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Why the power to say 'no' is an expression of rangatiratanga - Opinion
Future for Māori shouldn’t depend entirely on political goodwill, writes Tāmati Coffey.
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Strong public interest in restoring Chateau Tongariro but potential Treaty risk, minister told
The Department of Conservation met iwi in February to discuss the future of the Chateau.
Opinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracy
OPINION: This may seem like a simple democratic choice. It is not.
Our Changing World: Iwi-led conservation in the Kaimai Mamaku ranges
Can iwi-led conservation projects born from a Covid-19 government fund survive?
Tauranga Moana's Waitangi Day dawn service honours landslide victims
More than 200 people, including civic leaders and kaumātua, gathered at Mt Drury.
'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election
'My campaign will be about people who feel locked out of power reclaiming their voice.'
Chateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interest
Officials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.
Waitangi Tribunal warns Crown over Māori rights in geothermal energy push
The tribunal says leaving the Treaty out of the strategy would breach it.
What's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - Opinion
OPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.
‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own words
Tāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.
‘I was a quiet person’: Tāme Iti on art, activism and finding his voice
Tāme Iti says his voice gradually emerged after a quiet childhood in Ruatoki.
'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense
'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.
Watch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti Māori
Show host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.
Richard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protect
OPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.
Teen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at Parliament
He delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.
'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this Government
Iwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.
Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
'Our mana motuhake': RSA club breaks away over Treaty of Waitangi
A small club has taken issue with the organisation's new constitution.
'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum
'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader
Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over haka
The party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.