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'Deeply concerned': Iwi leader urges 'calm' over Treaty settlement dispute
The chief executive said calls for destructive action came from younger and older leaders.
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Shane Jones accuses Waitangi Tribunal of fear mongering after condemning NZ First bill
The tribunal said the review could eventually lead to a loss of Māori lives.
Treaty clause review could be matter of life or death – Waitangi Tribunal
The tribunal has released the findings of its urgent inquiry into the bill.
Northland rapist granted parole on 10th attempt
The former Northland farmer has been granted parole on his 10th bid.
Iwi launches sales of first 51 townhouses on ex-Unitec land
'The housing design of this small part of the project looks promising,' neighbour says.
Government flip-flopped on Treaty’s role in school curriculum
Documents show a Treaty reference was dropped, then reinstated weeks later.
Paul Goldsmith: Chris Finlayson should follow his own advice and tone down hyperbole on Crown-Māori relations
OPINION: Finlayson left the building six years ago, but can’t let go of the chisel.
Chris Finlayson: Luxon Govt has gravely hurt Crown-Māori relationship
OPINION: A worthy bipartisan project for over 50 years was damaged between 2023-26.
Renowned academic and Ngāti Porou leader Tā Tamati Reedy dies aged 89
Reedy was knighted for his services to education.
'No apparent benefit': Officials slam Goldsmith's 11th-hour suggestion for Treaty clauses
The Government wants to change or remove references to the Treaty of Waitangi in 19 laws.
Education Minister Erica Stanford promises update on social media ban in June
Christopher Luxon still wants legislation introduced before the election.
‘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.
Tory Whanau testifies to Waitangi Tribunal: Racism, sexism, abuse drove me out of NZ
The former Wellington Mayor told of an environment of "sustained harm for wāhine Māori".
Rhys Hurley: Retire the Geographic Board and let locals decide what their town is called
OPINION: The 101-year-old New Zealand Geographic Board can rename entire towns.
Police aware of online posts targeting Whanganui Treaty signing
Online posts urge people to bring shotguns and block the road to Kaiwhaiki Marae.
Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi: Weakening Treaty clauses risks more years of division
OPINION: We as a people are now at a crossroads.
Exclusive: Government quietly agrees to repeal number of Treaty references in laws
Ministers made the decision but until now hadn't told the public.
Māori Queen’s blessing sets stage for showdown in key electorate
Aspiring MP Kingi Kiriona received the blessing of the Māori Queen for his challenge.
General on Army's bicultural policy - it will survive politics
Evidence from Army leader says bicultural approach immune to government shifts.
Jonathan Ayling: The sleight of hand shaping the Ti Tiriti debate
OPINION: A Treaty seen as unchallengeable will only push regular Kiwis away.
Ngāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement?
Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement.
Opinion: Why a Tiriti-led Aotearoa is the antidote to fear and division
Davidson warns against politicians who use the Treaty to divide New Zealanders.
Why Te Tiriti is at the heart of Te Pāti Māori’s vision for Aotearoa hou
OPINION: The party proposes a new Te Tiriti commissioner to hold the Crown to account.
Editorial: Why does ‘Aotearoa’ trigger such backlash?
OPINION: The reaction deserves scrutiny. Language rarely triggers outrage without reason.