Saturday October 17, 2026
News:
How a West Auckland pilot brings Specialist Hauora Practitioners to Bilingual Units
A collaborative health initiative is currently underway in West Auckland primary schools to embed wellbeing practices into bilingual learning environments. The program, Whāia te Oranga, operates within the bilingual units at Rānui Primary School and New Windsor School, providing structured hauora sessions for over 150 students.
Led by Healthy Families Waitakere, the pilot was established to address systemic gaps in specialist wellbeing support that have long affected bilingual classrooms.
Christian Curtis, systems innovator at Healthy Families Waitakere, noted that the community was clear about what was needed.
“Kaiako and whānau told us during wānanga they wanted deeper whānau engagement, consistent access to wellbeing opportunities, and sustainability through local capability building,” Curtis said.....
See full article HERE
We Want Cheaper Power And We Want Our People To Own It.
Te Pāti Māori has today announced its Energy Sovereignty policy, a plan to cut power costs, build Aotearoa’s energy future and shift ownership into the hands of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.
“Every party is talking about generating more electricity. We’re asking the question they keep avoiding: who will own it?” said Te Pāti Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi
“If we replace fossil fuels with renewables but leave ownership and profits concentrated in the same hands, we haven’t transformed the system. We’ve just changed the technology.
“Participation is not sovereignty. Ownership is.”....
See full article HERE
New Tauranga CBD library and community hub, He Puna Manawa, opens
He Puna Manawa, Tauranga’s new library and community hub, is open.
Hundreds gathered at dawn for the karakia and blessing of the first new building to open as part of Tauranga CBD’s civic precinct redevelopment, Te Manawataki o Te Papa.
City leaders, mana whenua, Tauranga City Council staff and members of the public gathered at 95 Willow St for the ceremony.
As dawn broke, stories were shared about the history of the site and the significance of the building as a symbol of the relationship between the council and mana whenua....
See full article HERE
Whānau Ora seeks permanent Māori flag on Harbour Bridge, but funders remain unnamed
Whānau Ora has launched a petition to fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag permanently on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, saying it could give struggling families hope, but its chief operating officer has declined to identify the campaign’s funders.
The Flag Poll aims to attract 80,000 signatures calling for the Māori flag to fly alongside the New Zealand flag permanently from the next Waitangi Day. The petition launched on Monday and had amassed 8769 signatures by Friday afternoon.
The campaign includes a website, social media promotion and plans to distribute 20,000 Tino Rangatiratanga flags for people around the country to fly on porches, vehicles, gates and fenceposts.....(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Aim to allocate 5% of government contracts to Māori businesses
Labour says it wants to allocate more government procurement contracts to Māori and will adopt an initial target of 5%, worth about $900 million.
“[It will] inject much-needed capital into businesses and supporting wider socio-economic growth – it’s a win/win for everyone,” Labour’s Māori economy spokesman Tangaere-Manuel said.
“More Māori in business means more Māori in sustainable employment, growing the Māori economic asset base and lifting incomes for whānau.”
Tangaere-Manuel did not specify how the initial 5% target would increase over time…
See full article HERE
Video:
Dame Elizabeth Rata: Episode 7: English Content 1877-1899
Propaganda:
Ngāpuhi Draws a Line in the Sand: Respect Our Fisheries Rights and Protect Our Moana
Waka destined for French museum will honour 'courageous feats' of Māori Pioneer Battalion soldiers
How to fix our short-sighted constitutional instability
Ngāpuhi looks to turn renewed momentum into economic prosperity
Christian Curtis, systems innovator at Healthy Families Waitakere, noted that the community was clear about what was needed.
“Kaiako and whānau told us during wānanga they wanted deeper whānau engagement, consistent access to wellbeing opportunities, and sustainability through local capability building,” Curtis said.....
See full article HERE
We Want Cheaper Power And We Want Our People To Own It.
Te Pāti Māori has today announced its Energy Sovereignty policy, a plan to cut power costs, build Aotearoa’s energy future and shift ownership into the hands of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.
“Every party is talking about generating more electricity. We’re asking the question they keep avoiding: who will own it?” said Te Pāti Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi
“If we replace fossil fuels with renewables but leave ownership and profits concentrated in the same hands, we haven’t transformed the system. We’ve just changed the technology.
“Participation is not sovereignty. Ownership is.”....
See full article HERE
New Tauranga CBD library and community hub, He Puna Manawa, opens
He Puna Manawa, Tauranga’s new library and community hub, is open.
Hundreds gathered at dawn for the karakia and blessing of the first new building to open as part of Tauranga CBD’s civic precinct redevelopment, Te Manawataki o Te Papa.
City leaders, mana whenua, Tauranga City Council staff and members of the public gathered at 95 Willow St for the ceremony.
As dawn broke, stories were shared about the history of the site and the significance of the building as a symbol of the relationship between the council and mana whenua....
See full article HERE
Whānau Ora seeks permanent Māori flag on Harbour Bridge, but funders remain unnamed
Whānau Ora has launched a petition to fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag permanently on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge, saying it could give struggling families hope, but its chief operating officer has declined to identify the campaign’s funders.
The Flag Poll aims to attract 80,000 signatures calling for the Māori flag to fly alongside the New Zealand flag permanently from the next Waitangi Day. The petition launched on Monday and had amassed 8769 signatures by Friday afternoon.
The campaign includes a website, social media promotion and plans to distribute 20,000 Tino Rangatiratanga flags for people around the country to fly on porches, vehicles, gates and fenceposts.....(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Aim to allocate 5% of government contracts to Māori businesses
Labour says it wants to allocate more government procurement contracts to Māori and will adopt an initial target of 5%, worth about $900 million.
“[It will] inject much-needed capital into businesses and supporting wider socio-economic growth – it’s a win/win for everyone,” Labour’s Māori economy spokesman Tangaere-Manuel said.
“More Māori in business means more Māori in sustainable employment, growing the Māori economic asset base and lifting incomes for whānau.”
Tangaere-Manuel did not specify how the initial 5% target would increase over time…
See full article HERE
Video:
Dame Elizabeth Rata: Episode 7: English Content 1877-1899
Propaganda:
Ngāpuhi Draws a Line in the Sand: Respect Our Fisheries Rights and Protect Our Moana
Waka destined for French museum will honour 'courageous feats' of Māori Pioneer Battalion soldiers
How to fix our short-sighted constitutional instability
Ngāpuhi looks to turn renewed momentum into economic prosperity
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Friday October 16, 2026
News:
Tourism Leadership Group established
The Government has established a Tourism Leadership Group to provide sector expertise and advice on priorities for New Zealand tourism.
The Group will advise the Tourism and Hospitality Minister on opportunities and challenges facing the tourism system and recommend how to prioritise implementation of the Tourism Policy Statement.
News:
Tourism Leadership Group established
The Government has established a Tourism Leadership Group to provide sector expertise and advice on priorities for New Zealand tourism.
The Group will advise the Tourism and Hospitality Minister on opportunities and challenges facing the tourism system and recommend how to prioritise implementation of the Tourism Policy Statement.
Its focus will be on strategic, system-wide priorities that support the outcomes of the Tourism Policy Statement.
The Group includes 8 non-government members with experience across accommodation, aviation, hospitality, events, regional tourism, destination management, local government, Māori tourism and business leadership.....
See full article HERE
The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed
The issues which most divide us have been revealed by well over 100,000 responses to the Vote Compass online tool.
Analysts looked at the topics where substantial groups felt strongly in opposite directions.
The top three divisive issues were:
News:
Calls to fly Tino Rangatiratanga flag permanently on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Tino Rangatiratanga flag should fly permanently alongside the New Zealand flag on Auckland Harbour Bridge, supporters say, rather than being raised there only for Waitangi Day.
The Flag Poll campaign, led by Whānau Ora alongside Te Kura o Tipene and flag co-designer Linda Munn, is seeking 80,000 signatures in support of the move.
The Group includes 8 non-government members with experience across accommodation, aviation, hospitality, events, regional tourism, destination management, local government, Māori tourism and business leadership.....
See full article HERE
The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed
The issues which most divide us have been revealed by well over 100,000 responses to the Vote Compass online tool.
Analysts looked at the topics where substantial groups felt strongly in opposite directions.
The top three divisive issues were:
- Whether to abolish the Māori electoral roll
- Police powers to move on rough sleepers
- Fully funded GP visits for everyone
The findings draw on answers from 114,206 participants, examining which of Vote Compass’ 30 policy questions attract the strongest views on opposing sides. Results are weighted to reflect the New Zealand population.
In terms of abolishing the Māori electoral roll, 30% strongly disagreed with the proposition, while 25% strongly agree.....
See full article HERE
Hipkins must guarantee no more money for gangs
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Chris Hipkins to guarantee that no taxpayer funding will go to gangs or gang-controlled organisations under a Labour-led Government.
Taxpayers’ Union spokeswoman, Ella Dickson, said:
“It's not enough to promise the Greens and Te Pāti Māori won't be running the Police or Justice portfolios. Families pay taxes believing they will help fund safe communities, not bankroll organisations connected to the very gangs causing violent harm in those communities.
“Labour's last Government approved $2.75 million for the Kahukura rehabilitation initiative, developed by the Mongrel Mob. Taxpayers deserve a guarantee that history won't repeat....
See full article HERE
Labour promises $900 million boost for Māori businesses
Labour has pledged to reinstate its former procurement policy, setting an initial target of 5% of government contracts for Māori businesses, which it estimates could deliver around $900 million worth of work.
The policy, announced on Thursday, would revive an initiative introduced under the previous Labour Government aimed at increasing Māori participation in government procurement.
Labour’s Māori economy spokesperson Cushla Tangaere-Manuel said Māori businesses had demonstrated their ability to deliver government contracts but needed greater opportunities to compete for work.....(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Kai-whakahaere ā-Tūhono | Relationship Advisor - Matamata - Piako District Council.
We are seeking a passionate and culturally aware individual for the role of Kai-whakahaere ā-Tūhono. This position will support the Pou Tūhono - Iwi Relationship Manager in ensuring that Council's obligations are met through proactive engagement and culturally appropriate policies and processes. The Kai-whakahaere ā-Tūhono will play a vital role in preserving and strengthening our relationships with communities across the district.
Key Responsibilities:
> Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with iwi/Māori, fostering a culture focused on effective relationships aligned with Council's strategic direction.
> Provide advice and support on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori, and mātauranga Māori to ensure Council’s decisions and processes are informed.
> Contribute to Council policy, planning, and strategy development, ensuring opportunities for meaningful Māori engagement.
> Support internal staff capability development, providing ongoing learning opportunities in Te Ao Māori.
> Facilitate cultural protocols such as pōwhiri/mihi whakatau for internal and external events, ensuring Tikanga Māori is respected and incorporated.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: How Maori have thrived in the Royal Society environment
Cultural Capture - Dr Muriel Newman.
New Zealand Faces a National Security Crisis. Who Is Accountable?
Propaganda:
Māori Economy Defies the Odds: Traci Houpapa Challenges Māori Business to Build Its Own Future
Greens' Marama Davidson doubles down amid outrage over gang visit
- Police powers to move on rough sleepers
- Fully funded GP visits for everyone
The findings draw on answers from 114,206 participants, examining which of Vote Compass’ 30 policy questions attract the strongest views on opposing sides. Results are weighted to reflect the New Zealand population.
In terms of abolishing the Māori electoral roll, 30% strongly disagreed with the proposition, while 25% strongly agree.....
See full article HERE
Hipkins must guarantee no more money for gangs
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Chris Hipkins to guarantee that no taxpayer funding will go to gangs or gang-controlled organisations under a Labour-led Government.
Taxpayers’ Union spokeswoman, Ella Dickson, said:
“It's not enough to promise the Greens and Te Pāti Māori won't be running the Police or Justice portfolios. Families pay taxes believing they will help fund safe communities, not bankroll organisations connected to the very gangs causing violent harm in those communities.
“Labour's last Government approved $2.75 million for the Kahukura rehabilitation initiative, developed by the Mongrel Mob. Taxpayers deserve a guarantee that history won't repeat....
See full article HERE
Labour promises $900 million boost for Māori businesses
Labour has pledged to reinstate its former procurement policy, setting an initial target of 5% of government contracts for Māori businesses, which it estimates could deliver around $900 million worth of work.
The policy, announced on Thursday, would revive an initiative introduced under the previous Labour Government aimed at increasing Māori participation in government procurement.
Labour’s Māori economy spokesperson Cushla Tangaere-Manuel said Māori businesses had demonstrated their ability to deliver government contracts but needed greater opportunities to compete for work.....(paywalled)
See full article HERE
Kai-whakahaere ā-Tūhono | Relationship Advisor - Matamata - Piako District Council.
We are seeking a passionate and culturally aware individual for the role of Kai-whakahaere ā-Tūhono. This position will support the Pou Tūhono - Iwi Relationship Manager in ensuring that Council's obligations are met through proactive engagement and culturally appropriate policies and processes. The Kai-whakahaere ā-Tūhono will play a vital role in preserving and strengthening our relationships with communities across the district.
Key Responsibilities:
> Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with iwi/Māori, fostering a culture focused on effective relationships aligned with Council's strategic direction.
> Provide advice and support on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, Te Reo Māori, and mātauranga Māori to ensure Council’s decisions and processes are informed.
> Contribute to Council policy, planning, and strategy development, ensuring opportunities for meaningful Māori engagement.
> Support internal staff capability development, providing ongoing learning opportunities in Te Ao Māori.
> Facilitate cultural protocols such as pōwhiri/mihi whakatau for internal and external events, ensuring Tikanga Māori is respected and incorporated.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: How Maori have thrived in the Royal Society environment
Cultural Capture - Dr Muriel Newman.
New Zealand Faces a National Security Crisis. Who Is Accountable?
Propaganda:
Māori Economy Defies the Odds: Traci Houpapa Challenges Māori Business to Build Its Own Future
Greens' Marama Davidson doubles down amid outrage over gang visit
Thursday October 15, 2026
News:
Calls to fly Tino Rangatiratanga flag permanently on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Tino Rangatiratanga flag should fly permanently alongside the New Zealand flag on Auckland Harbour Bridge, supporters say, rather than being raised there only for Waitangi Day.
The Flag Poll campaign, led by Whānau Ora alongside Te Kura o Tipene and flag co-designer Linda Munn, is seeking 80,000 signatures in support of the move.
Tipene principal Nathan Durie said the flag would prompt a broader conversation about history, treaty relationships, sovereignty and what it means for the country.....
See full article HERE
Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture
The Government has set aside areas suitable for aquaculture to ensure Marlborough iwi have the opportunity to contribute to the region’s open ocean aquaculture boom, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.
“The two Aquaculture Settlement Areas (ASAs) ensure suitable space in the region remains available while the Crown and Te Tau Ihu iwi negotiate a settlement under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act,” Mr Jones says.
“With the launch earlier this year of New Zealand’s first open ocean salmon farm outside the Marlborough Sounds, I expect Marlborough to be at the forefront of this sector’s growth.”.....
See full article HERE
Wellington to host 2007 Indigenous Wellbeing Conference
Wellington has been named to host the Indigenous Wellbeing Conference (IWC) in 2027, a leading annual gathering dedicated to Indigenous-led approaches to wellbeing, grounded in culture and community.
The conference is expected to attract up to 400 delegates from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, 10 – 12 October 2027.
Hosted by the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA), the conference centres Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and lived experience, creating a space to explore what wellbeing looks like in practice across health, mental health, education, justice, community services, culture, policy and beyond.....
See full article HERE
'Furious': Advocate voices concerns after Greens and Te Pāti Māori reportedly meet with Mongrel Mob
A victims' advocate says she's furious MPs from the Greens and Te Pāti Māori had a photo op with the Mongrel Mob.
The Greens' Huhana Lyndon and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara and Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke posed with gang boss, Harry Tam, surrounded by paraphernalia.
The Greens' leaders aren't apologising - saying engagement is better than radicalising people by pushing them away.
Claire Buckley claims they'd rather engage with the Mob than their victims.....
See full article HERE
Taranaki marae power bill blows out by 400% with solar install
Poor advice and industry assumptions made the solar installation on Ōwae’s new wharekai in Taranaki unnecessarily expensive, said Manukorihi Pā Trust secretary Roina Graham.
The sobering caution was given at He Ahi Kā, He Ao Hou, a community-focused conference leading into the Aotearoa Energy Summit in New Plymouth this week.
Graham said the pā had hoped to save money with solar, but instead monthly bills had risen from $400 to as much as $2000.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: Royal Society paper flaunts the Treaty....
News:
Māori outcomes framework shows positive progress
Auckland Council's work to improve outcomes for Māori is gaining momentum, with a new evaluation showing progress across the organisation and stronger partnerships with iwi and Māori communities.
Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture
The Government has set aside areas suitable for aquaculture to ensure Marlborough iwi have the opportunity to contribute to the region’s open ocean aquaculture boom, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.
“The two Aquaculture Settlement Areas (ASAs) ensure suitable space in the region remains available while the Crown and Te Tau Ihu iwi negotiate a settlement under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act,” Mr Jones says.
“With the launch earlier this year of New Zealand’s first open ocean salmon farm outside the Marlborough Sounds, I expect Marlborough to be at the forefront of this sector’s growth.”.....
See full article HERE
Wellington to host 2007 Indigenous Wellbeing Conference
Wellington has been named to host the Indigenous Wellbeing Conference (IWC) in 2027, a leading annual gathering dedicated to Indigenous-led approaches to wellbeing, grounded in culture and community.
The conference is expected to attract up to 400 delegates from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, 10 – 12 October 2027.
Hosted by the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA), the conference centres Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and lived experience, creating a space to explore what wellbeing looks like in practice across health, mental health, education, justice, community services, culture, policy and beyond.....
See full article HERE
'Furious': Advocate voices concerns after Greens and Te Pāti Māori reportedly meet with Mongrel Mob
A victims' advocate says she's furious MPs from the Greens and Te Pāti Māori had a photo op with the Mongrel Mob.
The Greens' Huhana Lyndon and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara and Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke posed with gang boss, Harry Tam, surrounded by paraphernalia.
The Greens' leaders aren't apologising - saying engagement is better than radicalising people by pushing them away.
Claire Buckley claims they'd rather engage with the Mob than their victims.....
See full article HERE
Taranaki marae power bill blows out by 400% with solar install
Poor advice and industry assumptions made the solar installation on Ōwae’s new wharekai in Taranaki unnecessarily expensive, said Manukorihi Pā Trust secretary Roina Graham.
The sobering caution was given at He Ahi Kā, He Ao Hou, a community-focused conference leading into the Aotearoa Energy Summit in New Plymouth this week.
Graham said the pā had hoped to save money with solar, but instead monthly bills had risen from $400 to as much as $2000.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: Royal Society paper flaunts the Treaty....
Propaganda:
Conservation mahi in a kaupapa Māori framework
Māori at a Crossroads: Nanaia Mahuta on Te Tiriti, Whānau Wellbeing and the Future of Aotearoa
Willie Jackson: Crown-Māori relations at an all-time low
Ngāpuhi Calls For A Respectful, Collaborative Approach To Fisheries
Conservation mahi in a kaupapa Māori framework
Māori at a Crossroads: Nanaia Mahuta on Te Tiriti, Whānau Wellbeing and the Future of Aotearoa
Willie Jackson: Crown-Māori relations at an all-time low
Ngāpuhi Calls For A Respectful, Collaborative Approach To Fisheries
Wednesday October 14, 2026
News:
Māori outcomes framework shows positive progress
Auckland Council's work to improve outcomes for Māori is gaining momentum, with a new evaluation showing progress across the organisation and stronger partnerships with iwi and Māori communities.
The first annual evaluation of Tāmaki Ora, Auckland Council's Māori Outcomes Strategy and Performance Measurement Framework, and the Tahua Huanga Ora Māori Outcomes Fund was presented to the council's Policy, Planning and Development Committee this month.
The reports found that Māori priorities are becoming more integrated into council planning, decision-making and investment, while identifying areas where more work is needed to measure long-term impact....
See full article HERE
Stop/go supervisor reportedly stood down over use of te reo Māori signs
A traffic management supervisor is understood to have been stood down following the use of te reo Māori stop/go signs at roadworks on State Highway 3 in North Taranaki.
The Ngāmotu Advocate understands the supervisor was removed from duties pending an investigation after TAIHOA and HAERE signs were used between Tongapōrutu and Ahitītī.
However, neither the reported stand down nor the circumstances surrounding it have been independently confirmed by the organisations involved.
The signs, which had reportedly been used for approximately three weeks, were removed on Monday 12 October and replaced with conventional English STOP/GO signs......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Kerry Butler: Why Maori Stand to Gain a Controlling Role in The Leadership of NZ
The reports found that Māori priorities are becoming more integrated into council planning, decision-making and investment, while identifying areas where more work is needed to measure long-term impact....
See full article HERE
Stop/go supervisor reportedly stood down over use of te reo Māori signs
A traffic management supervisor is understood to have been stood down following the use of te reo Māori stop/go signs at roadworks on State Highway 3 in North Taranaki.
The Ngāmotu Advocate understands the supervisor was removed from duties pending an investigation after TAIHOA and HAERE signs were used between Tongapōrutu and Ahitītī.
However, neither the reported stand down nor the circumstances surrounding it have been independently confirmed by the organisations involved.
The signs, which had reportedly been used for approximately three weeks, were removed on Monday 12 October and replaced with conventional English STOP/GO signs......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Kerry Butler: Why Maori Stand to Gain a Controlling Role in The Leadership of NZ
Tuesday October 13, 2026
News:
Winston Peters takes aim at ‘wokeness’, Aotearoa and Māori spending
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has criticised “wokeness” and accused those pushing changes around te reo Māori and New Zealand’s identity of doing so without a democratic mandate.
Speaking to Stuff columnists Verity Johnson and Damien Grant in the new Polls Apart political interview series, Peters said he saw “wokeness” as more than patronising liberal culture.
News:
Winston Peters takes aim at ‘wokeness’, Aotearoa and Māori spending
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has criticised “wokeness” and accused those pushing changes around te reo Māori and New Zealand’s identity of doing so without a democratic mandate.
Speaking to Stuff columnists Verity Johnson and Damien Grant in the new Polls Apart political interview series, Peters said he saw “wokeness” as more than patronising liberal culture.
“It is that, and also it’s autocratic and despotic,” Peters said.
He said people were trying to introduce social and cultural changes “without any mandate, or any election, or any permission from the people”....
See full article HERE
Pakaraka School becomes first state school to convert to charter school
Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the conversion has been driven by the local community.
A survey conducted by the trust in May found that more than 95% of respondents supported conversion, while no respondents supported remaining a state school.
Students will take a hands-on approach to learning about things like food growth, harvest, and storage.
“For example, they might build a traditional Māori storehouse raised on posts to keep it safe from pests (pātaka) to store kumara they’ve grown and harvested to feed community events.”....
See full article HERE
Why are Ngāmotu, New Plymouth’s welcome signs being replaced after just four years?
Both of Ngāmotu, New Plymouth’s large roadside welcome signs are set to receive new images and wording, just over four years after they were last upgraded.
New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) has launched a photography competition to find a replacement image for the signs at the northern and southern entrances to the city.
The council has confirmed to The Ngāmotu Advocate that the new signs will feature both te reo Māori and English, although the final wording has not been decided....
See full article HERE
Milford Beach hīkoi: Freedom-campers prompt complaints in affluent Auckland suburb
A hīkoi’s three-day camp in an affluent Auckland suburb prompted complaints, a police visit and engagement with council staff last week.
Hikoi For Remedy #1835 is being monitored by police as it travels towards Waitangi after leaving Wellington in August. Organisers say the movement carries the “essence” of the 2022 anti-mandate occupation of Parliament.
They stayed at the North Shore’s Milford Beach carpark last week for about three days before moving on.
Their time at the popular beach – where camping is not allowed – caused “concerns” among some locals.....
See full article HERE
Te Pāti Māori Announces Toi Māori Authority And Artist Income Programme
Today in Ōtautahi, Te Pāti Māori has announced the establishment of an independent Toi Māori Authority and a continuing, two-year rotational income programme for Māori artists contributing to mātauranga Māori.
The authority will be independent of Creative New Zealand, resourced at parity with it, and governed by tohunga toi from across Māori art forms and iwi.
The income programme will support 1,000 artists at a time, providing paid work for 30 hours a week over two years. Places will then rotate to a new cohort of artists.
Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said colonisation targeted Māori tohunga, artists, and storytellers because they carried the knowledge and identity of their people.....
See full article HERE
News:
Post-settlement entity invests in Gull merger to give its whānau 25c a litre off fuel
NPDGull was formed in July by the merger of independent fuel retailers NPD and Gull.
Clarke said they had partnered with Ngāi Te Rangi and Tauhara North No 2 Trust in the investment.
He said people were trying to introduce social and cultural changes “without any mandate, or any election, or any permission from the people”....
See full article HERE
Pakaraka School becomes first state school to convert to charter school
Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the conversion has been driven by the local community.
A survey conducted by the trust in May found that more than 95% of respondents supported conversion, while no respondents supported remaining a state school.
Students will take a hands-on approach to learning about things like food growth, harvest, and storage.
“For example, they might build a traditional Māori storehouse raised on posts to keep it safe from pests (pātaka) to store kumara they’ve grown and harvested to feed community events.”....
See full article HERE
Why are Ngāmotu, New Plymouth’s welcome signs being replaced after just four years?
Both of Ngāmotu, New Plymouth’s large roadside welcome signs are set to receive new images and wording, just over four years after they were last upgraded.
New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) has launched a photography competition to find a replacement image for the signs at the northern and southern entrances to the city.
The council has confirmed to The Ngāmotu Advocate that the new signs will feature both te reo Māori and English, although the final wording has not been decided....
See full article HERE
Milford Beach hīkoi: Freedom-campers prompt complaints in affluent Auckland suburb
A hīkoi’s three-day camp in an affluent Auckland suburb prompted complaints, a police visit and engagement with council staff last week.
Hikoi For Remedy #1835 is being monitored by police as it travels towards Waitangi after leaving Wellington in August. Organisers say the movement carries the “essence” of the 2022 anti-mandate occupation of Parliament.
They stayed at the North Shore’s Milford Beach carpark last week for about three days before moving on.
Their time at the popular beach – where camping is not allowed – caused “concerns” among some locals.....
See full article HERE
Te Pāti Māori Announces Toi Māori Authority And Artist Income Programme
Today in Ōtautahi, Te Pāti Māori has announced the establishment of an independent Toi Māori Authority and a continuing, two-year rotational income programme for Māori artists contributing to mātauranga Māori.
The authority will be independent of Creative New Zealand, resourced at parity with it, and governed by tohunga toi from across Māori art forms and iwi.
The income programme will support 1,000 artists at a time, providing paid work for 30 hours a week over two years. Places will then rotate to a new cohort of artists.
Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said colonisation targeted Māori tohunga, artists, and storytellers because they carried the knowledge and identity of their people.....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
How art strengthens rangatahi wellbeing
All Eyes on the Māori Seats: John Tamihere Defends Te Pāti Māori’s High-Stakes Election Strategy
Public art projects receive high praise
How art strengthens rangatahi wellbeing
All Eyes on the Māori Seats: John Tamihere Defends Te Pāti Māori’s High-Stakes Election Strategy
Public art projects receive high praise
Monday October 12, 2026
News:
Post-settlement entity invests in Gull merger to give its whānau 25c a litre off fuel
NPDGull was formed in July by the merger of independent fuel retailers NPD and Gull.
Clarke said they had partnered with Ngāi Te Rangi and Tauhara North No 2 Trust in the investment.
He said the discount was for members only. Membership is for people who whakapapa to an iwi or hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa, with whāngai and legally adopted people also eligible.....
See full article HERE
Kōhanga reo seek certainty beyond election cycles
Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Co-Chair Lorraine Hale has welcomed Te Pāti Māori’s proposed investment in kōhanga reo, saying a dedicated Act would fulfil a long-held aspiration and help secure the movement’s future.
Speaking on behalf of herself and fellow Co-Chair Raniera Proctor, Hale said the proposed legislation would be a significant step towards settling the Trust’s Wai 2336 claim. She is also challenging other political parties to outline their commitments to the movement.
“Te Pāti Māori have made a clear commitment to Kōhanga Reo, and in doing so a commitment to reo, to mokopuna, to whānau and a brighter future. The question for the other parties is what does commitment look like from them to Kōhanga Reo.”....
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New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building opens to patients
The New Dunedin Hospital Outpatients - Whare Mātūtū building will officially open its doors to patients from Southland and Otago on Monday.
The five-storey, 15,000-square-metre facility is the first completed clinical building within the wider New Dunedin Hospital-Project Whakatuputupu.
Health New Zealand Southern group director of operations Craig Ashton said: “While the building was officially opened in August, the period since then has been focused on commissioning, staff training simulations and making sure every aspect of the patient journey has been tested and refined.”....
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Kōhanga reo seek certainty beyond election cycles
Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Co-Chair Lorraine Hale has welcomed Te Pāti Māori’s proposed investment in kōhanga reo, saying a dedicated Act would fulfil a long-held aspiration and help secure the movement’s future.
Speaking on behalf of herself and fellow Co-Chair Raniera Proctor, Hale said the proposed legislation would be a significant step towards settling the Trust’s Wai 2336 claim. She is also challenging other political parties to outline their commitments to the movement.
“Te Pāti Māori have made a clear commitment to Kōhanga Reo, and in doing so a commitment to reo, to mokopuna, to whānau and a brighter future. The question for the other parties is what does commitment look like from them to Kōhanga Reo.”....
See full article HERE
New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building opens to patients
The New Dunedin Hospital Outpatients - Whare Mātūtū building will officially open its doors to patients from Southland and Otago on Monday.
The five-storey, 15,000-square-metre facility is the first completed clinical building within the wider New Dunedin Hospital-Project Whakatuputupu.
Health New Zealand Southern group director of operations Craig Ashton said: “While the building was officially opened in August, the period since then has been focused on commissioning, staff training simulations and making sure every aspect of the patient journey has been tested and refined.”....
See full article HERE
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Peter Williams: My “Dirty Work” Mention
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Duncan Garner: Māori Statutory Board Voting Rights Removed - Auckland Council Co-Governance Debate Explained
Propaganda:
Researcher calls for a Māori-specific strategy to eliminate tuberculosis
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Sunday October 11, 2026
News:
Te Kāika’s $1.3m loss is the bill for years of soft contract monitoring
Te Kāika, the Dunedin health and social services provider, has posted a $1.3m loss in its latest audit, with revenue from government grants and contracts down by nearly $4m in a year. Government probes are still running.
News:
Te Kāika’s $1.3m loss is the bill for years of soft contract monitoring
Te Kāika, the Dunedin health and social services provider, has posted a $1.3m loss in its latest audit, with revenue from government grants and contracts down by nearly $4m in a year. Government probes are still running.
It is tempting to file this as a local story, or to fight about it along cultural lines. Both miss the point. This is a case study in what happens when the state outsources services, keeps writing cheques, and treats monitoring as an afterthought.
The funders saw the warning lights
None of this arrived without notice. Back in December 2025, Pharmacy Today reported the Department of Internal Affairs was investigating unsecured, interest-free loans to board members and executives, uncovered in an audit. That same month, Point of Order put the parent entity’s annual revenue at around $14m, mostly from government, and reported the organisation had hired a public relations firm as scrutiny grew.....
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The funders saw the warning lights
None of this arrived without notice. Back in December 2025, Pharmacy Today reported the Department of Internal Affairs was investigating unsecured, interest-free loans to board members and executives, uncovered in an audit. That same month, Point of Order put the parent entity’s annual revenue at around $14m, mostly from government, and reported the organisation had hired a public relations firm as scrutiny grew.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: When names are gifted by Maori, they stick....
Graham Adams: Is criticism of Māori culture permitted at Massey Uni?
Rodney Hide: Raine showed us the lecture room. Here's the staffroom.
Video:
Dame Elizabeth Rata: Episode 6 - Inspectors and the Examination System 1877 - 1899
Propaganda:
Six affordable Carterton homes unveiled for whānau
Hona Black: Ending Tribunal erases Māori path to justice
Axe the Tribunal or Follow the Money? The $23 Million Question NZ First and ACT Should Be Asking
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A case brought before a court following an accident caused by the use of signs that most motorists can not read would be an interesting one. It could be argued that Maori being an 'official' language can legitimately be used in such signs but a counterargument is that this comes down to knowingly using signs that most people can't make sense of and so the accident was foreseeable and preventable thereby making it an instance of culpable negligence on the part of the party using that sign. We need a case like this to get the 'official language' status of Maori put under the spotlight with a view to repealing that silly legislation.
I have dyslexia and when confronted with a large amount of road signage , I simply can't read it all in time . I am female and supposedly a minority grouping so is that not a high priority for having easy to read signage in one language ?
Will all this help for Maori result in reducing their high numbers in jail , on welfare , solo parenting , killing of infants , in gangs , mental health , obesity etc ?
"Tāmaki Ora, Auckland Council's Māori Outcomes Strategy and Performance Measurement Framework, and the Tahua Huanga Ora Māori Outcomes Fund "
This is core Council business ?
Does Wayne Brown approve of this racist nonsense ?
My rates pay for this ?
This is beyond comprehension - where else in the world would Councilors be mug enough to accede to such racist BS.
Usual strategy: one step at a time. A precedent is established - then replicated, then considered common practice so can be legislated as such. Never consultation with all NZ citizens
He Puapua is inevitable .
"The receptive capacities of the masses is limited, their understanding small. On the other hand, they have a great power of forgetting. When you tell lies, tell big lies...in the primitive simplicity of their minds they fall victim to the big lie more readly then to the small lie" OK campers, who said that?
Adolph Hitler
But could have been any elite part-maori activist or they woke non-maori fellow travellers.
Taxpayers’ Union spokeswoman, Ella Dickson being quoted is interesting bearing in mind they are a political lobby group associated with the current right wing coalition.
Taxpayers’ Union spokeswoman, Ella Dickson hasn’t said a word on drug testing benefit recipients - which is a crazy policy as it skips the largest beneficiary group in Nee Zealand - if MY TAXES are going to drug addicts of any age group then I want my money back. Where is the TPU outrage on this hypocritical policy from NACT?! Crickets!
Anon 1.04
The pensioners are not required to be fit and drug free ready for work.
Younger people are using their drug habits to avoid work, the pensioners are not.
Not that I'm advocating drug use and abuse, I just know too many kids that use drugs deliberately making themselves ineligible to work for Health and Safety reasons.
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