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New Zealand First has announced the first part of its “Make NZ Healthy” election plan, calling for a shift in health spending towards preventing chronic illness. The party says New Zealand has “an epidemic of chronic illness” affecting one million people. It argues the health system spends too much treating illness after it develops and says it wants to “put … Read More
Te Pāti Māori has proposed a $1 billion Energy Sovereignty Fund aimed at lowering household power costs and increasing Māori and community ownership of renewable energy assets. Its Energy Sovereignty Policy sets out a “cut, build and own the power” framework, with a goal of shifting whānau, hapū, iwi and communities from energy consumers to producers and owners by 2035. … Read More
Former New Zealand First MP, respected Northland educator and community leader Jim Peters MNZM has died. Peters, the older brother of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, devoted much of his life to education, local government and public service. NZ First posted on social media paying tribute to it’s former MP. “He was revered across the party for his quiet … Read More
Kua tae atu te Hīkoi Hōiho mai i Te Matau-a-Māui ki te paepae o Pāremata i te rā nei, me te kawe atu i tētahi petihana e mau ana i ngā haina neke atu i te 50,000 mai i te iwi o Ngāti Kahungunu me Aotearoa whānui, hei tohe kia tiakina te mana me ngā kupu o Te Tiriti o … Read More
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has hit out at the targeted vandalism of her party’s campaign billboards, highlighting the resource divide between grassroots campaigns and wealthier political parties. Reflecting on the defacement of her signage, Ngarewa-Packer contrasted the realities smaller parties face with those of well-funded opponents. “What happens when rich parties’ billboards get destroyed? They get more. They … Read More
The Green Party has pledged an additional $200 million over four years to support te reo Māori education and revitalisation initiatives if it forms part of the next Government. Announced during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, the policy would provide $50 million annually for programmes supporting the use and development of te reo Māori in schools, homes and communities. … Read More
Candidate billboards across Hamilton West are being targeted by vandals, prompting Minister Tama Potaka to call for basic respect for private property and confirm that the incidents have been reported to the police. Inspecting damaged campaign signs in his electorate, Potaka pointed out the extent of the vandalism, which ranges from graffiti to severe abuse directed at political figures, including … Read More
New Zealand First has unveiled a sweeping immigration policy that would cap resident visas, tighten access to citizenship and welfare, and substantially reduce what it describes as “non-essential immigration”. Under the policy, the qualifying period for New Zealand citizenship would double from five years to at least 10 years, while the period required to qualify for permanent residence would increase … Read More
The Port of Tauranga has secured fast-track approval for its Stella Passage Development, with an expert panel imposing an extensive mitigation package intended to address the project’s effects on Tauranga Moana iwi and hapū. The decision, issued today, allows the port to extend its Sulphur Point and Mount Maunganui wharves, reclaim about 3.58 hectares of the coastal marine area and … Read More
Kua tata mai te wa ki te whakakakahu i te wairua o te reo Māori. Hei te Wenerei, te 9 o Hepetema, ka wātea mai te kohinga kākahu Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori ki ngā toa 84 o The Warehouse puta noa i Aotearoa, me te ipurangi hoki. Nō te tau tuatoru nei te mahi tahi a The Warehouse me … Read More
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has delivered a powerful vision for the future of Aotearoa, calling for a collective transition from the legacy of Raupatu to a new era of Rauora. Addressing thousands of national and international guests at Tūrangawaewae Marae today for her second Koroneihana address, the Māori Queen centered her message on the theme: … Read More
Join Aukaha News and our news partners for dedicated live coverage of the second Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. Thursday, Sep 3 News Break 2 | Ngā Kawe Mate o Te Motu | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM In Partnership with: Taiuru News | Pūkaea | Tuia | Te Ao Māori News | Te … Read More