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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will remain National Party leader after securing the support of his caucus during an urgent meeting at Parliament today. The meeting was called by Luxon as reports of internal dissatisfaction intensified, less than three months before the November 7 general election. National MPs ultimately backed Luxon to continue leading the party and the country, ending — … Read More
Kua whakatakotohia he pūtea kōpaka, neke atu i te $1 miriona, hei whakaora i te taiao o Taranaki. Ko te Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai, a Tama Potaka, kei mua i te aroaro e tohe ana kia kaha ake te mahi tahi ki te manaaki i ēnei taonga tuku iho. “Ko te taiao te take e hoa, whakatoitū nei te … Read More
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Pātetere welcomed students and representatives of the Learning Tree International School from Tokyo as a part of a cultural exchange between the two kura. “I was touched and moved. The energy and spirit it’s amazing, like I felt like I lived here before in my past life or something,” says Principal Representative Director, Fumi … Read More
In a vibrant display of creativity and connection to the land, Waikato based ringatoi Maeana Ataria recently shared her knowledge with residents of Raahui Pookeka. The Ngaa Tae o te Whenua workshop focused on the art of transforming earth pigments such as kookoowai, uku, and pounamu into natural paints. “We have some red ochre, kookoowai, some uku. Also we have … Read More
Taranaki’s councils face a critical deadline today, August 9, 2026, to submit their ‘Head Start’ proposals under the central government’s Simplifying Local Government reforms. While the mandate aims to drive efficiency through consolidation, it has triggered widespread concern across the region. At the forefront of this resistance are the region’s Māori Ward councillors – Dinnie Moeahu of New Plymouth District … Read More
Kua ea te wā ki te tātai i ngā tūnga mō tēnā kapa, mō tēnā kapa ka tū ā tērā tau ki Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwhā ki Hopuhopu. I muri mai i te pānuitanga o te rārangi tū o Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwhā i te marae o Tūrangawaewae i te ata nei, i kōrero mai a Tony Walker … Read More
I te hui ki Tūrangawaewae Marae, kua oti te tātai i ngā kapa haka mō Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027, ā, he rongo nui tēnei mō te rohe o Te Kāhui Maunga ki te tūwhera me te whakakapi i te whakataetae nui nei. Ko Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru te kapa Toa Whakaihuwaka o Te Kāhui Maunga ka … Read More
Ka whakanui ngā kōhanga reo o Taranaki ki te Raki i a Puanga mā te kaupapa ‘Kūini me ngā Kīngi’. He rā i kīia ai e te tokomaha he rā whakanui i te tau hou Māori, me te whakatairanga i ngā kākahu o ngā mokopuna. Kua neke atu i te rua tekau tau te roa e tū ana tēnei kaupapa … Read More
Kua tau te hā o te mātauranga ā-iwi ki Rotorua i tēnei wiki mō te Hui-ā-Motu mō Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa, e kīa ana ko Te Pūtahi Nui 2026. He hui tēnei e whakakotahi ana i te tini me te mano ki te Rotorua Energy Event Centre ki te wānanga i te anamata o ā tātou tamariki i … Read More
Ngāti Hinekura of Ngāti Pikiao at Lake Rotoiti are pushing ahead with their Whangamoa Trust papakāinga development, despite facing ongoing legal challenges from a non-resident developer homeowner in their village. The proposed 28-unit housing project, situated near Otaramarae Marae at Pounamunui, has drawn criticism allegedly from some neighbours who allege there was a lack of public notice during the approval … Read More
In a powerful display of Māori rugby pride and kotahitanga, Taranaki has claimed a historic victory to secure the coveted Tuera Shield. The match, more than just a sporting contest, served as a vibrant celebration of nearly a century of tradition and iwi excellence in rugby. The historical weight of the Tuera Shield is best highlighted by Alan Davis (Ngā … Read More
New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones says his party will campaign on reviewing the role of the Waitangi Tribunal, after it delivered a damning assessment of the Government’s proposed changes to Treaty provisions across New Zealand law. The Tribunal’s 334-page report, Te Tinihanga o ngā Mātāpono, found Cabinet’s February 2026 decision breached the Treaty principles of partnership, active protection … Read More