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Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate

Rāwiri Wright, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education, recognising his contribution to Māori education, cultural revitalisation and equity.

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Education treaty mandates: Waitangi Tribunal wraps urgent inquiry into clause repeal

As the urgent inquiry into treaty school mandate removals wraps up, Minister Erica Stanford remains silent, declining any comment while the matter is before the Waitangi Tribunal.

9 hours ago

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Seven indigenous media outlets will collaborate once again to report from the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, including the impact of armed conflicts and mining.

20 hours ago

Te Pāti Māori says proposed bill suppresses representation - is urging submissions

Te Pāti Māori warns an lectoral bill could delay boundary reviews and keep Māori seats at seven, calling for submissions to oppose the changes.

3 days ago

Government wants to cut off taxpayer funding for gangs

National MP Rima Nakhle is drawing a hard line on gangs: no taxpayer money. Not to gangs and not to anyone linked to them.

4 days ago

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

The PSA said staff had recently received a change proposal which would cut 45 roles and establish 18 to meet government spending reductions.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Seven indigenous media outlets will collaborate once again to report from the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, including the impact of armed conflicts and mining.

20 hours ago

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Nau Mai Rā has secured a first-ever five-year deal with four major power companies, using a portion of customer bills to boost its Whānau Fund.

Friday, April 10, 2026

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

Ko Taku Rau Tīkumu exhibition highlights the ongoing effort to revive traditional Māori knowledge and reconnect the Māori people with alpine landscapes across Te Waipounamu.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

The connection between Billy Graham, Wī Te Tau Huata and Whakaaria Mai

A university in Texas is giving a new lease to the hīmene Whakaaria Mai in a music video tribute to renown US Minister Billy Graham, highlighting its connection to the figure.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

A school of business has been established at Waitakere College for students out west of Auckland, reaching out to those who don't often get to experience business.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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Council steps up Treaty duties despite Act challenge

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Education treaty mandates: Waitangi Tribunal wraps urgent inquiry into clause repeal

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Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

National | Education

Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate

Latest Videos

Education treaty mandates: Waitangi Tribunal wraps urgent inquiry into clause repeal

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Te Pāti Māori says proposed bill suppresses representation - is urging submissions

Government wants to cut off taxpayer funding for gangs

PSA hits out at proposal to cut more jobs at Te Puni Kōkiri

Te Ao Māori News returns to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Māori power retailer secures major deal to keep whānau lights on

Taku Rau Tīkumu Exhibition revitalises ancient practices

The connection between Billy Graham, Wī Te Tau Huata and Whakaaria Mai

Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi

Council steps up Treaty duties despite Act challenge

Tauranga City Council considers restoring original Māori name for Ōmanawa Falls Reserve

Court of Appeal hears challenge over Ōtāhuhu maunga tree felling

Te Naiti o Pūrēhua: Rare whale named by Waipiro Bay descendants

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