Wednesday October 29, 2025
News:
Supporters and MPs fume as Te Pāti Māori tries suspending MP, who threatens legal action
Te Pāti Māori members and MPs are divided as the party’s leadership attempts to suspend its own MP, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.
But it’s unclear how Kapa-Kingi will be suspended, or if the party’s leadership has the backing of its MPs to suspend her. Her son is now threatening legal action against Te Pāti Māori, saying it “refuses to comply with their own legally binding constitution”.
The party’s executive met late last week to discuss whether to suspend Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, marking a serious escalation of the party’s internal rift which has pitted the MP against her own party.....
See full article HERE
Global Indigenous Legal Leaders Unite in Kirikiriroa
Māori legal professionals and judges from around the world have gathered in Kirikiriroa for the Hui-ā-Tau Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa, held for the first time alongside the International Indigenous Judges Conference.
The three-day event at the University of Waikato brought together legal leaders from Aotearoa, Canada, the U.S., Australia, and the Pacific. Among those present was Te Arikinui Kuini Ngāwai Hono i te Pō, who was seen keenly taking notes during key sessions.
Director of Tukau Law, Season-Mary Downs, says the hui was a rare opportunity to draw from deep institutional knowledge and challenge the systemic barriers facing Indigenous peoples.....
See full article HERE
Hundreds gather across Aotearoa calling on government to honour Te Tiriti
Hundreds of workers, unions, and iwi gathered across the motu on Tuesday for Rā Whakamana, a nationwide day of solidarity between iwi and unions.
More than 300 people attended the rally in central Wellington, while wild weather forced the cancellation of one event in South Auckland, hundreds took part in a hīkoi from Okahu Bay to the port of Auckland in spite of driving rain and wind.
See full article HERE
More on the above > Rā Whakamana: Thousands unite for tino rangatiratanga and workers’ rights
And more here > Rā Whakamana: Iwi, unions come together in Whanganui to protest coalition Government
Waiariki Health Realities In Māori Hands Thanks To Dedicated Data Dashboard
Te Taura Ora o Waiariki, the Iwi Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) has taken a major step toward transforming how Māori health data is accessed, understood, and used for decision-making, completing the first stage of training for a new Māori data platform that will empower iwi to see their own health trends clearly for the first time.
The training, held in Taupō alongside governance members and three neighbouring Iwi Māori Partnership Boards, marks the beginning of a significant shift toward Māori data sovereignty, ensuring information about our people is held, interpreted, and used by us, for us.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Pee Kay: Upholding our treaty obligations - Political disguise for ethnic grift?
Lindsay Mitchell: Same-old, same-old
Propaganda:
How cool would it be to replace Christopher Luxon with a Māori person?
Remembering the New Zealand Wars
In Aotearoa, belonging begins with recognising the distinct rights of hapū
Racial Discrimination Escalating In Aotearoa – Report
'There's something about it that captures people's imaginations' - 190 years of He Whakaputanga
See full article HERE
Global Indigenous Legal Leaders Unite in Kirikiriroa
Māori legal professionals and judges from around the world have gathered in Kirikiriroa for the Hui-ā-Tau Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa, held for the first time alongside the International Indigenous Judges Conference.
The three-day event at the University of Waikato brought together legal leaders from Aotearoa, Canada, the U.S., Australia, and the Pacific. Among those present was Te Arikinui Kuini Ngāwai Hono i te Pō, who was seen keenly taking notes during key sessions.
Director of Tukau Law, Season-Mary Downs, says the hui was a rare opportunity to draw from deep institutional knowledge and challenge the systemic barriers facing Indigenous peoples.....
See full article HERE
Hundreds gather across Aotearoa calling on government to honour Te Tiriti
Hundreds of workers, unions, and iwi gathered across the motu on Tuesday for Rā Whakamana, a nationwide day of solidarity between iwi and unions.
More than 300 people attended the rally in central Wellington, while wild weather forced the cancellation of one event in South Auckland, hundreds took part in a hīkoi from Okahu Bay to the port of Auckland in spite of driving rain and wind.
See full article HERE
More on the above > Rā Whakamana: Thousands unite for tino rangatiratanga and workers’ rights
And more here > Rā Whakamana: Iwi, unions come together in Whanganui to protest coalition Government
Waiariki Health Realities In Māori Hands Thanks To Dedicated Data Dashboard
Te Taura Ora o Waiariki, the Iwi Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) has taken a major step toward transforming how Māori health data is accessed, understood, and used for decision-making, completing the first stage of training for a new Māori data platform that will empower iwi to see their own health trends clearly for the first time.
The training, held in Taupō alongside governance members and three neighbouring Iwi Māori Partnership Boards, marks the beginning of a significant shift toward Māori data sovereignty, ensuring information about our people is held, interpreted, and used by us, for us.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Pee Kay: Upholding our treaty obligations - Political disguise for ethnic grift?
Lindsay Mitchell: Same-old, same-old
Propaganda:
How cool would it be to replace Christopher Luxon with a Māori person?
Remembering the New Zealand Wars
In Aotearoa, belonging begins with recognising the distinct rights of hapū
Racial Discrimination Escalating In Aotearoa – Report
'There's something about it that captures people's imaginations' - 190 years of He Whakaputanga
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.
Tuesday October 28, 2025
News:
Rotorua: Te Reo Māori and English course supports migrant integration
After 10 weeks of learning, connection and cultural discovery, a group of migrants in Rotorua have completed a bilingual course in English and te reo Māori, said to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa.
The pilot programme, a collaboration between Speech New Zealand, Te Tatau o Te Arawa and the Rotorua Multicultural Council, brought together people from 10 countries to build confidence in speaking, presenting and connecting through both languages, a joint media release from the three organisations said.
The students, from Chile, Sri Lanka, India, Argentina, China, Colombia, Russia and South Korea, recently sat their final exams.....
See full article HERE
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi faces suspension motion
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will soon be suspended by her party, according to reports.
Meanwhile, other members in the party are reportedly moving against the party’s president John Tamihere, readying a bid to topple him.
Waatea News reports the party held a national council hui last Thursday, which passed a motion to suspend Kapa-Kingi. The party also passed a motion to look at the best way to give effect to the suspension.
This would mean Kapa-Kingi sitting as an independent in Parliament......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: TIMELINE - Of The Saga Of The Foreshore And Seabed (Summarised)
Graham Adams: Tikanga inserted into cutting-edge gene bill
Professor Jerry Coyne: Mātauranga Māori strikes again
Propaganda:
Once Were Gardeners is a must-watch for anyone wanting to grow
Neuroscience meets tikanga Māori in series helping families raise resilient tamariki
The students, from Chile, Sri Lanka, India, Argentina, China, Colombia, Russia and South Korea, recently sat their final exams.....
See full article HERE
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi faces suspension motion
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will soon be suspended by her party, according to reports.
Meanwhile, other members in the party are reportedly moving against the party’s president John Tamihere, readying a bid to topple him.
Waatea News reports the party held a national council hui last Thursday, which passed a motion to suspend Kapa-Kingi. The party also passed a motion to look at the best way to give effect to the suspension.
This would mean Kapa-Kingi sitting as an independent in Parliament......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: TIMELINE - Of The Saga Of The Foreshore And Seabed (Summarised)
Graham Adams: Tikanga inserted into cutting-edge gene bill
Professor Jerry Coyne: Mātauranga Māori strikes again
Propaganda:
Once Were Gardeners is a must-watch for anyone wanting to grow
Neuroscience meets tikanga Māori in series helping families raise resilient tamariki
Monday October 27, 2025
News:
The importance of geothermal energy in New Zealand - Shane Jones
Today, geothermal energy is a cornerstone of the Māori economy, and Māori have a long-term vision to enhance their role in New Zealand’s energy sector. Māori have a rich cultural heritage and a deep connection to their land and natural resources. Their identity is rooted in a unique worldview that emphasises the importance of kaitiakitanga, guardianship, over the environment, demonstrated in their commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing.
Many Māori iwi (tribes) own land with significant geothermal potential, particularly in regions like the central North Island. As a result, they’ve become key players in geothermal energy projects, both as resource owners and partners in large-scale ventures.
Investment in geothermal energy supports iwi, hapū, and ahu whenua (land management) trusts, enabling innovation and investment in areas like geothermal aquaculture, horticulture, and tourism.
These ventures are not just economically significant – they are culturally affirming. They allow Māori communities to exercise rangatiratanga, or self-determination, over their resources. They create opportunities for intergenerational wealth, education, and environmental stewardship.
In this way, geothermal energy is helping to shape a future that is both prosperous and culturally grounded.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Wendy Geus: Winston nails vague 'Tikanga' at Oxford debate, as BSA police 'unsafe' usage
Tribalism
Propaganda:
Sacha McMeeking: Between cohesion and collapse
The imported ideology behind education reform
Our leaders are human too
Investment in geothermal energy supports iwi, hapū, and ahu whenua (land management) trusts, enabling innovation and investment in areas like geothermal aquaculture, horticulture, and tourism.
These ventures are not just economically significant – they are culturally affirming. They allow Māori communities to exercise rangatiratanga, or self-determination, over their resources. They create opportunities for intergenerational wealth, education, and environmental stewardship.
In this way, geothermal energy is helping to shape a future that is both prosperous and culturally grounded.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Wendy Geus: Winston nails vague 'Tikanga' at Oxford debate, as BSA police 'unsafe' usage
Tribalism
Propaganda:
Sacha McMeeking: Between cohesion and collapse
The imported ideology behind education reform
Our leaders are human too
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.
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.....
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
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
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.
8 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.
Aotearoa representatives (experts) attend first Indigenous Geothermal Symposium in 2024 where they summarised New Zealand’s geothermal story from a Māori perspective, traversing cultural aspects, impacts of colonisation, Treaty and Māori Land Court processes, history of electricity development and associated cultural damage caused by early geothermal development and participated in the drafting of the “Geothermal Indigenous Peoples Declaration”.
https://www.geothermalnextgeneration.com/updates/aotearoa-representatives-attend-first-indigenous-geothermal-symposium
27th.To ensure a tolerable (and safe) private life Jones has to pander to his maori side, but he lays it on a bit thick at times. Clearly he has run his speech through an AI metaphor limitation programme.
Anon @ 8:54
The indigenous symposium makes very interesting reading, particularly the "Declaration".
Again we see Maori looking to cash in on colonisers technology.
Early Maori knew of geothermal and used it mainly for cooking all manner of food, that was the limit of their knowledge.
The geothermal activity was probably home to a taniwha
of some description that needed regular appeasement.
It never ceases to amaze me how something like geothermal activity can be "owned" by anybody. The same with water, seabed, flora et al.
Other countries are facing the same BS with "indigenous" people claiming all manner of resource. And not necessarily for the greater good.
And like here, aided and abetted by europeans and part native with predominant european ancestry.
Presumably the American Indians own the ash from Mt St Helen. Do they own the damage? In NZ do maori own the waste water with all its mercury content?
Re the immigrant indoctrination courses, it is not clear how much public money involved. Very few provide services without public subsidy. To fritter money filling the heads of immigrants with a load of maori piffle and propaganda is scandalous. I note near all candidates are women. Are they stuck for work and saw this as paid entertainment? English familiarisation, and socialisation seen as worth suffering maori twaddle for? Meanwhile I am working on my pepeha. Several relatives war victims but can claim no participation in cannibal victories.
Well to be a bit difficult as a Christian I believe the God of the bible made everything as it says in Isiah 'for thus says the Lord, who created the the heavens ,who formed the earth and made it , he established it and did not make it empty' and also in John 1.3 "through him all things were made , without him nothing was made that has been made'. Quite clear really Yahweh has the patent on stuff on earth. It also says he is a jealous God, suggesting. I think he does not tolerate other gods taking credit for his works and trying to own and personalize his stuff. whether they be Maori or not.
Quite simple really . The same goes for NZ botanicals . Yahweh made them for the benefit of all mankind not just for Maori.
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