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Hei whakanui i Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, kua whakaritea a Māori ki Waikato i tētehi pō tautohetohe. Ko te kaupapa kōrero, Mā te rangatahi te motu, te ao e whakahaere. Kei te taha whakaae o te tautohe nei, ko ngā pakeke, ā, mā ngā rangatahi e whakahē i te kaupapa kōrero o te tautohe nei. “I rawe. He … 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
Hei whakanui i te Wiki o te Reo Māori, neke atu i te rima tekau ngā uri o Te Arawa, kua huihui ki te ngahere o Ōkataina ki te hono anō ki te taiao me te ako i ngā kupu tawhito kei te mōrea noa e pā ana ki te ngahere. “Kua mimiti haere te puna kupu, te puna reo … 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
Kua pōwhiritia ngā iwi o Te Nehenehenui i a Te Ariki Te Rangimaheu Te Heuheu Tūkino IX ki Te Awanutu mō te ahurei o Te Nehenehenui “Herea Te Ruru a Te Ihonga”. “Kua kaha ngā piropiro mō te tae mai o tō tātou Ariki, a Te Rangimaheu i tēnei rā. Kātahi tonu kua whakamōhiotia ki ngā uri a Maniapoto, a … 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
In a historic, world-first partnership, central North Island iwi Ngāti Rangi and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have signed a landmark agreement to commence construction on 50 new homes at Waiouru Military Camp. The new development, named Ururangi after the full name of the settlement, Wai O Ururangi, represents a key milestone under the Government’s “Homes for Families” programme … Read More
Tauranga Intermediate’s boys’ sevens rugby team is locked in and ready to defend their winning title at the 2026 AIMS Games. With a target firmly on their backs, the defending champions are embracing the challenge as they face off against top-tier competition from across the country in Tauranga Moana. For team captain Manaia Reardon, the goal for the tournament is … Read More