Ho-Chunk Nation to open major new gaming facility in Wisconsin
The Ho-Chunk Nation is set to launch its largest casino to date in Beloit, Wisconsin, creating 1,500 local jobs and expanding the tribe's economic footprint.

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The Ho-Chunk Nation is set to launch its largest casino to date in Beloit, Wisconsin, creating 1,500 local jobs and expanding the tribe's economic footprint.
Māori leaders and energy executives meeting in New Plymouth have identified the next 18 months as a critical window for iwi and hapū to lead the nation's transition to renewable energy.
Recent findings and industry awards highlight how ethnic and gender diversity contribute to better financial returns, innovation, and social cohesion across New Zealand organisations.
Conservative Senator Mary Jane McCallum is championing Bill S-223 to ensure the RCMP enforces First Nations bylaws, aiming to enhance security and legal recognition for Indigenous communities in Canada.
Rotorua households have successfully diverted 180 tonnes of food and garden waste from landfill within the first two weeks of a new collection service designed to support environmental sustainability and kaitiakitanga.
The Child Poverty Action Group and the NZ Council of Christian Social Services are urging political leaders to prioritize whānau-centred support and long-term investment in children.
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Samoan-New Zealand artist Aaron Pulemagafa, known as TheWesternGuide, has collaborated with country star Kaylee Bell on a new single exploring vulnerability and acceptance.
Young people with firsthand experience of the state care system will directly question New Zealand's political leaders in a special pre-election debate organized by VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai.
At the Desert Mob exhibition in Alice Springs, Laureate Professor Marcia Langton AO reflected on the revolutionary impact of the Aboriginal land rights movement and its enduring expression through Indigenous art.
Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson has met with iwi and local leaders to mark progress on critical infrastructure projects across the West Coast, including port and airport upgrades.
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Broadcasting veteran Danny Watson, who spent his later years dedicated to learning te reo Māori and exploring his Ngāpuhi and Waitaha whakapapa, has passed away at the age of 73.
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Incumbent Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi holds a significant lead in the Waiariki electorate according to recent polling, as the party focuses on strong Māori representation ahead of the 2026 general election.
Ka taea e te ētita o Tārake te tuku whakaaro kōrero mā ngā kaituhi Māori, i ahu mai i ngā take o te wā. Kei ia whakaaro te take he aha ai, me ngā tāngata hei kōrero atu.
Ehara i te mea me mātanga pāpāho koe – me he kupu āu, tuhia! Mēnā e pīrangi ana koe hei kaipāpāho koe ā tōna wā, he pou rānei koe nō tō hapori, he tangata noa rānei kua kite i tētahi āhuatanga papai kei tō hapū, kei tō kura, marae, karapu, rohe rānei, tukua mai! E taea ana te 1000 kupu, kia taunakitia aua kupu, mā te etita e tirotiro i mua i te putanga ki te marea.