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Government accused of racism after scrapping Mana Whakahono ā Rohe iwi-council agreements

The Government’s decision to scrap Whakahono ā Rohe agreements has sparked strong criticism from opposition MPs, with Labour MP and former councillor Willow-Jean Prime calling the

3 days ago
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Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe deals

Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from RMA reforms, prompting warnings Māori voices are being sidelined in environmental planning.

4 days ago
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Jobseeker numbers continue upward trend as Māori remain disproportionately affected

Latest MSD figures show 218,481 people are receiving Jobseeker Support, with Māori remaining disproportionately represented as Labour and the Government clash over what the numbers

Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Former National MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie confirmed as NZ First candidate in Whanganui

The announcement continues New Zealand First’s recruitment of former politicians as it builds its election line-up.

Thursday, July 9, 2026
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China ballistic missile test ‘an incursion on mana’ - former trade commissioner

China’s launch of a long-range nuclear-capable ballistic test missile into the South Pacific has prompted growing concern in New Zealand.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Indigenous
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Yale researcher studies impact of Whanganui River’s legal personhood

Yale University research is the latest sign of the continuing international interest in Te Awa Tupua nearly a decade after the landmark law.

1 day ago
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Zentarge’s debut album: a tribute to their whānau and whakapapa

Kua tekau tau a Te Manawanui me Taaj Tawhara, e whakangahau ana i te iwi, hei kaiwaiata, ā, kō ake nei, puta ai tā rātou pukaemi tuatahi e kiia nei kō “For them”

1 day ago
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Samoan kaiako brings ‘Ngākau Māori’ to Te Wharekura o Tāmaki ki te Tonga

Samoan kaiako Tavai Tupaea joins Te Wharekura o Tāmaki ki te Tonga, bringing her Ngākau Māori, reo journey and inclusive support for tamariki.

2 days ago
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Restoring the Mauri: Breathing life back into the Papakura Stream this Matariki

Tupuārangi: How the planting of thousands of new native trees is breathing life back into local reserves in South Auckland

6 days ago
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Te Tai Tokerau to send four kapa to Te Matatini after compassionate consideration

Te Uri o Manumanu will join the three teams representing Te Tai Tokerau at Te Matatini after Te Matatini confirmed the region would retain four qualifying teams

Friday, July 17, 2026
Regional
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Northland kaumātua dance the night away to close out Matariki

Around 80 Tai Tokerau kaumātua came together in Whangārei for the annual Ngā Hinatore o Matariki dance, marking the end of the Matariki season.

1 hour ago
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Rangatahi-led Te Māhepohepo broadcast puts te reo Māori sport commentary in the spotlight

For the first time in the tournament’s 19-year history, rangatahi are leading a live broadcast of Te Māhepohepo, using media to showcase te reo in sport

1 day ago
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Mayor Tanczos questions ‘destructive’ scrapping of council-iwi agreements

Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the Government’s plans to scrap formal agreements between local councils and iwi is a backward step for local democracy.

2 days ago
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Disappointment and shock as Govt strikes out iwi-council deals

The iwi that last week signed an environmental deal with Taranaki Regional Council is “deeply disappointed” the agreement won’t survive Government law changes.

2 days ago
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Iwi-led free dental initiative more than triples reach in Gisborne

A free dental care initiative in Gisborne more than tripled its reach after “exponential” demand, with iwi-led provider Turanga Health expanding access to free dental care.

4 days ago

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