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Labour MP criticises Education Minister for dropping Treaty requirement in schools Labour Spokesperson for Education, Willow-Jean Prime, has called Education Minister Erica Stanford out for “government overreach”.

Labour Spokesperson for Education, Willow-Jean Prime, has called Education Minister Erica Stanford out for “government overreach”.

Te Pāti Māori northern faction breaks silence as tensions continue Kyla Campbell Kamariera, Te Pāti Māori Te Tai Tokerau Executive co-chair, has pushed back against Party President John Tamihere

Kyla Campbell Kamariera, Te Pāti Māori Te Tai Tokerau Executive co-chair, has pushed back against Party President John Tamihere

Cultural pride shines as Auckland’s new council embraces diversity and optimism The ceremony began with a pōwhiri led by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and supported by Ngāti Tamaoho. Declarations were delivered in Māori, Sāmoan and, for the first time, Kiribati.

The ceremony began with a pōwhiri led by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and supported by Ngāti Tamaoho. Declarations were delivered in Māori, Sāmoan and, for the first time, Kiribati.

62% of special votes disallowed in Kaipara’s knife-edge council election Tane said if a process was so bureaucratic or complex it caused a majority of voters to be disenfranchised, it could not be regarded as fit for purpose.

Tane said if a process was so bureaucratic or complex it caused a majority of voters to be disenfranchised, it could not be regarded as fit for purpose.

School curriculum ‘will perpetuate racism and ongoing inequity in our schools’ The government’s draft primary school curriculum makes Māori invisible and is not fit for purpose, says the association for Māori principals and education leaders.

The government’s draft primary school curriculum makes Māori invisible and is not fit for purpose, says the association for Māori principals and education leaders.

Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 kicks off in Tauranga Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 has kicked off in Tauranga Moana, with 63 kapa haka groups from 17 regions set to take the stage this week.

Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 has kicked off in Tauranga Moana, with 63 kapa haka groups from 17 regions set to take the stage this week.

‘Kaitiaki are enduring’ Landmark freshwater rights case underway in the High Court The case calls for urgent action to protect and restore waterways, recognise Māori tikanga and proprietary rights, and establish a fair, enduring water allocation system for all.

The case calls for urgent action to protect and restore waterways, recognise Māori tikanga and proprietary rights, and establish a fair, enduring water allocation system for all.

New climate resilience institute guided by tikanga, mātauranga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Aotearoa and the world are facing significant challenges as climate change is alters ecosystems, extreme weather events are affecting communities, and food systems are at risk.

Aotearoa and the world are facing significant challenges as climate change is alters ecosystems, extreme weather events are affecting communities, and food systems are at risk.

Te Pāti Māori electorate branch calls for party president John Tamihere’s resignation The executive of one of Te Pāti Māori’s electorates is petitioning for the party’s president to stand down, saying the “kaupapa deserves better.”

The executive of one of Te Pāti Māori’s electorates is petitioning for the party’s president to stand down, saying the “kaupapa deserves better.”

New platform gives Waiariki control over its own health data Te Taura Ora o Waiariki Iwi Māori Partnership Board is changing how Māori health data is accessed, understood, and used for its people.

Te Taura Ora o Waiariki Iwi Māori Partnership Board is changing how Māori health data is accessed, understood, and used for its people.

Popular Far North mayor won’t seek re-election in 2028 Far North Mayor Moko Tepania will not be seeking his council‘s top job at the next local elections in 2028.

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania will not be seeking his council‘s top job at the next local elections in 2028.

‘Mind-blowing’: North Shore elects first councillor of Kiribati descent Pasifika councillor Victoria Short dreamed of representing her community, but first she had to overcome a major fear.

Pasifika councillor Victoria Short dreamed of representing her community, but first she had to overcome a major fear.

‘We are the microcosm’: Tripe welcomes historic Whanganui council at Pūtiki Marae Tripe, councillors and community board members were sworn in on Thursday afternoon at the ancient riverside Pūtiki Marae.

Tripe, councillors and community board members were sworn in on Thursday afternoon at the ancient riverside Pūtiki Marae.

Tasman’s iwi relationships reaffirmed as council sworn in Ngāti Toa’s pou toa matarau Rawiri Faulkner said there would always be iwi and the Crown in Aotearoa.

Ngāti Toa’s pou toa matarau Rawiri Faulkner said there would always be iwi and the Crown in Aotearoa.

‘Better late than never’: Māori economist says capital gains ‘weak’ but ‘overdue’ A Māori economist says Labour’s proposed capital gains tax is a “weak” but necessary step toward a fairer tax system - one that could help rebalance wealth in Aotearoa.

A Māori economist says Labour’s proposed capital gains tax is a “weak” but necessary step toward a fairer tax system - one that could help rebalance wealth in Aotearoa.

Ngātiwai lands on ‘tapu’ Poor Knights Islands in defiance of marine law change Members of the iwi, led by Ngātiwai chairman Aperahama Kerepeti-Edwards, left Tūtūkākā marina early on Thursday in a waka hourua, a traditional double-hulled vessel.

Members of the iwi, led by Ngātiwai chairman Aperahama Kerepeti-Edwards, left Tūtūkākā marina early on Thursday in a waka hourua, a traditional double-hulled vessel.

‘Aubrey is a gem’: Gisborne elects first Māori ward deputy mayor Gisborne results showed 63.47% of voters supported retaining the wards, with 9904 voting to keep them and 5704 voting against.

Gisborne results showed 63.47% of voters supported retaining the wards, with 9904 voting to keep them and 5704 voting against.

Iwi leaders unveil AI safeguards to protect Māori data Te Kāhui Raraunga Lead Technician Kirikowhai Mikaere (Tūhourangi, Ngāti Whakaue) said there needed to be greater transparency in New Zealand’s adoption of AI.

Te Kāhui Raraunga Lead Technician Kirikowhai Mikaere (Tūhourangi, Ngāti Whakaue) said there needed to be greater transparency in New Zealand’s adoption of AI.

Ōtāhuhu students carve history with new wharenui Ōtāhuhu College has opened its new wharenui, Te Tāhuhu, a safe haven carved by staff and students to reflect the school’s commitment to embrace and uphold te ao Māori.

Ōtāhuhu College has opened its new wharenui, Te Tāhuhu, a safe haven carved by staff and students to reflect the school’s commitment to embrace and uphold te ao Māori.

Gisborne Māori roll voter turnout surges 40% after Māori ward referendum Turnout on the Māori roll surged 40.5%, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.

Turnout on the Māori roll surged 40.5%, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.

Waitangi Tribunal finds citizenship law breaches Treaty principles, calls for reform Waitangi Tribunal says NZ citizenship law breaches Te Tiriti, ignoring Māori tangata whenua. Urges co-designed reform; government resists review; whānau face harm from descent limits.

Waitangi Tribunal says NZ citizenship law breaches Te Tiriti, ignoring Māori tangata whenua. Urges co-designed reform; government resists review; whānau face harm from descent limits.

People going to Tauranga kapa haka event asked to take measles precautions A Māori health coalition is asking those attending the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition to take precautions to prevent measles from spreading.

A Māori health coalition is asking those attending the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition to take precautions to prevent measles from spreading.

Iwi Chairs call for hui with Te Pāti Māori amid party turmoil Iwi Chairs seek hui with Te Pāti Māori to resolve internal turmoil after MP Kapa-Kingi’s suspension, aiming to restore tikanga and refocus on Māori aspirations before the AGM.

Iwi Chairs seek hui with Te Pāti Māori to resolve internal turmoil after MP Kapa-Kingi’s suspension, aiming to restore tikanga and refocus on Māori aspirations before the AGM.

Dr Rawiri Taonui: Referendums portend a future with 50 Māori wards Analysis: Dr Rawiri Taonui looks at the 2025 Māori ward results, voting trends, and the long-term implications for Māori representation in local government.

Analysis: Dr Rawiri Taonui looks at the 2025 Māori ward results, voting trends, and the long-term implications for Māori representation in local government.

Hamilton māmā pleads for answers after son stabbed outside Fraser High School A Hamilton mother seeks answers after her 16-year-old was stabbed outside Fraser High School by masked men. He had surgery and now faces anxiety; community support grows.

A Hamilton mother seeks answers after her 16-year-old was stabbed outside Fraser High School by masked men. He had surgery and now faces anxiety; community support grows.

The Māori ward that never was: Upper Hutt’s lost chance in the local elections The Greater Wellington Region showed strong support for Māori wards in the binding poll, including Upper Hutt, which rescinded its ward in 2024.

The Greater Wellington Region showed strong support for Māori wards in the binding poll, including Upper Hutt, which rescinded its ward in 2024.

‘Absolutely breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi’: UN-bound report warns racial discrimination is worsening in NZ The government has breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with its policies negatively impacting Māori rights, a new report has found.

The government has breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with its policies negatively impacting Māori rights, a new report has found.

‘A remarkable confluence of events’ - 50 years on from the Māori Land March The Māori Land March entered Parliament grounds on a rainy day 50 years ago this month, led by then 79 year old Dame Whina Cooper.

The Māori Land March entered Parliament grounds on a rainy day 50 years ago this month, led by then 79 year old Dame Whina Cooper.

Ngāi Tahu councillor wants to grow partnership Ngāi Tahu appointed councillor Iaean Cranwell has been elected deputy chairperson of the Canterbury Regional Council.

Ngāi Tahu appointed councillor Iaean Cranwell has been elected deputy chairperson of the Canterbury Regional Council.

After 80 years, Te Paki o Matariki undergoes renovation One of the most iconic whare in Ngāti Hauā is getting a makeover. For over 80 years the whare, Te Paki o Matariki at Rukumoana Paa has hosted Kiingitanga events and church services

One of the most iconic whare in Ngāti Hauā is getting a makeover. For over 80 years the whare, Te Paki o Matariki at Rukumoana Paa has hosted Kiingitanga events and church services