November 27, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Ngāi Tahu Perspective: What’s at Stake in the Plan to Scrap Regional Councils, The Government’s plan to scrap regional councils as part of a major local government shake-up has big implications for iwi, environmental protection, and Treaty partnerships.
November 22, 2025 | Featured News
In rural and regional Aotearoa, Māori communities continue to carry the weight of long-standing inequities while also upholding the cultural, […]
October 21, 2025 | News
Keshaan Te Waaka has made history as the first elected councillor for Tararua’s Māori ward, but her term will be short-lived after the council voted to remove the ward in future elections.
October 20, 2025 | News
After nearly 30 years in public service, outgoing Carterton Mayor Ron Mark reflects on his career, infrastructure wins, and the challenges facing small councils.
October 16, 2025 | News
Seventeen councils have voted to retain Māori wards after local elections. Deputy PM David Seymour says he opposes race-based representation but respects the democratic choice of communities.
October 13, 2025 | News
Trevor Maxwell makes history as New Zealand’s longest-serving local body councillor, re-elected to Rotorua’s Tipu Wai takataki Māori Ward after 48 years of continuous service.
October 13, 2025 | News
Ken Laban becomes Lower Hutt’s first Pasifika mayor, marking a milestone in local leadership and diversity. His election reflects the city’s multicultural roots and future direction.
September 11, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Toni Boyton joins us to kōrero about Māori wards — a vital mechanism for Indigenous representation in local government now […]
September 5, 2025 | News
A grassroots campaign led by Napier local Neill Gordon is gaining national attention ahead of the Māori wards referendum, with heart-shaped signs popping up across Aotearoa to promote inclusion and fair representation.
August 4, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Nyree “Nyze” Manuel, a deeply respected Whangaroa advocate has announced her candidacy for the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa General Constituency, aiming to uplift all communities across Te Taitokerau through collaborative and mokopuna-driven solutions.
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