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'We have proven what we can do': Ngarewa-Packer eyes another term in Te Tai Hauāuru
Ngarewa-Packer won Te Tai Hauāuru in 2023 by more than 9000 votes.
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Iwi launches 'world-first' papakāinga aged care model
The model involves supporting kaumātua at home for 'as long as possible'.
'To leave behind a legacy': 200-year-old taonga presented to honour history
Jenny Celia O’Donnell presented a 200-year-old sandstone anchor at Te Wainui Marae.
Champion of Māoritanga, loved at home: Len Bristowe's daughter on his humour and heart
'I can’t imagine life without him.'
Ngāpuhi settlement: Minister says 10 hapū groups earmarked; sovereignty clause not ruled out
Minister Paul Goldsmith fronted the Māori affairs committee for the Budget scrutiny.
'Voice of calm': Te Arawa mourns 'a mighty man'
Raureti championed the Te Arawa lakes as a kaitiaki and environmental voice.
Two cousins, one seat: Why Mananui Ramsden said no to spot on Labour's list
He's set to take on cousin and competitor for the seat, Tākuta Ferris.
Tāwhaki carving’s return from Germany to Manutūkē marae ‘looking positive’
Tāwhaki, a human-height poutokomanawa, has been at a Munich museum since 1965.
Gallipoli mission becomes whakapapa journey for former Rotorua kura mates
Corporal Atelea Mapapalangi was the first whānau member to visit Hohepa Marino's grave.
Lengthy treaty settlement ends with $6m for Hauraki iwi
Ngāti Tara Tokanui will receive $6m, nine sites and a Paeroa College option.
Renowned academic and Ngāti Porou leader Tā Tamati Reedy dies aged 89
Reedy was knighted for his services to education.
Unlocking potential: New generation learns traditional kai-gathering
'This kaupapa is born out of a time where resilience is needed.'
Marae reopens after $2.8m rebuild
Funding delays meant the wharekai upgrade took about 16 years to realise.
Wealthy businessman and iwi win 10-year lease for Waiheke's Stony Batter tunnels
A new shuttle is planned from a bay directly to the historic reserve to bring tourists.
‘Major breach’: Tribunal says Treaty overhaul in education ‘may be worse’ than Treaty Principles Bill
The report says the Crown broke partnership, active protection and good government.
Ngāi Tahu preparing to renegotiate parts of Treaty settlement amid major conservation law reforms
Minister Potaka's reforms are the most significant in nearly four decades.
'Proud kaiako' launch te reo learning platform for schools nationwide
Ten schools across the country tested Whatakai Rokiroki before its official launch.
AI future for Māori stories: Who controls culture in the digital world?
A briefing says generative AI raises critical issues around cultural appropriation.
‘Harms and evils’ acknowledged as treaty settlement bill passes first reading
The nine-year negotiation includes $30m in financial and commercial redress.
Right of first refusal: Iwi in frame as $250m Epsom campus sale progresses
Sale involves the Education Ministry, Public Works Act and treaty right of first refusal.
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi valedictorian linking blockchain and Māori knowledge
More than 1200 Gisborne and Tairāwhiti students enrolled from 2022 to 2026.
ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi being moved to another state
The New Zealander vanished from ICE's online locator after weeks in custody.
Inside Rotorua’s 'no English' cafe where only te reo Māori is spoken
Customers can use QR codes to hear and practise te reo phrases when ordering.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi leaves Te Pāti Māori, starts new party
It comes about six months ahead of the general election.
'An amazing iwi leader': Tributes flow for leading kaumātua
Dr Ken Kennedy died in his sleep on Friday at the age of 75.
Iwi favour two councils for Taranaki
South Taranaki Mayor Phil Nixon also backs two unitary councils over a single body.
'You are bringing it to life': Inside Hamilton's carve-your-own pounamu studio
More than 40 people, including Uncle Tics and Matua Bill, have carved here.
Labour draws battle lines in ‘all out’ fight for Māori seats
The party has announced its seventh and final candidate for this year's election.
'Being at Tamararo is being at home': 74th Tamararo celebrates kapa haka and connection
Waihīrere defended their title at Tamararo, securing a spot at Te Matatini 2027.
Apology for ‘immense harm’ as Whanganui iwi sign landmark deal
The $45.5m settlement follows nearly a decade of formal talks.