The centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.

Carol Gordon will prioritise central government reforms in her new role.

The plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.

Participants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.

Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.

More than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.

The long-time arts and heritage champion for the city will not seek re-election.

Friday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.

Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.

The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.

Negotiation Trust chairman Ken Mair praised the 'courage and commitment' of councillors.

He is the great-great-great-great-grandson of the missionary who translated the Treaty.

Politicians have mixed views on Māori wards ahead of October polls.

Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson may delay stepping down as the sector faces challenges.

The tragedy claimed three crew members and highlighted river dangers.

Feedback is being collected to aid decisions at the February 13 council meeting.

Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.

One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.

National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.

A vacant site on Victoria Ave may be available for homeless people evicted from campsite.

Shar Amner is the new chairman of the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation board.

Tomairangi Mareikura has been named the new chairwoman.

Councillors back a three-way partnership with Ruapehu and Rangitīkei.

Whanganui District Council takes stand against seabed mining.

'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'

Whanganui's courthouse is 'not fit for purpose', Justice Minister says.

'The difference between those models is almost negligible.'

Negotiations are expected to be finalised in early 2025.

Construction could start in 2026

The tohu was produced by kaupapa Māori designer Tyrone Ohia.

'What is the difference that whānau actually want to see in their lives?'

Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.

Ngāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.

Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.

Local and tribal stories are key in the expanded Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery.

The redeveloped gallery will reopen on November 9.

Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.

Three central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.

The Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi population increased by 44.2% between 2013 and 2023.

Five works will bring focus to the cultural significance and tūpuna history of the area.

Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.

The wind farm near Taihape would be big enough to power 150,000 homes.

He is urging the Government to step in.

The region faces the significant threat of eruptions and lahars.

Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.

'This is a critical step in our journey.'

A Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.

The Ombudsman investigated six complaints about the way Whanganui's council responded.

Chief executive David Langford says delivering a deficit is 'not the desired result'.

The council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.

'We’re saying we don’t want to send it to a referendum.'

Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.

Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.

'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'

Ruapehu District Council has earmarked $3 million for the project.

The Government has invited the mayors to work with WPI on possible solutions.

Chief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.

Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says he is deeply concerned for local communities.

Ruapehu and South Taranaki district councils will now be required to hold referendums.

Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.

Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.

Ruapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.

A rise in land valuations has opened the door to intensifying infill housing.

A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.

Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.

Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.

Twenty-five Ruapehu marae are involved in the programme.

'It’s a minor innovation but it could have profound impact.'

Whanganui District Council says it's a pushback against Government moves.

The scheme was introduced after some property values sky-rocketed in 2022.

An Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.

One councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.

Māori health providers are in 'a state of abeyance'.

An old dump site was discovered on the Whanganui River's edge in Aramoho.

Whanganui's mayor says he'd reject the pay rise if he could.

David Langford is paid about $372,400 a year.

The rates increase is provisional until WDC adopts its Long-Term Plan in July.