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Māori-led film Ka Whawhai Tonu premieres in Hamilton
17 Jun 2024It is set to be the largest premiere screening to be held in the region, with more than 1200 guests.
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Waitangi Tribunal's te reo hearing: 'This is an emotional topic'
13 Jun 2024A prominent Māori public servant was brought to tears at the Te Reo in the Public Sector hearing today.
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Call for 'special class' marae recognition in earthquake-prone regulation review
13 Jun 2024Marae must be be included in a stocktake of earthquake-prone buildings instead of councils' ad hoc approach, an academic says. Audio
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Ngāi Tahu want Fast-track Bill to recognise rangatiratanga of territory
10 Jun 2024The iwi wants a clause added requiring "decision-makers" to consult specifically with it on decisions relating to its territory.
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Are you wondering what's happening with Ihumātao? So were we
10 Jun 2024The government says it has had "good robust kōrero" about Ihumātao with the committee tasked with deciding its future.
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'We need more Māori in this space': Surgeon working to close breast cancer survival gap
9 Jun 2024Dr Maxine Ronald is the only wahine Māori breast cancer surgeon - and that is not something that sits right with her.
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Nurses call for stop to removal of Te Tiriti provisions from Corrections Amendment Bill
7 Jun 2024Corrections Nurses are outraged over scrapping of Te Tiriti provisions from the Corrections Amendment Bill.
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Petone or Pito One? Time to have your say
6 Jun 2024Public consultation opens today on a proposal to correct the spelling of the Lower Hutt suburb Petone to Pito One.
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Stats NZ appoints investigator for census data misuse claims
5 Jun 2024The findings of the investigation will be shared with police who are also investigating
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'Welcome to my world': Crown lawyers 'struggle' with te reo at hearing
Crown lawyers apologised for long pauses at a Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims the government's policy is causing significant, irreversible harm to te reo Māori.
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'Irreversible harm': Waitangi Tribunal te reo hearing begins
10 Jun 2024Ngāi Te Rangi filed the application last year after the government told departments with dual Māori-English names to lead with their English title first. Audio
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Restoring land to mana whenua marks 'exciting new relationship'
5 Jun 2024The legal process to transfer the land, which the $306 million civic precinct Te Manawataki O Te Papa is being built on, to a joint trust is complete.
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'Disheartening': Iwi upset as government continues legal fight over land
4 Jun 2024The government has allocated $3.6 million of taxpayer funds to appeal the High Court's forthcoming decision in the Nelson Tenths case.
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How a Māori parliament could work
3 Jun 2024Te Pāti Māori has called for a separate Māori parliament, which is being discussed among hundreds gathered at a national hui.
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Consultation for Māori place names in two Auckland locations opens
6 Jun 2024Feedback is wanted on possible restoring an area on Auckland CBD's waterfront to its original name, Te Tōangaroa, and correcting the spelling of Takanini to Takaanini.
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Claims of Census data misuse by Manurewa Marae probed by Stats
4 Jun 2024Former marae workers claim staff photocopied private information from Census forms to help Te Pāti Māori's election campaign.
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Principal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinos
4 Jun 2024The cash withdrawals have resulted in the cancellation of a principal's teacher's registration.
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Light installations to usher in Matariki for Aucklanders
4 Jun 2024The city centre will see its largest-scale Matariki lighting installations ever this month.
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Hui Ā Motu second phase kicks off
31 May 2024Iwi from across the country will converge at Ōmāhu Marae in Heretaunga today to explore organisational frameworks capable of operationalising Kotahitanga.
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Budget 2024 doesn't reflect Māori needs, critic says
31 May 2024Funding for more police and for expanding Waikeria Prison will only result in an increase in the Māori prison population, Julia Whaipooti says.
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Calls grow for Māori parliament as 'fired up' protesters oppose anti-Māori policies
30 May 2024Streets were packed as thousands rallied nationwide against policies on Māori, as Te Pāti Māori announced plans for a separate parliament. Audio
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What is in the Budget for Māori?
31 May 2024From changes to health, education, housing and kapa haka, here's what the budget will mean for Māori.
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What the Census tells us about the Māori population
29 May 2024The 2023 Census marked a shift in how Māori census data is stored - and 20 percent of the population is of Māori descent.
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Budget Day action: Strikes or protests?
30 May 2024Police suggest people work from home as nationwide protests are planned for Thursday, while employees planning to strike risk disciplinary action. Audio
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