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January 19, 2026 | Opinion: Matthew Tukaki
First up analysis: State of the Nation — But Not the Nation of Māori
In his recent State of the Nation address (today), Prime Minister Christopher Luxon set out his government’s priorities for 2026 […]
March 15, 2026
November 4, 2025 | News
Freshwater Rights Case Highlights Māori Push for Policy Reform
FOMA leads a High Court case demanding the Crown honour its promise on Māori freshwater rights. Chair Tracy Houpapa says Māori have waited over a decade for progress.
November 4, 2025 | News
PM Declares ‘No One Owns Water’ as Māori Landowners Sue Crown Over Broken Freshwater Commitments
A coalition of Māori landowners is taking the Crown to the High Court over broken promises on freshwater rights, challenging the government’s stance that no one owns water.
November 3, 2025 | News
Luxon Wraps APEC Summit, Eyes Trade Growth for Māori Businesses
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon concludes his APEC trip, meeting with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and says Māori businesses will benefit from expanded trade opportunities across Asia and the Pacific.
October 16, 2025 | News
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger Dies at 90, Remembered for Treaty Legacy
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died at 90. He is remembered for his leadership during economic reform and his role in advancing Treaty settlements and Māori broadcasting.
September 29, 2025 | News
Winston Peters defends stance on Palestinian statehood
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has defended New Zealand’s decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, citing international law and the need for peace, amid backlash from opposition parties and activists.
September 25, 2025 | News
Te Waihekeora Reservoir opens, unlocking horticulture and jobs in Te Tai Tokerau
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister Shane Jones have opened the Te Waihekeora Reservoir near Te Kōpuru, unlocking land for horticulture and boosting Māori-led ventures and regional employment.
September 22, 2025 | Featured News
Mahuta urges Peters to recognise Palestine ahead of UN speech
Former Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is calling on Winston Peters to show courage and recognise Palestine, as global attention turns to the UN General Assembly and pressure mounts on New Zealand’s foreign policy stance.
August 15, 2025 | News
Luxon Says Māori Rights Protected Under Trans-Tasman Pact
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon insists Māori land and Treaty settlements remain safeguarded under a new agreement with Australia. Critics raise concerns over recent RMA changes and the lack of clear protections for Māori interests.
May 1, 2025 | News
Prisoner voting ban reinforces inequality — Sir Kim Workman
Justice reform advocate Sir Kim Workman says nobody has asked prisoners if they do or don't want the right to vote, as the Justice Minister announces plans to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting.
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