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![Hamilton Māori ward councillor resigns, triggering second byelection this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Hamilton Māori ward councillor resigns, triggering second byelection this year
Councillor Melaina Huaki has resigned effective immediately.
![Rugby flashback: The story of Ron Lockwood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rugby flashback: The story of Ron Lockwood
Waikato locals may remember Lockwood for his decades of service as a property valuer.
![Government 'over-reached' with Māori ward changes says Waipā mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Government 'over-reached' with Māori ward changes says Waipā mayor
'I’m disappointed the Government has come in in such a heavy-handed way.'
![Health shuttle fills up after word gets around](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
![First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed
Representatives come together to mark significant project milestone.
![Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
![Record entries confirmed for Tainui kapa haka festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Record entries confirmed for Tainui kapa haka festival
The best of Tainui waka will be out to win places in Te Matatini 2025.
![Māori cuisine the star of Matariki menu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Māori cuisine the star of Matariki menu
Taupō is the Matariki stop for Māori cuisine at its finest.
![Wellness centre partnership to bring seamless medical services to Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wellness centre partnership to bring seamless medical services to Hamilton
Kingi Tuheitia officially opens the $12 million Te Kōhao Health centre today.
![New movie to tell story of Ōrākau battle through Māori eyes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New movie to tell story of Ōrākau battle through Māori eyes
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the battle.
![Few chances to be yourself says Rainbow community member](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Few chances to be yourself says Rainbow community member
Rainbow Hub Waikato is designed as a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community.
![Māori king joins Pacific leaders' call for whales to be granted legal personhood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Māori king joins Pacific leaders' call for whales to be granted legal personhood
'The songs of our ancestor, the tohorā (whale), grow fainter,' says Kīngi Tuheitia.
![Te Wānanga o Aotearoa honours two founders with new scholarships](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa honours two founders with new scholarships
Te Iwi Kohuru (Boy) Mangu and Rongo Wetere had a vision for Māori youth.
![Māori portrait to return from UK after decades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Māori portrait to return from UK after decades
The work by Vera Cummings was sold in the UK for $3790.
![Man's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Man's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana
'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.
![Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone
The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.
!['Mana-enhancing': Women's rugby haka supported by board](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Mana-enhancing': Women's rugby haka supported by board
Super Rugby Aupiki players ‘authentically’ expressing themselves supported.
![Wāhine toa inspire South Waikato students for International Women's Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wāhine toa inspire South Waikato students for International Women's Day
They will share their journeys with more than 150 Year 12 and 13 students.
![Mangapiko Stream to be lined with carved pou](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mangapiko Stream to be lined with carved pou
The pou are part of the Taie te Taiao project led by New Zealand Landcare Trust.
![Dairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Dairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
The Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.
![Māori tradition brought to life in photos of marae gatherings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Māori tradition brought to life in photos of marae gatherings
The Poukai tradition was introduced in 1885 by the son of the first Māori king.
![Private David Stewart’s bravery warrants medal ‘upgrade’ - Act defence spokesperson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Private David Stewart’s bravery warrants medal ‘upgrade’ - Act defence spokesperson
'The reason he died was because of selfless, courageous actions in keeping others alive.'
![More than 60 local artists add their flair to Waipa Creative Trail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
More than 60 local artists add their flair to Waipa Creative Trail
The five exhibitions will showcase artwork from more than 60 local artists.
!['Big shock': Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Big shock': Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milking
Maui Milk emailed its 13 Waikato suppliers on Monday afternoon telling them to stop.
![Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance
A feast of performing art has Hamiltonians in a cultural frenzy.
![Tuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealth
OPINION: Tainui on why Three Waters was a step forward.
![Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
![Waikato-Tainui Iwi need strong leadership - Tuku Morgan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Waikato-Tainui Iwi need strong leadership - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui has selected Tuku Morgan as its chair
![Decision on National Park Village name change still months away](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Decision on National Park Village name change still months away
Iwi and residents of National Park have a long wait ahead for a decision on a bid to have