Te Ao Māori
Māori voices said to be missing from government’s water reform
A Murupara leader says Māori voices are missing from the Water Services Bill, which aims to overhaul drinking water, wastewater and stormwater standards.
Kaupapa Māori solutions key to better Māori cancer outcomes, hui told
Māori health leaders want to see cancer health outcomes significantly improve to save lives of Māori.
Shelly Bay: Mau Whenua say 'watch this space' on legal action
A spokesperson for the group occupying disputed land at Shelly Bay in Wellington, says "watch this space" with regards to future legal action.
Whakatāne Mill closure: 'People are racing around looking for jobs now'
A worker at one of Whakatāne's biggest employers has warned at least half of the 200 people being made redundant will struggle to find work.
Councils committed to consulting iwi over Three Waters Reform
The government is taking the reins on a new, nationwide water infrastructure programme.
National probes Ihumātao land purchase by government: 'Troubling precedent'
The National Party has written to ask the Auditor-General to investigate the deal struck to resolve the Ihumātao land dispute.
Police launch investigation into 'unconscious bias' against Māori
Police have launched a long-term research project investigating whether they have unconscious bias against Māori, but won't say it is an inquiry into racism. Audio
Trades training for Māori youth: Government announces $5.5m spend
Rangatahi Māori across the North Island are set to benefit from a $5.5 million investment in trades training.
Work to begin on new housing project in Chatham Islands
A Papakāinga housing project on the Chatham Islands is set to break ground today.
Bringing mātauranga Māori (customary Māori knowledge) into the world of academia
Linda Waimarie Nikora – a Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Auckland – talks to Justine Murray about growing up in Rotorua, her early dreams of being a 'fireman' and how the field… Audio
Te Waonui for 12 March 2021
RNZ reveals police are collecting intelligence on innocent youth, the broadcasting standards authority refuses to address te reo Māori complaints and Wellington one step closer to Māori wards. Audio
Medical bodies back an independent Māori health authority
The senior doctors' union and the New Zealand Medical Association have thrown their support behind an independent Māori health authority, saying setting it up should be front and centre for…
Ōpihi development granted consent for contested subdivision
Development of wahi tapu land on Whakatane's coast could be stalled by iwi occupation after commissioners consented to a 240-section housing subdivision and retirement village next to an ancient…
Māori Health Authority should be front and centre
The senior doctors' union and the New Zealand Medical Association have thrown their support behind an independent Māori Health Authority, saying setting it up should be front and centre for… Audio
Police Commissioner under fire for column on data gathering
A column by Andrew Coster seeking to start a national conversation about surveillance is being panned as a disingenuous attempt to deflect criticism.
Māori must decide for themselves on Covid-19 vaccine - Waititi
Māori MPs are reluctant to tell Māori they should get the Covid-19 injection, saying it's about mana motuhake and whānau have the right to choose. Audio
Wellington City councillor on Māori ward vote
Wellington has made the first step towards introducing Māori wards, with the City Council this morning voting to enter into a consultation process with local Māori.
Councils around the country are… Audio
Mental health services not adequate for rangatahi
A youth mental health advocate says there is still a lot more to do to improve health services for rangatahi.
The Mental Health and Well-being Commission has assessed how much progress has been made… Audio
Kaikōura ex-councillor pushes case for Māori ward: 'Natural next step'
A Kaikōura woman is asking the council to urgently reconsider the idea of creating a Māori ward.
The passion and pain over Māori wards
The Detail - Giving Māori a place at the table of local government decision makers has taken another step, but debate over Māori wards is still fierce.
