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‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments
A pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.
Tama Potaka changes tune
Tama Potaka changes his tune on being unaware Treaty Principles removed from new Resource Management Act replacement.
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.
How a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landowners
Robyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.
Watch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendum
Bill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.
Treaty Principles Bill oral submission
Dame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.
Treaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policy
Potaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'
'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater
'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'
Treaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old says
A range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.
Elder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetime
The Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.
Treaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on council
Mayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.
Govt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says
The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.
Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
Ngāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.
Why Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court case
Ngāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.
Marlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissed
The bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.
Letters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?
OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'
Audrey Young: The best thing about Luxon’s absence from Waitangi
OPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.
Day four at Waitangi
Waitangi Day sees thousands attend the dawn service and other events at the grounds. Video / Alyse Wright
Hīkoi heads to Waitangi Treaty House
Northland rangatahi have taken up the mantle from their elders and are leading the hīkoi. Video / Dean Purcell
Waitangi Day 2025
Thousands gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for this morning's dawn service. Photo / Dean Purcell