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Iwi Chairs accuse Govt of Treaty breach, call for review to be halted immediately

Iwi Chairs say the Govt’s Treaty clause review breaches Te Tiriti, demand halt and iwi-led reset. Ministers deny breach and push ahead, promising later consultation.

4 hours ago
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Prime Minister rejects Treaty clause review will weaken Te Tiriti obligations

PM rejects claims Treaty review weakens Te Tiriti, while Te Pāti Māori warns the changes could strip its influence from law and amount to a broader rollback.

7 hours ago
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Green Party disapproves of government granting prospecting permit for UNESCO site

It comes after a permit was approved within Te Wāhipounamu, one of the country's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

1 day ago
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Aotea/Great Barrier Island iwi met with govt amid overfishing concerns

The Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island.

2 days ago
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Under-threat council looks to advance iwi deals

Taranaki Regional Council is to consider pushing ahead on seven agreements with iwi despite the council’s days being numbered under local government reforms.

3 days ago
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He taonga tuku iho: Remembering 28th Māori Battalion soldier Robert McLean

The legacy of Robert McLean, recognised for his bravery, has left a strong impression on those he knew and loved, his son tells RNZ.

2 days ago
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Looking to history to protect marae from climate change

New research is looking to examples from the past to inform how marae might relocate and rebuild in the face of natural hazards brought on by climate change.

3 days ago
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Indigenous land defenders are being killed, AI is scraping their knowledge

UNPFII highlights crises: killings and Indigenous land defenders, AI-driven data exploitation, and severe violence against Indigenous women; calls for rights and data sovereignty.

4 days ago
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Modern Māori art commemorates lost Ngā Puhi soldiers

Prominent artist, Lisa Reihana, is commemorating Ngā Puhi soldiers from World War two with a 20-tonne contemporary art installation called ‘ANZAC’ at the Auckland Viaduct.

4 days ago
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Indigenous leaders call for urgent action on global cancer inequities

More than 600 global Indigenous leaders have gathered in Tāmaki Makaurau, calling for urgent action to address inequities in cancer care, access and outcomes for iwi taketake.

5 days ago
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Housing development allowed to go ahead by urupā site

Ōpihi Whanaungakore Trustees are disappointed with an Environment Court decision that will allow housing development on land they say is wāhi tapu.

10 hours ago
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South Auckland RSA change shape as questions remain over who supports veterans

Across South Auckland, the RSA is changing fast, but one key question remains: who is actually responsible for supporting veterans?

2 days ago
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Te Rere o Ōmanawa: Original name restored to Tauranga waterfall reserve

Ōmanawa Falls Reserve will officially have its original name, Te Rere o Ōmanawa, restored.

4 days ago
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Whakatāne Hospital restores 24/7 maternity services after a year of disruption

Whakatāne Hospital has restored its full maternity and gynaecology services after staffing shortages forced many women to travel for care.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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‘We should celebrate’: 81% back Whanganui settlement, iwi prepares for signing

Whanganui iwi members have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their historic Treaty settlement with the Crown, marking a major milestone in a decades-long process.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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