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Mana whenua ‘critical’ for council planning in North Canterbury

North Canterbury’s councils say working with Mana Whenua remains a priority, regardless of law changes.

1 day ago
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‘Fighting literal fires, not bureaucracy’: Bill aims to ease ACC burden for firefighters with cancer

A Greens member’s bill would make it easier for professional and volunteer firefighters with occupational cancer to receive ACC support.

1 day ago
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Government accused of racism after scrapping Mana Whakahono ā Rohe iwi-council agreements

The Government’s decision to scrap Whakahono ā Rohe agreements has sparked strong criticism from opposition MPs, with Labour MP and former councillor Willow-Jean Prime calling the

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe deals

Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from RMA reforms, prompting warnings Māori voices are being sidelined in environmental planning.

Monday, July 20, 2026
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Jobseeker numbers continue upward trend as Māori remain disproportionately affected

Latest MSD figures show 218,481 people are receiving Jobseeker Support, with Māori remaining disproportionately represented as Labour and the Government clash over what the numbers

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Indigenous
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Iwi proposal would reshape councils around mountains and rivers

A group of central North Island iwi has unveiled a proposal to reorganise local government around the region's mountains, river catchments and the communities connected to them.

36 minutes ago
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Otago researcher draws on US firefighters to understand Māori men and suicide prevention

Otago doctoral researcher Scott Campbell studies US firefighters to better understand identity, belonging, and support for Māori men. A personal, prevention-focused project.

22 hours ago
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He whakatō pīngao te mahi hei whakaora i te takutai i Te Hiku o Te Ika

Ko tā ngā uri o Ngāti Tara, he whakatō tupu taketake hei tiaki i ngā tahuna o Taipa.

1 day ago
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Respected northern kuia Isobel Bristow dies, aged 88

Prominent northern kuia Isobel Bristow, affectionately known to many as Nanny Isie, has died at the age of 88.

2 days ago
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Māori education leaders seek assurances over NZQA restructure

Māori education leaders are seeking assurances that specialist expertise supporting Māori assessment and qualifications will be retained

2 days ago
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Māori voice helping shape global biodiversity policy

Brenda Tahi brings Māori wānanga to IPBES, urging meaningful inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in global biodiversity policy as she co-authors a 2028 report after workshops in Kenya and Thailand.

18 hours ago
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‘Environmental nightmare’: Toxic weed spreads on dunes in Waimarama

A Waimārama resident says he’s battling to control an “environmental nightmare” caused by fly-tipping on the village’s beloved sand dunes.

3 days ago
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Northland kaumātua dance the night away to close out Matariki

Around 80 Tai Tokerau kaumātua came together in Whangārei for the annual Ngā Hinatore o Matariki dance, marking the end of the Matariki season.

4 days ago
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Rangatahi-led Te Māhepohepo broadcast puts te reo Māori sport commentary in the spotlight

For the first time in the tournament’s 19-year history, rangatahi are leading a live broadcast of Te Māhepohepo, using media to showcase te reo in sport

5 days ago
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Mayor Tanczos questions ‘destructive’ scrapping of council-iwi agreements

Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the Government’s plans to scrap formal agreements between local councils and iwi is a backward step for local democracy.

6 days ago

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