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Taranaki marae sees 400% power bill rise after solar install
Ōwae Marae’s monthly power bill rose from $400 to as much as $2000.
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Seabed mine is sunk, South Taranaki leaders say
'The cultural impacts far outweigh any regional benefit.'
Farmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committee
Federated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.
Seabed miner says case closed despite official criticism
Trans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.
Seabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ response
Trans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.
Waitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claim
The tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.
Iwi boss heads new board for Taranaki Maunga
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.
Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.
Land lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centre
The parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.
‘No clue’: Taranaki region urged to prepare for Te Matatini influx
Businesses warned to expect crowds; hotels fully booked, Airbnb prices soaring.
From Auckland to Whanganui: New chairman's journey to leading Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
Tahinganui Hina returned home to Whanganui in 2018.
Seymour refuses to ‘bow down’ to his hapū leaders over Treaty Principles Bill
'He has disregarded our voice and continued with this divisive kaupapa.'
Māori ward contenders told ‘do the homework’
'Don’t leave it to the last minute, get your whānau wrapped around you.'
Mauri arrives to uplift region for Te Matatini
The mauri stones were delivered by Aotea waka iwi of south Taranaki and Whanganui.
Boaties pledge to stop seabed miners
There's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.
New freshwater rules opposed
Taranaki Regional Council is worried the new rules may backfire.
'Crystal ball' will avoid pollution, says seabed mining company
The model to predict the drift of sediment in South Taranaki has not yet been developed.
Pātea seabed mining fight continues
Today is the first of an eight-day hearing to reconsider the application.
Hapū fears for whale bone thieves
Police have been notified and are investigating the whale bone theft.
Giant windmills blow hapū to UN
Hapū of Ngāruahine iwi are filing three claims against the installation of wind turbines.
Iwi and council seek help from nature for flooding
The project will look at how to reduce the effects of flooding in the Waitōtara catchment.
South Taranaki council takes on local te reo styles
The council is revamping its te reo Māori policy to embrace variations of the language.
Māori health board head says National plan a huge step back
Te Pahunga Davis says Taranaki's iwi-Māori health partnership board has barely got started
Dirt bike ‘nightmare’: Waitara police call for help over nuisance riders
Police have called for community help to identify dirt bike riders buzzing the town.
Final push for Taranaki maunga deal before election
Uri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.
Council calls for seabed mining ban
South Taranaki District Council says 'environmental vandalism' outweighs economic benefits
Iwi dispute leaves council ‘meat in the sandwich’
New Plymouth councillors are puzzled about how to deal with a dispute between two iwi.
Māori appointments fill South Taranaki gaps
This term is the first time STDC has included Māori wards
Crown agrees to give up Taranaki Maunga
The park will be governed jointly by Ngā iwi o Taranaki and the Minister of Conservation,
Taranaki Maunga settlement takes next step
The Treaty of Waitangi settlement will be initialled on Friday.