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.

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High Court reaffirms customary marine title for Ruapuke Island under tougher law

The High Court has confirmed that the Ruapuke Island Group whānau retain Customary Marine Title over waters surrounding the island in Te Ara a Kiwa / Foveaux Strait

‘Fails Māori’ Māori health advocates slam Pae Ora amendment bill

A bill aimed at embedding health targets into the country’s health system is facing strong criticism from Māori health advocates and opposition MPs, who say it weakens Te Tiriti.

Iwi opens houses to raise whānau at home

Ngāti Mutunga has opened five new houses in Urenui to help whānau get into home ownership and grow their family connections on tribal ground.

Inside an iwi’s fast-growing berry enterprise

Inside a cooled packhouse just outside Whanganui, thousands of fragrant strawberries move along a conveyor belt system for hand-packing before heading to market.