Te Ao Māori
Davidson's bittersweet rebellion over te reo Māori
Backing te reo Māori on a chocolate bar has resulted in some backlash for Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson - and prompted a reminder for other ministers about the rules.
Mt Maunganui te reo Māori signs vandalised
Community leaders in Mt Maunganui are dismayed at the apparent racist vandalism of signs on the iconic mountain, Mauao.
Ngāti Ruapani, Crown sign agreement in principle for treaty settlement
A Lake Waikaremoana iwi has signed an agreement in principle to reach a treaty settlement with the Crown.
Obstacles stymie use of New Plymouth urupā fund
New Plymouth's fund to maintain Māori burial grounds is underspent for a second year and council officers say a multi-pronged approach is needed to fulfil its potential.
The real mahi now begins for Kāpū Te Rangi councillor
Whakatāne District Council has its first Māori ward councillor in Toni Boynton, who has been elected unopposed in the Kāpū Te Rangi Māori ward.
Māori Ward expenditure limits ‘frustrating’ for candidates
Nelson's two Māori Ward candidates have found their much lower election expenditure limit - when compared with other candidates - frustrating.
Kanapu gets $6.5m injection to grow Māori research workforce
The government is investing $6.5 million into a programme set to enhance Māori employment outcomes in the research, science and innovation workforce.
Koroneihana returns to Turangawaewae marae
After two years of being online the annual celebration of Kiingi Tūheiteia Potatau Te Wherowhero te tuawhitu's coronation is back at Turangawaewae marae with thousands excited to return to commemorate… Audio
Govt allocates $15m towards upgrading Māori boarding schools
The government has put the funds towards upgrading the country's last four remaining Māori boarding schools.
Polluting companies taken to Supreme Court by iwi leader
Iwi leader and climate change iwi chairs forum co chair, Mike Smith, has faced off against some of New Zealand's biggest climate polluters in the Supreme Court this week. Mr Smith is suing fossil fuel… Audio
Māori education advocate Sir Toby Curtis dies at 83
Te Arawa leader and long-time Māori education advocate, Sir Toby Curtis, has died aged 83. Audio
'Many have suffered greatly': Police commissioner fronts abuse in care inquiry
Many children have been let down by police responses to abuse in state care, says the police commissioner.
What inspired Marlborough's Māori ward candidates to run at last minute
The region is set to have an extra councillor this coming term after two nominations for Marlborough's Māori ward came in at that last minute.
Māori nurses call for dedicated health workforce to be prioritised
Māori nurses are calling for more Māori health workers amid growing staff shortages and burnout.
Maori boarding schools get much-needed funds
A Maori Boarding School is grateful for an extra investment of almost 3 million dollars but says it is long overdue. The Minister for Maori Development announced the final allocation of the 20 million… Audio
Plea to put aside 'punitive approach' to young offenders
There is a sustained spike in youth crime but a youth development organisation says leaders are missing the mark on the issues faced by rangatahi.
West Coast draft plan maps to be fixed
West Coast landowners wrongly advised they had 'sites and areas of significance to Māori' on their properties will shortly get confirmation they are not affected.
Poi E: Celebrating the 'one waiata that we don't get sick of'
Back in the early '80s, Patea Māori Club wanted a song to inspire their people, to tell their story and to bring some joy. Video, Audio
Northland marae hope to increase numbers who can use te reo Māori sign language
Twenty marae across Northland want to grow the number of whānau who can speak te reo Māori ... in sign language.
Late plea for candidates: 'Exciting time to be in local government'
With fewer than 24 hours before nominations for October's local body elections close, people are being encouraged to get their nominations in.
