Saturday December 21, 2024
News:
Move to deregister Waipareira over donations
Charity regulators have moved to deregister high-profile social services provider Waipareira, concluding a long-running investigation into its funding of chief executive John Tamihere’s political campaigns.
The decision follows a four-year investigation by Charities Services into Waipareira that has seen settlements reached and breached, accusations of racism, and Charities....(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Tight vote as regional councillors agree to oppose Treaty principles bill
Waikato regional councillors have agreed in a tight 8-5 vote, with one absention, to sign off a strongly worded submission against the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
Very passionate support for the submission from some councillors at a Thursday meeting was balanced by a quieter bloc of opponents who largely didn’t articulate the basis for their no votes.....
See full article HERE
Judicial appointment announced
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Justice Christian Whata as a Judge of the Court of Appeal.
Justice Whata’s appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal will take effect on 1 August 2025 and fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon Justice David Goddard on 31 July 2025.....
See full article HERE
A piece about Justice Whata here > Justice Whata leads kōrero on He Poutama
NZCTU make submission in opposition to Treaty Principles Bill
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have submitted against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, slamming the Bill as a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an attack on tino rangatiratanga and the collective rights of Tangata Whenua.
“This Bill seeks to legislate for Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles that are not derived from the text, the intention of the parties or, the historical context in which the document was signed. It represents a direct attack on the legitimate meaning of Te Tiriti to undermine Māori rights,” said Acting NZCTU President Rachel Mackintosh....
See full article HERE
Aotea (Great Barrier) Iwi Leads Unique Conservative Initiative With $2.6m Support From Foundation North
Foundation North has committed $2.6 million over three years to support the groundbreaking project, which is spearheaded by Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea .
The initiative, which involves removing rodents, and one of the world’s largest-ever feral cat eradications on an inhabited island, is part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s wider goal to be Predator Free by 2050. It aims to restore birdsong, biodiversity and a sense of wellbeing to the whānau of Aotea, Great Barrier....
See full article HERE
Members appointed to the new Māori Plant Varieties Committee
The Commissioner of Plant Variety Rights, Ross Van Der Schyff, General Manager Business and Consumer, MBIE, made the appointments and established the Committee under the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022.
“I am pleased to welcome the 3 members to the newly established Māori Plant Varieties Committee. The appointment of Ms Aroha Mead, Mr Dale Stephens and Mr Graeme Atkins will bring a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience to this important Kaupapa,” says Mr Van Der Schyff.
“The establishment of this Committee is a world-leading initiative, and it will play a crucial role in helping to protect kaitiaki relationships with taonga species and mātauranga Māori in the Plant Variety Rights system in New Zealand.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Design principles for constitutional hijack......
David Farrar: Will Te Pati Maori doom Labour?
John Porter: An open letter to Prime Minister Luxon and the coalition cabinet.
Propaganda:
Rise of Te Pāti Māori and how they plan to rise even further for election 2026
Chistopher Luxon should have accepted Waitangi challenge - trust chair
Community Voices Needed To Challenge Legislative Threats To Māori Wellbeing
Hipkins urges unity, challenges divisive rhetoric
See full article HERE
Tight vote as regional councillors agree to oppose Treaty principles bill
Waikato regional councillors have agreed in a tight 8-5 vote, with one absention, to sign off a strongly worded submission against the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
Very passionate support for the submission from some councillors at a Thursday meeting was balanced by a quieter bloc of opponents who largely didn’t articulate the basis for their no votes.....
See full article HERE
Judicial appointment announced
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Justice Christian Whata as a Judge of the Court of Appeal.
Justice Whata’s appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal will take effect on 1 August 2025 and fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon Justice David Goddard on 31 July 2025.....
See full article HERE
A piece about Justice Whata here > Justice Whata leads kōrero on He Poutama
NZCTU make submission in opposition to Treaty Principles Bill
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi have submitted against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, slamming the Bill as a breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an attack on tino rangatiratanga and the collective rights of Tangata Whenua.
“This Bill seeks to legislate for Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles that are not derived from the text, the intention of the parties or, the historical context in which the document was signed. It represents a direct attack on the legitimate meaning of Te Tiriti to undermine Māori rights,” said Acting NZCTU President Rachel Mackintosh....
See full article HERE
Aotea (Great Barrier) Iwi Leads Unique Conservative Initiative With $2.6m Support From Foundation North
Foundation North has committed $2.6 million over three years to support the groundbreaking project, which is spearheaded by Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea .
The initiative, which involves removing rodents, and one of the world’s largest-ever feral cat eradications on an inhabited island, is part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s wider goal to be Predator Free by 2050. It aims to restore birdsong, biodiversity and a sense of wellbeing to the whānau of Aotea, Great Barrier....
See full article HERE
Members appointed to the new Māori Plant Varieties Committee
The Commissioner of Plant Variety Rights, Ross Van Der Schyff, General Manager Business and Consumer, MBIE, made the appointments and established the Committee under the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022.
“I am pleased to welcome the 3 members to the newly established Māori Plant Varieties Committee. The appointment of Ms Aroha Mead, Mr Dale Stephens and Mr Graeme Atkins will bring a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience to this important Kaupapa,” says Mr Van Der Schyff.
“The establishment of this Committee is a world-leading initiative, and it will play a crucial role in helping to protect kaitiaki relationships with taonga species and mātauranga Māori in the Plant Variety Rights system in New Zealand.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Design principles for constitutional hijack......
David Farrar: Will Te Pati Maori doom Labour?
John Porter: An open letter to Prime Minister Luxon and the coalition cabinet.
Propaganda:
Rise of Te Pāti Māori and how they plan to rise even further for election 2026
Chistopher Luxon should have accepted Waitangi challenge - trust chair
Community Voices Needed To Challenge Legislative Threats To Māori Wellbeing
Hipkins urges unity, challenges divisive rhetoric
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Friday December 20, 2024
News:
Pilot programme for iwi Honorary Enforcement Officers
A new pilot programme is being developed that would see the recruitment of 12 iwi-nominated Honorary Enforcement Officers (HEOs), to strengthen and broaden the knowledge of council and its maritime team about the coastal areas of Te Taitokerau (mātauranga), and to protect, restore and improve the mauri of water.
The kaupapa will be funded through the Long-Term Plan, and the mahi will align with the Tāiki ē Te Tiriti Strategy and Implementation Plan and the council’s commitment to embedding te ao Māori perspectives in navigation safety and caring for te taiao. From 2024/25 over a three-year period, four HEOs will be appointed annually.
These voluntary roles, with a $6,000 honorarium, will help to bring mātauranga Māori to this area of work and to explore issues like how rāhui align with maritime safety and how they can foster deeper connections between iwi, hapū, and council. HEOs will support education within their rohe, uphold navigation bylaws, and investigate culturally appropriate compliance models such as marae-based restorative justice.....
See full article HERE
Opposition parties move towards 'formalising' collaboration
In an end-of-year interview with RNZ, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says they needed to "get past ourselves" and collaborate: they have worked well with the Greens in the past, and are figuring out how to team up with Labour.
Labour says discussions between the three are quite casual and informal, but the Greens say they are meeting regularly and planning on formalising that arrangement.
Te Pāti Māori will consider contesting general seats at the next election, and intends to grow the Māori roll in part to reduce the number of general electorates.
The party would also prioritise tax policy and protecting Te Tiriti, saying the contentious Māori Parliament policy should be debated nationwide, rather than in Parliament…
See full article HERE
Waitangi Forum: ‘No desire’ to welcome government onto Treaty Grounds in 2025
This call follows the Hikoi mō Te Tiriti in November, where tens of thousands marched from Te Rerenga Wairua to Parliament in protest against the ACT Party’s Treaty Principles Bill.
“The people were clear throughout our hikoi, they do not want the government to come near the commemorations of Te Tiriti in Waitangi” says Eru Kapa-Kingi, organiser of Te Hikoi mō Te Tiriti and Kaipupuru for Waitangi Forum 2025.
Kapa-Kingi explained that during the hikoi, they specifically asked people - descendants of both He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti - whether they wanted a government presence at Waitangi.
“The people’s voice spoke in unison - there is absolutely no desire to welcome this anti-Māori government to our kaupapa, especially in the wake of its attempts to cancel Te Tiriti.”.....
See full article HERE
Complaint after Wellington City councillor’s ‘racist’ comment
“The government is strongly committed to honouring Treaty settlements and delivering better public services. Having this data can help agencies improve their delivery on commitments.”....
See full article HERE
Decisions on place name change proposals announced
Petone will remain Petone, the board said. The proposal to change its name to Pito One was declined.
But National Park village will be renamed to Waimarino, which is "the original Māori name for the area and refers to calm waters pooling on the plains as they come down from the mountain".
More than 2500 submissions were received on an iwi bid to have National Park Village and its railway station renamed.
However, the station's keeping its name. The proposal to rename National Park Station to Waimarino Railway Station was declined.
Another proposal considered by the board was whether Auckland's Takanini should be renamed Takaanini – the change was declined.
A full list of place name decisions announced today from the Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board can be found here....
See full article HERE
Te Tūmatakahuki and council partnership strengthens community ties
A recent ceremony has recognised a formal partnership between the council and local iwi.
On Friday, December 13, Horowhenua District Council and combined hapū group Te Tūmatakahuki signed a partnership agreement at the Foxton War Memorial Hall.
Te Tūmatakahuki is named after the foundational stitch in tukutuku weaving, symbolising balance, precision, and the first step that ensures alignment.
It represents the collective voice of 12 hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, with ancestral connections to the land and waterways of Horowhenua.....
See full article HERE
New Zealand at constitutional crossroads, bills proposed
Melanie Nelson says the Regulatory Standards Bill has been flying under the radar and deserves as much attention as the Treaty Principles Bill.
She says it prioritizes individual rights and property over issues like the environment, equity, indigenous rights, human rights, and Te Tiriti in regard to how laws and regulations are made.
“Currently, Te Tiriti and the New Zealand Bill of Rights, they are currently pillars of our law-making, and they would be removed by this and replaced with a set of principles which essentially is ACT’s, ideology. So the ACT party’s policies and preferences politically would become the guidelines for all governments, even when ACT’s no longer in power,” says Nelson.
Both bills are open for public submissions, with deadlines on January 7 and January 13, 2025.....
See full article HERE
Dr Matiu Rātima wins prestigious research grant
A lecturer at the Ōtakou Whakaihu Waka School of Māori, Pacific, and Indigenous Studies is one of three senior researchers awarded $1.16 million in grants, over the next four years.
Dr Matiu Rātima says his aim is to build and strengthen a network of Indigenous scholars, practitioners, and allies committed to repositioning mātauraka to the core of education in Aotearoa.....
See full article HERE
Activists disrupt third reading of fast-track bill in parliament
The third and final reading of the Fast-track Approvals Bill has been interrupted by 350 Aotearoa activists who draped banners in the house in protest.
The group dropped banners and chanted “this bill kills” from the public gallery.
It says the bill ignores Te Tiriti o Waitangi and violates Tino Rangatiratanga of whānau, hapū and iwi.....
See full article HERE
Horizons opposes Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Horizons Regional Council has voted to formally oppose the Principles of The Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
At a full council meeting on Tuesday, Councillors also voted to support the submission from Te Uru Kahika – the collective of Aotearoa New Zealand’s regional and unitary councils – and to speak to Council’s submission on the Principles of The Treaty of Waitangi Bill (the Bill).....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Gary Judd KC: Schedule to Submission on Treaty Principles Bill.
Brian Tamaki: Te Pāti Māori’s Gravy Train Exposed – And They’re Spitting Tacks.
Propaganda:
Treaty Principles Bill: What the Māori academics say is wrong with David Seymour’s legislation
The long neoliberal con
Indigenous wisdom enhances learning and teaching
These voluntary roles, with a $6,000 honorarium, will help to bring mātauranga Māori to this area of work and to explore issues like how rāhui align with maritime safety and how they can foster deeper connections between iwi, hapū, and council. HEOs will support education within their rohe, uphold navigation bylaws, and investigate culturally appropriate compliance models such as marae-based restorative justice.....
See full article HERE
Opposition parties move towards 'formalising' collaboration
In an end-of-year interview with RNZ, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says they needed to "get past ourselves" and collaborate: they have worked well with the Greens in the past, and are figuring out how to team up with Labour.
Labour says discussions between the three are quite casual and informal, but the Greens say they are meeting regularly and planning on formalising that arrangement.
Te Pāti Māori will consider contesting general seats at the next election, and intends to grow the Māori roll in part to reduce the number of general electorates.
The party would also prioritise tax policy and protecting Te Tiriti, saying the contentious Māori Parliament policy should be debated nationwide, rather than in Parliament…
See full article HERE
Waitangi Forum: ‘No desire’ to welcome government onto Treaty Grounds in 2025
This call follows the Hikoi mō Te Tiriti in November, where tens of thousands marched from Te Rerenga Wairua to Parliament in protest against the ACT Party’s Treaty Principles Bill.
“The people were clear throughout our hikoi, they do not want the government to come near the commemorations of Te Tiriti in Waitangi” says Eru Kapa-Kingi, organiser of Te Hikoi mō Te Tiriti and Kaipupuru for Waitangi Forum 2025.
Kapa-Kingi explained that during the hikoi, they specifically asked people - descendants of both He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti - whether they wanted a government presence at Waitangi.
“The people’s voice spoke in unison - there is absolutely no desire to welcome this anti-Māori government to our kaupapa, especially in the wake of its attempts to cancel Te Tiriti.”.....
See full article HERE
Complaint after Wellington City councillor’s ‘racist’ comment
Wellington City councillor Ray Chung is laying a code of conduct complaint against a colleague ‒ and considering further legal action ‒ after having his comments called racist.
Chung, along with councillors Tony Randle and Nicola Young, voted against it, with Chung arguing the community he talked to was not interested in him opposing the bill, that it was a waste of ratepayer money and was out of the council remit.
“The council has no mandate to make any submission on behalf of all the citizens of Wellington,” he said. He encouraged other councillors to submit if they wanted independently. Cries of “shame” came from the public gallery after he spoke.
Councillor Teri O’Neill said the 42,000 people who marched through Wellington in a hīkoi opposing the bill was much more than anyone around the council table got in votes when they were elected.
“The councillors ... that vote against this submission should be ashamed.
“This is giving in to racist rhetoric and it is for the sake of a cheap vote.
“It is sinister to pretend that your opposition to this submission is anything other than racist.”......
See full article HERE
Judicial review exonerates KDC
Kaipara District Council has successfully defended an application for judicial review brought by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua concerning its decision to disestablish its Māori ward.
KDC resolved to disestablish its Māori ward, Te Moananui o Kaipara, at an extraordinary council meeting held in August.
It argued in court that the engagement and decision-making processes it followed before elected members decided to disestablish the Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori Ward were undertaken in a compressed timeframe, but still followed legislative requirements.
The court found that the KDC did meet legislative requirements.
Council says the court action has come at significant cost to the Kaipara ratepayers, costing more than $180,000.....
See full article HERE
Government to celebrate Waitangi Day around NZ
The Government will have senior representatives at Waitangi Day events around the country, including at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, but next year Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has chosen to take part in celebrations elsewhere.
“It has always been my intention to celebrate Waitangi Day around the country with different iwi,” says Mr Luxon.
“I have been in Waitangi the last two years, including in my first year as Prime Minister, so next year I have decided to head to another part of the country
In the past year the Government has:
* Partnered with Māori organisations, including Whanau Ora, to deliver more than 69,000 vaccinations as part of the Immunising our Tamariki programme.
* Included 20 significant Iwi or Māori led or partnered projects on the Fast Track list.
* Invested $82 million into Māori Housing providers to build 198 new houses.
* Invested $35 million to help deliver 100 affordable rental homes in partnership with Waikato-Tainui.
* Advanced eight Treaty settlements.
* Invested more than $25 million into significant sites – Parihaka, Rātana and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
* Returned the Kaitaia Airport to Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu hapū......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Gary Judd KC: No jurisdiction for Supreme Court MACA 'judgment'
Propaganda:
We have to reimagine the education system for Māori
Māori Economy faces uncertainty in 2025
Chung, along with councillors Tony Randle and Nicola Young, voted against it, with Chung arguing the community he talked to was not interested in him opposing the bill, that it was a waste of ratepayer money and was out of the council remit.
“The council has no mandate to make any submission on behalf of all the citizens of Wellington,” he said. He encouraged other councillors to submit if they wanted independently. Cries of “shame” came from the public gallery after he spoke.
Councillor Teri O’Neill said the 42,000 people who marched through Wellington in a hīkoi opposing the bill was much more than anyone around the council table got in votes when they were elected.
“The councillors ... that vote against this submission should be ashamed.
“This is giving in to racist rhetoric and it is for the sake of a cheap vote.
“It is sinister to pretend that your opposition to this submission is anything other than racist.”......
See full article HERE
Judicial review exonerates KDC
Kaipara District Council has successfully defended an application for judicial review brought by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua concerning its decision to disestablish its Māori ward.
KDC resolved to disestablish its Māori ward, Te Moananui o Kaipara, at an extraordinary council meeting held in August.
It argued in court that the engagement and decision-making processes it followed before elected members decided to disestablish the Te Moananui o Kaipara Māori Ward were undertaken in a compressed timeframe, but still followed legislative requirements.
The court found that the KDC did meet legislative requirements.
Council says the court action has come at significant cost to the Kaipara ratepayers, costing more than $180,000.....
See full article HERE
Government to celebrate Waitangi Day around NZ
The Government will have senior representatives at Waitangi Day events around the country, including at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, but next year Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has chosen to take part in celebrations elsewhere.
“It has always been my intention to celebrate Waitangi Day around the country with different iwi,” says Mr Luxon.
“I have been in Waitangi the last two years, including in my first year as Prime Minister, so next year I have decided to head to another part of the country
In the past year the Government has:
* Partnered with Māori organisations, including Whanau Ora, to deliver more than 69,000 vaccinations as part of the Immunising our Tamariki programme.
* Included 20 significant Iwi or Māori led or partnered projects on the Fast Track list.
* Invested $82 million into Māori Housing providers to build 198 new houses.
* Invested $35 million to help deliver 100 affordable rental homes in partnership with Waikato-Tainui.
* Advanced eight Treaty settlements.
* Invested more than $25 million into significant sites – Parihaka, Rātana and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
* Returned the Kaitaia Airport to Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu hapū......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Gary Judd KC: No jurisdiction for Supreme Court MACA 'judgment'
Propaganda:
We have to reimagine the education system for Māori
Māori Economy faces uncertainty in 2025
Thursday December 19, 2024
News:
New Report Reveals More Than 2500 Treaty Settlements Yet To Start
For the first time in 30 years, the Whole of System (Core Crown) Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery has been compiled to assess the progress of government agencies in fulfilling Treaty settlement commitments.
A total of 26 agencies were assessed on 14,637 Treaty settlements. Of these, 44 percent were completed, 33 percent were on track, 18 percent had not started, and five percent encountered delivery issues.
Māori-Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka said improved reporting on the public sector’s progress in delivering Treaty settlement commitments will lead to better outcomes for both Māori and all New Zealanders.
“The government is strongly committed to honouring Treaty settlements and delivering better public services. Having this data can help agencies improve their delivery on commitments.”....
See full article HERE
Decisions on place name change proposals announced
Petone will remain Petone, the board said. The proposal to change its name to Pito One was declined.
But National Park village will be renamed to Waimarino, which is "the original Māori name for the area and refers to calm waters pooling on the plains as they come down from the mountain".
More than 2500 submissions were received on an iwi bid to have National Park Village and its railway station renamed.
However, the station's keeping its name. The proposal to rename National Park Station to Waimarino Railway Station was declined.
Another proposal considered by the board was whether Auckland's Takanini should be renamed Takaanini – the change was declined.
A full list of place name decisions announced today from the Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board can be found here....
See full article HERE
Te Tūmatakahuki and council partnership strengthens community ties
A recent ceremony has recognised a formal partnership between the council and local iwi.
On Friday, December 13, Horowhenua District Council and combined hapū group Te Tūmatakahuki signed a partnership agreement at the Foxton War Memorial Hall.
Te Tūmatakahuki is named after the foundational stitch in tukutuku weaving, symbolising balance, precision, and the first step that ensures alignment.
It represents the collective voice of 12 hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, with ancestral connections to the land and waterways of Horowhenua.....
See full article HERE
New Zealand at constitutional crossroads, bills proposed
Melanie Nelson says the Regulatory Standards Bill has been flying under the radar and deserves as much attention as the Treaty Principles Bill.
She says it prioritizes individual rights and property over issues like the environment, equity, indigenous rights, human rights, and Te Tiriti in regard to how laws and regulations are made.
“Currently, Te Tiriti and the New Zealand Bill of Rights, they are currently pillars of our law-making, and they would be removed by this and replaced with a set of principles which essentially is ACT’s, ideology. So the ACT party’s policies and preferences politically would become the guidelines for all governments, even when ACT’s no longer in power,” says Nelson.
Both bills are open for public submissions, with deadlines on January 7 and January 13, 2025.....
See full article HERE
Dr Matiu Rātima wins prestigious research grant
A lecturer at the Ōtakou Whakaihu Waka School of Māori, Pacific, and Indigenous Studies is one of three senior researchers awarded $1.16 million in grants, over the next four years.
Dr Matiu Rātima says his aim is to build and strengthen a network of Indigenous scholars, practitioners, and allies committed to repositioning mātauraka to the core of education in Aotearoa.....
See full article HERE
Activists disrupt third reading of fast-track bill in parliament
The third and final reading of the Fast-track Approvals Bill has been interrupted by 350 Aotearoa activists who draped banners in the house in protest.
The group dropped banners and chanted “this bill kills” from the public gallery.
It says the bill ignores Te Tiriti o Waitangi and violates Tino Rangatiratanga of whānau, hapū and iwi.....
See full article HERE
Horizons opposes Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
Horizons Regional Council has voted to formally oppose the Principles of The Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
At a full council meeting on Tuesday, Councillors also voted to support the submission from Te Uru Kahika – the collective of Aotearoa New Zealand’s regional and unitary councils – and to speak to Council’s submission on the Principles of The Treaty of Waitangi Bill (the Bill).....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Gary Judd KC: Schedule to Submission on Treaty Principles Bill.
Brian Tamaki: Te Pāti Māori’s Gravy Train Exposed – And They’re Spitting Tacks.
Propaganda:
Treaty Principles Bill: What the Māori academics say is wrong with David Seymour’s legislation
The long neoliberal con
Indigenous wisdom enhances learning and teaching
Wednesday December 18, 2024
News:
Te Pāti Māori roasts Electoral Commission over Manurewa marae apology
The Electoral Commission should not have apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place, and concerns about influencing voters have no validity, Te Pāti Māori says.
Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has told RNZ the commission should have trusted the process it put in place at Manurewa marae, and has accused it of bowing to political pressure.
The commission says its apology and comments are based on its own reflections and review of the election....
See full article HERE
Waikato District joins list of councils against Treaty Principles Bill
There’s a “polite shout” in a Waikato council’s formal opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill.
The controversial bill would offer a new translation of the principles in The Treaty of Waitangi and the council has now finalised a submission against it.
Waikato district councillors say the bill would undermine systems for meaningful partnerships between Māori and local government.....
See full article HERE
Wellington City Council slams divisive Treaty Principles Bill
Te Kaunihera o Pōneke Wellington City Council has voted to put forward a submission strongly opposing and urging the withdrawal of the Treaty Principles Bill, saying it is divisive and undermines Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Voting 15-3, the Council passed Mayor Tory Whanau's motion to oppose the bill because of deep concerns that it will jeopardise social cohesion and weaken Māori rights.
"The bill threatens to shake the founding document of Aotearoa, dividing us rather than uniting us," Mayor Whanau says.....
See full article HERE
New scholarship to boost Māori and Pasifika youth in hospitality
A new scholarship has been created for Māori and Pasifika rangatahi to address the skill shortage in the hospitality and tourism sector.
The Jhunjhnuwala Family/Hind Management Māori and Pacific Youth Scholarship 2025 offers a paid internship with hands-on hospitality experience, leadership development, and financial incentives, including wages, a travel stipend, and a cash reward.
Founder and CEO Hind Management, Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala, said the internship is a small step to supporting the Māori and Pacific youth
“[They] are fundamental to our country’s hospitality and tourism sector – they are the very fabric of Aotearoa and its future success.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: The Maori Party was only warming up with a haka in the House.......
Propaganda:
Warning to Fast-Track Applicants – ‘Exploit the Whenua, Face the Consequences’ - Te Pati Maori
The Tangata Tiriti Checklist – by Tina Ngata - Network Waitangi Otautahi
Invisible privilege: Left-handedness and the myth of equality in New Zealand – Anaru Eketone
The commission says its apology and comments are based on its own reflections and review of the election....
See full article HERE
Waikato District joins list of councils against Treaty Principles Bill
There’s a “polite shout” in a Waikato council’s formal opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill.
The controversial bill would offer a new translation of the principles in The Treaty of Waitangi and the council has now finalised a submission against it.
Waikato district councillors say the bill would undermine systems for meaningful partnerships between Māori and local government.....
See full article HERE
Wellington City Council slams divisive Treaty Principles Bill
Te Kaunihera o Pōneke Wellington City Council has voted to put forward a submission strongly opposing and urging the withdrawal of the Treaty Principles Bill, saying it is divisive and undermines Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Voting 15-3, the Council passed Mayor Tory Whanau's motion to oppose the bill because of deep concerns that it will jeopardise social cohesion and weaken Māori rights.
"The bill threatens to shake the founding document of Aotearoa, dividing us rather than uniting us," Mayor Whanau says.....
See full article HERE
New scholarship to boost Māori and Pasifika youth in hospitality
A new scholarship has been created for Māori and Pasifika rangatahi to address the skill shortage in the hospitality and tourism sector.
The Jhunjhnuwala Family/Hind Management Māori and Pacific Youth Scholarship 2025 offers a paid internship with hands-on hospitality experience, leadership development, and financial incentives, including wages, a travel stipend, and a cash reward.
Founder and CEO Hind Management, Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala, said the internship is a small step to supporting the Māori and Pacific youth
“[They] are fundamental to our country’s hospitality and tourism sector – they are the very fabric of Aotearoa and its future success.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: The Maori Party was only warming up with a haka in the House.......
Propaganda:
Warning to Fast-Track Applicants – ‘Exploit the Whenua, Face the Consequences’ - Te Pati Maori
The Tangata Tiriti Checklist – by Tina Ngata - Network Waitangi Otautahi
Invisible privilege: Left-handedness and the myth of equality in New Zealand – Anaru Eketone
Tuesday December 17, 2024
News:
Te Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations
A landmark agreement was reached between a Te Tai Tokerau iwi and Northland Regional Council during a hui at Moerewa last week.
The deal will provide iwi Ngāti Hine with greater voice at the council table in a major step forward for the council’s resource management relationships with Māori.
It is Te Tai Tokerau’s first Northland Regional Council-iwi Mana Whakahono ā Rohe (MWAR) agreement, signed with Ngāti Hine at Otiria Marae in Moerewa on Thursday.
At one point towards the end of the often-heated hui, Northland Regional Council (NRC) indicated it might pause the agreement, ahead of the deal eventually being signed.....
See full article HERE
Statement From Ray Chung On Treaty Principles Bill
The Wellington City Council will tomorrow (Tuesday 17 December) debate and vote on providing a submission on the coalition government’s Treaty Principles Bill.
I strongly reject that it is the business of the city council – or any other council or unitary authority in New Zealand for that matter – to expend ratepayer resources on formulating a response to proposed legislation that has no impact on the future of Wellington and which the government has assured the country will not become law.....
See full article HERE
Parliament could face racism claims over haka
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says Parliament risks being accused of outright racism depending on how it addresses the haka incident led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, opposing the Treaty Principles Bill.
Tamihere says since Te Reo Māori is an official language, Māori MPs already have the legal right to express themselves in their own language.
“And then secondly, it imports all our tikanga that must follow. You can’t leave our tikanga out and pretend that we’re purifying and sanitising it – and we leave everything else behind – that’s not how a language works. it’s not how a culture works,” says Tamihere.
John Tamihere says the Privileges Committee must handle the issue carefully to avoid accusations of monoculturalism and prejudice.....
See full article HERE
Stratford council to oppose Treaty Principles Bill over consultation concerns
Stratford District Council will make a submission on the Treaty Principles Bill, criticising the process and the lack of consultation.
The decision was made after elected members heard from New Plymouth District councillor Dinnie Moeahu (Te Atiawa, Ngāruahine, Taranaki, Te Arawa and Ngāti Porou), who had spoken on the subject at the public forum before last week’s council meeting.....
See full article HERE
DOC seeks feedback on ski field lease
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking public feedback on Whakapapa Holdings Limited’s (WHL) concession application to operate Whakapapa Ski Area on Mt Ruapehu.
“DOC is committed to running a robust and transparent concession process when it receives an application to use Public Conservation Land for commercial purposes.
“We will continue to consult with iwi throughout this process, including seeking to understand how we can protect their values and interests through the concessions.....
See full article HERE
Te Pāti Māori call for extra security following ‘staged attack’ on Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Te Pāti Māori is calling for extra security after an altercation between a member of the public and co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Ngarewa-Packer thanked service station staff who intervened. A staffer, who was travelling with her in Whanganui, has laid a complaint with police alleging racial harassment and intimidation.
In a police report, the staffer said a middle-aged Pākehā man verbally intimidated and threatened Ngarewa-Packer while they were waiting for a coffee at a petrol station....
See full article HERE
NPDC joins support for submission against Treaty bill
The last of Taranaki’s district councils has overwhelmingly decided to support a submission opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
The New Plymouth District Council joined South Taranaki and Stratford in sending a message to the Government that it in no way supported the bill, despite assurances from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon that it would never get past its second reading.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Porter: Tell a Lie Big Enough…
Perce Harpham: Letter from 42 King’s Counsel
Propaganda:
Maranga!: Essays from Māori scholars explore diverse history
Ngāti Kahungunu Submits In Opposition To The Treaty Principles Bill
It is Te Tai Tokerau’s first Northland Regional Council-iwi Mana Whakahono ā Rohe (MWAR) agreement, signed with Ngāti Hine at Otiria Marae in Moerewa on Thursday.
At one point towards the end of the often-heated hui, Northland Regional Council (NRC) indicated it might pause the agreement, ahead of the deal eventually being signed.....
See full article HERE
Statement From Ray Chung On Treaty Principles Bill
The Wellington City Council will tomorrow (Tuesday 17 December) debate and vote on providing a submission on the coalition government’s Treaty Principles Bill.
I strongly reject that it is the business of the city council – or any other council or unitary authority in New Zealand for that matter – to expend ratepayer resources on formulating a response to proposed legislation that has no impact on the future of Wellington and which the government has assured the country will not become law.....
See full article HERE
Parliament could face racism claims over haka
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says Parliament risks being accused of outright racism depending on how it addresses the haka incident led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, opposing the Treaty Principles Bill.
Tamihere says since Te Reo Māori is an official language, Māori MPs already have the legal right to express themselves in their own language.
“And then secondly, it imports all our tikanga that must follow. You can’t leave our tikanga out and pretend that we’re purifying and sanitising it – and we leave everything else behind – that’s not how a language works. it’s not how a culture works,” says Tamihere.
John Tamihere says the Privileges Committee must handle the issue carefully to avoid accusations of monoculturalism and prejudice.....
See full article HERE
Stratford council to oppose Treaty Principles Bill over consultation concerns
Stratford District Council will make a submission on the Treaty Principles Bill, criticising the process and the lack of consultation.
The decision was made after elected members heard from New Plymouth District councillor Dinnie Moeahu (Te Atiawa, Ngāruahine, Taranaki, Te Arawa and Ngāti Porou), who had spoken on the subject at the public forum before last week’s council meeting.....
See full article HERE
DOC seeks feedback on ski field lease
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking public feedback on Whakapapa Holdings Limited’s (WHL) concession application to operate Whakapapa Ski Area on Mt Ruapehu.
“DOC is committed to running a robust and transparent concession process when it receives an application to use Public Conservation Land for commercial purposes.
“We will continue to consult with iwi throughout this process, including seeking to understand how we can protect their values and interests through the concessions.....
See full article HERE
Te Pāti Māori call for extra security following ‘staged attack’ on Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Te Pāti Māori is calling for extra security after an altercation between a member of the public and co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Ngarewa-Packer thanked service station staff who intervened. A staffer, who was travelling with her in Whanganui, has laid a complaint with police alleging racial harassment and intimidation.
In a police report, the staffer said a middle-aged Pākehā man verbally intimidated and threatened Ngarewa-Packer while they were waiting for a coffee at a petrol station....
See full article HERE
NPDC joins support for submission against Treaty bill
The last of Taranaki’s district councils has overwhelmingly decided to support a submission opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
The New Plymouth District Council joined South Taranaki and Stratford in sending a message to the Government that it in no way supported the bill, despite assurances from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon that it would never get past its second reading.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Porter: Tell a Lie Big Enough…
Perce Harpham: Letter from 42 King’s Counsel
Propaganda:
Maranga!: Essays from Māori scholars explore diverse history
Ngāti Kahungunu Submits In Opposition To The Treaty Principles Bill
Monday December 16, 2024
News:
Poll: Kiwis Back Principles In Treaty Principles Bill
A new scientific poll reveals that more New Zealanders support than oppose the principles of the Treaty Principles Bill.
The Curia poll shares the wording of ACT’s proposed Treaty principles, and asks if respondents support each principle being legislated. All three principles have more support than opposition.
The Curia poll shares the wording of ACT’s proposed Treaty principles, and asks if respondents support each principle being legislated. All three principles have more support than opposition.
Next, the poll asks if respondents would support or oppose Parliament passing the Treaty Principles Bill to trigger a referendum. The result is 39% support the passage of the Bill, 36% oppose, and 25% are unsure.....
See full article HERE
McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans
McDonald’s has applied for a 24/7 outlet and drive-through in Auckland’s Ōrākei after withdrawing an initial attempt.
Issues about anti-social behaviour, health, tikanga and employment were discussed with Ngāti Whātua O Ōrākei.
Submitters have until January 31 to share their views.
Auckland Council notified the application by McDonald’s to develop the outlet at 152 Kepa Rd.....(Paywalled)
See full article HERE
Articles:
‘A world-first indigenous-council partnership’ mooted for Whanganui
Pay-to-enter and Treaty obligations loom large in proposed changes at DOC
David Farrar: So will they call the Supreme Court racist names now?
Geoff Parker: New Zealand is being ruled by fear.
Propaganda:
Eru Kapa-Kingi: It’s the system that’s radical, not me
The year we stood up
‘Let Waitangi reconcile us’
The ‘dangerous’ bill flying under the radar
We underestimated the scale of the attack - E-Tangata
New Zealand Far-Right Government’s Anti-Democratic “Law And Order” Agenda
McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans
McDonald’s has applied for a 24/7 outlet and drive-through in Auckland’s Ōrākei after withdrawing an initial attempt.
Issues about anti-social behaviour, health, tikanga and employment were discussed with Ngāti Whātua O Ōrākei.
Submitters have until January 31 to share their views.
Auckland Council notified the application by McDonald’s to develop the outlet at 152 Kepa Rd.....(Paywalled)
See full article HERE
Articles:
‘A world-first indigenous-council partnership’ mooted for Whanganui
Pay-to-enter and Treaty obligations loom large in proposed changes at DOC
David Farrar: So will they call the Supreme Court racist names now?
Geoff Parker: New Zealand is being ruled by fear.
Propaganda:
Eru Kapa-Kingi: It’s the system that’s radical, not me
The year we stood up
‘Let Waitangi reconcile us’
The ‘dangerous’ bill flying under the radar
We underestimated the scale of the attack - E-Tangata
New Zealand Far-Right Government’s Anti-Democratic “Law And Order” Agenda
Sunday December 15, 2024
News:
Poll: More people think the Treaty of Waitangi principles should be decided through a referendum, rather than by Parliament or the Courts.
Voters were also asked, ‘Do you think the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi should be defined by Parliament or the Courts, or through a referendum?
In The Post/Freshwater Poll, 40% answered that the principles should be defined through a referendum, 29% said it would be defined by Parliament or the Courts, and 31% of people were unsure.
In The Post/Freshwater Poll, 40% answered that the principles should be defined through a referendum, 29% said it would be defined by Parliament or the Courts, and 31% of people were unsure.
A new poll suggests 40% of voters oppose the Treaty Principles Bill, as opposed to 30% who support it. The rest are either undecided or unsure according to The Post/Freshwater Poll
The poll asked: ACT Leader David Seymour has proposed legislation that would reinterpret the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Do you support or oppose this legislation?.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Lindsay Mitchell: It's the Maori Party that is driving division
The poll asked: ACT Leader David Seymour has proposed legislation that would reinterpret the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Do you support or oppose this legislation?.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Lindsay Mitchell: It's the Maori Party that is driving division
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7 comments:
In the uk msm, there are frequent unofficial polls on their internet pages, done on various topics where ordinary people can click yes, no or undecided, and you can see the percentages and the number of voters. Have you noticed that our nz msm NEVER does this. Why? Is is because they are no good at IT, or is it because it would be too shockingly obvious what nzers really think about topics such as the treaty principles bill. I love it how the uk msm does polls at the end of some of their reports so that the public reaction can be seen. Here in NZ, they don't care at all what we think. It makes you realise how far democracy has faded here.
I seriously doubt Kiwis have ever known Democracy, so as to be able to determine decline.
Why does john tamihere want his own people to act more like natives of 1840 in parliament, while he uses the westminster system to the utmost advantage to make himself very wealthy indeed. Does he really have the interests of his own people at heart as he claims?
2500 settlements yet to start. What?
What are these for? What cost? How much in dollar terms already settled? Taxpayers have a right to know details about this stuff.
Sins of the fathers!
I promise you, it will never end.
Waitangi day, why would anyone want to go there? particularly if you identify as european. In fact, it's getting to the point where it's probably unsafe to be there.
How can claims back to 1840 have any credibility? or even accepted. No written history, only oral. It's like me saying i am the product of a liaison between a woman the king of England in 1840 and the crown jewels should be mine.
Honorary enforcement officers, I can see what this about and where it will lead. These "officers" will be established around the country to police the foreshore and seabed ownership fiasco when it is all signed over to maori.
It will lead to conflict on the water, guaranteed.
Re Judicial Appmt 21 Dec: Why is Judith Collins appointing a new judge to the Appeal Court who appears to be a strong academic protagonist for incorporating tikanga into our legal system? Is this something National supports? If so, the public needs to know about it. I don’t believe they have any mandate for this. Judith I’m appalled you are slipping this past us under the shadow of Christmas. How about some honesty and transparency.
Regarding the Charities Commission story about moving to de-register Waipareira. While that may help by taking an obvious grifter organisation of the charities list and potentially liable for tax, it will not necessarily deal with a fundamental issue and that is that the Government will no doubt continue to fund it and its activities. JT will no doubt find wily ways to work around this minor impediment to his arguably nefarious activities. From previous government donations, he now has such an enormous operating surplus that he can probably buy and sell the govt and few times over! More fool the idiots who have financed his dealing to date and from our hard earned.
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