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The Rōpū Rangatira ā-Iwi mō te Mātauranga (Iwi Chairs Forum for Education) has released a scorecard evaluating the Māori education policies of seven political parties ahead of the 2026 election.
Grassroots advocates Ethan Bidois and Teisa Unga are leading community-based initiatives to ensure Māori and Pasifika voters remain engaged despite changes to electoral laws.
Five candidates for the Te Tai Tokerau Māori electorate met with voters in Ōrewa to share their values and policies ahead of this Saturday's election.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour candidate Te Pūoho Kātene are offering voters distinct, high-calibre leadership options for the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate.
As New Zealand prepares for the upcoming general election, the Electoral Commission has outlined the detailed manual process for counting ballots, including those from Māori electorates.
Advocacy group CPAG is urging political leaders to treat child poverty as a long-term national priority and commit to urgent welfare and housing reforms within their first 100 days in office.
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is focusing the final days of the 2026 election campaign on Māori rights, housing affordability, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi to ensure equitable outcomes for whānau.
Commentators Whatitiri Te Wake and Esther Robinson have reflected on a passionate Kaupapa Māori Debate, praising the range of political perspectives and standout performances from across the spectrum.
Seven Māori political leaders representing the spectrum of Aotearoa’s major parties gathered for a critical televised debate on Thursday to discuss Te Tiriti, health, and economic autonomy just nine days before the election.
Green Party MP Hūhana Lyndon is currently leading the Te Tai Tokerau electorate poll, positioning her to potentially become the first Green candidate to secure a Māori electorate seat.
Hone Matthews, Senior Māori Advisor at the Electoral Commission, explains how whānau can ensure their voices are heard during the 2026 election, even without identification or physical access to polling booths.
A new Waitangi Tribunal report has recommended the Crown apologise and restore statutory Treaty obligations for school boards, noting that over 1,800 schools have already pledged to continue honouring Te Tiriti.
Representatives from seven political parties met for TVNZ's Kaupapa Māori Debate on Thursday, showcasing diverse visions for strengthening te reo Māori and enhancing community resilience through marae funding.
The Labour Party has released its 2026 election manifesto, including commitments to reinstate legal protections for tamariki Māori within Oranga Tamariki and maintain Māori council wards.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has praised the work of Māori Wardens, describing their unique approach to community support as a matter of 'commonsense' that resonates with rangatahi.
Mihi Blair, Deputy Chief Executive Māori Health and Engagement at Hato Hone St John, is championing a nationwide push for CPR and AED training to address cardiac arrest survival inequities.
Record levels of Māori voter engagement are shaping the 2026 election, with over 600,000 Māori now enrolled and new polling showing a surge in support for Labour leader Chris Hipkins and the Green Party.
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is urging political leaders to use their influence to combat bullying and violence against women in the political sphere.
New polling reveals that 82 percent of New Zealanders support a proposed Future Generations Act to ensure long-term kaitiakitanga of the nation's resources and well-being.
A new Whakaata Māori-Curia poll highlights Chlöe Swarbrick and Rawiri Waititi as the top political leaders who young Māori believe best understand the challenges facing their generation.
Te Pāti Māori is championing closer regional ties by supporting visa-free entry to Aotearoa for Pacific Island nationals, citing shared whakapapa and a common identity as a Pacific nation.
Lady Tureiti Moxon, Managing Director of Te Kōhao Health, is advocating for the protection of Treaty of Waitangi provisions in legislation to ensure continued progress toward health equity for whānau.
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has emphasized the critical role of Māori enterprise in driving economic growth across provincial Aotearoa as the 2026 general election enters its final stages.
Minister Tama Potaka joined Radio Waatea to discuss the Government’s commitment to Māori development, marae infrastructure, and the expansion of the Whānau Ora model as the general election enters its final weeks.
Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel has highlighted the importance of waka hourua and traditional knowledge following the return of Te Matau a Māui to Te Whanganui-a-Orotū.
Associate Professor of Politics Dr Lara Greaves joins Waatea News to discuss the critical impact of a 60 per cent surge in overseas voter enrolments as the 2026 election enters its final stretch.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a 26-point plan for a potential second term, including increased income caps for first home loans and expanded paid parental leave.
As the November 7 general election nears, the Labour Party has pledged to make household affordability a Day One priority to support Māori whānau and all New Zealanders facing financial pressure.
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi has defended the importance of whānau and whakapapa following the resignation of Tāmaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni.
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has provided context for a photograph taken at a 2024 Kīngitanga hui, emphasizing that the interaction was a respectful community encounter with a former schoolmate.
HMNZS Te Mana and HMNZS Aotearoa have returned home on 24 October 2026 following a four-month deployment involving major international exercises and maritime security operations.
The 2026 Political Party Peace and Disarmament Profile Report highlights Te Pāti Māori's commitment to military neutrality and redirecting resources toward housing, health, and Indigenous self-determination.
The Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board has announced four new appointments and the election of co-chairs Hinemoa Priest and Paula Collins to lead Māori health priorities across the rohe.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi is advocating for a constitutional transformation by 2040, focusing on Māori self-determination and Te Tiriti justice ahead of the upcoming general election.
Respected language champion Erana Te Haeata Brewerton has joined the Te Mātāwai Board to represent Māori language communities following forty years of dedication to te reo Māori revitalisation.
Educator and Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono is championing a fairer education system that prioritises cultural identity and equity for Māori and Pacific learners ahead of the 2026 general election.
University of Auckland researcher Dr Tamasin Taylor is advocating for a health system where Māori and Pacific communities can access medical information that is clear, culturally relevant, and meaningful.
The New Zealand Māori Council has achieved a significant High Court victory, reaffirming the statutory role of District Māori Councils in governing and funding Māori Wardens under the Māori Community Development Act.
Ngāti Toa Rangatira candidate Bryce Park is leveraging viral social media videos and unconventional humour to connect with voters across the political spectrum during the election trail.
Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara defended her engagement with marginalised communities during a Whakaata Māori election debate as new polls show her leading the Tāmaki Makaurau race.
Advance voting for the 2026 general election begins this Monday, October 26, following a surge in enrolments that has already surpassed 2023 totals.
Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni has affirmed her commitment to her whānau and her role as a positive influence within her community while clarifying her participation in a family function during the election campaign.
Leading Māori legal scholar Professor Carwyn Jones discusses the enduring significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the importance of active protection for Māori rights ahead of the November 7 general election.
Tauranga residents will vote on 23 March 2027 to decide the future of the Te Awanui Māori ward. The binding poll follows the council's decision to retain the seat despite new legislative requirements for retroactive referendums.
Candidates from across the political spectrum are championing local economic growth and Indigenous representation as the contest for the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate intensifies.
The Ministry of Māori Development has clarified the four agencies currently responsible for delivering holistic Whānau Ora services across Aotearoa and the Chathams.
Labour has announced a major Emergency Department Recovery Plan, promising guaranteed jobs for 2,400 graduate nurses annually and a focus on Māori health equity.
The 2025-26 Annual Report from Te Puni Kōkiri showcases a thriving Māori economy valued at $126 billion and ongoing progress in te reo Māori revitalisation.
A priority Waitangi Tribunal hearing in Wellington will investigate the disproportionate impact of custodial remand on Māori, with a specific focus on the challenges faced by wāhine and their whānau.
Online marketplace Trade Me has prohibited the sale of raw pounamu and aotea, a move celebrated by Poutini Ngāi Tahu as a major victory for the protection of Māori taonga from illegal extraction.
Community advocate Rawiri David Ratū is calling for greater local influence over liquor licensing to protect Māori whānau and prioritise community health in South Auckland.
Fleur Fitzsimons of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi says a landmark police pay settlement could influence future negotiations for thousands of public servants across Aotearoa.
Advocate Harry Tam, Te Pāti Māori, and Green Party MPs are defending their participation in a community health and wellbeing hui involving Mongrel Mob whānau, arguing that inclusive political engagement is essential for addressing the root causes of social disadvantage.
Candidates for the Te Tai Tokerau electorate met for a lively debate hosted by Whakaata Māori on Tuesday, highlighting a competitive race and community-focused solutions for the North.
Political analysis highlights the crucial role of Māori electorate contests in determining the shape of New Zealand's next Parliament as Te Pāti Māori and smaller parties emerge as potential kingmakers.
Labour MP Willie Jackson has expressed strong confidence in Chris Hipkins’ performance during the 2026 election campaign, highlighting the leader's ability to defend Labour’s record in the final weeks of the race.
Te Pāti Māori candidate Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is balancing a policy platform of housing and health with a defense of democratic engagement following a controversial meeting with gang-affiliated whānau.
Auckland University of Technology researcher Dr Jack Barrett is highlighting how Māori-led housing models and papakāinga can provide long-term wellbeing and cultural connection for whānau.
Green Party MP Hūhana Lyndon has emerged as the frontrunner in the latest Te Tai Tokerau electorate poll, signaling a potential landmark shift as she seeks to become the first Green candidate to ever secure a Māori electorate seat.
A Whakaata Māori–Curia poll shows 70% of Te Tai Tokerau voters want He Whakaputanga constitutionally recognised alongside Te Tiriti o Waitangi, while shifting party preferences see the Green Party rising to 25% support.
