Tairawhiti hapu and communities are calling for an independent inquiry into land use around the East Coast and the actions of forestry companies in mitigating the effects of their activities.

New Zealand First politician Shane Jones says a reflective mood at the weekend’s Waitangi commemorations points to a tough election year.

An event will be held on Sunday to acknowledge the return of a pa which plays a prominent place in the origins of Ngapuhi.

The deputy chair of Auckland's powerful planning, environment and parks committee says work on implementation of the Three Waters reform may have to take a back seat to fixing the city's infrastructure.

The new chair of Nelson's giant Wakatū Incorporation says 2023 is shaping up to be both exciting and challenging. for the nearly $500-million dollar Maori organisation.

The first Minister for Auckland says his first task will be trying to ensure government ministers and departments local governemnt, iwi and the busienss community are working together to help the city recover from last week's flooding.