Te Ao Māori

Ngāti Hine leader and claimant Pita Tipene says the report points to flaws in government policy already well understood by Māori. Audio

The council that pioneered Māori representation in local government says it sees no need to establish a Māori ward.

Councillors left no doubt about their own feelings at a community meeting in Ohakune on their Ruapehu Māori ward.

The change "is a solution to a problem that does not exist", the Tribunal has found in a scathing report. "There is no policy imperative that justifies it."

The ACT leader says "we need a national conversation about our founding document", despite the report calling for his Treaty Principles Bill to be dropped.

Councillor Nandor Tanczos has denounced new Māori wards legislation and wants the council to seek legal advice.

It could change the performance of a pickleball paddle, a snowboard, a surfboard, even a rally car. Video

It's not all going to be doom and gloom, but expect Māori to "unequivocally" state their position during the celebration of the Māori King's coronation. Audio

Māori content creators are using TikTok to share and celebrate te reo, and hope platforms can be flooded with the language.

The forum's Pou Tangata co-chairperson Rahui Papa says they are concerned that Māori incarceration levels will increase if police do not use their discretion in applying the new law.

Where should news organisations and advertisers draw the line between balanced journalism and political advertising?

A Māori group is proceeding with a 'marae', despite pushback from local Aboriginal people - and some in NZ.

It's disappointing to be put in the position of having to vote on the ward's future, the mayor says.

However, he is refusing to name anyone backing the moves that are being denounced by other political parties. Audio