Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…
Another Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolved
Hipkins has repeatedly deflected questions about Te Pāti Māori, saying he would establish closer to the election which…
Waitangi 2026: Australia signs first treaty with indigenous people – how Māori helped
“It’s been an incredible journey to get to where we are. We come from a strong history of…
Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin – Adam Pearse
Kapa-Kingi, one of the home speakers, is as tied to the breakdown of the party as any. It…
Kiwi artist’s Waitangi Day 2026 Google Doodle honours the migration of Māori to Aotearoa
She wants people to see the beauty of movement forward. “And the respect for indigenous navigation techniques and…
Waitangi 2026: Former Te Pāti Māori candidate to stand for Greens in 2026 general election
Waikato and former National MP Christopher Finlayson, KC, were set to represent three Te Pāti Māori MPs who…
Whakatāne housing project faces Environment Court fight over Ōpihi urupa
The group says the ancient urupa is much larger than the fenced-off area adjacent to the development site…
Rawiri Waititi: Te Pāti Māori plans to entrench Te Tiriti in to all legislation
Again, he travelled to Geneva to engage the League of Nations – predecessor to the United Nations. There…
Māori journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies aged 49
Born in 1976 in Hāwera, Taranaki, Awarau was of Ngāti Maru, Taranaki whānui and Niuean descent. Talented storyteller…
Iwi and Māori businesses drive rapid growth across new sectors
“The Māori economy is starting to play a major part in New Zealand’s economy,” Harrison said. “It’s sitting…
Tau Oranga Health Care: New kaupapa Māori practice opening in Rotorua
Childs recalled trying to book a GP appointment and being told that there was a seven-week wait. “By…
Call for Te Papa to repatriate kauri bust of Ngati Porou chief who signed the Treaty
The bust belongs to English antiques dealer Peter Petrou. Jackson, who has whakapapa to Ngati Porou and Maniapoto,…