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A campaign of aroha: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer leads Te Pāti Māori charge in Te Tai Hauāuru

A campaign of aroha: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer leads Te Pāti Māori charge in Te Tai Hauāuru

Te Pāti Māori has launched a nationwide campaign grounded in a clear strategic directive: “one plan, two votes.” As candidates fan out across the motu, the party is positioning itself as an unapologetic, independent force, aiming to dismantle systems they argue have failed Māori while mobilising their whānau at the grassroots level. At the heart of the campaign is a … Read More

Taranaki’s councils crossroads: Māori Councillors sound alarm on reform timeline but have they run out of time?

Taranaki’s councils crossroads: Māori Councillors sound alarm on reform timeline but have they run out of time?

Taranaki’s councils face a critical deadline today, August 9, 2026, to submit their ‘Head Start’ proposals under the central government’s Simplifying Local Government reforms. While the mandate aims to drive efficiency through consolidation, it has triggered widespread concern across the region. At the forefront of this resistance are the region’s Māori Ward councillors – Dinnie Moeahu of New Plymouth District … Read More

Legacy and victory: Taranaki reclaims the Tuera Shield

Legacy and victory: Taranaki reclaims the Tuera Shield

In a powerful display of Māori rugby pride and kotahitanga, Taranaki has claimed a historic victory to secure the coveted Tuera Shield. The match, more than just a sporting contest, served as a vibrant celebration of nearly a century of tradition and iwi excellence in rugby. The historical weight of the Tuera Shield is best highlighted by Alan Davis (Ngā … Read More

Taranaki STARS Academy rangatahi realise their league dreams in Tāmaki Makaurau

Taranaki STARS Academy rangatahi realise their league dreams in Tāmaki Makaurau

For the rangatahi of Taranaki’s STARS Rugby League Academy, a recent hīkoi to Tāmaki Makaurau was more than just a trip – it was a transformative experience that bridged the gap between local grass-roots rugby league and the professional stage. The academy students travelled to Tāmaki Makaurau with the primary goal of gaining exposure to the professional rugby league environment. … Read More

He rā whakanui mō Ngāti Mutunga: Te reo o te Pā

He rā whakanui mō Ngāti Mutunga: Te reo o te Pā

Kei te whakanui a Ngāti Mutunga i tēnei rā i te hokinga o te mauri ki te Pā o Urenui. He rā hirahira tēnei, i te mea kua oti ngā mahi whakahou i ngā whare o te marae, ā, kua hoki mai ngā whānau ki tō rātou kāinga tūturu hei whakamana i ngā moemoeā o ngā tūpuna. E ai ki … Read More

Te Whakanuinga o Puanga: He Whakakotahitanga o ngā iwi o Tokomaru waka

Te Whakanuinga o Puanga: He Whakakotahitanga o ngā iwi o Tokomaru waka

Ka whakanuia e ngā iwi o Tokomaru waka i te taenga mai o Puanga ki te marae o Pukearuhe. He wā tēnei mō te wānanga, te karakia, me te whakawhanaungatanga i waenga i a Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga, me Te Atiawa. I kōrero te kaiwhakahaere a Te Amoroa Clifton mō te hiranga o tēnei huihuinga, me tana harikoa … Read More