New Zealand

The New Zealand government is currently debating the introduction of tino rangatiratanga, a Māori concept that translates to "self-government" or...

RNZ's Culture 101: Māori Art History - A New Framework Māori art history has long been a topic of interest, but it has often been overlooked or...

The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag: A Symbol of Māori Liberation and Identity In 1990, the Māori flag was unveiled on Waitangi Day, commemorating the...

The Future of Te Arawhiti: Scaling Back Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is planning to slim...

The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A Commitment to Better Outcomes The New Zealand Government has released its Māori Education Action...

Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad has released a report on the use of seclusion in Oranga Tamariki facilities, calling for an urgent review...

New Zealand's Vaping Crisis: A Growing Concern for Young People The vaping crisis in New Zealand is a growing concern for young people, who are...

Former Labour MP Hauraki-Waikato's former MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, was unseated by the Te Pāti Māori candidate. Labour leader to rule out...

Labour Party Conference: Key Issues and Decisions The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch saw the party discuss several key issues,...

The New Zealand school lunch programme has been making waves in the education sector, providing healthy and affordable meals to students across the...

Supreme Court Ruling on Customary Marine Title: A Major Victory for Māori The New Zealand Supreme Court has released its judgment on an appeal that...

Tackling Food Insecurity in Taranaki: A New Approach to Food Sovereignty The cost-of-living crisis has hit New Zealand hard, and one of the most...

A Benchmark for Treaty Relations: Comparing Australia, the US, and New Zealand The quest for treaty relations between indigenous peoples and their...

Whakaata Māori Announces Major Restructuring Plan Te Ao News has reported that Whakaata Māori, the Crown-funded broadcaster, is embarking on a major...

Moana 2: A Step Forward for Te Reo Māori The release of Moana 2 has sparked excitement among fans of the original film, as well as those who have...

Update on Ngāpuhi Treaty Settlement The Māori select committee has been given an update on the status of a potential treaty settlement for Ngāpuhi,...

New Research Reveals Alarming Surge in Appendicitis Cases Among Māori and Rural Children Māori and rural children are at a significantly greater...

**Tā Pita Sharples and Neil Finn Honoured with Icon Awards Whakamana Hiranga** The Arts Foundation has announced the latest recipients of its...

Whanganui District Council Embarks on Historic Indigenous-Council Partnership The Whanganui District Council is set to make history by engaging in a...

Kāeo Hineraumati Parade Brings Joy to Young and Old The Kāeo Hineraumati parade is an annual event that takes place in the Far North of New Zealand....

Aotearoa's Longest-Serving Māori Midwife: Janet Taiatini Janet Taiatini, one of Aotearoa's longest-serving registered Māori midwives, has dedicated...

The Hīkoi Against the Treaty Principles Bill: A Nation's Cry for Change In recent weeks, New Zealand has witnessed a unprecedented display of unity...

Tasman District Council Responds to Vandalism of Bilingual 'Welcome to Tasman' Signs The Tasman District Council has reaffirmed its support for te...

The Living Pā: A Sustainable Haven for Victoria University's Māori Community The Living Pā, a three-storey building at Victoria University of...

MOKOTRON: A Spiritual Journey Through Electronic Music Tiopira McDowell, a Ngāti Hine artist and academic, is taking Auckland on a spiritual journey...

Dame Whina Cooper's Legacy Lives On Through New Clothing Collection A new clothing collection is set to honor the legacy of Dame Whina Cooper, a...

The Revival of Te Tumu Herenga Waka Marae After being closed for over three years, one of the oldest university marae in the country has been...

Tahinga Hina Appointed as Tumu Whakarae for Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, a prominent iwi agency in Auckland, has elected Tahinga Hina as...

Opportunities to Demonstrate Courage Māui, the demigod from Polynesian mythology, is often portrayed as a mischievous trickster who slows down the...

NZ Herald: Waitangi Tribunal Report on Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority The Waitangi Tribunal has released its report on...

Rationale Behind the Treaty Principles Bill Sparks Outrageous Debate The controversial Treaty Principles Bill has sparked heated debate, with...

The Māori Art History: A Comprehensive Perspective Māori art has a rich history that spans centuries, with a unique cultural context that reflects...

The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag: A Symbol of Liberation and Identity In recent years, the Tino Rangatiratanga flag has gained significant attention as...

The Office for Māori Crown Relations: Slimming Down Functions and Workforce The Office for Māori Crown Relations, also known as Te Arawhiti, is...

The Government's Māori Education Action Plan: A New Approach to Better Outcomes The Government has released its Māori Education Action Plan, which...

Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says there is good news for the Hikitia Te Wairua facility, where seclusion was used on young people. The...

New Zealand's E-Cigarette Crisis: A Growing Concern for Young People The use of e-cigarettes among young people in New Zealand has reached alarming...

NMP MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipa-Clarke's Election Win Signals Shift for Te Pāti Māori Hauraki-Waikato MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was among those to...

Labour Party's Annual Conference: A Focus on Taxation The Labour Party's annual conference in Christchurch brought together thousands of members to...

The New Zealand Government's Programme to Address Food Insecurity in Schools ==================================================================== In...