Sunday August 9, 2026
News:
National Party announces 2026 candidate list with no Māori in the top 10
Just two Māori candidates have made the top 20 of the National Party’s list for the 2026 election, despite changes that have propelled several sitting MPs and candidates up the rankings.
Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka is the highest-ranked Māori candidate at number 11, climbing 13 places from 24th on National’s 2023 party list.
He currently sits at number 10 in National’s caucus rankings.
Rangitata MP James Meager is the other Māori candidate inside the top 20, ranked 18th.....
See full article HERE
Māori Pathways - Orewa College
Māori Pathways 2027
The Māori pathways at Ōrewa College will include the Taipari Rumaki programme for Years 7 and 8, Kapa Haka, Te Ao Haka, Te Reo Māori, Whakairo, Te Au o Tai leadership, and the development of Rumaki and Reorua pathways for Years 9–13. Together, these kaupapa are designed to strengthen ākonga identity, language, culture, belonging, leadership and educational success, while providing a clear pathway through the college.
Iwi Support
Ōrewa College is located within the rohe of Ngāti Rango and Ngāti Manuhiri. We acknowledge and honour their enduring connection to the whenua by supporting ākonga to learn about the histories, kōrero tuku iho and mātauranga of this area. Working alongside local iwi helps ensure this knowledge is shared and authentically throughout our programmes and curriculum. This relationship supports authentic learning and helps ensure local knowledge is incorporated respectfully into programme design and delivery....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Graham Adams: RNZ’s te reo policy dovetails with He Puapua
Geoff Parker: Who Should Govern New Zealand's Freshwater – Parliament or the Courts?
Rangitata MP James Meager is the other Māori candidate inside the top 20, ranked 18th.....
See full article HERE
Māori Pathways - Orewa College
Māori Pathways 2027
The Māori pathways at Ōrewa College will include the Taipari Rumaki programme for Years 7 and 8, Kapa Haka, Te Ao Haka, Te Reo Māori, Whakairo, Te Au o Tai leadership, and the development of Rumaki and Reorua pathways for Years 9–13. Together, these kaupapa are designed to strengthen ākonga identity, language, culture, belonging, leadership and educational success, while providing a clear pathway through the college.
Iwi Support
Ōrewa College is located within the rohe of Ngāti Rango and Ngāti Manuhiri. We acknowledge and honour their enduring connection to the whenua by supporting ākonga to learn about the histories, kōrero tuku iho and mātauranga of this area. Working alongside local iwi helps ensure this knowledge is shared and authentically throughout our programmes and curriculum. This relationship supports authentic learning and helps ensure local knowledge is incorporated respectfully into programme design and delivery....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Graham Adams: RNZ’s te reo policy dovetails with He Puapua
Geoff Parker: Who Should Govern New Zealand's Freshwater – Parliament or the Courts?
Propaganda:
Two Generations, One Crisis: How Māori Unemployment Is Breaking Whānau Across Aotearoa
HRC calls for human rights-centred, Te Tiriti-based approach to AI
Māori Councillors Advocate for Enduring Iwi-Council Partnerships Amid RMA Reforms
Two Generations, One Crisis: How Māori Unemployment Is Breaking Whānau Across Aotearoa
HRC calls for human rights-centred, Te Tiriti-based approach to AI
Māori Councillors Advocate for Enduring Iwi-Council Partnerships Amid RMA Reforms
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