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On The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business award
Tipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive.
Editorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty bill
OPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.
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Seymour to face demise of Treaty Principles Bill without PM or deputy
The second reading of Act's Treaty Principles Bill is this afternoon.
Audrey Young: Why David Parker will be missed
OPINION: David Parker has brought a moderate voice to the table on Treaty issues.
Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ
All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.
‘Alarming concerns’: Seymour defends Treaty bill amid overwhelming opposition
The public submissions were overwhelmingly opposed.
Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over haka
The party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ
Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments
A pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.
‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau
'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'
Tama Potaka changes tune
Tama Potaka changes his tune on being unaware Treaty Principles removed from new Resource Management Act replacement.
‘The first I’ve heard of it’ Tama Potaka unaware Treaty principles removed from new RMA
Cabinet was briefed on the change, but Potaka, a Cabinet minister, was unaware.
Hapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.
Real Life: MP Paul Goldsmith talks Treaty tensions, education and family
While the Treaty debate is 'fraught', there has to be a balance, he says.
‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs
"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."
Would Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respond
David Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.
Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament
Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.
How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
Washington Post on NZ’s ‘divisive culture war’
'Chihuahuas cannot be allowed to have an outsize impact on the Government'
Why Richard Prebble’s tribunal resignation is stirring political debate
Prebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.
Editorial: David Seymour’s approach misses the mark on key issues
Complaints about school lunches include delays and poor nutritional value.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.
‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.
Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.
Treaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impact
Dozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.