Breaking Views Update: Week of 22.3.26

Wednesday March 24, 2026 

News:
Waihī Estuary’s original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland project
An estuary near Maketū in the Bay of Plenty has had its original name Te Heriheri restored as part of an iwi-led project to restore the health of the entire wetland ecosystem.

Te Wahapū o Waihī – the collective of Ngāti Whakahemo, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Mākino, Ngāti Pikiao and Tapuika – was established by the iwi and hapū of Waihī Estuary to restore and protect the health and mauri of the wai.

The collective works with a range of organisations, including Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the Ministry for the Environment, local landowners, the Waihī Drainage Society and community members....
See full article HERE

Articles:
Colinxy: Popping the “Māori Are Oppressed by Colonisation” Bubble

Propaganda:
Rising Fuel Prices A Big Concern For Iwi

Government moves to strip Māori land court oversight of Treaty settlement trusts

Mauri Stone Placed On Kahurānaki Maunga By Kahungunu Horse Trekkers

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 March 24, 2026 

News:
New face joins Invercargill City Council
A new face will soon join Invercargill City Council, with Waihōpai Rūnaka officially appointing Mike Bain as its mana whenua representative for the triennium.

As Pou Manawhenua – Waihōpai, Mr Bain (pictured) will be appointed to the Water, Infrastructure and Growth, and Community and Regulatory committees. He will also have speaking rights at full Council meetings.

Mr Bain (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha) has experience across the motor trade, education, and legal sectors, and has also represented the rūnaka on a number of community-based komiti, including on the Te Unua Iwi Advisory Group......
See full article HERE

Articles:
Wendy Geus: Seymour must demand Luxon 'incinerate' te mana o te wai or appears to support it

Propaganda:
Robbie Williams believes Kiwi tattoo helped saved his life

Cultural safety in nursing — brave but unsuccessful first steps

Tīpene: A legacy reborn

Hone Hurihanganui: Following the reo

ACT Should Leave Nursing To Professionals And Medical Evidence

Sunday March 22, 2026 

News:
Australian council to remove First Nations flags despite strong community opposition
A southern New South Wales council will remove First Nations flags from their chambers, despite the motion proposing the controversial move failing to be passed and overwhelming community opposition.

The Murray region’s Federation Council met this week to vote on protocols for displaying Indigenous flags in the chamber, debating whether they should only be allowed for certain occasions, such as NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week.

The proposal was introduced last November by Mayor Cheryl Cook, who argued that displaying only the Australian flag would unite the council as a “single, cohesive community under one sovereign emblem.”....
See full article HERE

Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi
Mask designs inspired by traditional Māori kirituhi (tattoo) are the subject of East Otago High School students’ still life photography exhibition at the Palmerston Library.

As part of their art class, the year 9›10 students had workshops with Palmerston› based photographer Zenobia Southcombe and school art teacher Rachel Foster.

The students created masks with designs inspired by traditional Māori kirituhi and guidance from teacher of Māori Sian Downes.....
See full article HERE

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.