Saturday May 24, 2025
News:
Kororāreka marae plea to restore original name for Russell denied
A submission to change the Bay of Islands town of Russell's name to the traditional Māori name of Kororāreka has been declined.
More than 1800 submissions were received — 52% in support of the name change and 48% against it.
Minister for Land Information Chris Penk said he consulted with colleagues across the Government to make his decision "given the close margin and the historical weight of the decision".
"Through that process, it became clear there was insufficient support to proceed with the proposal," Penk said.....
See full article HERE
Māori question lack of targeted funding in 2025 Budget
Māori are questioning a lack of targeted funding for Māori in this year's Budget.
But ACT Party leader David Seymour said there should be no such thing as Māori funding and that funding being categorised based on ancestry is the definition of racism.
Associate dean Māori at Massey University and a professor in the School of Economics and Finance, Matt Roskruge told RNZ it was "really hard" to find Māori in the 2025 Budget.
"You call it basics Budget, no frills Budget, for Māori it's a bleak Budget. There's just nothing for us.
"It feels a little bit like you're seeing the hard work that the Māori caucus under Labour managed to achieve, being slowly erased.....
See full article HERE
‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate
Te Pāti Māori’s co-leaders were absent from yesterday’s Budget debate, despite the Government delaying a vote on potentially suspending them from the House in order to allow them to participate.
Chris Bishop, the Leader of the House, made a sarcastic social media post commenting on their absence alongside photos of Finance Minister Nicola Willis placing copies of the Budget on the co-leaders’ unoccupied desks.
“I’m so glad I bothered to adjourn the debate to allow the Māori Party to be in the House for the Budget. Oh wait …” Bishop said on Facebook....
See full article HERE
Rangitīkei District Council confirms collaborative approach to water reforms
Partnership with iwi was also top of mind. Rangitīkei District Council resolved to continue working with Rangitīkei iwi and hapū on how best to combine their responsibilities as kaitiaki of the water ways and land with the councils’ responsibilities for a safe and efficient provision of water services....
See full article HERE
Join Our Whānau as a Calf Rearer at Ngāi Tahu Farming
We are looking for 3 x Calf Rearer's to join our whānau for the calving season Mid July through to Mid October. Farm Pahi and Farm Hāmua are located in Eyrewell Forest on Poyntz Road, North Canterbury
Willing to learn tikanga and te reo Māori
Understanding of, or eagerness to learn, Ngāi Tahu values, tikanga, and te reo Māori.....
See full article HERE
Tama Potaka rejects David Seymour’s claim that targeted Māori funding is ‘racist’
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says David Seymour is wrong to suggest that targeted funding for ethnic communities is “racist”.
Responding to those comments, in an interview with Stuff, Potaka said it was not racist to fund targeted programmes aimed at improving outcomes for ethnic communities.
“I don’t agree with that. I don’t agree with that at all. Sometimes you have to target certain populations in order to get action,” he said.
He said it wasn’t about prejudice or racism, but recognition that there were regulations, barriers or other issues which got in the way of different communities being able to thrive.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
When bureaucrats promote racism: a cautionary tale
Gary Judd KC: Racist policies in Parliamentary precinct
Propaganda:
'We just awhi them': Iwi-led initiative tackles school attendance crisis
Māori leaders give disappointed reaction to 'yeah-nah' Budget
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer miss key Budget 2025 debate, speeches
Review of Waitangi Tribunal risks tampering with the country’s compass
Bay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signs
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
"Through that process, it became clear there was insufficient support to proceed with the proposal," Penk said.....
See full article HERE
Māori question lack of targeted funding in 2025 Budget
Māori are questioning a lack of targeted funding for Māori in this year's Budget.
But ACT Party leader David Seymour said there should be no such thing as Māori funding and that funding being categorised based on ancestry is the definition of racism.
Associate dean Māori at Massey University and a professor in the School of Economics and Finance, Matt Roskruge told RNZ it was "really hard" to find Māori in the 2025 Budget.
"You call it basics Budget, no frills Budget, for Māori it's a bleak Budget. There's just nothing for us.
"It feels a little bit like you're seeing the hard work that the Māori caucus under Labour managed to achieve, being slowly erased.....
See full article HERE
‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate
Te Pāti Māori’s co-leaders were absent from yesterday’s Budget debate, despite the Government delaying a vote on potentially suspending them from the House in order to allow them to participate.
Chris Bishop, the Leader of the House, made a sarcastic social media post commenting on their absence alongside photos of Finance Minister Nicola Willis placing copies of the Budget on the co-leaders’ unoccupied desks.
“I’m so glad I bothered to adjourn the debate to allow the Māori Party to be in the House for the Budget. Oh wait …” Bishop said on Facebook....
See full article HERE
Rangitīkei District Council confirms collaborative approach to water reforms
Partnership with iwi was also top of mind. Rangitīkei District Council resolved to continue working with Rangitīkei iwi and hapū on how best to combine their responsibilities as kaitiaki of the water ways and land with the councils’ responsibilities for a safe and efficient provision of water services....
See full article HERE
Join Our Whānau as a Calf Rearer at Ngāi Tahu Farming
We are looking for 3 x Calf Rearer's to join our whānau for the calving season Mid July through to Mid October. Farm Pahi and Farm Hāmua are located in Eyrewell Forest on Poyntz Road, North Canterbury
Willing to learn tikanga and te reo Māori
Understanding of, or eagerness to learn, Ngāi Tahu values, tikanga, and te reo Māori.....
See full article HERE
Tama Potaka rejects David Seymour’s claim that targeted Māori funding is ‘racist’
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says David Seymour is wrong to suggest that targeted funding for ethnic communities is “racist”.
Responding to those comments, in an interview with Stuff, Potaka said it was not racist to fund targeted programmes aimed at improving outcomes for ethnic communities.
“I don’t agree with that. I don’t agree with that at all. Sometimes you have to target certain populations in order to get action,” he said.
He said it wasn’t about prejudice or racism, but recognition that there were regulations, barriers or other issues which got in the way of different communities being able to thrive.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
When bureaucrats promote racism: a cautionary tale
Gary Judd KC: Racist policies in Parliamentary precinct
Propaganda:
'We just awhi them': Iwi-led initiative tackles school attendance crisis
Māori leaders give disappointed reaction to 'yeah-nah' Budget
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer miss key Budget 2025 debate, speeches
Review of Waitangi Tribunal risks tampering with the country’s compass
Bay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signs
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
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 May 23, 2025
News:
Government members vote down Māori Names Bill
Last night, government members voted down the Enabling Crown Entities to Adopt Māori Names Bill at its first reading, refusing to allow it to go to a select committee stage where the public would have their opportunity to give feedback on the Bill.
The Bill would have enabled crown entities to use both a Māori and English name, giving both titles equal mana and integrity in legislation. Importantly, the Bill did not mandate Ministers to adopt a Māori name, it offered a compromise, allowing them to recommend a name if they saw fit.
Government members, particularly National MPs openly and aggressively attacked the Bill throughout the debate: ‘It’s a waste of this House’s time’, Erica Stanford; ‘Who cares?’, Tom Rutherford; ‘This is the ultimate example of a solution looking for a moral high ground or a problem’, Tim Costley.....
See full article HERE
Tikanga expelled from university
Waatea is receiving reports that Tikanga is being withdrawn from University Law Degrees. If accurate it comes off the back of a report from @RNZ :
“A select committee has largely rejected a complaint over regulations requiring law schools to teach students about tikanga (tradition), but recommended changes based on a related concern.
First made public in 2023 and taking effect from the start of 2025, the regulatory changes would require a compulsory law course on tikanga Māori under the legal education curriculum, as well as the inclusion of relevant content on tikanga Māori in existing compulsory courses.
The committee said requiring tikanga be taught as a mandatory part of other subjects – rather than only as a separate compulsory course – was unusual and unexpected, and should be changed.”…
See full article HERE
Gisborne projects receive Air NZ funding
A school, iwi, biochar, and food sovereignty initiatives are among the five groups in Tairāwhiti awarded a total of $50,000 from a $1.2 million funding pool put up by Air New Zealand.
The projects selected in Tairāwhiti to share a pool of $50,000 were:
> Te Kura o Mata - Transforming a disused pool into a māra kai to grow fruit, herbs, and vegetables, teaching sustainable food practices and strengthening food sovereignty for whānau.
> Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust - Relocating and replanting the culturally significant Rene Orchiston harakeke collection to create a dedicated toi garden for local weavers....
See full article HERE
West Coast iwi back moves to speed up goldmining consents
The West Coast Regional Council is aiming to speed up the consent application process by working with Poutini Ngāi Tahu and the industry to write standard conditions and clearer templates.
Goldminers keen to capitalise on the current gold price have been queuing for consents in recent months and some have complained about the complexity of the process and the time it takes to gain council and iwi approval of conditions.
Under the Resource Management Act, the council must work with mana whenua on environmental matters — a policy reinforced by the Mana Whakahono ā Rohe partnership deal it signed with Poutini Ngāi Tahu in 2020....
See full article HERE
Delivering the right houses in the right place, for the right people
“Māori housing providers have brilliantly demonstrated the benefits of these homes in places like Rotorua and Gisborne.
“We expect that credible Māori providers and community housing providers will be eligible for investment through the Flexible Fund, particularly given their recent success in delivering quality houses.”....
See full article HERE
Tainui eyes more small business starters plus big projects at 30 year settlement anniversary
Getting more Waikato-Tainui members into their own businesses and more big projects are planned as the iwi celebrates the Raupatu settlement’s 30th anniversary on Thursday.
The chairperson of Waikato-Tainui’s Te Arataura executive Tukoroirangi Morgan told the Waikato Times that devolving future funding to the grassroots at 68 marae communities would be aimed at helping tribal members become more self-reliant.
For example, they could be better equipped to take advantage of business opportunities, such as buying a supermarket.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government isn't trying to silence the Māori Party
Zoran Rakovic: Human Rights Commission to Public: Sit Down, Shut Up, and Pay for the Treaty
Insights from Social Media - Tikanga
Ani O'Brien: Racist or righteous? - Privileges Committee versus Te Pāti Māori
Dr Don Brash: The Nail in the Coffin for Maori Seats
Propaganda:
The haka in Parliament - Tom Roa
‘We just awhi them’: Iwi-led initiative tackles school attendance crisis
Government's Budget Fails Māori - Greens
‘Budget Protects Power, Not People’ – Te Pāti Māori
Government members, particularly National MPs openly and aggressively attacked the Bill throughout the debate: ‘It’s a waste of this House’s time’, Erica Stanford; ‘Who cares?’, Tom Rutherford; ‘This is the ultimate example of a solution looking for a moral high ground or a problem’, Tim Costley.....
See full article HERE
Tikanga expelled from university
Waatea is receiving reports that Tikanga is being withdrawn from University Law Degrees. If accurate it comes off the back of a report from @RNZ :
“A select committee has largely rejected a complaint over regulations requiring law schools to teach students about tikanga (tradition), but recommended changes based on a related concern.
First made public in 2023 and taking effect from the start of 2025, the regulatory changes would require a compulsory law course on tikanga Māori under the legal education curriculum, as well as the inclusion of relevant content on tikanga Māori in existing compulsory courses.
The committee said requiring tikanga be taught as a mandatory part of other subjects – rather than only as a separate compulsory course – was unusual and unexpected, and should be changed.”…
See full article HERE
Gisborne projects receive Air NZ funding
A school, iwi, biochar, and food sovereignty initiatives are among the five groups in Tairāwhiti awarded a total of $50,000 from a $1.2 million funding pool put up by Air New Zealand.
The projects selected in Tairāwhiti to share a pool of $50,000 were:
> Te Kura o Mata - Transforming a disused pool into a māra kai to grow fruit, herbs, and vegetables, teaching sustainable food practices and strengthening food sovereignty for whānau.
> Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust - Relocating and replanting the culturally significant Rene Orchiston harakeke collection to create a dedicated toi garden for local weavers....
See full article HERE
West Coast iwi back moves to speed up goldmining consents
The West Coast Regional Council is aiming to speed up the consent application process by working with Poutini Ngāi Tahu and the industry to write standard conditions and clearer templates.
Goldminers keen to capitalise on the current gold price have been queuing for consents in recent months and some have complained about the complexity of the process and the time it takes to gain council and iwi approval of conditions.
Under the Resource Management Act, the council must work with mana whenua on environmental matters — a policy reinforced by the Mana Whakahono ā Rohe partnership deal it signed with Poutini Ngāi Tahu in 2020....
See full article HERE
Delivering the right houses in the right place, for the right people
“Māori housing providers have brilliantly demonstrated the benefits of these homes in places like Rotorua and Gisborne.
“We expect that credible Māori providers and community housing providers will be eligible for investment through the Flexible Fund, particularly given their recent success in delivering quality houses.”....
See full article HERE
Tainui eyes more small business starters plus big projects at 30 year settlement anniversary
Getting more Waikato-Tainui members into their own businesses and more big projects are planned as the iwi celebrates the Raupatu settlement’s 30th anniversary on Thursday.
The chairperson of Waikato-Tainui’s Te Arataura executive Tukoroirangi Morgan told the Waikato Times that devolving future funding to the grassroots at 68 marae communities would be aimed at helping tribal members become more self-reliant.
For example, they could be better equipped to take advantage of business opportunities, such as buying a supermarket.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government isn't trying to silence the Māori Party
Zoran Rakovic: Human Rights Commission to Public: Sit Down, Shut Up, and Pay for the Treaty
Insights from Social Media - Tikanga
Ani O'Brien: Racist or righteous? - Privileges Committee versus Te Pāti Māori
Dr Don Brash: The Nail in the Coffin for Maori Seats
Propaganda:
The haka in Parliament - Tom Roa
‘We just awhi them’: Iwi-led initiative tackles school attendance crisis
Government's Budget Fails Māori - Greens
‘Budget Protects Power, Not People’ – Te Pāti Māori
Thursday May 22, 2025
News:
Te Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to learn about Te Tiriti: ‘This is how we need to move forward’
Parliament’s youngest MP has proposed a piece of legislation that, if enacted, would require MPs to learn about the Treaty and uphold its principles during their work as parliamentarians.
Te Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke unveiled her first member’s bill on Tuesday to hundreds of protestors who had gathered outside Parliament in opposition to the Government’s policies affecting Māori.
Maipi-Clarke has officially lodged her bill in Parliament’s ballot, known as the “biscuit tin”....
See full article HERE
Ngāti Kahungunu wants te reo road works signs reinstated
One of NZ’s biggest iwi has hit out at the NZ Transport Authority Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and the Minister of Transport after they said “taihoa” to a roadworks sign in te reo Māori in Hawke’s Bay.
Ngāti Kahungunu is demanding a full rewrite of the Traffic Control Device rulebook that NZTA uses so the stop-go sign can be reinstated.
It was pulled last week after driver William Chambers spotted it at roadworks on Matapiro Rd off the Napier-Taihape Rd run by Tūpore Infrastructure.....
See full article HERE
Move to increase te reo Māori street names in Invercargill
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.
In March, an Invercargill City Council meeting revealed confusion around its policy for street names, after a developer failed to bring a single te reo option for consideration.
It was revealed that their inclusion was “highly recommended” but not compulsory....
See full article HERE
Nicola Willis says budget promises strong support for Māori and their whānau
Nicola Willis says Māori should have confidence that tomorrow’s budget will deliver for them and their whānau.
They should also know their priorities for their tamariki are our priorities, and in particular our education minister has been considering how we can achieve ensure greater student achievement, including for Māori students,” Willis added.
“There are a range of initiatives in this budget that will support Māori to thrive.”
See full article HERE
Articles:
Mike Butler: Top auditor repeats redress error
Bob Edlin: No, it’s not the Treaty which grants privileges to Māori – it’s politicians
The New Zealand story
Propaganda:
PSA Supports Waitangi Tribunal’s Call To Halt Regulatory Standards Bill
Maipi-Clarke has officially lodged her bill in Parliament’s ballot, known as the “biscuit tin”....
See full article HERE
Ngāti Kahungunu wants te reo road works signs reinstated
One of NZ’s biggest iwi has hit out at the NZ Transport Authority Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and the Minister of Transport after they said “taihoa” to a roadworks sign in te reo Māori in Hawke’s Bay.
Ngāti Kahungunu is demanding a full rewrite of the Traffic Control Device rulebook that NZTA uses so the stop-go sign can be reinstated.
It was pulled last week after driver William Chambers spotted it at roadworks on Matapiro Rd off the Napier-Taihape Rd run by Tūpore Infrastructure.....
See full article HERE
Move to increase te reo Māori street names in Invercargill
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.
In March, an Invercargill City Council meeting revealed confusion around its policy for street names, after a developer failed to bring a single te reo option for consideration.
It was revealed that their inclusion was “highly recommended” but not compulsory....
See full article HERE
Nicola Willis says budget promises strong support for Māori and their whānau
Nicola Willis says Māori should have confidence that tomorrow’s budget will deliver for them and their whānau.
They should also know their priorities for their tamariki are our priorities, and in particular our education minister has been considering how we can achieve ensure greater student achievement, including for Māori students,” Willis added.
“There are a range of initiatives in this budget that will support Māori to thrive.”
See full article HERE
Articles:
Mike Butler: Top auditor repeats redress error
Bob Edlin: No, it’s not the Treaty which grants privileges to Māori – it’s politicians
The New Zealand story
Propaganda:
PSA Supports Waitangi Tribunal’s Call To Halt Regulatory Standards Bill
Wednesday May 21, 2025
News:
Debate on Te Pāti Māori haka punishment delayed in shock Government move
Parliament’s debate over penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori for last year’s controversial haka in the House has been adjourned after a shock Government move.
Political parties this afternoon were locked in debate in the House concerning the Privileges Committee recommending three Te Pāti Māori MPs be suspended for up to 21 days for crossing the floor in a potentially intimidatory way, while disrupting the voting process.
Political parties this afternoon were locked in debate in the House concerning the Privileges Committee recommending three Te Pāti Māori MPs be suspended for up to 21 days for crossing the floor in a potentially intimidatory way, while disrupting the voting process.
Today in the House, Privileges Committee chair Judith Collins read out the committee’s recommendations for suspension, saying this is not about the haka, tikanga or the Treaty of Waitangi but about following the rules of the House.
Leader of the House Chris Bishop then moved that the debate be adjourned to June 5, saying that given the centrality of the Budget process it would be appropriate for the Te Pāti Māori MPs to participate in the Budget.
The motion went to a party vote, which passed. The House’s vote on the Privileges Committee report will now take place following the Budget......
See full article HERE
More on the above here > Haka filled Parliament precinct as 21-day punishment pushed out
Matariki Festival’s 2025 programme launches - Auckland City Council
The Matariki Festival programme for 2025 launches today (20 May) at matarikifestival.org.nz.
Ngāti Tamaoho invites Aucklanders and visitors to be drawn to the cultural, environmental, and spiritual significance of water, guided by a reflection on three stars in the Matariki star cluster in particular.
Waitaa is the star of the sea and ocean, Waitii is the star of fresh water, and Waipunarangi symbolises rain.
For Ngāti Tamaoho, Waitaa connects through Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa (the Manukau Harbour), Waitii connects through the Mangatangi Awa (a river flowing through the Hunua Ranges) and Waipunarangi connects with the rain bringing life to their fertile lands in the southern part of the Auckland region - Pukekohekohe.
Matariki Festival is a celebration of the Māori New Year for all to enjoy across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This year it spans five weeks from 7 June to 13 July....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Matua Kahurangi: Why is it okay for Māori to ask for Māori nurses
Gary Judd KC: District Courts out of line
Propaganda:
Iwi says Te Pāti Māori suspension a 'punishment for being unapologetically Māori'
Cabinet ignores Waitangi Tribunal
Regulatory Standards Bill Will Whitewash Te Tiriti From Law
Leader of the House Chris Bishop then moved that the debate be adjourned to June 5, saying that given the centrality of the Budget process it would be appropriate for the Te Pāti Māori MPs to participate in the Budget.
The motion went to a party vote, which passed. The House’s vote on the Privileges Committee report will now take place following the Budget......
See full article HERE
More on the above here > Haka filled Parliament precinct as 21-day punishment pushed out
Matariki Festival’s 2025 programme launches - Auckland City Council
The Matariki Festival programme for 2025 launches today (20 May) at matarikifestival.org.nz.
Ngāti Tamaoho invites Aucklanders and visitors to be drawn to the cultural, environmental, and spiritual significance of water, guided by a reflection on three stars in the Matariki star cluster in particular.
Waitaa is the star of the sea and ocean, Waitii is the star of fresh water, and Waipunarangi symbolises rain.
For Ngāti Tamaoho, Waitaa connects through Te Maanukanuka o Hoturoa (the Manukau Harbour), Waitii connects through the Mangatangi Awa (a river flowing through the Hunua Ranges) and Waipunarangi connects with the rain bringing life to their fertile lands in the southern part of the Auckland region - Pukekohekohe.
Matariki Festival is a celebration of the Māori New Year for all to enjoy across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This year it spans five weeks from 7 June to 13 July....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Matua Kahurangi: Why is it okay for Māori to ask for Māori nurses
Gary Judd KC: District Courts out of line
Propaganda:
Iwi says Te Pāti Māori suspension a 'punishment for being unapologetically Māori'
Cabinet ignores Waitangi Tribunal
Regulatory Standards Bill Will Whitewash Te Tiriti From Law
Tuesday May 20, 2025
News:
Treaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North Island
Tribal place names have been restored for prominent landmarks and places across the central North Island.
Eleven name changes to mountains, a lake, scenic reserves and other places have been made following the treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.
Eleven name changes to mountains, a lake, scenic reserves and other places have been made following the treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.
The changes gazetted by Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board include seven new and altered geographic names, including two Crown-protected area names. Four Crown-protected area names have been discontinued.....
See full article HERE
'We have to have rules': Christopher Luxon won't say if Te Pāti Māori's punishment appropriate
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't say whether the suspension of Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders for three weeks is an appropriate punishment.
The proposed suspensions will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday, which could take a few days.
If the debate is still running come 10pm Wednesday, it would be picked up on the next post-Budget sitting day, which would be 3 June. The three Te Pāti Māori MPs remain full MPs until a decision is made, which means, if debate is drawn out, they would still be able to participate in Budget day....
See full article HERE
The Land Beneath the Beehive: Whose Ground Does Parliament Stand On?
The land where Parliament now stands was part of the so-called Port Nicholson Block, one of the most disputed sales. While some chiefs may have agreed to sell, many had no understanding of the extent of the sale, the terms, or even whether they had the authority to alienate communal land.
By the mid-19th century, as Wellington grew into a colonial capital, the Crown took control of the land — in many cases without full, free, and informed consent of the Māori owners.....
See full article HERE
Welcome back! New chapter for library - Orewa Library
In keeping with the concept of building knowledge, local iwi artist Hokimai Rosieur designed an entry panel called Te Kete Mātauranga, which flows along the front entrance of the building and represents Māori concepts of learning....
See full article HERE
Luxon: No compromise on Te Pāti Māori decision, rejects ‘racism’ claims
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the National Party will not make any concessions on the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs from Parliament.
Speaking today at a post-Cabinet press conference, Luxon spoke in favour of the Privileges Committee's recommendation.
"We have a Privileges Committee that’s empowered to make those decisions and to determine what’s the appropriate punishment.
"The issue here is not about haka and waiata, as I keep seeing reported – the issue here is about parties not following the rules of Parliament."
He said for democracy to work, there needs to be "rules in this place", otherwise it "devolves into absolute chaos".....
See full article HERE
Articles:
New Zealand’s political trash heap - Matua Kahurangi.
Peter Hemmingson: The Final English Draft That Torpedoes Treatyism
Propaganda:
The ‘dangerous’ bill has been updated, but how?
The wisdom is in the contrast
Māori nurse Mary Parkinson Peni alleges racism from patients at Middlemore Hospital
Suspending Te Pāti Māori MPs threatens democracy
Understanding Tikanga: The Heart of Māori Custom and Practice
Jack’s next mission for Māori wards
‘Treaty Principles 2.0’ – law experts concerned by regulatory bill
Rebuke And Resistance: Te Pāti Māori’s Protest, Abstentionism, And ThePath To Indigenous Sovereignty
'We have to have rules': Christopher Luxon won't say if Te Pāti Māori's punishment appropriate
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't say whether the suspension of Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders for three weeks is an appropriate punishment.
The proposed suspensions will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday, which could take a few days.
If the debate is still running come 10pm Wednesday, it would be picked up on the next post-Budget sitting day, which would be 3 June. The three Te Pāti Māori MPs remain full MPs until a decision is made, which means, if debate is drawn out, they would still be able to participate in Budget day....
See full article HERE
The Land Beneath the Beehive: Whose Ground Does Parliament Stand On?
The land where Parliament now stands was part of the so-called Port Nicholson Block, one of the most disputed sales. While some chiefs may have agreed to sell, many had no understanding of the extent of the sale, the terms, or even whether they had the authority to alienate communal land.
By the mid-19th century, as Wellington grew into a colonial capital, the Crown took control of the land — in many cases without full, free, and informed consent of the Māori owners.....
See full article HERE
Welcome back! New chapter for library - Orewa Library
In keeping with the concept of building knowledge, local iwi artist Hokimai Rosieur designed an entry panel called Te Kete Mātauranga, which flows along the front entrance of the building and represents Māori concepts of learning....
See full article HERE
Luxon: No compromise on Te Pāti Māori decision, rejects ‘racism’ claims
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the National Party will not make any concessions on the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs from Parliament.
Speaking today at a post-Cabinet press conference, Luxon spoke in favour of the Privileges Committee's recommendation.
"We have a Privileges Committee that’s empowered to make those decisions and to determine what’s the appropriate punishment.
"The issue here is not about haka and waiata, as I keep seeing reported – the issue here is about parties not following the rules of Parliament."
He said for democracy to work, there needs to be "rules in this place", otherwise it "devolves into absolute chaos".....
See full article HERE
Articles:
New Zealand’s political trash heap - Matua Kahurangi.
Peter Hemmingson: The Final English Draft That Torpedoes Treatyism
Propaganda:
The ‘dangerous’ bill has been updated, but how?
The wisdom is in the contrast
Māori nurse Mary Parkinson Peni alleges racism from patients at Middlemore Hospital
Suspending Te Pāti Māori MPs threatens democracy
Understanding Tikanga: The Heart of Māori Custom and Practice
Jack’s next mission for Māori wards
‘Treaty Principles 2.0’ – law experts concerned by regulatory bill
Rebuke And Resistance: Te Pāti Māori’s Protest, Abstentionism, And ThePath To Indigenous Sovereignty
Sunday May 18, 2025
News:
Supporting safer communities with Māori Wardens
The great work Māori Wardens do to support communities and safety gets a boost in this year’s Budget, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, announced today.
“Māori Wardens offer a friendly face when times are tough. They’ve supported whānau nationwide for more than 150 years, providing training programmes for youth, food to those in need, and help in tough times like COVID-19 lockdowns and recent flooding events,” Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka says.
“There are now over 500 wardens supporting New Zealanders every day with everything from engaging with our rangatahi and keeping them in school to de-escalating conflict.
“These services rely heavily on volunteers. Today we are ensuring they receive extra support, including transport and training for volunteers, and greater administrative support for staff to manage service coordination and, in some areas, expanding services to help meet the need.”....
See full article HERE
Bicultural leadership - Central Kids.
As partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi we are committed to growing an environment that strengthens te ao Māori.
Central Kids is a bi-cultural organisation and proud partner of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Staying connected to the past, present and future is important to us, and we are committed to growing an environment that strengthens and celebrates te ao Māori through our practices.
> Te reo Māori me ōna tikanga – Māori language and practices are naturally woven into our everyday activities.
> Aromatawai – learning assessment is culturally relevant for all tamariki.
> Ngā hononga – regular and ongoing engagement with iwi.
Our kaimahi are active role models and advocates for te reo Māori revitalisation. Around 50 per cent of our enrolled tamariki are Māori and we are proud of the diversity in our services. We have a strong focus on language, culture and identity.
Our kindergartens strive to incorporate te ao Māori values into everything we do....
See full article HERE
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“There are now over 500 wardens supporting New Zealanders every day with everything from engaging with our rangatahi and keeping them in school to de-escalating conflict.
“These services rely heavily on volunteers. Today we are ensuring they receive extra support, including transport and training for volunteers, and greater administrative support for staff to manage service coordination and, in some areas, expanding services to help meet the need.”....
See full article HERE
Bicultural leadership - Central Kids.
As partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi we are committed to growing an environment that strengthens te ao Māori.
Central Kids is a bi-cultural organisation and proud partner of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Staying connected to the past, present and future is important to us, and we are committed to growing an environment that strengthens and celebrates te ao Māori through our practices.
> Te reo Māori me ōna tikanga – Māori language and practices are naturally woven into our everyday activities.
> Aromatawai – learning assessment is culturally relevant for all tamariki.
> Ngā hononga – regular and ongoing engagement with iwi.
Our kaimahi are active role models and advocates for te reo Māori revitalisation. Around 50 per cent of our enrolled tamariki are Māori and we are proud of the diversity in our services. We have a strong focus on language, culture and identity.
Our kindergartens strive to incorporate te ao Māori values into everything we do....
See full article HERE
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Matua Kahurangi: Hands off Anzac Day
Tui Vaeau: Crybabies with Greenstone - Why Te Pāti Māori Got Exactly What They Deserved
Propaganda:
The Wednesday that showed the left’s very tough road ahead
'It's fascism': Lady Tureiti Moxon blasts Regulatory Standards Bill
Greater Maori involvement in the horticulture industry's, boosting revenue for the sector
The House: Parliamentary privileges - Race as an aggravating factor?
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15 comments:
Supporting safer communities with (part) Māori Wardens?
There are now over 500 (part Maori) wardens supporting “New Zealanders” every day with everything from engaging with our rangatahi and keeping them in school to de-escalating conflict.
Budget 2025 includes $1.5 million per annum of new baseline funding for (part) Māori Wardens, bringing total government funding for (part) Māori Wardens to $2.7 million per annum.
So, once again Potaka is trying to gaslight us by inferring that apartheid is good for ALL New Zealanders. Even Peters and Costello of New Zealand First support these apartheid policies.
It is preposterous that maori wardens, who seem to succeed in acheiving a modicum of civiised behaviour from maori, should receive $1.5 million whereas in Gisborned5 marae, now the fosterers of much anti colonist action, apparently received a staggering 135 million merely to preserve and move or replace the premises where they plot and scheme disruptive and often illegal action.
20th. In renaming several central plateau sites maori have been unable to resist the temptation to apply at least one pakeha confusing and thus mana gaining memory challenge; Ngatakoerua. Curiously the names as heard by early explorers and settlers were invariably shorter than the later official versions when a written convention was adopted. Wairarapa was wyderop etc. I trust all maori cone shepherds and other road workers will diligently now drop Tahora and adopt Tahoraparoa. Presumably as part of the general policy to give colonists the run around, names for four readily identifiable sites have been dropped, despite in maori.
“Debate on Te Pāti Māori haka punishment delayed in shock Government move”!!
Imagine my shock!! Kabuki theatre is the Modis operandi of government.
It seems that in Auckland, Matariki, the annual national unification event for insurgency planner groups, is to be prolonged another tedious week. In Auckland Ngati Whatua usually seize the limelight. Kawerau are currently making a bid via effective control of the Waitakere Heritage Area. But yet another tribe has emerged. Ngati Tamaoho . Their attempt to be noticed a widly imaginative role for the 3 Matariki stars, all coincidentally related to water on which covetous rebelliuos maori eyes are very focussed.
"Our Auckland" is an Auckland Council publication once circulated free and which kept citizens somewhat informed. but now requiring an on line search. It continues the infuriating practice, common throughout Council publications, of giving maori words first with the English following in brackets. The reader labouriously slogs syllable by syllable through some rambling contrived word, is none the wiser st the end, then discovers the simple short straightforward English. It makes near all Council documents very difficult to read once through and understand.
Good old Auckland Council supporting woke celebrations and wasting taxpayer money on some contrived celebration. What did stone age maori do to celebrate? I bet nothing like the rubbish now provided.
At least Christmas is based on a long line of tradition even if pared back these days to almost non existence.
If people want private celebrations eg Easter eggs and a Christmas tree then fine. If communities want to self fund and share their traditions, fine.
But this overdone overhyped current day farce with contrived relevance as part of the NZ identity ( what you say?) Is a waste of taxpayer money.
Time Auckland council got out of its woke maori conversion therapy bath.
“Te Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to learn about Te Tiriti: ‘This is how we need to move forward”.
What one? The Real one or the FALSE one, as the real one is about equality for ALL, while the false one is about APARTHEID.
How about we put it to the people to decide what path they want to “move forward on”.
To quote: - "Parliament’s youngest MP has proposed a piece of legislation that, if enacted, would require MPs to learn about the Treaty and uphold its principles during their work as parliamentarians."
Translation - compulsory indoctrination of a false re write of the Treaty, in true communist style.
George Orwell's 1984 in action.
22nd It is agood idea for all mps to mug up on th Treaty.Several texts which have appeared on BV, including that by Apirana Ngata, should be compulsory reading, with a comprehension test following.
Incredibly some insurrectionest organisation Ngati Kahungunu support the use of Stop/Go road signs in te reo. The word taihoa is not a even direct translation of stop. Maori will do anything contrary to raise their profile and, amongst themselves, mana.
With its tiny original maori population and few still,Invercargill is the least appropriate town to flaunt maori street names. But the local tangataa whenua have espied an opportunity for mana and (paid) consultation and bribes. They want every subdivision to include ay least 1 in 3 maori names. If made essential at all, the ratio of maori in Invercargill should be the maximum. And limited to 3 syllables to evade mana seeking umpteen syllable leg pulls.
A must read
Zoran Rakovic: Re. ( endless and invented ) Treaty obligations, NZers must pay forever - but have no say........
Who in their right mind would accept this absurd situation dictated by dubious and transient politicians ?
Have NZers totally lost their marbles?
Referendum now !
https://breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2025/05/zoran-rakovic-human-rights-commission.html
How about Haka Hana and TPM learning what Apirana Ngata had to say about the treaty. Never mind Ned Fletcher’s recent fabrications.
I agree 100% Enough is enough
Yes, that young ignorant brat in Parliament should take the time to read and understand Te Tiriti, but why is she mentioning "principles"? She and her fellow racist activists being some of those who voted down the legislation that attempted to identify them.
Blocking the option of primarily maori names as an option for govt institutions is fine. But need to go further and require English first for all, including those dealing largely with matters maori. It is currently a grossly inefficient exercise trying to fathom what various organisations do and identify the appropriate wanted. And Councils and the like should be required to give the English word first with any imaginitive te reo option following in square brackets or similar very clear distinction so persons without te reo as an obsessional hobby can read documents quickly and fluently.
In other civilised societies etiquette and customs are all documented somewhere. But not tikanga. Like evidebce to the Waitangi Tribuna it is progressively "remembered" as time goes on. There is a reluctance nowadys to document as it does the artful out of contrived employemnt as paid teachers of and consultants. My guess is that it could all be condensed into a simple short book.. which the typical law student could quickly assimilate. It would be necesary to distinguish the practices identied by Polack, Maning, Campbell and co and now dubious. (ie multiple wives committing suicide when husband dies, other close females lacerauing themselves, compounding by theft any misfortune anyone experienced, the self will to die on directions of tohunga, infanticde, killing of the first person met foe or friend when on the warpath, as bike gangs etc etc.etc)
Normally I am opposed to maori names especially long gratuitous mana seeking leg pull ones. Giving a settlement the title of some pre European name for the vicinity or of a small native encampment bears little relation to the name assigned and used by settlers. How many settlers ever referred to Christchurch, Dunedin as Onepoto or whatever, Auckland as Tamaki a Makaurau etc.? But Kororareka is different. As recorded by Polak the early settlers used the maori name. It figures large in the history of post stone age NZ. I do not know what name the whoring sealers adopted but initially not Russel.
Maori complain of the limited race based assistance in the budget. They overlook the umpteen millions recently tipped their way for improvement of effectiveness of Insurgency Coordination Centres (marae)
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