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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora
OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'

Paddy Gower on why Kiwis shouldn't get sucked into a political race debate
The veteran journalist says the demographics are not wrong.

Liam Dann: Don't let this tough economic cycle dim our national pride
Opinion: We're not Switzerland or Ireland and we shouldn't try to be, says Liam Dann.

Historic return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute
'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori

Toxic clean-up refusal by Crown of Hāwera school site stalls Treaty of Waitangi deal
Hawera hapū wants Crown to clean up asbestos from claim site.

Letters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debate
OPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.

Real estate agent who refused to do Māori course 'knew the consequences'
REA: 'It’s not about indoctrination, it’s about raising awareness and understanding.'

Occupied Northland school pulled from sale after vendor dies
Hapū members have occupied the former Tōwai School site since the end of March.

Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.

Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.

Letters: Sad farewell to an Auckland icon
OPINION: 'Thank you to the Caughey family and your staff... you will be so missed.'

Te Pāti Māori wants Māori Parliament, issues declaration of independence
Police say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.

Editorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leader
OPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.

Ngāpuhi losing on average $500k a year, job losses likely
The country's biggest iwi is to cut costs and staff.

Anger after Assistant Speaker interrupts Whakatōhea rangatira during mihi
The incident happened during the third reading of the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement.

Unity at heart of historic hui and rally in Hawke’s Bay
The action coincides with a Te Pāti Māori protest, but organisers say it is separate.

Dr Russel Norman: The fast-track bill puts Aotearoa up for sale
OPINION: About 60 per cent of our conservation land could be up for grabs.

Heniaka August honoured for services to community
The Māori warden dedicates her QSM to her late husband.

Karen Chhour: I am not a puppet or a sellout to Māori
OPINION: Section 7AA has had unintended consequences for our tamariki.

Gisborne letters: leadership duplication; roads a mess; we must reduce emissions
Our readers write about issues that matter to them.

Audrey Young: Inside David Seymour's inner circle; the surprise MPs who inspired him
The Act leader received memorable advice after watching a Mexican drug movie.

Whangārei memorial to those who served, latest venue for military veterans inquiry
Rangiora was a fitting location for the hearing of the Wai 2500 Military Veterans Inquiry.

Government plans for Māori wards breach Treaty of Waitangi -Tribunal
The Government has been urged to halt the Māori ward changes and consult properly.

'Increasingly activist' Waitangi Tribunal faces its future
Since the election, the Waitangi Tribunal has received six urgent inquiries.

Iwi pens letter to King Charles over 'lawless Pākehā' behaviour
Ngāti Kahu call on monarch to stop Treaty attacks.

New survey suggests the Treaty brings NZ together
Today’s official narratives acknowledge the Treaty was broken during European colonisation

Prudence Walker: Disabled people need to be involved in decisions that affect their lives
OPINION: Most people want to make decisions for themselves. This is a human right.

Act’s interpretation of the Treaty inaccurate and misleading, tribunal told
Kaumātua Hone Sadler says Act's interpretation is not in tune with intent of te Tiriti.

Iwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration
'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'