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May 23, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Huhana Lyndon | Green Party List MP
Budget Updates Including How does the Coalition 2025 Budget address the unique needs of the Far North, particularly in terms of infrastructure and economic development?
March 15, 2026
May 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Nanaia Mahuta | Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
You’ve been in Opposition when a budget is set and you’ve been in Government what are the major considerations of the government at this time?
May 21, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Dr Lara Greaves | Associate Professor in Political Science
What are the main political and economic pressures shaping this year’s Budget
July 15, 2024 | News
Pūtea pressure on Te Taura Whiri
The Māori Language Commission Te Taura Whiri is fighting to protect its reserves from a raid to fund the Government's tax cuts.
June 6, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Dr Carwyn Jones | Kairuruku, Honorary Adjunct Professor
Budget review 2024 and Maori wards are they important
June 4, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Bayden Barber | Chairman of the Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board
The Hui Taumata was held on Friday the day after the Budget and nationwide protests.
May 30, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Shane Te Pou | Political Commentator
Radio Waatea coverage of the Budget tonight and What do you think the budget will hold for Māori and workers?
May 30, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Brooke Stanley Pao | Co-ordinator Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty expectations for Budget 2024
May 30, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Pat Newman | President of Te Tai Tokerau Principals
You have seen Governments come and go along with their budgets. What do you think this Coalition Government has install for education?
May 30, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Dr Rawiri Jansen | Chief Medical Officer for Te Aka Whai Ora – The Māori Health Authority
Health Updates Including What are you expecting to see in todays Budget for Māori Health?
- Radio Waatea is Auckland's only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.
