make final prep
Ngāti Whātua are undertaking final preparations for tomorrow’s national Matariki hautapu ceremony at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), Auckland –…
Matariki 2026 – this year’s theme and how to watch celebrations
The time to celebrate Matariki – or Puanga in some regions – is approaching with the sun, stars…
Calls for funding to support marae in times of emergency
Marae are calling for targeted funding to help them serve their communities and organise better emergency responses, as…
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rēhia celebrate return of Kororipo Pā
Ngāpuhi and the people of Te Tai Tokerau have marked the return of the historic Kororipo Pā in…
Māori find value in highly politicised charter schools
The highly politicised charter school model is resonating with both a growing number of Māori students whose attendance…
Marae along along the Whanganui River converting to solar
Five marae from Whanganui to Taumarunui are running on solar power and many more could join a major…
Name restored to Tauranga waterfall reserve
Ōmanawa Falls Reserve will officially have its original name, Te Rere o Ōmanawa, restored. By Ayla Yeoman of…
Fears over rise of stolen pounamu being sold on black market
Fears of a growing black market of pounamu has led to Ngāi Tahu, the owners of the precious…
Northland kiwifruit karakia for start of $5 billion harvest
More than 100 movers and shakers attended the Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust karakia ceremony on one of its…