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Waitangi Tribunal finds disability system breaches Te Tiriti

The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in its provision of disability services for tāngata whaikaha Māori.

3 hours ago

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Politics

MAPAS review hasn’t proven scheme is ‘clear case of racial discrimination’ - Seymour

ACT has been staunchly opposed to the Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme (MAPAS) at the Auckland and Otago universities.

11 hours ago

Fuel, climate and security on agenda as Luxon joins Pacific Leaders’ Retreat in fleeting trip to the forum

The Prime Minister is spending just under 36 hours on the ground in Palau, having missed the earlier formal plenary and opening stages of the Forum.

2 days ago

Te Pāti Māori’s Te Tiriti entrenchment plan: How would it work, and could it happen?

Te Pāti Māori has made major Te Tiriti and constitutional reforms an election bottom line, but Labour has already ruled out key parts of its plan.

3 days ago

Re-establishing Te Aka Whai Ora not on the cards for Labour

Labour rules out restoring Te Aka Whai Ora, promising instead to fund Māori health providers directly through a devolved model.

4 days ago

Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training

The party says it would establish a contestable, grant-based fund for Māori providers, including marae and iwi trusts, to deliver training.

6 days ago

Indigenous

‘From raupatu to rauora’ - Te Arikinui delivers annual address

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po delivers her annual address to mark her second Koroneihana.

7 hours ago

First WIBN global Indigenous journalism award winner announced

The winner was announced at the World Indigenous Broadcasting Network conference in Sápmi, Norway.

1 day ago

Conservationists call for more mātauranga Māori-led protection of endangered species

Leading voices in conservation gathered out of urgency to protect declining species in the face of changing legislation, emphasising the importance of fusing knowledge bases.

1 day ago

Māori and Métis broadcasters join forces on new international series

Indigenous media leaders from around the world have gathered in Sápmi to strengthen their collective voice and shape the future of Indigenous media, languages and storytelling.

2 days ago

Aotearoa’s first marae-based laundromat key to easing cost-of-living pressures

Wainuiomata Marae has opened the first marae-based laundromat in Aotearoa, helping marae across the country create its own income while reducing its reliance on outside funding.

4 days ago

Regional

Indigenous | koroneihana

‘From raupatu to rauora’ - Te Arikinui delivers annual address

Politics | Racism

MAPAS review hasn’t proven scheme is ‘clear case of racial discrimination’ - Seymour

Rangatahi | Louise Upston

“We don’t want to be on the benefit”: 19-year-old fears not enough work in light of Job Seeker changes

National | Waitangi Tribunal

Waitangi Tribunal finds disability system breaches Te Tiriti

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MAPAS review hasn’t proven scheme is ‘clear case of racial discrimination’ - Seymour

Fuel, climate and security on agenda as Luxon joins Pacific Leaders’ Retreat in fleeting trip to the forum

Te Pāti Māori’s Te Tiriti entrenchment plan: How would it work, and could it happen?

Re-establishing Te Aka Whai Ora not on the cards for Labour

Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training

‘From raupatu to rauora’ - Te Arikinui delivers annual address

First WIBN global Indigenous journalism award winner announced

Conservationists call for more mātauranga Māori-led protection of endangered species

Māori and Métis broadcasters join forces on new international series

Aotearoa’s first marae-based laundromat key to easing cost-of-living pressures

Māori candidates contest general seat in regional council by-election

Pair deny filming to ‘intimidate’ New Plymouth Māori ward councillor

He hīkoi roa, he tohe roa: Whakatōhea leader presents evidence to Waitangi Tribunal

Report reveals Rotorua council staff burnout concerns, public abuse

Volunteers help Police tackle crime on Papatoetoe streets after hours

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