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Carver Thompson Hokianga reveals latest cultural design

Over the Christmas break, Thompson Hokianga stepped away from his iwi responsibilities and his role as Hawke’s Bay Regional councillor to focus on quieter, yet significant work.

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Green Party announces member bill to entrench Māori electorate seats in law

On Friday, the Green Party announced it has developed and drafted a member’s bill, under its List MP Hūhana Lyndon, that will be added to “the biscuit tin“.

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Politicians make their case to Māori as election year begins at Rātana

As calls for vigilance in an election year were put into sharp focus at Rātana Pā, politicians from across the political spectrum were welcomed and had things on offer for Māori.

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Māori urged to be vigilant as politicians seek votes at Rātana

Māori leaders at Rātana warn communities to be wary of election-year promises, criticize government policies, question Crown reliance, and object to the Nov 7 election date.

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‘There’s a huge shift’ - Tāwhiao McMaster in the race for Labour’s Te Tai Hauāuru candidate

Labour has confirmed Tāwhiao McMaster as its unchallenged candidate for Te Tai Hauāuru, with the Whanganui-raised lawyer pointing to whakapapa, mahi and rangatahi momentum.

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Rātana faith helped through ‘horrific months’ - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says her Rātana faith carried her through months of internal party turmoil and is hopeful Te Pāti Māori will find a way forward.

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Aaron ‘Tauzemup’ Tau one win away from UFC contract

New Zealand mixed martial artist Aaron Tau remains on track to secure a UFC contract as he progresses in MMA The tournament offers fighters a direct pathway to the UFC

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Some tribal nations in U.S. make IDs free amidst ICE racial profiling concerns

Several tribal nations in the United States are providing free or reduced-cost identification to protect Native Americans amidst ICE operations.

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Ōtara parents question pool ‘manu’ restrictions ahead of World Championships

Parents in Ōtara are voicing concern that restrictions on jumping and “water bombing” at the local pool are stopping children from practising manu ahead of the World Championships.

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‘A no is a no’: Coastal First Nations tell Carney they won’t change stance on pipeline, oil tanker ban

The group which advocates for nine member nations, including Haida, Heiltsuk, and Nuxalk First Nations along B.C.’s coast, said they’ll never support the lifting of the Oil Tanker.

Saturday, January 17, 2026

‘Whakatinana i te pepeha’ Te Hikutū uri mark 40 years of Outward Bound

For four decades, uri of the northern Hokianga hapū Te Hikutū have gathered each summer at Whirinaki to pass on kōrero tuku iho.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Green Party announces member bill to entrench Māori electorate seats in law

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Māori urged to be vigilant as politicians seek votes at Rātana

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Rātana faith helped through ‘horrific months’ - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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Some tribal nations in U.S. make IDs free amidst ICE racial profiling concerns

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