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Tahua 2026: ‘Mā is White Budget’ Māori told to prepare for disappointment

There are warnings Budget 2026 could deepen cuts across Māori focused funding in housing, health and education, with whānau expected to again bear the brunt of tighter spending.

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Iwi radio drops threat of lawsuit as budget decisions loom

Iwi radio drops lawsuit as $16m TMP funding ends; baseline preserved. Politicians urge opportunities for Māori media amid budget uncertainty and needs-based policies.

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Aperahama Edwards to run for Te Pāti Māori in Te Tai Tokerau

Te Pāti Māori has announced Aperahama Edwards as its candidate for Te Tai Tokerau in this year’s election.

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Tahua 2026: ‘Mā is White Budget’ Māori told to prepare for disappointment

There are warnings Budget 2026 could deepen cuts across Māori focused funding in housing, health and education, with whānau expected to again bear the brunt of tighter spending.

1 day ago

Tahua 2026: High NCEA, UE rates fuel funding push for kura

As Budget 2026 nears, kura kaupapa Māori seek greater recognition and funding amid top NCEA and UE results, warning cuts undermine success and urging support for facilities and autonomy.

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Te Rohe Pōti o Te Tai Tokerau: He pakanga te haere ake nei

#TĀTARITANGA. He nui ngā kōrero e rere ana i te takiwā ō Te Tai Tokerau mō te rautaki tika hei whai mā te tangata ka pōti i ngā kōwhiringa nui ka tū a te Noema.

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Indigenous

‘Treaty obligations must not be diluted’: Iwi leaders oppose Government reforms

Iwi leaders say Govt plans to weaken or remove Treaty references in legislation risk undermining Māori rights, damaging Crown relationships and eroding partnership arrangements.

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First Māori head of nursing takes reins amid workforce crisis

Josephine Davis brings 40 years of experience into her historic new role at a time when deep health inequities demand Māori representation at the top.

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