Government moves to strip Māori Land Court oversight of settlement entities

Government plans a bill letting PSGEs opt out of Māori Land Court oversight after Nikora v Kruger; critics warn it curtails access to justice. Legislation expected in 2025.

High iwi engagement as Te Rarawa votes for new rūnanga chair

Te Rarawa uri are engaging in iwi politics in growing numbers as voting continues for the next chairperson of Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa.

English Language Bill labelled a nonsense and disgrace, passes first reading

The government’s bill to make English an official language of New Zealand has passed its first reading in Parliament, clearing its initial hurdle after heated debate.

Turi Māori connect to te ao Māori through taonga tākaro

Through play and movement, the Turi Māori community is reconnecting with their ancestry. This wānanga creates a vital bridge between Deaf Māori and Te Ao Māori.

Marshall Islands nuclear legacy threatens Pacific communities decades later

Danity stressed that because we share the same ocean and eat the same fish, concerns about nuclear radiation affect everyone in Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.

‘Be cautious because Whiro is at  war with the Moon’