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Ngāti Kahungunu stands united against Government initiatives
Iwi members aired their views at a hui at Waimārama Marae last month.

How do we commemorate the New Zealand Wars?
Historians are worried it is slipping from the mind of the public.

Christchurch boxing centre is placing Tikanga Māori in the ring
There has been increasing interest among Māori in the sport.

Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.

‘Disgusted’: Māori graves damaged by vandals at NZ’s largest cemetery
Family of man whose gravestone was split by vandals concerned it's a 'racist thing'.

Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.

High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education
“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”

Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours
Well-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.

Granddaughter of late Sir James Hēnare says serving Māori community 'a privilege'
Rowena Tana, 63, has received a QSM for services to the Māori community.

Bonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honoured
She has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.

'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.

Safety is our number one priority, and we feel that we have made the right call
Two iconic spots to see in the New Year are closed to the public due to damage

Political Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyers
The annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.

Watch: King Charles shares special moment with Kiwi soldier
The interaction was caught on camera during the King's visit to a military training base.

Mixing rēwena bread and manaakitanga
A Māori-owned Wellington bakery is mixing rewena bread with manaakitanga.

'I felt so disconnected': My journey connecting with my Māoritanga
Myjanne Jensen reflects on exploring her indigenous identity.

Te Pāti Māori reword Twelve Days of Christmas to address National Government's policies
The Twelve Days of Christmas has had another rendition - but this time from Te Pāti Māori.

The Weet-Bix kid ‘kick-starting’ his reo Māori journey and first Kids' TRYathlon
The Hawke's Bay native is confident he will have support for his TRYathalon.

Tertiary Education Minister wants to restrict use of term ‘wānanga’
Penny Simmonds proposes it should have the same protections as 'university'.

Letters: Call to transform Tank Farm into a Think Farm
OPINION: "Absolutely right to call for more transparency" on waterfront plans.

ELE group collapse: Māori workers caught out
Crown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.

ELE Group collapse: Immigration NZ seeks direct contact with fired workers
Visas give the workers the right to remain in this country while they are working.

Port of Auckland celebrates first te reo Māori graduates
Pepeha, sentence structures, waiata and karakia made up the core of the curriculum.

New waiata calls out plans to rewrite Te Tiriti principles
Māori singers have produced a waiata in relation to new Government policies.

Whānau Ora receives funding injection to boost vaccination rates
Govt announces $50 million to boost vaccinations, new app for personal health records.

Key Te Aka Whai Ora board member leaving role
Awerangi Tamihere is resigning from the Māori Health Authority.