Monday June 8, 2026
News:
Iwi investors back digital-first healthcare for virtual doctor visits
Primary healthcare in Aotearoa is shifting for Māori whānau, with Tend Health, a digital-first provider launched in 2020 that blends online services with physical clinics, finalising a $270 million acquisition of The Doctors, a network of 65 medical clinics formerly owned by Green Cross Health.
This expansion marks a significant push to keep primary healthcare infrastructure in Aotearoa’s hands. By combining the 65 sites from The Doctors with the 25 clinics already part of Tend, the new group will serve over 550,000 enrolled patients nationwide.
Tend currently supports nearly 20,000 Māori patients. In regions where Tend’s digital-first model has been deployed, Māori enrolments have seen significant growth, in some areas rising by over 60 per cent, as the platform removes traditional barriers to care like cost, transport, and long wait times.....
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Iwi leaders reject ‘anti-democratic’ claims over Māori representation
Te Kahu o Taonui has accused the Government of using Northland Māori as a political football after announcing plans to strip voting rights from non-elected members sitting on council committees.
The collective of Te Tai Tokerau iwi chairs says the proposed changes are not about strengthening democracy, but about removing Māori influence from local government decision-making.
Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced on Tuesday that the Government will amend the Local Government Act 2002 so only elected councillors can vote on council committees....
See full article HERE
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little calls for referendum on local govt reforms
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little has set a referendum as his preference for how best to handle local government amalgamation, but what is a referendum, and would it be the best way forward?
The clock continues to tick on the government's amalgamation ultimatum, which in early May gave councils three months to submit reorganisation plans under the 'Head Start' approach.
But Little has said the 9 August deadline is not enough time for residents to make a major decision, and now is calling for councils to be allowed to hold referenda on the matter.....
See full article HERE
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Mana Whakahono a Rohe: the death of democracy by a thousand cuts?
Lindsay Mitchell: Colonisation blamed for Maori Meth use
Videos:
We’re Throwing the Word Racist Around Too Easily
Propaganda:
Humbling win for podcast driving vital Māori representation kōrero
Mana whenua to help shape predator-free efforts following $10m funding boost
Government ignores advice and swings Te Tiriti wrecking ball
Tend currently supports nearly 20,000 Māori patients. In regions where Tend’s digital-first model has been deployed, Māori enrolments have seen significant growth, in some areas rising by over 60 per cent, as the platform removes traditional barriers to care like cost, transport, and long wait times.....
See full article HERE
Iwi leaders reject ‘anti-democratic’ claims over Māori representation
Te Kahu o Taonui has accused the Government of using Northland Māori as a political football after announcing plans to strip voting rights from non-elected members sitting on council committees.
The collective of Te Tai Tokerau iwi chairs says the proposed changes are not about strengthening democracy, but about removing Māori influence from local government decision-making.
Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced on Tuesday that the Government will amend the Local Government Act 2002 so only elected councillors can vote on council committees....
See full article HERE
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little calls for referendum on local govt reforms
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little has set a referendum as his preference for how best to handle local government amalgamation, but what is a referendum, and would it be the best way forward?
The clock continues to tick on the government's amalgamation ultimatum, which in early May gave councils three months to submit reorganisation plans under the 'Head Start' approach.
But Little has said the 9 August deadline is not enough time for residents to make a major decision, and now is calling for councils to be allowed to hold referenda on the matter.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Mana Whakahono a Rohe: the death of democracy by a thousand cuts?
Lindsay Mitchell: Colonisation blamed for Maori Meth use
Videos:
We’re Throwing the Word Racist Around Too Easily
Propaganda:
Humbling win for podcast driving vital Māori representation kōrero
Mana whenua to help shape predator-free efforts following $10m funding boost
Government ignores advice and swings Te Tiriti wrecking ball
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