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Māori health leader Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen is calling for the protection of evidence-based medicine and clinical independence to ensure equitable health outcomes for Māori communities.
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori chair Professor Rawinia Higgins reflects on the enduring strength and unique journey of the Māori language following new legislation in Parliament.
State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown has announced the reappointment of Whaimutu Dewes to the Board of Transpower.
Four candidates for Te Tai Tonga shared their visions for the South Island and Wellington region during a televised political debate hosted by Marae.
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed the reappointment of Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod and Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand to the board of the Māori Language Commission.
Te Puni Kōkiri reflects on a legacy of Indigenous leadership and advocacy that traces back to 1840, celebrating its growth into a key ministry for Māori development.
Nearly 900 Māori governors and executives have gathered for the Amorangi: Māori in Governance Summit to explore how tikanga-based leadership can strengthen Aotearoa’s economic and social sectors.
Following his personal success in securing New Zealand citizenship, John Ruddock is advocating for a dedicated pathway based on tikanga for overseas-born Māori.
Te Pāti Māori has unveiled a policy to establish a Māori Education Authority, aiming to return governance of Māori education to Māori and move toward a system based on aspiration rather than assimilation.
Green Party candidate Tania Waikato has launched a viral social media campaign using eye-catching imagery to encourage Māori voters to switch to the Māori roll before the August 6 deadline.
With the Māori electoral option deadline approaching on August 6, political analysts highlight the decisive role these seats may play in shaping the next government through strategic voting and the potential for an electoral overhang.
Former Te Aka Whai Ora board member Dr Mataroria Lyndon says that despite the entity's 2024 disestablishment, the drive for Māori-led health leadership remains an essential and enduring movement.
Māori health experts and leadership institutions are continuing to drive decisions regarding hauora Māori following the 2024 disestablishment of the Māori Health Authority.
Te Pāti Māori has launched a flagship education policy for the 2026 General Election, proposing a Māori Education Authority to return decision-making to Māori communities and enhance cultural identity.
A new report from the Education Review Office highlights the widespread use of AI in New Zealand schools, noting significant potential for te reo Māori revitalisation and bilingual education.
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has announced the appointment of Nick Wells and Rick Witana to the Waitangi Tribunal, bringing extensive governance and legal expertise to the Māori-Crown relationship.
University of Auckland lecturer Dr Kerry McInerney is spearheading research into the social licence and ethics required for major AI data centre projects in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The 20th New Zealand Vocational Education and Training Research Forum has opened registrations, with a focus on how bold new training models can better support Māori learners and regional economies.
University of Auckland Professor Gehan Gunasekara and Māori leaders are highlighting the importance of data sovereignty and tino rangatiratanga as Aotearoa navigates the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has welcomed a significant decrease in the number of children residing in emergency accommodation in Hamilton, including many Māori tamariki.
Following the third reading of the English Language Bill on 30 July 2026, MPs have reaffirmed the unique constitutional position and hard-won legal protections of te reo Māori as an indigenous language.
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is championing the foundational role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Aotearoa’s legal landscape, urging the government to maintain robust Treaty clauses.
The biennial Amorangi Māori in Governance Summit returns to Wellington this week, bringing together over 800 participants to explore tikanga-led leadership and mātauranga Māori.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has been reselected as the candidate for Te Tai Hauāuru in the 2026 election, focusing on Māori-led solutions and energy sovereignty.
Health Coalition Aotearoa has launched its Prevention Brief 2026, a strategic plan aimed at improving Māori health outcomes and saving thousands of lives through stronger public health policies.
Co-leader Marama Davidson has announced a new energy policy focused on community-owned renewable power and zero-interest solar loans to help low-income whānau and rural areas.
Doctors Art Nahill and Glenn Colquhoun are heading back to Parliament this September to present a blue-sky vision for health reform based on community insights and te ao Māori frameworks.
Te Ao Māori mourns the loss of Henare Kingi, a pioneering radio broadcaster and champion for te reo Māori, who passed away in Lower Hutt on Tuesday.
Recent disclosures by high-profile Māori MPs highlight a culture of transparency in Aotearoa New Zealand's political landscape compared to international standards.
Te Hapori Matihiko is championing inclusive voting processes as the Electoral Commission shifts toward digital EasyVote cards to navigate delivery challenges.
Northland Regional Council's Auriole Ruka Selected For Hononga Indigenous Leadership Exchange to Victoria, Australia
Hone McGregor, chair of Te Taumata Māori, says the Māori-led trade body is embracing closer ties following the weekend visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Led by Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga tumuaki Michelle Sarich, hundreds of residents have gathered to establish a hapori network aimed at restoring safety and and unity following recent tragedies.
King Charles III has issued a special message to mark Matariki, calling the Māori New Year a connecting thread for all New Zealanders to celebrate together.
Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel has secured a major promotion to number nine on the party list, signaling her growth as a key leader for Māori in mainstream politics.
New data reveals that more than half of Māori voters have chosen to be on the Māori electoral roll, a trend being driven by rangatahi Māori.
RNZ has released its Statement of Intent for 2026-2030, committing to foster national identity and reflect Aotearoa’s ethnic and cultural diversity over the next four years.
Five young leaders in Napier have been recognised at the inaugural Ahuriri Rangatahi Civic Awards for their dedication to community service, te reo Māori, and supporting kaumātua.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little has appointed prominent entrepreneur Tui Te Hau to a new advisory group tasked with boosting the capital’s economic growth and innovation over the next five years.
Professor Sarah-Jane Paine, a Māori health researcher who grew up in Wairoa, has delivered her inaugural lecture following her promotion to the rank of professor.
Rangitīkei District Councillor Coral Raukawa has been selected by the National Party to contest the Te Tai Hauāuru Māori electorate seat in the upcoming general election.
ACT’s newly appointed deputy leader, Nicole McKee, has addressed public criticism regarding her Māori identity, asserting her commitment to her heritage during a broadcast on the Ryan Bridge TODAY programme.
Whānau and the Tai Tokerau community are reflecting on the life of Len Bristowe, a celebrated Ngāti Hine kaumātua and broadcaster remembered as a selfless champion for te reo Māori.
Leaders at Waitangi reinforce the marae as a vital space for national debate and the ongoing political expression of Treaty principles.
Long-standing leader Marisa Bidois hands over the reins of the Restaurant Association to Nicola Waldren as the hospitality sector navigates a complex economic recovery and celebrates new growth.
Former Chiefs prop and experienced administrator Michael Collins has been named as the new Chief Rugby Officer for New Zealand Rugby, marking a significant step in the governing body's executive overhaul.
Former Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson KC reflects on the enduring importance of historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements and the courageous leadership required to maintain the Crown-Māori relationship.
Māori mental health leaders are calling for increased investment in kaupapa Māori services to ensure whānau and rangatahi receive culturally appropriate clinical and community support.
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kīngi has used Parliament’s annual Scrutiny Week to champion the importance of measuring outcomes for Māori and upholding whakapapa connections in government spending.
After decades of negotiation, the Whakatōhea iwi of the eastern Bay of Plenty signed a Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown, returning land and providing redress.
