Sunday October 26, 2025
News:
Northland group seeks judicial review of Northport expansion appeal
Māori groups around Whangārei Harbour are launching a legal challenge to an Environment Court appeal decision that allows Northport to expand.
The court granted Northport consent earlier this month to expand its port facilities at Marsden Point, overturning a 2024 decision by independent commissioners who had declined the application because of adverse effects on cultural values, public access, and the marine environment.
Northport said the consents enabled it to realise its decade-long vision for a dedicated container handling, storage and logistics facility, which will support economic growth and supply chain resilience in Northland and the Upper North Island.
Dr Mere Kepa, an academic and member of Te Parawhau hapū, said the decision to pursue a judicial review was made by about 20 people at a hui on Monday evening at Te Koutu, Marsden Point.
She said those involved in the legal challenge included relatives from Takahiwai, including members of Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board and their taiao unit, as well as kin from Pōroti, Whangārei, Patāua, and Tamaterau.
Kepa said the group was concerned about exclusion, inadequate consultation, and broader political developments, including the Government’s legislative agenda.....
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Kaiako Māori - Nelson College
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We are looking for someone who seeks the best possible outcomes for ākonga Māori in Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā. You will promote the understanding and celebration of te reo me ōna tikanga Māori, as well as embody mātauranga Māori in your own teaching practice.....
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Northport said the consents enabled it to realise its decade-long vision for a dedicated container handling, storage and logistics facility, which will support economic growth and supply chain resilience in Northland and the Upper North Island.
Dr Mere Kepa, an academic and member of Te Parawhau hapū, said the decision to pursue a judicial review was made by about 20 people at a hui on Monday evening at Te Koutu, Marsden Point.
She said those involved in the legal challenge included relatives from Takahiwai, including members of Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board and their taiao unit, as well as kin from Pōroti, Whangārei, Patāua, and Tamaterau.
Kepa said the group was concerned about exclusion, inadequate consultation, and broader political developments, including the Government’s legislative agenda.....
See full article HERE
Kaiako Māori - Nelson College
Nelson College is seeking an inspirational and innovative kaiako Māori to lead our Te Ara Reo Māori programme. This is a permanent full-time role, starting 28 January 2026.
We are looking for someone who seeks the best possible outcomes for ākonga Māori in Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā. You will promote the understanding and celebration of te reo me ōna tikanga Māori, as well as embody mātauranga Māori in your own teaching practice.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Steven Gaskell: Democracy - Great Until It Votes the “Wrong” Way
Barrie Davis: Rise or Fall of New Zealand
Propaganda:
The piece of legislation that National kept very quiet about
Strategist aims to spark light
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2 comments:
Seems Whangarei maori are fearful of the hostage, port extension, escaping from their grip. They need to find some bones cast off from a tikanga cannibal barbecue. the potental gain for local maori will vastly exceed the loss of a few over exploited pipi beds.
I trust the Nelson college candidate is required to be able to express himself in quaint old fashioned English. Just what does "te reo me ona tikanga" mean? If there was available a maori dictionary with the origin and date of words available, and maori stopped manufacturing new ones, I would give in and buy a copy.
The future under tribal rule: endless legal battles, ever wealthier lawyers....... ever reduced productivity for the nation.
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