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More than 500 people gathered at Pukenamu in Whanganui at dawn today to commemorate ANZAC Day, honouring the sacrifices of servicemen and women who served in wars and peacekeeping missions. As the first light broke, the sound of the Last Post carried across the crowd, setting a solemn tone for the annual service, which has been observed in the city … Read More
Family and friends have gathered at Ōrākei Marae to farewell activist Sharon Hawke who passed in Samoa last week. Sharon was just 64 when she passed, and is the daughter of renowned Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei leaders, Joe and Rene Hawke. Joe lead the protest at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, to reclaim whenua belonging to his people. Precious Clarke of Ngāti Whātua … Read More
The ceasefire agreement regarding the war in the Middle East has prompted a confident declaration from United States President Donald Trump, who asserts that “Big money will be made.” On his Truth social media account, President Trump proclaimed that it was “A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else!” … Read More
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges brought on by conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel supply across the world,” says Christopher Luxon. “Having a strong ministerial team with real-world experience to deliver our response is crucial. … Read More
Cabinet has officially agreed to the Terms of Reference and membership for a government inquiry into the fatal landslides in Tauranga, an announcement made by Emergency Management and Recovery Associate Minister Chris Penk. The decision follows the devastating events of January 22, 2026, which claimed the lives of eight people. Minister Penk said “These events have caused profound grief. For … Read More
Māori health providers in South Auckland say their work with whānau stretches far beyond the clinic walls. In Māngere, Hinekura Ngataki, a lead clinician for Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau, is bringing rangatahi together through equine therapy, helping secondary school students facing mental health challenges reconnect and build confidence. The initiative is part of wider community outreach led by … Read More
Associate Minister for Energy, Minister Shane Jones is calling for public calm regarding global oil supplies amid the war in the Middle East. The Government’s newly established Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group met for the first time last night to discuss New Zealand’s situation and potential next steps on fuel security in response to the Middle East conflict. … Read More
High-profile Māori Ministers and Members of Parliament say their doors are open to Te Ohu Kaimoana as the organisation pushes to defend the integrity of the 1992 Māori Fisheries Settlement, declaring the landmark agreement to be “non-negotiable.” The move by Te Ohu Kaimoana, the body established to look after the Māori fisheries asset on behalf of iwi, comes in response … Read More
An advocate for the homeless says he has a solution in Tāmaki Makaurau that could work to provide housing for those that need it most. Te Puea Marae spokesperson Hurimoana Dennis says plans to build housing at the marae in Mangere could be a solution to the governments proposed changes to give Police ‘move-on’ orders to rough sleepers in the … Read More
After two decades of waiting, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is preparing to open its own kura in the heart of Auckland city. Around 60 Year 9 and 10 students gathered with their whānau this week to meet kaiako and mark the beginning of a new chapter for Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki, which opens in term 3. Chair Marama … Read More
A new $100 million Kotahitanga Fund aimed at building long-term, intergenerational Māori wealth was launched this evening by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po at the Ōhanga ki te Ao Indigenous Economic Investment Summit in Kirikiriroa. The announcement brought together more than 200 iwi leaders, Māori enterprises and global investment fund managers, and coincided with the Kohinga … Read More