Te Ao Māori
Police stats show 'systemic racism' - iwi leader
Iwi leader Ken Mair is calling for an independent investigation into what he describes as "disgraceful" use of police force against Māori.
Whanganui misses out on Māori wards
Whanganui has lost the opportunity to introduce Māori wards at next year's local body elections but Mayor Hamish McDouall says iwi may get seats this year on key council committees.
Telling stories and the potency in being heard
The nation's first Te Awhi Rito - Reading Ambassador - is on a mission to get more noses into books. Lyttleton-based Ben Brown knew the power of the word from a young age. Audio
Dame Cindy Kiro - from humble beginnings to Governor-General
The country's next Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, says she is proudly Māori and part British. Dame Cindy will replace Dame Patsy Reddy when her five year term ends in September. She will become… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy takes us to the wild southern extremity of the Waitakere Ranges - Whatipu - and discusses a High Court decision that has been hailed as "a judgment for the century" - a case which grants… Audio, Gallery
SWDC Mayor says Māori ward work aiming for 2025
In his response, Beijen said he "respect your views and praise the passion shown by those who participated in the hīkoi yesterday".
Rotorua Lakes Council adopts Māori wards
Māori wards will be adopted in Rotorua in time for the next local election.
Unanimous yes vote overturns Stratford Māori ward delay
Stratford District will have a Māori ward after a strong iwi turnout convinced councillors unanimously to support the move.
Māori housing focus part of promising Budget
Opinion - The Budget 2021 includes a large spend on housing, with a particular focus on Māori housing, showing that Māori housing advocates have spoken and the government has listened, writes Jade…
Whakatāne District Council unanimously votes to establish Māori wards
Cheers, waiata, and tears of relief and joy flowed as Whakatāne District councillors voted unanimously to establish Māori wards yesterday.
Lack of targeted Whānau Ora funding 'inexcusable' - Te Paati Māori
Despite a massive increase in targeted funding for Māori in Budget 2021, Whānau Ora Commissioning agencies say they are missing out in favour of a boost to health and housing expenditure. Audio
Manawatū District Council revokes two-week-old Māori wards decision
Manawatū District Council came to a virtual standstill today as councillors and staff faced more than 150 tangata whenua demanding one thing: a Māori ward.
Masterton votes for Māori wards
Wairarapa's first Māori wards were welcomed on Thursday with waiata and haka.
Māori to be focus of lung cancer screening trial
Māori will be the focus of this country's first trial of screening for lung cancer. Audio
Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka-a-Māui Māori look to revitalise te reo
Top of the South iwi are hoping the region's sold out te reo Māori symposium will bring the language back from near-extinction.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council votes to establish Māori wards
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has unanimously agreed to establish Māori wards after years of debate over the issue.
Masterton councillors to vote on Māori wards
Masterton councillors will vote tomorrow on creating Māori wards in time for the 2022 local elections.
Budget 2021: Call for more investment in rangatahi employment
Iwi and Māori business' have called on the government to invest more in rangatahi Māori employment and training initiatives, which have seen thousands join the workforce.
Eagle Brewing owner quits after racist comments
Canterbury businessman Dave Gaughan, who was called out for racist remarks against Māori, is quitting his brewing company.
Hastings to add Māori wards while Napier to await consultation
Hastings and Napier might be 20 minutes apart, but the cities have come to different conclusions on the Māori wards debate.
