Public suggestions wanted on ambitious multimillion-dollar plan to renew galleries.

Auckland tribes are seeking a co-management deal for the Waitemata and Manukau harbours in upcoming Treaty negotiations.

Extreme social and economic disadvantage faced by Maori has been highlighted as an ongoing concern by a visiting UN expert.

Moves are under way to give Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples closer scrutiny of the estimated $250 million government spend on te reo initiatives.

Sea creatures will be dancing high above the waters of the Waitemata Harbour today.