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$500,000 used on Ihumātao discussion and nothing to show for it
If the Māngere land is not sorted soon, the Government may step in.

Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.

Decision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to minister
The New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.

Options for whānau to build on Māori freehold land
BNZ’s standard home criteria can secure a home loan for housing on Māori owned land

Opinion: The Crown's thirst for Māori land was nothing more than brutal home invasions – Rob Campbell
OPINION: The book by Vincent O'Malley is not to be missed.

Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor
Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.

Fewer flight delays, cancellations expected from GPS mapping project in space
The satellite technology will gather more information from space.

Police break up tensions between developers and locals
Developers and locals clash over building site.

Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
Auckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?

Historic return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute
'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori

Emergency coordination system work halted by public sector cuts
The system is similar to what Cyclone Gabrielle reviews say the country urgently needs.

Floods and cyclones top of mind at Ōrākei marae climate wānanga
Ngāti Whātua brings in rangatahi to discuss climate change.

Property Insider: 25-level LynnMall tower details out; Westgate food hub rises
NZX-listed giant has for two years had towering plans for New Lynn so what's the holdup?

Ngai Tahu defends Māori sites amid Grey District protest
Ngāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance in the Grey rohe.

The Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passes first reading in Parliament
Ō-Rākau was the site of the last major battle in the Crown’s 1863-64 invasion of Waikato.

Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.

North Shore marae instructed by Commissioner of Crown Lands to engage with iwi
Crown commissioner tells marae to hold special general meeting to address membership.

Land Information New Zealand proposes 57 job cuts
It is the latest department to announce job cuts as part of Govt's cost-cutting measures.

Govt opening door for more foreign buyers to purchase NZ farmland: Labour
'It’s a major concern, we’re a sovereign country we need to ensure we control our future.'

'Unlawful actions': Northland hapū launches school occupation
Northland Iwi want school land returned.