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Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.
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Matariki 2024 is a time to journey home
Professor Rangi Mātāmua announces theme for Matariki this year.
Willie Jackson a winner at Oxford University debate
Labour MP becomes first Māori person to take part in institution's traditional event.
'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committee
The bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.
Claims of census data misuse by Manurewa Marae probed by Stats NZ
Former workers claim marae misused census data to help Te Pāti Māori’s election campaign.
Whai Rawa vs Parnell Terraces: Appeal Court rules for Māori leasehold landowner
Apartment owners' body corporate chairman expressed disappointment with the decision.
'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed
'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'
Tāmaki Makaurau will be lighting up for Matariki
Auckland's city centre will see its largest-scale Matariki lighting installations ever
Veteran alcohol harm reduction campaigner’s message for non-Māori organisations
Rāwiri Ratū urges non-Māori organisations who receive booze funding to give it back
King's Birthday honours: Former Ngāi Tahu CEO 'delighted' with CNZM
The iwi's first female leader, Arihia Bennett, says it is a 'shared acknowledgement'.
Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.
Kaiwai continues family legacy of service with King's Medal
Award recognises Kaiwai's dedication to civil construction.
Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council
The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.
Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour
Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.
Back to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024
A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.
‘We grew all our values from Pōrangahau’: Les Hokianga honoured for his health mahi
Hikoi 4 Life founder Les Hokianga receives a King's Service Medal.
King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work
Our reporters caught up with the recipients.
Young Māori chef Kia Kanuta named Auckland’s most 'outstanding'
Kia Kanuta wins award at masquerade event.
Dunedin artist named a finalist for top Australasian art award
Simon Richardson makes shortlist of 57 for prestigious portrait prize.
Willie Jackson: 2024 will go down in history as Mother of anti-Māori Budgets
OPINION: Willie Jackson says Budget 2024 was terrible for Māori.
The real value of music to Dame Hinewehi Mohi
The star looks back at her proudest moments and the girl who inspires it all.
Shane Te Pou: This was not a Budget for the ages
OPINION: The Budget tried to please too many, and will probably end up pleasing nobody.
Carving of Māhia ancestor Rongomaiwahine unveiled at beach playground
New Rongomaiwahine carving at Māhia by Gisborne master carver Boydie Te Nahu.
Gisborne leads NZ with highest Māori population proportion
70.4% of under 25s in Gisborne are Māori.
What would a Māori Parliament look like? 2000 strong crowd hear proposed models
The Kotahitanga Movement began in 1892, but this was not history repeating.
'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history
'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'
Audrey Young: Disturbing undertones in Te Pāti Māori's messaging
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The waiata way to motivating tamariki
Musician and te reo Māori advocate is on a mission for children.
Finance Minister confident Budget will deliver for Māori
Nicola Willis targets Māori needs rather than Māori funding.
Whānau Ora happy to work alongside Government after slight budget boost
Tamihere: 'We’ve proven ourselves and the Budget is an indication of that.'