Proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act are being welcomed by the Government as a way to provide Māori landowners with greater flexibility to develop and utilise their whenua while maintaining long-standing protections for future generations. The reforms are designed to make it easier for whānau, trusts and incorporations to access opportunities for housing,…

The government body responsible for coordinating Aotearoa’s response to family and sexual violence is facing significant workforce reductions, sparking concern among advocates and public sector workers about the future of prevention and support services. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention, which is hosted by the Ministry of Justice, has begun consulting staff…

.Growing numbers of New Zealanders are calling for stronger protections for the ocean, with new polling showing opposition to bottom trawling is increasing as marine conservation becomes a more significant election issue. The latest survey results, highlighted by WWF-New Zealand, show that ocean health is becoming an increasingly important factor for voters heading into the…

Pressure is mounting on the Government to halt proposed cuts to the agency responsible for coordinating Aotearoa’s response to family and sexual violence, with critics warning the move could undermine years of progress in protecting vulnerable whānau. The Green Party and advocacy groups are calling for the proposed reductions at the Centre for Family Violence…