Tuesday November 25, 2025
News:
Northland schools defy Government move to drop Te Tiriti obligations
Northland schools have publicly committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their classrooms despite a Government directive canning the obligation.
Among those were Waipu Primary School, Whangārei Intermediate School, Manaia View School, Ruawai College, Ruakākā Primary, Moerewa School, Whangārei Girls’ High School, Kerikeri High School and more.
They also included the School Boards Association, Principals’ Federation and the Post Primary Teachers’ Association.
Doctor of Education and Whangārei Girls’ High School board presiding member Maia Hetaraka said schools would stand up for what they believed in....
See full article HERE
Giving Effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Mairehau High School
Manahua te mānehurangi - Take charge of your destiny. The Mairehau High School Board of rustees fully acknowledges its responsibility to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ensure that its actions align with the treaty's principles. As one of the primary objectives of the board, efforts have been made to recognise the aims and aspirations of Māori, address the employment requirements of Māori, and foster greater involvement of Māori in the education service. This report highlights the actions taken by the Mairehau High School Board in pursuit of these objectives....
See full article HERE
Māori Leaders Want Stronger Voice in School Attendance Strategy
Māori education leaders say they want a greater role in shaping the Government’s school attendance strategy, warning that top-down policies won’t work without iwi partnership.
Attendance rates across the country remain stubbornly low, with Māori tamariki disproportionately affected. Many whānau point to factors such as transport barriers, unaffordable uniforms, overcrowded housing, and a lack of culturally safe school environments.
Māori communities know what works for Māori students, one iwi leader said. When tamariki feel seen, supported, and connected to their culture, they turn up. When they don’t, they disengage.....
See full article HERE
Calls Grow for Stronger Support to Lift Māori Retirement Savings
New analysis shows Māori are continuing to fall behind in retirement savings, prompting calls for targeted support to prevent future hardship for whānau.
The findings, drawn from recent research by Te Ara Ahunga Ora – Retirement Commission, highlight long-standing pay gaps, lower KiwiSaver contributions, and fewer savings buffers among Māori compared to the general population.
Māori financial advocates say the data reveals deeper structural issues rather than poor personal choices......
See full article HERE
Diocesan School For Girls Auckland - Kaiako Te reo Māori, Mātauranga Māori & Kapa haka
ou'll join an exceptional teaching team in our IB World School, where the Primary Years Programme (PYP) brings inquiry-based and conceptual learning to life. Our Mātauranga Māori programme educates students in Māori worldviews and indigenous knowledge systems, deepening their understanding of Aotearoa through the stories, values, and beliefs that shape our culture. You will lead and facilitate the Kapa Haka program in the Junior School, promoting the cultural and artistic development of students through traditional Māori performing arts.
This is more than a teaching position—it's an opportunity to shape young minds.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Ngāi Tahu History Isn’t What 'The Press' Claims
John Robertson: The Curriculum Revolt Nobody Voted For
Sean Rush: Letter to the Roseneath School Board
When the Story Doesn’t Match the Truth
Propaganda:
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP makes fresh claim about alleged overspend of fellow MP’s budget
Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says
Support for Te Tiriti in Schools surges as Minister challenges schools to lift achievement
Open Letter From NZ Area Schools Association To Minister Of Education
They also included the School Boards Association, Principals’ Federation and the Post Primary Teachers’ Association.
Doctor of Education and Whangārei Girls’ High School board presiding member Maia Hetaraka said schools would stand up for what they believed in....
See full article HERE
Giving Effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi at Mairehau High School
Manahua te mānehurangi - Take charge of your destiny. The Mairehau High School Board of rustees fully acknowledges its responsibility to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ensure that its actions align with the treaty's principles. As one of the primary objectives of the board, efforts have been made to recognise the aims and aspirations of Māori, address the employment requirements of Māori, and foster greater involvement of Māori in the education service. This report highlights the actions taken by the Mairehau High School Board in pursuit of these objectives....
See full article HERE
Māori Leaders Want Stronger Voice in School Attendance Strategy
Māori education leaders say they want a greater role in shaping the Government’s school attendance strategy, warning that top-down policies won’t work without iwi partnership.
Attendance rates across the country remain stubbornly low, with Māori tamariki disproportionately affected. Many whānau point to factors such as transport barriers, unaffordable uniforms, overcrowded housing, and a lack of culturally safe school environments.
Māori communities know what works for Māori students, one iwi leader said. When tamariki feel seen, supported, and connected to their culture, they turn up. When they don’t, they disengage.....
See full article HERE
Calls Grow for Stronger Support to Lift Māori Retirement Savings
New analysis shows Māori are continuing to fall behind in retirement savings, prompting calls for targeted support to prevent future hardship for whānau.
The findings, drawn from recent research by Te Ara Ahunga Ora – Retirement Commission, highlight long-standing pay gaps, lower KiwiSaver contributions, and fewer savings buffers among Māori compared to the general population.
Māori financial advocates say the data reveals deeper structural issues rather than poor personal choices......
See full article HERE
Diocesan School For Girls Auckland - Kaiako Te reo Māori, Mātauranga Māori & Kapa haka
ou'll join an exceptional teaching team in our IB World School, where the Primary Years Programme (PYP) brings inquiry-based and conceptual learning to life. Our Mātauranga Māori programme educates students in Māori worldviews and indigenous knowledge systems, deepening their understanding of Aotearoa through the stories, values, and beliefs that shape our culture. You will lead and facilitate the Kapa Haka program in the Junior School, promoting the cultural and artistic development of students through traditional Māori performing arts.
This is more than a teaching position—it's an opportunity to shape young minds.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Ngāi Tahu History Isn’t What 'The Press' Claims
John Robertson: The Curriculum Revolt Nobody Voted For
Sean Rush: Letter to the Roseneath School Board
When the Story Doesn’t Match the Truth
Propaganda:
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP makes fresh claim about alleged overspend of fellow MP’s budget
Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says
Support for Te Tiriti in Schools surges as Minister challenges schools to lift achievement
Open Letter From NZ Area Schools Association To Minister Of Education
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.
Monday November 24, 2025
News:
Ngāi Tahu warns conservation reforms could take iwi settlements back to court
The chairperson of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is a warning the Government not to open “Pandora’s box” by changing the legislation that breaches treaty settlements.
However, the reform could essentially cut the iwi out of decisions, and open “Pandora’s box” for iwi across the country to potentially re-litigate settlements, Justin Tipa, kaiwhakahaere (chairperson) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, said.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
The iwi took the Conservation Minister to the High Court on Friday in defence of its treaty settlement in the face of proposed conservation reforms.
Mana whenua representation at the decision-making table is guaranteed by the iwi’s settlement with the Crown, agreed by the National Government 30 years ago.
However, the reform could essentially cut the iwi out of decisions, and open “Pandora’s box” for iwi across the country to potentially re-litigate settlements, Justin Tipa, kaiwhakahaere (chairperson) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, said.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Steven Gaskell: The Great Spiritual Rebrand - Now Featuring the Waitangi Treaty Clause
Barrie Davis: Better Together
Matua Kahurangi: Subscriber Stories - Maorification of the health system is out of control
Propaganda:
Schools commit to Te Tiriti anyway
Barrie Davis: Better Together
Matua Kahurangi: Subscriber Stories - Maorification of the health system is out of control
Propaganda:
Schools commit to Te Tiriti anyway
Sunday November 23, 2025
News:
‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
One of the country’s largest iwi is taking the Government to court over proposed changes to conservation law that it says violate the iwi’s Treaty settlement with the Crown.
News:
‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
One of the country’s largest iwi is taking the Government to court over proposed changes to conservation law that it says violate the iwi’s Treaty settlement with the Crown.
Whenua – land – is a central part of all iwi settlements. Ngāi Tahu’s area of interest covers most of the South Island, including two-thirds of the country’s conservation estate. This estate includes a wide range of culturally significant sites, species and landmarks that are significant to many New Zealanders, such as Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Conservation provisions were a core part of the iwi’s 1998 settlement, including guarantees the iwi would be able to participate in environmental area management plans and assurances its conservation estate would be protected.....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > ‘Privatisation by stealth’: Ngāi Tahu launches court action over conservation reform
A prisoner advocacy group suggests New Zealand must move away from Western justice systems, when determining outcomes for Maori
A report from JustSpeak has collated research on Maori women's experience in the justice system.
It suggests harsher outcomes are more likely, and blames our colonial history.
Report author Laura Johnstone argues the country shouldn't see Maori approaches to justice as alternative.
She says it could be worth looking at ways Maori administer justice for themselves, rather than trying to impose Western ideas.....
See full article HERE
PSA Union Organiser | Dunedin
The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing 200 staff throughout New Zealand. We have over 95,000 members working in central and local government, health and community services. As the largest union in New Zealand Aotearoa, we can provide opportunities for organisers to take up leadership roles in our sectors and across the organisation.
The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is committed to honouring Te Tiriti O Waitangi across our organisation and the work we do. Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage......
See full article HERE
Iwi-based free legal clinic opens in Tauranga to boost ‘access to justice’
Tauranga’s first iwi-based free legal clinic aims to increase access to justice and “critical” legal support.
Northland-raised lawyer Keegan Jones (Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Porou), who lives in Tauranga, is the face behind the initiative.
He has established six free Māori-centric clinics in Kerikeri, Whangārei, Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Auckland, and now Tauranga, helping thousands of people navigate family, land, and criminal law issues....
Tauranga’s first iwi-based free legal clinic aims to increase access to justice and “critical” legal support.
Northland-raised lawyer Keegan Jones (Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Porou), who lives in Tauranga, is the face behind the initiative.
Jones, 26, is the founder of The Free Legal Clinics Project Charitable Trust.
He has established six free Māori-centric clinics in Kerikeri, Whangārei, Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Auckland, and now Tauranga, helping thousands of people navigate family, land, and criminal law issues.....
See full article HERE
Aotearoa, New Zealand is our home - Fonterra
We acknowledge the interconnectedness of all living and non-living things and our commitment to Manaakitanga (care for people), Kaitiakitanga (care for our land and environment) and Whanaungatanga (care for the connectivity between people) drives all that we do.
We strive to authentically embed Te Ao Māori across our organisation. We recognise it as a key part of our identity here in Aotearoa New Zealand and the unique value it brings for everyone, both here and abroad.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Tribalism Is Creeping Into New Zealand....
Centrist: After years attacking ACT as ‘colonisers.....
Propaganda:
Crumbs from the white man’s table: The story of the Ngāi Tahu deeds
Ngāpuhi 'insulted' Te Pāti Māori leadership refusing to participate in hui
Conservation provisions were a core part of the iwi’s 1998 settlement, including guarantees the iwi would be able to participate in environmental area management plans and assurances its conservation estate would be protected.....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > ‘Privatisation by stealth’: Ngāi Tahu launches court action over conservation reform
A prisoner advocacy group suggests New Zealand must move away from Western justice systems, when determining outcomes for Maori
A report from JustSpeak has collated research on Maori women's experience in the justice system.
It suggests harsher outcomes are more likely, and blames our colonial history.
Report author Laura Johnstone argues the country shouldn't see Maori approaches to justice as alternative.
She says it could be worth looking at ways Maori administer justice for themselves, rather than trying to impose Western ideas.....
See full article HERE
PSA Union Organiser | Dunedin
The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is the largest union in New Zealand, Aotearoa and is an innovative and dynamic organisation employing 200 staff throughout New Zealand. We have over 95,000 members working in central and local government, health and community services. As the largest union in New Zealand Aotearoa, we can provide opportunities for organisers to take up leadership roles in our sectors and across the organisation.
The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is committed to honouring Te Tiriti O Waitangi across our organisation and the work we do. Knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori will therefore be an advantage......
See full article HERE
Iwi-based free legal clinic opens in Tauranga to boost ‘access to justice’
Tauranga’s first iwi-based free legal clinic aims to increase access to justice and “critical” legal support.
Northland-raised lawyer Keegan Jones (Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Porou), who lives in Tauranga, is the face behind the initiative.
He has established six free Māori-centric clinics in Kerikeri, Whangārei, Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Auckland, and now Tauranga, helping thousands of people navigate family, land, and criminal law issues....
Tauranga’s first iwi-based free legal clinic aims to increase access to justice and “critical” legal support.
Northland-raised lawyer Keegan Jones (Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Porou), who lives in Tauranga, is the face behind the initiative.
Jones, 26, is the founder of The Free Legal Clinics Project Charitable Trust.
He has established six free Māori-centric clinics in Kerikeri, Whangārei, Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Auckland, and now Tauranga, helping thousands of people navigate family, land, and criminal law issues.....
See full article HERE
Aotearoa, New Zealand is our home - Fonterra
We acknowledge the interconnectedness of all living and non-living things and our commitment to Manaakitanga (care for people), Kaitiakitanga (care for our land and environment) and Whanaungatanga (care for the connectivity between people) drives all that we do.
We strive to authentically embed Te Ao Māori across our organisation. We recognise it as a key part of our identity here in Aotearoa New Zealand and the unique value it brings for everyone, both here and abroad.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: Tribalism Is Creeping Into New Zealand....
Centrist: After years attacking ACT as ‘colonisers.....
Propaganda:
Crumbs from the white man’s table: The story of the Ngāi Tahu deeds
Ngāpuhi 'insulted' Te Pāti Māori leadership refusing to participate in hui
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.
3 comments:
A few transgressor's skulls cleaved with mere in accordance with te ao and tikanga would materially reduce the crime rate.
If a maori steals from some other maori and they are happy for them to spend a few days idling on a marae as punishment fine. But If if they steal my car causing thousands of dollars of expense in money and time I want a 19th century response.
These were very effective, England was liveable despite no Poice force initially.
Little wonder the Public Service has been so permeated by the maori insurgency ethic. With PSA staff expected to learn maori they are not going to attract any sceptics. The bias must extend to all that the PSA influences, the employees they support and the ones to whom they are less committed.
Ngāi Tahu is suing the government regarding conservation law change. Will ex- Minister Finlayson KC ( the tribe's legal counsel} be leading this case - pro bono or for a hefty fee?
I remember when there was serious talk in Aus about subjecting Aboriginals accused of crimes to traditional justicial methods. Someone then pointed out that in the case of the incident in question this would involve sinking a spear into his thigh on the assumption that should it heal he would be deemed innocent, and should it go septic and he die it would mean he had been guilty. The fashionable do-gooders went remarkably silent after that.
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