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Simon Wilson: Meet you on the bridge? Luxon heads to Waitangi
Opinion: The PM heads to Waitangi this weekend needing to take charge of the race debate.

Shane Jones lashes out at inquiry - 'it's not the Waitangi Tribunal's business'
The first regional wānanga in the constitution inquiry is set to get under way this week.

NZ has become more divided over Treaty of Waitangi - Seymour
Seymour compared his Treaty bill to women getting the vote and ending apartheid.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why would Govt start controversial Treaty debate for no outcome?
OPINION: Mixed Treaty Principles Bill messaging by the coalition Government is awful.

Fran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fear
OPINION: Polling over term of last Government showed views hardened on race issues.

Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty bill
The Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.

Audrey Young: Luxon starts 2024 as the great unifier ... of Māori
OPINION: The PM probably wishes he'd never heard of the Treaty Principles Bill.

Shane Jones issues challenge to his hecklers - come to Waitangi
They could expect 'a verbal lashing' if they tried it again.

Why NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea
"What are the consequences of inaction?"

Luxon memo to speechwriter: Make it dull
OPINION: There were some fireworks at Ratana, but not involving the PM.

Rangitīkei, Whanganui councils send strong message of support at Rātana
Message to Māori: 'Make your political views understood'.

Why the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unity
OPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.

This hui is a demonstration for Māori to come together
Opinion: The hui called by Kingi Tuheitia must unite Māori.

Christopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politics
Luxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.

Whanganui iwi will be at Tūrangawaewae to listen
The iwi head to Ngāruawāhia to support Māori action.

Act won’t attend Rātana; Luxon and Peters set to speak
Act leader David Seymour says the Waitangi Day celebrations carry more significance.

Iwi leader rejects Shane Jones’ ‘moan session’ claim
National hui at Tūrangawaewae marae will be about "looking forward".

Fran O’Sullivan: NZ First tweet on crime follows shoplifting allegations
Fair play wouldn't go amiss in allegations around the Green MP.

500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays
Judicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?

Govt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changes
Teachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.

Health Minister gets official advice on 'appropriate expansion' of free cervical cancer testing
The 'co-payments' most women make to be screened could soon be scrapped.

Opponents heartbroken as Paihia breakwater proposal refloated by Shane Jones
The Paihia breakwater divided the town but is needed for road protection, minister says.

‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport Minister
The left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.

Derek Cheng: How Luxon made a deal without giving up too much
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Derek Cheng.

Thomas Coughlan: The rough week that was a wake-up call for Luxon
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.

Opinion: There’s a link between new Government and anti-Māori spiel
Opinion: Luxon and his mates are validating the racists.

Richard Prebble: Who’ll do all the work if the jobseekers won’t?
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Richard Prebble.

Richard Prebble: What I predict will happen in 2024
OPINION: Ongoing technological change is a certainty.