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Motorised vehicles causing ‘costly repairs’ and ‘disrespectful’ damage to Western Bay reserves & cultural sites
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Motorised vehicles causing ‘costly repairs’ and ‘disrespectful’ damage to Western Bay reserves & cultural sites

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is issuing a firm reminder that motorised vehicles are strictly prohibited on public reserves, following a recent surge in damage caused by four-wheel drives and motorbikes. Over the past couple of weeks, the Council has received multiple reports of illegal driving activity across several key locations, including Bowentown Domain, Tuapiro Point Reserve, Wilson … Read More

Tauranga City Council votes yes to Māori Ward referendum
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Tauranga City Council votes yes to Māori Ward referendum

Tauranga City Council has voted to retain the Te Awanui Māori ward seat, a decisive move that triggers a binding public referendum on its future.  The vote saw strong support for the retention, with eight councillors voting in favour, one against, and one abstaining. This decision mandates a public poll must be held by March 28, 2027.  Mayor Mahé Drysdale … Read More

Mātai Pacific in the running for coveted Ahuwhenua Trophy as winner is announced this Friday
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Mātai Pacific in the running for coveted Ahuwhenua Trophy as winner is announced this Friday

One of the three trusts vying for Māori horticulture’s highest honour is the Bay of Plenty-based Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, with the overall winner set to be announced this Friday, June 5th, at the awards dinner in Whangārei. Mātai Pacific is a powerful Māori-owned kiwifruit enterprise and a Bay of Plenty success story, currently valued at more than $130 million.  … Read More

‘Economic apartheid’: Iwi leaders scathing attack on Govt amid Māori employment crisis
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‘Economic apartheid’: Iwi leaders scathing attack on Govt amid Māori employment crisis

Na Raihania, spokesperson for the National Iwi Chairs Forum, has launched a blistering attack on the government’s Budget 2026, labelling its approach to Māori employment a form of “economic apartheid”. The scathing condemnation follows the release of Budget 2026, which the Iwi Chairs Forum and Te Rōpū Kaimahi Māori o Aotearoa say confirms the Government’s indifference to a Māori employment … Read More

Kua tīmata te whakahounga ara ki te tihi o Mauao
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Kua tīmata te whakahounga ara ki te tihi o Mauao

Kua hui tahi ai te iwi, te kaunihera me te hapori ki te whakatapu i te tīmatanga o te whakahounga o te ara ki te tihi o Mauao. Nā tētehi karakia i te pūtake o Mauao i tohu te tīmatanga mana o tētehi kaupapa nui hei whakatika i te ara ki te tihi o te maunga, whai muri i ngā … Read More

Boynton back in Waiariki: Labour candidate vows lessons learned after crushing defeat
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Boynton back in Waiariki: Labour candidate vows lessons learned after crushing defeat

After a crushing defeat in the 2023 election, Labour has confirmed Toni Boynton as its candidate to contest the Waiariki seat once more, with Boynton staking her campaign on a deeply personal plan for redemption. In the last race, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi secured the seat with over 15,000 votes, leaving Boynton with just 5,000. It was a … Read More

From pine to prosperity: Otama Marere Trust named finalist for prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy
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From pine to prosperity: Otama Marere Trust named finalist for prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy

The Ahuwhenua Trophy continues to highlight excellence in Māori farming, with Otama Marere Trust named among this year’s finalists for 2026. Based in Paengaroa, the trust has transformed its whenua from former pine forestry into thriving kiwifruit orchards — a journey that reflects years of strategic planning, cultural grounding, and commitment to whānau.  Manager Homman Tapsell says the recognition is … Read More

Māori and Pacific Leaders vow to turn Global Crisis into economic clout
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Māori and Pacific Leaders vow to turn Global Crisis into economic clout

The one-day Māori and Pacific Leadership Summit, held in Tauranga Moana, has brought together business leaders, youth, and innovators to chart a course for ethically and sustainably scaling enterprise across the Pacific, with a key focus on introducing resolutions to the current global economic crisis. Josh Payne, CEO of JNP Aviation, detailed his personal mission to tackle underrepresentation within the … Read More

Winston Peters unveils power policy, slams Labour at State of the Nation address
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Winston Peters unveils power policy, slams Labour at State of the Nation address

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters used his State of the Nation address in Tauranga to announce a new campaign policy and deliver strong political attacks against opposition parties ahead of the 2026 general election. The party’s key campaign policy announced on the day was a pledge to overhaul the energy sector. “New Zealand First today is announcing a campaign … Read More

Kua rite a Te Paringa Tai mō te whakataetae kapahaka ā-rohe o Mataatua 2026
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Kua rite a Te Paringa Tai mō te whakataetae kapahaka ā-rohe o Mataatua 2026

E hoki ana te kapa haka o Te Paringa Tai ki Matakana me Rangiwaea ki te Whakataetae Kapa Haka ā-rohe o Mataatua mo te wā tuatoru. “Te Paringa Tai he kapa haka no te kāinga nei, e noho nei hei kāinga haka mō ngā uri o tēnei kāinga ēnei motutere o Matakana, Rangiwaea, Te Motuhoe – e rima ngā hapū … Read More