Saturday April 19, 2025
News:
Govt looks to compensate Chathams for ‘confiscated’ fishing quota
Like others in the Chathams, he looks back with frustration at the creation of the quota management system in 1986, when the Government took most of the islanders’ fishing rights and handed them to corporates as transferrable quota. After that, he says, people were no longer able to make ends meet, and began leaving the island.
This week, Regional Development and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones flew to the island with a big delegation of officials, business leaders and media. The Government is considering how lost quota income can be returned to the island to underwrite development, he tells locals.
The 650 people of the Chatham Islands – led by the council, the asset-holding Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust, Hokotehi Moriori Trust and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri – have put together a regional deal proposal for the Government.
They propose local public service reform, delivering some basic infrastructure, improving the islands’ resilience – and notably, transferring fisheries quota back into Chathams ownership.....
See full article HERE
The 650 people of the Chatham Islands – led by the council, the asset-holding Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust, Hokotehi Moriori Trust and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri – have put together a regional deal proposal for the Government.
They propose local public service reform, delivering some basic infrastructure, improving the islands’ resilience – and notably, transferring fisheries quota back into Chathams ownership.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Fiona Mackenzie: Co-Governance Bites in NZ’s Largest City
Steven Mark Gaskell: Time for clarity - Why the Treaty Principles Bill matters
Fiona Mackenzie: Co-Governance Bites in NZ’s Largest City
Steven Mark Gaskell: Time for clarity - Why the Treaty Principles Bill matters
This Breaking Views Update monitors race relations in the media on a weekly basis. New material is added regularly. If you would like to send Letters to the Editor in response to any of these articles, most media addresses can be found HERE.
Friday April 18, 2025
News:
Waitangi Tribunal Confirms May Hearing Into The Disestablishment Of Te Aka Whai Ora
Lady Tureiti Moxon, co-claimant in the Wai 3307 kaupapa inquiry and a leading voice for Māori health equity, has welcomed the Waitangi Tribunal’s confirmation that it will proceed with a Stage Two Priority Hearing into the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora – the Māori Health Authority.
The hearing is scheduled for 26 to 30 May 2025 online.
The hearing is scheduled for 26 to 30 May 2025 online.
The decision, issued by Judge Damian Stone, firmly rejects the Crown’s attempts to delay the inquiry until after the release of its proposed Hauora Māori Strategy in June.
The Tribunal also declined the Crown’s bid to narrowly limit the scope of inquiry, stating that it must consider the full implications of structural changes to Māori health provision....
See full article HERE
Labour doesn’t support Te Pāti Māori policy for Māori to get NZ Super at earlier age
Labour has clarified it does not support Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive New Zealand Superannuation seven to 10 years before everyone else.
Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds declined the opportunity to shoot down the idea when first asked to share her view, saying: “Labour will not be....(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Hone Harawira criticises Te Pāti Māori candidate Pere Huriwai-Seger for confronting Casey Costello
Māori activist and former MP Hone Harawira has criticised a recent Te Pāti Māori candidate for confronting Cabinet Minister Casey Costello at a food court on Tuesday evening.
Pere Huriwai-Seger, who ran on Te Pāti Māori's list in 2023, sat down - uninvited - across the table from New Zealand First MP Casey Costello at a Wellsford food court.
He told RNZ he had earlier talked to Costello in the corridor, where the minister asked that he "move on", but instead he approached her table and continued, including saying to Costello, "of course you're gonna get it"....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Steven Mark Gaskell: Lowering super eligibility for māori is wrong, divisive, and racist
Bob Edlin: The future of Matauranga Māori funding is under review....
Centrist: Treaty Principles Bill dropped, but broader reform agenda gains momentum
Ngāi Tahu water claim a recipe for disaster - Colin Hurst
Propaganda:
$12 billion for defence, but our tamariki go hungry
The Tribunal also declined the Crown’s bid to narrowly limit the scope of inquiry, stating that it must consider the full implications of structural changes to Māori health provision....
See full article HERE
Labour doesn’t support Te Pāti Māori policy for Māori to get NZ Super at earlier age
Labour has clarified it does not support Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive New Zealand Superannuation seven to 10 years before everyone else.
Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds declined the opportunity to shoot down the idea when first asked to share her view, saying: “Labour will not be....(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Hone Harawira criticises Te Pāti Māori candidate Pere Huriwai-Seger for confronting Casey Costello
Māori activist and former MP Hone Harawira has criticised a recent Te Pāti Māori candidate for confronting Cabinet Minister Casey Costello at a food court on Tuesday evening.
Pere Huriwai-Seger, who ran on Te Pāti Māori's list in 2023, sat down - uninvited - across the table from New Zealand First MP Casey Costello at a Wellsford food court.
He told RNZ he had earlier talked to Costello in the corridor, where the minister asked that he "move on", but instead he approached her table and continued, including saying to Costello, "of course you're gonna get it"....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Steven Mark Gaskell: Lowering super eligibility for māori is wrong, divisive, and racist
Bob Edlin: The future of Matauranga Māori funding is under review....
Centrist: Treaty Principles Bill dropped, but broader reform agenda gains momentum
Ngāi Tahu water claim a recipe for disaster - Colin Hurst
Propaganda:
$12 billion for defence, but our tamariki go hungry
Thursday April 17, 2025
News:
Te Tiratū calls for urgent action on dental equity
Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) is calling for immediate action to improve access to dental services in the Southern Waikato region.
Te Tiratū, who represent six regions across the Tainui district, advocates for better health outcomes for whānau.
Te Tiratū, who represent six regions across the Tainui district, advocates for better health outcomes for whānau.
A recent Hāpai Hauora Day in Taumarunui highlighted the inequities the region is facing when it comes to access to health services—especially dental care....
See full article HERE
Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive NZ Super seven to 10 years before everyone else
Labour is staying tight-lipped, as Te Pāti Māori says Māori should receive New Zealand Superannuation seven to 10 years before everyone else.
Meanwhile, the Green Party supports lowering the age....(Paywall)
See full article HERE
Articles:
Barrie Davis: “Becoming Aotearoa” - a Book Review
Propaganda:
Tikanga guides whānau through girl’s cancer battle, loss of limb
Ngarewa-Packer: Fast-Tracking Seabed Mining Ignores Māori Opposition And Environmental Precedent
Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive NZ Super seven to 10 years before everyone else
Labour is staying tight-lipped, as Te Pāti Māori says Māori should receive New Zealand Superannuation seven to 10 years before everyone else.
Meanwhile, the Green Party supports lowering the age....(Paywall)
See full article HERE
Articles:
Barrie Davis: “Becoming Aotearoa” - a Book Review
Propaganda:
Tikanga guides whānau through girl’s cancer battle, loss of limb
Ngarewa-Packer: Fast-Tracking Seabed Mining Ignores Māori Opposition And Environmental Precedent
Wednesday April 16, 2025
News:
Consultation Open On Changes To Emergency Management Legislation
The Government is seeking public feedback on options to strengthen New Zealand’s overarching emergency management legislation, Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell announced today.
The proposed objectives for the new bill are to:
The proposed objectives for the new bill are to:
* strengthen community and iwi Māori participation in emergency management provide for clear responsibilities and accountabilities at the national, regional, and local levels....
See full article HERE
Awards to honour NZ’s native forest champions
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, celebrating the people and groups leading native growing efforts Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today.
“These awards will recognise the farmers, landowners, iwi, and community groups restoring and planting native forests, and helping bolster New Zealand’s biodiversity and land resilience,” Mr McClay says.
Award categories include:
* Mana Whenua – for individuals, whānau, hapū, and iwi-led projects.....
See full article HERE
Māori ward referendum sparks concern over voting system ‘disadvantage’
Councillor Rawinia Parata said she was concerned “our population” did not realise the Māori ward could be taken away. Their representation could be taken away if they did not vote.
Parata said the council had to work with communities “to get the message out”. Māori ward councillors would help.
Councillor Ani Pahuru-Huriwai said many Māori did not vote. Younger people did not know what an envelope was.
“In terms of a democracy, that’s not democratic if we do not have multiple ways to participate.”
Ofsoske said under current legislation, postal voting (to be used in the Gisborne District Council election) and the use of polling booths were the only legal ways of voting.....
See full article HERE
Regional Infrastructure Summit for Chathams
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will take one of the largest delegations in recent years to the Chatham Islands tomorrow for his next regional summit.
“ I am taking a large delegation including government ministers and MPs, experts in a range of fields, business leaders and officials. Energy, fishing, tourism and alternative land use are all areas which could benefit from the connections made at the summit tomorrow and I hope to hear some ambitious plans from the islanders.”
Mr Jones will also be accompanied by the Rātana Band, a rare visit, and an acknowledgement of the historical ties between the Rātana Church and the Chathams.....
See full article HERE
Dr Willy-John Martin | MBIE Director Māori Science, Innovation and Technology
The Government has selected 16 research projects for funding through the latest round of the MBIE-administered Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, in an attempt to strengthen the connection between Māori and science and innovation. A total of $3.9 million has been awarded across the 16 projects over the next two years.....
See full article HERE
Waitangi Tribunal to hear case on Te Aka Whai Ora disestablishment
The Waitangi Tribunal has confirmed it will hold hearings into the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, led by Lady Tureiti Moxon.
The Wai 3307 claim has been elevated to a stage two priority hearing, despite Crown attempts to “delay” the inquiry until the release of the proposed Hauora Māori Strategy in June.
The Tribunal also rejected the Crown’s request to narrowly limit the scope of the inquiry, stating it must consider the full implications of structural changes to Māori health provision.....
See full article HERE
Thousands expected for Te Ahurei ā Tūhoe 2025
Te Hui Ahurei ā Tūhoe, the biennial festival celebrating Tūhoe culture and identity, expects a bumper crowd of over 15,000 to converge on the small eastern Bay of Plenty region of Te Waimana this coming Easter Weekend.
The Ahurei brings together kapa haka, sports, and debates, as well as a chance for the iwi to wānanga some of the big issues of the day.
Since its inception in 1971, the festival has had its fair share of ups and downs, including a Covid-period interruption.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Lindsay Mitchell: Maori must take control
Mike's Minute: Waikato-Tainui is a wonderful success story
Another Luxon Own Goal
As part of his legacy, it was noted that at that time he (Chris Finlayson) had appointed all the Supreme Court other than the Chief Justice, all 10 members of the Court of Appeal, and 37 of the 46 High Court Judges
Propaganda:
Taranaki events reap $11 million with Te Matatini and Womad bonus to come
A call for action: Supporting Māori rights in Aotearoa.
The centre cannot hold - Brian Easton
Awards to honour NZ’s native forest champions
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, celebrating the people and groups leading native growing efforts Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today.
“These awards will recognise the farmers, landowners, iwi, and community groups restoring and planting native forests, and helping bolster New Zealand’s biodiversity and land resilience,” Mr McClay says.
Award categories include:
* Mana Whenua – for individuals, whānau, hapū, and iwi-led projects.....
See full article HERE
Māori ward referendum sparks concern over voting system ‘disadvantage’
Councillor Rawinia Parata said she was concerned “our population” did not realise the Māori ward could be taken away. Their representation could be taken away if they did not vote.
Parata said the council had to work with communities “to get the message out”. Māori ward councillors would help.
Councillor Ani Pahuru-Huriwai said many Māori did not vote. Younger people did not know what an envelope was.
“In terms of a democracy, that’s not democratic if we do not have multiple ways to participate.”
Ofsoske said under current legislation, postal voting (to be used in the Gisborne District Council election) and the use of polling booths were the only legal ways of voting.....
See full article HERE
Regional Infrastructure Summit for Chathams
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will take one of the largest delegations in recent years to the Chatham Islands tomorrow for his next regional summit.
“ I am taking a large delegation including government ministers and MPs, experts in a range of fields, business leaders and officials. Energy, fishing, tourism and alternative land use are all areas which could benefit from the connections made at the summit tomorrow and I hope to hear some ambitious plans from the islanders.”
Mr Jones will also be accompanied by the Rātana Band, a rare visit, and an acknowledgement of the historical ties between the Rātana Church and the Chathams.....
See full article HERE
Dr Willy-John Martin | MBIE Director Māori Science, Innovation and Technology
The Government has selected 16 research projects for funding through the latest round of the MBIE-administered Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, in an attempt to strengthen the connection between Māori and science and innovation. A total of $3.9 million has been awarded across the 16 projects over the next two years.....
See full article HERE
Waitangi Tribunal to hear case on Te Aka Whai Ora disestablishment
The Waitangi Tribunal has confirmed it will hold hearings into the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, led by Lady Tureiti Moxon.
The Wai 3307 claim has been elevated to a stage two priority hearing, despite Crown attempts to “delay” the inquiry until the release of the proposed Hauora Māori Strategy in June.
The Tribunal also rejected the Crown’s request to narrowly limit the scope of the inquiry, stating it must consider the full implications of structural changes to Māori health provision.....
See full article HERE
Thousands expected for Te Ahurei ā Tūhoe 2025
Te Hui Ahurei ā Tūhoe, the biennial festival celebrating Tūhoe culture and identity, expects a bumper crowd of over 15,000 to converge on the small eastern Bay of Plenty region of Te Waimana this coming Easter Weekend.
The Ahurei brings together kapa haka, sports, and debates, as well as a chance for the iwi to wānanga some of the big issues of the day.
Since its inception in 1971, the festival has had its fair share of ups and downs, including a Covid-period interruption.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Lindsay Mitchell: Maori must take control
Mike's Minute: Waikato-Tainui is a wonderful success story
Another Luxon Own Goal
As part of his legacy, it was noted that at that time he (Chris Finlayson) had appointed all the Supreme Court other than the Chief Justice, all 10 members of the Court of Appeal, and 37 of the 46 High Court Judges
Propaganda:
Taranaki events reap $11 million with Te Matatini and Womad bonus to come
A call for action: Supporting Māori rights in Aotearoa.
The centre cannot hold - Brian Easton
Tuesday April 15, 2025
News:
Auditor-General: Crown Failing to Track Treaty Settlement Obligations
A new report by the Auditor-General shows many public organisations are failing to meet their Treaty settlement obligations—some not even tracking or reporting progress.
The report urges major change, including nine recommendations like better planning, clearer leadership, proper risk management, and long-term engagement with iwi.
News:
Auditor-General: Crown Failing to Track Treaty Settlement Obligations
A new report by the Auditor-General shows many public organisations are failing to meet their Treaty settlement obligations—some not even tracking or reporting progress.
The report urges major change, including nine recommendations like better planning, clearer leadership, proper risk management, and long-term engagement with iwi.
Ngāti Toa Rangatira, one of three post settlement trust who helped with the review, says the Crown’s accountability is in question....
See full article HERE
Christopher Luxon: Government aligned in conversations with iwi leaders
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has been talking to Iwi leaders about how to better investment for the past 12 months.
It comes as one of the country's wealthiest iwi, Waikato-Tainui makes the biggest investment since Treaty settlement 30 years ago.
On Friday Waikato-Tainui announced a partnership with global investment firm Brookfield to develop an inland port in Waikato that services more than half of the country’s GDP.
The port, Ruakura Superhub, is connect to the country's two largest commercial ports, Auckland and Tauranga.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Mike Butler: State racism, dysfunction exposed
Ele Ludemann: National’s alternative to Treaty Principles Bill
Point of Order: Auckland Council tosses $128,000 at Circus School
Propaganda:
The unusual death of the Treaty Principles Bill
There is no word in te reo Māori for ‘cede’
Why the Treaty principles bill had to go down
A shallow, unconscionable political stunt - O’Malley
Ōhiwa Harbour restoration heralded as triumph for Māori-led campaign
Donna Awatere Huata | The Māori Climate Commissioner
Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Spa blends Māori tradition with modern design
Christopher Luxon: Government aligned in conversations with iwi leaders
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has been talking to Iwi leaders about how to better investment for the past 12 months.
It comes as one of the country's wealthiest iwi, Waikato-Tainui makes the biggest investment since Treaty settlement 30 years ago.
On Friday Waikato-Tainui announced a partnership with global investment firm Brookfield to develop an inland port in Waikato that services more than half of the country’s GDP.
The port, Ruakura Superhub, is connect to the country's two largest commercial ports, Auckland and Tauranga.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Mike Butler: State racism, dysfunction exposed
Ele Ludemann: National’s alternative to Treaty Principles Bill
Point of Order: Auckland Council tosses $128,000 at Circus School
Propaganda:
The unusual death of the Treaty Principles Bill
There is no word in te reo Māori for ‘cede’
Why the Treaty principles bill had to go down
A shallow, unconscionable political stunt - O’Malley
Ōhiwa Harbour restoration heralded as triumph for Māori-led campaign
Donna Awatere Huata | The Māori Climate Commissioner
Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Spa blends Māori tradition with modern design
This Breaking Views Update monitors race relations in the media on a weekly basis. New material is added regularly. If you would like to send Letters to the Editor in response to any of these articles, most media addresses can be found HERE.
9 comments:
Reading Finlayson's Guardian piece was illuminating and shows precisely why he should be tried as a traitor to New Zealand. I want to be on the jury - I'm not biased - honest! He, along with Palmer who also betrayed the majority of NZ citizens might, the in time of Henry the Eighth, have qualified to be hung drawn and quartered but I suppose that would be considered a colonist solution to the matter.
Yes, that Finlayson piece was an eye-opener, but they got it wrong about those voting for him. Finlayson never won a seat in his own right. Anon@4.17 is right, he should be tried as a traitor.
Why can't Waikato-Tainui, a part of the successful 'Maori' economy we are told, provide the funds for their 'own' dental care? I provide for mine..!!
Or they can just drink lots more fluoridated water. Job done.
Well 'Anonymous' @ 09:22: That is either a brain-dead comment or an ineffectual attempt to undermine my argument.
Re. always a List MP: or, a deliberate oversight by The Guardian to ignore an inconvenient truth? A proper fact-check would have revealed that. Like all the super-woke, Finlayson is a power-crazed maniac - but it looks better to suggest he was a normally elected MP. He knows the NZ public will always despise him.
When Iwi NGO's are stripped of the right to be operated as non-taxpaying charities and start paying taxes into the NZ economy then Maori will have the right to complain about such things as dental care, healthcare etc.
If you see separatism as the future you have no right to complain. When you pay, you can play. Equality is defined as the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
In the meantime your place is at the back of the queue.
For Harawira to speak out against an aggressive act or speech he must be truly desperate for publicity. As calculated as the original act.
re 16th. i guess the Tuhoe celebrations will include celebration of the mana coup of effective near exclusion of colonists from what was the local National Park. Dont want pesky tourists noticing unrgistered firearms, cars, effctive self eployment etc and interfering with the quiet enjoyment of benefits.
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