Christopher Luxon

Although the coalition would win an election if it were called tomorrow based on this poll, it may have to look at how it is delivering its policies or convincing the public.

The move comes after months of criticism of the Bill, which seeks to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

The Prime Minister, Labour Leader and Greens Co-Leader fronted to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia's work in Aotearoa.

"Your assertion is both misleading and offensive,” the iwi wrote, citing a Waitangi Tribunal finding that northern rangatira never ceded sovereignty.

Chris Hipkins was unequivocal. The leader of Labour had been asked to clarify his position on Te Ao with Moana (Whakaata Māori).

Pacific and Māori local politicians have expressed concerns at both the tone and content of the PM speech.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was the last politician to speak at Koroneihana today.

Opposition parties have slammed the government’s move to crackdown on beneficiaries, calling it a “reheated failed approach”.

It will be the second time Seymour has been Acting PM.

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa CE Lewis Ratapu says this is a chance for the Minister to see first hand the devastation caused by recent floods and the cyclone.