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A chasm is opening between Wellington and the regions as the Government accelerates its push to phase out Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements. While ministers frame the move as a necessary streamlining of the Resource Management Act (RMA), local leaders are hitting back, describing the policy as a dangerous overreach that ignores the reality of effective iwi-council partnerships. Despite the … Read More
Kua tū te rā whakanui o Mokotini ki te Mercury Arena i te rā nei, he kaupapa e whakahuihui ana i ngā Kōhanga Reo neke atu i te tekau mā whitu o te rohe o Tauranga Moana. E whakaatu ana ngā tamariki me ngā mātua i ō rātou mahi, i ā rātou waiata, i te haka, i te poi hoki, … Read More
The Government’s decision to prevent existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from transferring into its new planning system has ignited an immediate backlash, with Māori leaders accusing it of dismantling another practical expression of the Crown–Māori relationship. Cabinet has reversed an earlier provision that would have carried completed and formally initiated agreements into the system replacing the Resource Management Act. … Read More
Cruz Reihana’s Give A Little page for his whānau can be found here: https://shorturl.at/lGwwB Cruz Reihana’s life has changed irrevocably in a matter of weeks. The Rotorua father of five, known to his community as the owner of “Mow Hero’s Lawncare,” has permanently parked his mower, trading his business for the round-the-clock demands of full-time caregiving. This transition comes in … Read More
New Zealand First has launched its election campaign with Winston Peters promising a more independent country and a refreshed team to carry the party’s message. The stage lit up as Peters entered the convention, while outside pro-Palestinian and environmental protesters gathered, including one dressed as the Grim Reaper. Inside, the party focused on immigration, energy, health and the cost of … Read More
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
Former Labour Minister and Te Tai Tonga MP, Rino Tirikātene has confirmed to Tuia News he won’t be standing in this years election for NZ First, instead joining the party as a member. Questions were raised today about Tirikātene’s role within NZ First as members and candidates descended on Tāmaki Makaurau to the partys convention. However, Tikikātene, who wasn’t in … Read More
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
Ōtorohanga and Waitomo District Councils are moving forward with a joint “Head Start” proposal to amalgamate their regions, aiming to meet the government’s August 9, 2026, deadline. This initiative seeks to unify the two districts into a single unitary authority, reflecting their shared cultural and geographical ties within the Te Nehenehenui area. Waitomo Mayor John Robertson has expressed strong support … Read More
Veteran Māori health advocate Phyllis Tangitu (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Awa) has been recognised as one of Te Rau Ora’s 100 Māori Leaders. This significant announcement celebrates over three decades of commitment to mental health advocacy and systemic change for Māori. Reflecting on the honour, Tangitu said she remains grounded in her purpose. “I am always humbled … Read More
A $3 million geothermal exploration project will test whether underground heat in Tauranga can help reduce industrial energy costs and support future renewable energy developments. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced funding for the Gas to Geoheat – Tauranga Geothermal System Project through the Regional Infrastructure Fund. The project will drill two test wells near the Mount Maunganui industrial … Read More
The air at Hūria Marae in Tauranga was filled with significance today as Ngāti Ranginui hosted the 11 other iwi of Te Moana-a-Toi and Crown representatives to celebrate the formal signing of a long-awaited aquaculture settlement. The landmark agreement marks a historic chapter for the rohe, affirming rights and recognising an enduring relationship with the moana. Oceans and Fisheries Minister … Read More