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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
On today's episode, the mayor of Kaipara is expecting the clean-up from the destructive Mangawhai storm to be a big job, oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8am on Monday, in… Audio
Oral hearings for Treaty Principles Bill begin
Oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8 Monday morning. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Meet the rangatahi reporters of Rātana
Imara Ruth Tamou and Anahera Apanui Hohepa, aged 10 and 11, have been asking the tough questions of politicians this week.
22yo rises through ranks to buy her own Pizza Hut
Caitlyn Lewis is hoping to integrate te ao Māori into her business one slice at a time.
Luxon rules out treaty referendum under National
The Treaty Principles Bill continues to dog the National Party despite Luxon's repeated efforts to communicate the legislation will not go beyond second reading.
Watch: Luxon, Peters dismiss Treaty Principles debate at Rātana
The prime minister says he can mend the relationship with Māori after the bill is voted down, and he would refuse a future referendum in the next election's coalition negotiations.
Concerns raised over new Waitangi Tribunal appointments
Some appointments by the government will not do a lot to "encourage trust", a former member of the Waitangi Tribunal says.
Māori Queen makes first visit to Rātana
Nga wai hono i te po has made her first visit to Rātana Pā as Māori Queen, taking with her the memory of her late father Kiingi Tuheitia. The Kiingitanga and Rātana Church share a long history of… Audio
Whitiaua Black
Whitiaua Black was 15 years old when he made the New Zealand Open Mens Touch team but a shoulder injury lead him down a path to drug addiction. Whitiaua opens up about that time and how the key to his… Audio
Māori Queen makes first visit to Rātana Pā
Followers of the Rātana Church gather at the small settlement south of Whanganui each year in January to celebrate the birthday of the movement's founder.
Rātana celebrations begin with first manuhiri welcomed
The first group of manuhiri from around the motu have been welcomed to the small settlement of Rātana Pā near Whanganui on Thursday.
Clothing range launched to raise money for woman allegedly set on fire
A Māori clothing designer in Australia has launched a range of clothes to raise money for a New Zealand woman who was allegedly set on fire in her own home.
Minister denies claim Waitangi Tribunal appointments a 'whitewash'
The Minister for Māori Development appointed eight new members, removing well-known Māori academics - which raised some eyebrows. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
Minister Tama Potaka on Waitangi Tribunal appointments
The Minister for Māori Development appointed eight new members, removing well-known Māori academics - which has raised eyebrows. Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on new look Waitangi Tribunal
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pāti Māori. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
Council's chief executive resigns, no reason given
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October.
Whanganui council-iwi agreement: How will this work?
An iwi partnership is being considered by Whanganui District Council, which could encompass management of reserves, and a trust to foster social well-being - and could be legally binding.
Protecting children, helping parents: NZ social workers speak about the challenges of their jobs
Analysis - Research looking at the experiences of social and family workers themselves found participants expressed discomfort in knowing about the harm to children yet feeling helpless.