Saturday April 11, 2026
News:
Council staff ‘didn’t know’ red-zoned property was Māori cemetery before they proposed selling it
Redcliffs residents are pushing back against a council proposal to sell off a piece of red-zoned land that was once a Māori cemetery - something council staff say they didn’t know about.
Local man Martin Ward has been rallying his neighbours and leading the charge to have the section, at 156 McCormacks Bay Rd, removed from a list of properties proposed for sale by the Christchurch City Council.
The section was once a burial ground, or urupā, of the Waitaha people, a collective name for the first Polynesians to settle the South Island in the 1300s and possibly their successors, Ngāti Māmoe.....
See full article HERE
'Shamed and embarrassed': Taonga taken at border sparks calls for awareness
A Māori researcher says being forced to remove his rei mako (traditional shark tooth earrings) at the New Zealand border felt like "a stripping of mana".
Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi (Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Whānau a Kai, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngāti Ruapani) was stopped by biosecurity officers in Aotearoa after returning from Europe.
"I was asked to remove them, place them on the table, and then told they would be sent to DOC to decide whether I could keep them."
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has since apologised to Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi and says it will remind staff to handle taonga with greater sensitivity.....
See full article HERE
Govt’s extreme anti-Māori agenda ramps up with another 27 roles proposed to go at Te Puni Kōkiri
Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri would be further gutted by a proposal to axe 27 roles to meet Government spending reductions contained in change proposals recently released to staff.
The proposal to cut 45 roles and establish 18, would impact the Health and Safety, Māori Capability, Information Systems, and Property and Finance functions....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: Come on, Prime Minister – can’t you drum into the media your focus on merit, not race?
National’s MMP problem meets its co-governance problem
Propaganda:
Govt Cost Cutting Puts Ministry Of Justice Jobs Supporting Māori-Crown Relations At Risk
Youth charity says inequitable access to drivers licences locks rangatahi out of jobs
New bilingual children’s book takes flight in Auckland
The section was once a burial ground, or urupā, of the Waitaha people, a collective name for the first Polynesians to settle the South Island in the 1300s and possibly their successors, Ngāti Māmoe.....
See full article HERE
'Shamed and embarrassed': Taonga taken at border sparks calls for awareness
A Māori researcher says being forced to remove his rei mako (traditional shark tooth earrings) at the New Zealand border felt like "a stripping of mana".
Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi (Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Te Whānau a Kai, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngāti Ruapani) was stopped by biosecurity officers in Aotearoa after returning from Europe.
"I was asked to remove them, place them on the table, and then told they would be sent to DOC to decide whether I could keep them."
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has since apologised to Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi and says it will remind staff to handle taonga with greater sensitivity.....
See full article HERE
Govt’s extreme anti-Māori agenda ramps up with another 27 roles proposed to go at Te Puni Kōkiri
Māori development agency Te Puni Kōkiri would be further gutted by a proposal to axe 27 roles to meet Government spending reductions contained in change proposals recently released to staff.
The proposal to cut 45 roles and establish 18, would impact the Health and Safety, Māori Capability, Information Systems, and Property and Finance functions....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: Come on, Prime Minister – can’t you drum into the media your focus on merit, not race?
National’s MMP problem meets its co-governance problem
Propaganda:
Govt Cost Cutting Puts Ministry Of Justice Jobs Supporting Māori-Crown Relations At Risk
Youth charity says inequitable access to drivers licences locks rangatahi out of jobs
New bilingual children’s book takes flight in Auckland
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.
Friday April 10, 2026
News:
Getting to know the korero
Storyboards capturing moments of cultural significance to local hapu Ngāti Rōrā are open to the community following a blessing late last month.
After weather hampered attempts to officially open and bless the Mangaokewa Cultural Walkway Storyboards for eight months, Ngāti Rōrā joined with the community to welcome each of the nine storyboard sites lining the walkway between Mōtakiora and Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kūiti.
News:
Getting to know the korero
Storyboards capturing moments of cultural significance to local hapu Ngāti Rōrā are open to the community following a blessing late last month.
After weather hampered attempts to officially open and bless the Mangaokewa Cultural Walkway Storyboards for eight months, Ngāti Rōrā joined with the community to welcome each of the nine storyboard sites lining the walkway between Mōtakiora and Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kūiti.
The storyboards tell of the cultural heritage of Ngāti Rōrā through stories captured in Te Reo Māori and English in text, audio, photos and video.....
See full article HERE
Whanganui council sells salvaged materials from historic school
The historic former St George’s School site is being deconstructed to make way for an iwi-led wellbeing hub.
Buildings on the two-hectare site at the edge of Springvale Park, dating back to 1927, held Class C heritage status in the district plan, with St George’s School operating there until 2011.
From July, Hauora Māori agency Te Oranganui will lease the grounds from Whanganui District Council to establish a major new hauora and oranga centre for the wider community.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Colinxy: Revolution in Uniform - How the NZ Army Became a Vehicle for Ideological Transformation
Pee Kay: When pressure builds, Politicians react
Elliott Ikilei: It is worse than you think - Far North Council has been taken over
Government Must Act On Far North District Council “Takeover" — Crown Observer Demanded
Whanganui council sells salvaged materials from historic school
The historic former St George’s School site is being deconstructed to make way for an iwi-led wellbeing hub.
Buildings on the two-hectare site at the edge of Springvale Park, dating back to 1927, held Class C heritage status in the district plan, with St George’s School operating there until 2011.
From July, Hauora Māori agency Te Oranganui will lease the grounds from Whanganui District Council to establish a major new hauora and oranga centre for the wider community.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Colinxy: Revolution in Uniform - How the NZ Army Became a Vehicle for Ideological Transformation
Pee Kay: When pressure builds, Politicians react
Elliott Ikilei: It is worse than you think - Far North Council has been taken over
Government Must Act On Far North District Council “Takeover" — Crown Observer Demanded
Thursday April 9, 2026
News:
Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi
In a landmark move for vocational education in the region, Waitākere College has officially established its first-ever School of Business, designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the corporate world for local rangatahi.
News:
Pioneering School of Business opens at Waitākere College to empower West Auckland rangatahi
In a landmark move for vocational education in the region, Waitākere College has officially established its first-ever School of Business, designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the corporate world for local rangatahi.
The initiative marks a significant turning point for the college, specifically targeting students who have historically lacked exposure to business-centric career pathways.
By integrating professional commerce studies into the curriculum, the school aims to address long-standing disparities in NCEA achievement levels among Māori and Pasifika learners.....
See full article HERE
Bid to claim Kāinga Ora tenancy as Māori land fails
An Auckland man has failed in his bid to stop Kāinga Ora removing him from his mother's home because he claimed it was Māori land.
The case was decided on the papers by Kaiwhakawa (Judge) Te Kani Williams at the Māori Land Court of New Zealand, Taitokerau District.....
See full article HERE
Councillors Up And Down NZ Failing To Push Back On Co-Governance
ACT is calling on local and regional councillors to push back against a proliferation of co-governance arrangements at the local level.
“Up and down New Zealand, councils continue to advance arrangements that entrench iwi roles in governance structures and decision-making,” says ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton.
“Recently we’ve seen co-governance or special consultation proposals at Otago Regional Council, New Plymouth District Council, Tasman District Council, Taupō District Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, and in the Central Districts Water governance framework....
See full article HERE
Hawke’s Bay Museum: Napier’s MTG to be renamed as Kahukura, Amokura chosen for Hastings storage site
Hawke’s Bay Museum’s MTG Napier building and its new storage, research and archive building in Hastings have been given new names.
The MTG will become Kahukura, while the Hastings building will be Amokura.
They will collectively be named Hawke’s Bay Museum.
Museum director Laura Vodanovich said that when the Hastings building on Queen St East opened, it was clear the two buildings should have a single name, with a way to distinguish them.
“Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua, namely Ngahiwi Tomoana and Ngāti Hori.”.....
See full article HERE
Waikato welcomes Māori-led Pou Hono Manawa
A successful kaupapa Māori-led disability support service pioneered in Wellington is expanding into Waikato, after whānau hauā in the region called for support that reflects their identity, aspirations and lived experience.
The service – Pou Hono Manawa – will be launched with a pōwhiri on Thursday 9 April 2026. The launch will bring whānau, community, providers and iwi together to celebrate the service extending from Wellington to Waikato, and to share how it will add to the support already available.
Waikato was among the first regions where Māori disability services were offered within CCS Disability Action. We pay homage to the Ruruhī of Waikato and Tauranga, whose leadership, guidance, and commitment to whānau laid the foundations for the genesis of this service and continue to influence its direction today......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Judy Gill: The New Zealand Anglican Church - Ethnic Division, Gender Politics, Social Justice Language, and the Politics of Identity
Pee Kay: This is a social and financial fraud of massive proportions…
Videos:
Duncan Garner: 'No Accountability’ - Far North Councillor On Co-Governance Power Shift
By integrating professional commerce studies into the curriculum, the school aims to address long-standing disparities in NCEA achievement levels among Māori and Pasifika learners.....
See full article HERE
Bid to claim Kāinga Ora tenancy as Māori land fails
An Auckland man has failed in his bid to stop Kāinga Ora removing him from his mother's home because he claimed it was Māori land.
The case was decided on the papers by Kaiwhakawa (Judge) Te Kani Williams at the Māori Land Court of New Zealand, Taitokerau District.....
See full article HERE
Councillors Up And Down NZ Failing To Push Back On Co-Governance
ACT is calling on local and regional councillors to push back against a proliferation of co-governance arrangements at the local level.
“Up and down New Zealand, councils continue to advance arrangements that entrench iwi roles in governance structures and decision-making,” says ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton.
“Recently we’ve seen co-governance or special consultation proposals at Otago Regional Council, New Plymouth District Council, Tasman District Council, Taupō District Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, and in the Central Districts Water governance framework....
See full article HERE
Hawke’s Bay Museum: Napier’s MTG to be renamed as Kahukura, Amokura chosen for Hastings storage site
Hawke’s Bay Museum’s MTG Napier building and its new storage, research and archive building in Hastings have been given new names.
The MTG will become Kahukura, while the Hastings building will be Amokura.
They will collectively be named Hawke’s Bay Museum.
Museum director Laura Vodanovich said that when the Hastings building on Queen St East opened, it was clear the two buildings should have a single name, with a way to distinguish them.
“Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua, namely Ngahiwi Tomoana and Ngāti Hori.”.....
See full article HERE
Waikato welcomes Māori-led Pou Hono Manawa
A successful kaupapa Māori-led disability support service pioneered in Wellington is expanding into Waikato, after whānau hauā in the region called for support that reflects their identity, aspirations and lived experience.
The service – Pou Hono Manawa – will be launched with a pōwhiri on Thursday 9 April 2026. The launch will bring whānau, community, providers and iwi together to celebrate the service extending from Wellington to Waikato, and to share how it will add to the support already available.
Waikato was among the first regions where Māori disability services were offered within CCS Disability Action. We pay homage to the Ruruhī of Waikato and Tauranga, whose leadership, guidance, and commitment to whānau laid the foundations for the genesis of this service and continue to influence its direction today......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Judy Gill: The New Zealand Anglican Church - Ethnic Division, Gender Politics, Social Justice Language, and the Politics of Identity
Pee Kay: This is a social and financial fraud of massive proportions…
Videos:
Duncan Garner: 'No Accountability’ - Far North Councillor On Co-Governance Power Shift
Wednesday April 8, 2026
News:
Applications open for tangata whenua board vacancies at Council Controlled Organisations
People with the ability to represent and articulate tangata whenua perspectives and views, and have strong local tangata whenua relationships, are invited to apply for upcoming vacancies on two TCC CCO boards.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the roles are an important opportunity to strengthen governance and ensure tangata whenua perspectives help shape decision making.
News:
Applications open for tangata whenua board vacancies at Council Controlled Organisations
People with the ability to represent and articulate tangata whenua perspectives and views, and have strong local tangata whenua relationships, are invited to apply for upcoming vacancies on two TCC CCO boards.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the roles are an important opportunity to strengthen governance and ensure tangata whenua perspectives help shape decision making.
Western Bay Mayor James Denyer says tangata whenua representation is critical to the future of destination tourism in the region.....
See full article HERE
Call To Replace Minister Goldsmith Over Te Urewera Land Decision
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust (TToTW) is calling for the immediate removal of Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith from oversight of negotiations affecting Wairoa iwi, following a Crown decision to transfer six Department of Conservation reserves to the Te Urewera Board.
The transfer is proposed under the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana settlement legislation, which is currently before the Māori Affairs Select Committee.
TToTW warns the decision risks environmental decline, inter-iwi conflict, and the creation of new Treaty grievances.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Pee Kay: “…the language is the lifeblood that fosters Māori identity.”
Video:
Anglo Saxon: New Zealand's indigenous wealth transfer scam
Propaganda:
Opinion: Health for all requires outcomes, not excuses
Call To Replace Minister Goldsmith Over Te Urewera Land Decision
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust (TToTW) is calling for the immediate removal of Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith from oversight of negotiations affecting Wairoa iwi, following a Crown decision to transfer six Department of Conservation reserves to the Te Urewera Board.
The transfer is proposed under the Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana settlement legislation, which is currently before the Māori Affairs Select Committee.
TToTW warns the decision risks environmental decline, inter-iwi conflict, and the creation of new Treaty grievances.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Pee Kay: “…the language is the lifeblood that fosters Māori identity.”
Video:
Anglo Saxon: New Zealand's indigenous wealth transfer scam
Propaganda:
Opinion: Health for all requires outcomes, not excuses
Monday April 6, 2026
News:
Research funding provides rangatahi with hands-on education about climate change
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi has been awarded nearly $300,000 in research funding from the Centre of Research Excellence Coastal People: Southern Skies to give rangatahi a hands-on education about climate change.
News:
Research funding provides rangatahi with hands-on education about climate change
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi has been awarded nearly $300,000 in research funding from the Centre of Research Excellence Coastal People: Southern Skies to give rangatahi a hands-on education about climate change.
Project lead Dr Mawera Karetai (Kai Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha) told RNZ kids needed education to understand what the future impacts of climate change would look like and as a way to alleviate climate anxiety.
"We came up with this really cool education package that teaches our kids to understand what's actually happening in the climate.".....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Robertson: The New Zealand Army Has Been Hijacked...
Geoff Parker: When Did 'Consultation' Become 'Partnership'?
Judy Gill: New Gods for a Dying Church
Bob Edlin: Advice to Todd Stephenson - leave the patsies to others…
Propaganda:
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Says The Fuel Crisis Is Causing Anxiety Among Māori Communities
Toki exhibition shares Māori knowledge
"We came up with this really cool education package that teaches our kids to understand what's actually happening in the climate.".....
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Robertson: The New Zealand Army Has Been Hijacked...
Geoff Parker: When Did 'Consultation' Become 'Partnership'?
Judy Gill: New Gods for a Dying Church
Bob Edlin: Advice to Todd Stephenson - leave the patsies to others…
Propaganda:
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Says The Fuel Crisis Is Causing Anxiety Among Māori Communities
Toki exhibition shares Māori knowledge
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.
10 comments:
The spending of $300,000 of presumably public money to bring the climate change message to primarily maori is absurd. Elementary education is not research.The situation can be summed up in a few words and if repeated just weekly would soon sink into the thickest heads. What life changing acts are rangatahi likely to adopt as a result? If anything even more of a live for today let the state sort tomorrow attitude than maori already exhibit. Seems like yet another excuse for a contrived paid maori provided service.
Dr Mawera Karetai is promoting child abuse. There is no climate emergency.
I have notified the Taxpayers' Union.
From Karetai's quoted bloodline I (Wellington, ChCh. Kent, Devon, Scotland) am trying to fathom where the blue eyes came from. Once brainwashed the children will look out the windows at heay rain and speculate on what service the local state subsidised Insurrection Coordination Centre (marae) will be able to contrive to provide ...and charge for.
The wimps at AKL Uni, that is the academic staff, have compromised themselves to save their own careers under this avalanche of intimidation by the Maori Masters.
Who would attend this Uni given there are plenty of proper ones which don't require racist lectures ?
A degree from AKL Uni is just another piece of expensive paper that does absolutely nothing to benefit the real world.
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi - another Maori propaganda agency.
Another government administration that has been suckered into giving away public funds to the detriment of democracy.
Waitakere College by referring to rangatahi perpetuates the modern confusin resulting from gratuitous use of maori words. Does it include all youth or just or primarlly trace maori? Maori are very keen on such trainng to prepare for the myriad unelected controlling roles in Councils etc.
Go Cam Luxton! Great to see Act having a go. Points to Todd Stephenson too for highlighting public service’s arrogant inaction on the govt’s departmental naming edict. Ever noticed how many Act MPs are regularly out there producing legislation and/or highlighting issues. Can you say the same for NZ First? I only ever hear Winnie or Shane. Where are the rest? What have they been doing?
Over the ecades i have observed a myriad information placards and plaques. Most are early stolen or vandalised.Very,very few last 5 years. Then new staff authorise more elsewhere.Pesumably in accord with now normal gudelines most of the contracted Te Kuiti work went to amaori, so the whole enterprise is in effct a grant to maori.
Everyone ignores biomass - particularly woody biomass that can be used for electricity generation, industrial heat, and even liquid biofuels. More expensive and more technically challenging to use than petroleum-based fuels, but we produce cheap logs here then ship them to China for someone else to add value to them. I think they could be much more valuable as a fuel source here, and unlike fossil fuels and even nuclear fuel, they wont run out and we dont need to import them from unreliable partners. Alongside more geothermal, this could be a reliable, dispatchable, baseload generation option for dry winters
Post a Comment
Thank you for joining the discussion. Breaking Views welcomes respectful contributions that enrich the debate. Please ensure your comments are not defamatory, derogatory or disruptive. We appreciate your cooperation.