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Honouring nearly 50 years of service for Lehi Hohaia

Honouring nearly 50 years of service for Lehi Hohaia

After an incredible 47-year journey with the New Zealand Police, Lehi Hohaia (Waikato), a former Māori All Black and long-serving Iwi Liaison Coordinator in Rotorua, was celebrated last night by hundreds of whānau, leaders, and colleagues. His retirement marks the end of a remarkable career and places him in an exclusive group of officers to serve for over four decades. … Read More

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

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

First Māori-led dementia centre to be opened in Kirikiriroa

First Māori-led dementia centre to be opened in Kirikiriroa

A new chapter has begun for Māori health in Kirikiriroa with the turning of the sod for the Te Whare Mahara Wellness centre, the first Māori-led dementia care facility in the area. Te Kōhao Health and The Selwyn Foundation have partnered on the initiative, which aims to provide culturally safe care for those with mate wareware. “Well this is a … Read More

Te Arawa asserts mana whakahaere with strategic acquisition of Rotorua Duck Tours

Te Arawa asserts mana whakahaere with strategic acquisition of Rotorua Duck Tours

Te Arawa Management Limited (TAML) has announced the successful acquisition of Rotorua Duck Tours, one of the region’s most recognisable tourism experiences. The commercial arm of the Te Arawa Lakes Trust stated the decision is grounded in the principles of mana whakahaere and future opportunity for the iwi. As the owners of the lake beds, the acquisition ensures Te Arawa … Read More

Auckland Councillor Kerrin Leoni steps up to lead Labour’s campaign in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Councillor Kerrin Leoni steps up to lead Labour’s campaign in Tāmaki Makaurau

Kerrin Leoni (Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kuri) has secured Labour’s nomination for the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate, marking a significant step in her political career as the party prepares for the next general election. Leoni’s selection follows the departure of long-serving MP Peeni Henare, opening the door for new leadership in one of the country’s key Māori electorates. The former mayoral … Read More

Iwi unity leads way for Waihi Estuary restoration

Iwi unity leads way for Waihi Estuary restoration

The opening of the Te Heriheri wetland is a significant environmental milestone, hailed as an exemplar of iwi-led ecological restoration at the Waihi Estuary. Te Taru White, Chair of Te Wahapū o Waihī, spoke about the profound importance of the project.”It’s really significant and that exemplar of how iwi can come together to lead in a project that can make … Read More

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

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