Friday January 2, 2026
News:
Understanding the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Customary Marine Title Amendment Act — What It Means for Māori Rights and the Coastline
A significant legal shift affecting how Māori can secure customary marine title over the marine and coastal area has now been cemented in law. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Act 2025 reflects changes agreed through Parliament following a lengthy process of debate, public submissions and legal interpretation that has spanned several years.
At the heart of this legislation is a desire by the Government to clarify and redefine how Māori groups can prove customary connection to areas of te takutai moana – the common marine and coastal area extending from the high-tide mark out to 12 nautical miles. This law builds on the original Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011, which replaced the controversial Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 and established pathways for Māori to seek recognition of customary rights and title in the marine environment.
Why the Amendment Was Proposed.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Judy Gill: Te reo Māori, taonga and the question of responsibility
John Robertson: ACC and Maori healing
Fiona MacKenzie - The “Land Back” Pogrom — Most Kiwis Don’t See It Coming
Propaganda:
Why the Māori Economy and Māori Business Will Be Critical in 2026
Why New Zealand’s Health System — and Better Māori Health Outcomes — Matter More Than Ever in 2026
Why the Amendment Was Proposed.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Judy Gill: Te reo Māori, taonga and the question of responsibility
John Robertson: ACC and Maori healing
Fiona MacKenzie - The “Land Back” Pogrom — Most Kiwis Don’t See It Coming
Propaganda:
Why the Māori Economy and Māori Business Will Be Critical in 2026
Why New Zealand’s Health System — and Better Māori Health Outcomes — Matter More Than Ever in 2026
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Thursday January 1, 2026
News:
Māori excel in New Year Honours 2026 - Tama Potaka.
Māori recipients in the New Year 2026 Honours list demonstrate deep and enduring commitment to Māori advancement and community leadership across Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.
News:
Māori excel in New Year Honours 2026 - Tama Potaka.
Māori recipients in the New Year 2026 Honours list demonstrate deep and enduring commitment to Māori advancement and community leadership across Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.
The list of Māori recipients includes Companions, Officers and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit, as well as recipients of the King’s Service Order and King’s Service Medal.
“While it is my privilege to highlight the mahi of these recipients, they are part of a wider group of New Zealanders whose service strengthens our communities,” Mr Potaka says.
“Māori leadership continues to play a critical role in shaping a strong, inclusive and resilient Aotearoa New Zealand.”.....
See full article HERE
IKEA to correct te reo Māori signs after errors at Auckland store
IKEA will correct errors in Māori language signs at its flagship Auckland store after problems with the translation were pointed out on social media.
The signs at the Sylvia Park store, which points to the Swedish restaurant and café, reads "wharekai & kāfe swīni", but there are no letter Fs or Ss in the Māori alphabet.
A photo of the sign was posted to Reddit on Monday, sparking debate over whether the translation was correct.
Many users said that “Kāfe Swīni” missed the mark.
"Yeah, doesn’t seem right. Just ‘Wharekai Huitene’ would have worked," one commenter wrote....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Robertson: New Zealand’s Colonization Obsession Is Historically Illiterate
David Farrar: Little support from Māori for TPM leader and deputies
Propaganda:
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
“While it is my privilege to highlight the mahi of these recipients, they are part of a wider group of New Zealanders whose service strengthens our communities,” Mr Potaka says.
“Māori leadership continues to play a critical role in shaping a strong, inclusive and resilient Aotearoa New Zealand.”.....
See full article HERE
IKEA to correct te reo Māori signs after errors at Auckland store
IKEA will correct errors in Māori language signs at its flagship Auckland store after problems with the translation were pointed out on social media.
The signs at the Sylvia Park store, which points to the Swedish restaurant and café, reads "wharekai & kāfe swīni", but there are no letter Fs or Ss in the Māori alphabet.
A photo of the sign was posted to Reddit on Monday, sparking debate over whether the translation was correct.
Many users said that “Kāfe Swīni” missed the mark.
"Yeah, doesn’t seem right. Just ‘Wharekai Huitene’ would have worked," one commenter wrote....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Robertson: New Zealand’s Colonization Obsession Is Historically Illiterate
David Farrar: Little support from Māori for TPM leader and deputies
Propaganda:
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Wednesday December 31, 2025
News:
$7m worth of contracts for Kaitāia Airport upgrade out for tender
A much-needed upgrade of Kaitāia Airport to guarantee its future has moved closer with contracts for work worth more than $7 million out for tender.
Last year the pathway for Kaitāia Airport to return to Ngai Takoto and Ngati Kahu hapu was cleared, with Māori Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka joining iwi and the council at a ceremony which marked the entering of a long-term lease for the airport between iwi and the Far North District Council – to take effect once title transfers – and the Government contracting $5.4m with the council for maintenance and upgrade work.
News:
$7m worth of contracts for Kaitāia Airport upgrade out for tender
A much-needed upgrade of Kaitāia Airport to guarantee its future has moved closer with contracts for work worth more than $7 million out for tender.
Last year the pathway for Kaitāia Airport to return to Ngai Takoto and Ngati Kahu hapu was cleared, with Māori Crown Relations Minister Tama Potaka joining iwi and the council at a ceremony which marked the entering of a long-term lease for the airport between iwi and the Far North District Council – to take effect once title transfers – and the Government contracting $5.4m with the council for maintenance and upgrade work.
Ngai Takoto confirmed they will purchase Kaitāia Airport in line with their Treaty settlement provisions. The airport land was offered to Ngai Takoto as part of their Treaty settlement in 2012 on the condition that airport operations would continue.
The resilience programme is focused on strengthening the airport’s long-term safety, reliability, and operational performance, ensuring it remains a critical transport link for Far North communities. The project is supported by $5.4m funding from the government through Te Tari Whakatau – Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana (formerly the Office for Māori Crown Relations – Te Arawhiti) and $2.4m from the council.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
The Williams Brothers: God’s Instruments in Transforming Māori Hearts
Propaganda:
Mana: Tāme Iti’s Story of Resistance, Identity and Hope
Chris Finlayson – hopes for 2026
Māori Perspectives on Capital Gains Tax and the Future Fund
Treaty Principles Bill Defeated: What It Means for Māori and Aotearoa
The resilience programme is focused on strengthening the airport’s long-term safety, reliability, and operational performance, ensuring it remains a critical transport link for Far North communities. The project is supported by $5.4m funding from the government through Te Tari Whakatau – Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana (formerly the Office for Māori Crown Relations – Te Arawhiti) and $2.4m from the council.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
The Williams Brothers: God’s Instruments in Transforming Māori Hearts
Propaganda:
Mana: Tāme Iti’s Story of Resistance, Identity and Hope
Chris Finlayson – hopes for 2026
Māori Perspectives on Capital Gains Tax and the Future Fund
Treaty Principles Bill Defeated: What It Means for Māori and Aotearoa
Monday December 29, 2025
News:
We’re Changing Our Name - James Cook High School.
Our school is directing a new path in their journey; one full of opportunity, growth, and promise for our students. We’re embracing change across our school, curriculum, and strengthening connections with the wider community.
News:
We’re Changing Our Name - James Cook High School.
Our school is directing a new path in their journey; one full of opportunity, growth, and promise for our students. We’re embracing change across our school, curriculum, and strengthening connections with the wider community.
A name has been chosen that speaks to who we are and where we’re going. The name that has been given to us is: TE HAIKURA Ā KIWA. Translated, the name means Kiwa High School, however there is a deeper meaning for ourselves and our community when we use our name in te reo Māori.
This week at our dawn Matariki celebration, we will be holding a special ceremony to welcome the new name, Te Haikura ā Kiwa, to our kura.
The uniform and the name “James Cook High School” will remain until the end of 2026.
The change of uniform will happen officially in 2027 for year 9 and year 11 and anyone new to the kura.
We will reveal the new logo and uniform this time next year, Matariki 2026 after we have consulted with our community.....
See full article HERE
This week at our dawn Matariki celebration, we will be holding a special ceremony to welcome the new name, Te Haikura ā Kiwa, to our kura.
The uniform and the name “James Cook High School” will remain until the end of 2026.
The change of uniform will happen officially in 2027 for year 9 and year 11 and anyone new to the kura.
We will reveal the new logo and uniform this time next year, Matariki 2026 after we have consulted with our community.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Insights From Social Media: The He Puapua road map
Matua Kahurangi: Another rāhui, this time for a natural death on a walking track
Propaganda:
Radio Waatea Feature: Treaty of Waitangi & Political Engagement in 2025
Radio Waatea Feature: Positive Māori Stories of 2025 – it wasnt all negative!
Māori Advocacy on the World Stage: Lady Tureiti Moxon Takes Māori Health to the UN
Insights From Social Media: The He Puapua road map
Matua Kahurangi: Another rāhui, this time for a natural death on a walking track
Propaganda:
Radio Waatea Feature: Treaty of Waitangi & Political Engagement in 2025
Radio Waatea Feature: Positive Māori Stories of 2025 – it wasnt all negative!
Māori Advocacy on the World Stage: Lady Tureiti Moxon Takes Māori Health to the UN
Sunday December 28, 2025
News:
Rāhui in place for part of Tongariro National Park after death
The local hapū, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, has placed a rāhui on the Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes tracks until 6am on Tuesday 30 December.
To show respect, all hikers in the area were asked to consider using alternative tracks during the rāhui.
News:
Rāhui in place for part of Tongariro National Park after death
The local hapū, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, has placed a rāhui on the Taranaki Falls and Tama Lakes tracks until 6am on Tuesday 30 December.
To show respect, all hikers in the area were asked to consider using alternative tracks during the rāhui.
This rāhui will also affect those wishing to hike the Tongariro Northern Circuit between Whakapapa Village and Waihohonu Hut.
"With deep respect and sadness, we acknowledge a recent passing within Tongariro National Park," the hapū said in a statement shared by the Department of Conservation.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: A Narrative of Perpetual Betrayal Isn’t Evidence
Propaganda:
Why we should walk backwards into our vexed future - Helmut Modlik
Patience and genuine partnership key as Māori economy takes next steps
'Beyond saddened': A year of law changes impacting Māori
"With deep respect and sadness, we acknowledge a recent passing within Tongariro National Park," the hapū said in a statement shared by the Department of Conservation.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Geoff Parker: A Narrative of Perpetual Betrayal Isn’t Evidence
Propaganda:
Why we should walk backwards into our vexed future - Helmut Modlik
Patience and genuine partnership key as Māori economy takes next steps
'Beyond saddened': A year of law changes impacting Māori
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21 comments:
As with other govt agencies, the total penetration of the Conservation Dept by insurgents ensures official support for ludicrous mana seeking rahui. To disrupt the planned holidays of hundreds because someone chanced to expire on a track is absurd. We are long overdue for counter petty rahui legislation. The msm should be callingb out this nonsense, even if mps are too intimidated to do so.
Like tikanga , rahui are given expression in New Zealand . In other words tikanga and rahui do not operate as a free standing source of law separate from common law . They are but a former maori tradition and more equivalent to spirituality which is clearly outside of the common law in NZ. If parliament can discuss maori issues , then parliament as supreme can legislate this nonsence out of legislation .
Maori law, tikangi, at its worst, applied unilaterally without fear of being contradicted by the real law enforcers.
I bet there are stand over tactics over anyone trying to break this rahui.
Someone needs to explain to One News: Rahui are not “placed”. They are imposed. Same goes for tikanga, karakia, “gifted” names, cultural consultations and the rest. These things are being imposed upon the NZ population. We are not asked. We have not consented. And we’re certainly not being permitted to vote on any of it. Whichever Anon keeps calling for a referendum now, I’m with you - I’d like one too.
Please National just give the region more money for the failing ski fields and earthquake risk Chateau. While they do their best to destroy the local economy themselves. Laughable.
The woke drive continues with the anti Cook name change
29th As modern trace maori have clearly demonstrated that they have no intention of treating non maori identifying colonist descendants with anything approaching the compassion Cook applied to the stone age savages, then dropping the name James Cook is appropriate. Also makes clear to persons moving into the area that they not entering a bastion of traditional colonist derived endeavour.
So, what would happen to someone who walked the track while the rahui was in force?
What would happen if James Cook High spent the money on more teachers and classroom assistance instead of virtue signalling name change? It didn’t improve the productivity of government departments.
The name James Cook is one of honour. Everything we know of him is that he was brave, intelligent, considerate - a true hero. I don't regret the change of name of school that does not deserve the association
I'm sickened by the Woke James Cook High School name change. Nothing but cringing ass kissing to trace-Maori's implied superiority to Cook, supreme navigator and paragon of the Humanistic values of his age. This is the man who, after cannibal stone-age Maori killed and devoured 12 of his men, declined to perform utu on the guilty tribe. He was importuned by not only his own men, but by other Maori, to take revenge. He refused. Can you even imagine that cold blooded murdering savage Te Rapraha behaving in this manner? As a navigator, Cook was light years better than any of the Maori (who never would have survived in the extreme conditions of the higher latitudes that Cook frequented). Ask yourself why the so-called wonderful Maori navigators never sailed across the Tasman Sea to discover Australia? BTW, I have personally got 50,000+ miles of open ocean sailiing under my belt so I know what I'm talking about as opposed to stupid trace-Maori academics who know nothing about ocean sailing and are completely motivated by Neo-Marxist ideology which seeks to undermine and replace the glorious European Enlightenment traditions with tribal hocus pocus.
Hey Robert Arthur next thing you will be saying the Maori hadn't discovered the wheel and they only had a spoken language?
The pathetic types behind the name change for James Cook High School deserve nothing but opprobrium. However, what's good for the maori-supporting goose is good for the anti-maori gander. How about changing the names of high schools with maori names back to English? Naenae College could be James Hutton college after a famous NZ (and Lower Hutt local) biologist, or Taita College become Percy Dowse College after a commendable Hutt City mayor? I am sure other readers will have similar suggestions.
i wonder if the Kaitaia airport contracts conttin a race based maori favouritsm clause as applies for the Waitakere Regional Parks, and many other Council and govt department contracts
The govt can ask - no, demand - that Iwi take over funding for the ex- JC High School.
Clearly the NZ tax payer is expected to pay - whatever the " latest whims" of Maori decree.
At some point a line must be drawn in the sand. Permanent grievance must end.
"Māori recipients in the New Year 2026 Honours list demonstrate deep and enduring commitment to Māori advancement and community leadership across Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says."
NO, MR POTAKA !! Our country's name is NEW ZEALAND !! NEW ZEALAND !! It is NOT Ayo-anything !!
Oh dear. So IKEA got their Te Reo wrong. But hang on a minute. Isn't modern Te Reo a largely invented language? More like a pidgeon language than a cultural icon. So all that IKEA is doing is participating in the century-old drive to make a stone-age tongue fit for a digital age purpose. After all, there weren't a lot of flat-pack furniture shops around in 1840. In fact, not a lot of furniture of any sort. And what's the Te Reo word for furniture anyway?
I'm with Doug, I'm proud of New Zealand, I'm ashamed of the woke.
Potaka is probably correct. The maoris work for the betterment of their Aotearoa not the NZ we others have made and know.
It is incredible Ikea made such a mistake, unless a publicity stunt. Hopefully they did not part with any koha for the name. Or maybe that was their failing.
Robert, look at requirements that IKEA agreed to when building - having to have a cultural advisor checking up every few days on the site, having to do a karakia if they had to remove a native plant on site - who knows what else the Council white ants imposed on them ?
Probably they were required to create synthetic te reo words in their signage.
Neverthelss the only parliamentarian who has displayed a thorough understanding of maori was Helen Clark (eventually). She would have saved NZ umpteen millions in legal proceedings and not unleashed maori generally.
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