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Māori urged to lead on reinstoration of indigenous scientific names
Support for the restoration of indigenous names to native plants and animals has been gaining traction.
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Council hopeful of resolving pā tensions at coastal reserve
26 Jan 2021An historic pa site in Taranaki is one step closer to getting permanent protection from walkers and mountain bikers.
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Iwi ask for water, toilet facilities as people wait hours for Covid test
Iwi and hapū in the Far North are calling for additional resources to speed up Covid-19 testing, and for basic amenities like toilets to be available for those…
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Rātana morehu put aside conflict to gather for celebrations
25 Jan 2021Internal conflict within Rātana hasn't dampened the spirits of hundreds of morehu who descended on the pā in celebration of the birthday of the faith's founder. Video
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Rātana leader urges followers to break away from Labour
5:31 pm todayThe chairman of the Rātana Church executive has called for the return of its own political party, rather than continuing to align with Labour.
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Racism in Oranga Tamariki not over yet, says Lady Moxon
25 Jan 2021Having a Māori acting as head of Oranga Tamariki is not enough to solve racism in the Ministry for Children, says Lady Tureiti Moxon. Audio
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Celebrations at Rātana pā underway
Annual celebrations at Rātana pā are getting underway with a smaller group of attendees, who hope the church's internal issues can be resolved before the next major hui.
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Health workers urged to do more for Māori kids: 'It is the major issue'
24 Jan 2021Health workers should not stand by and accept worse health for Māori children and the industry must do more to help, says a doctors' group. Audio
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Timeline: Oranga Tamariki head's road to resignation
22 Jan 2021Oranga Tamariki head Grainne Moss's resignation today followed months of scrutiny. Here is how her controversial tenure unfolded.
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Māori Performing Arts credits now count towards university entrance
21 Jan 2021Students studying Māori Performing Arts at NCEA level will now have their credits count towards university entrance.
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Mau Whenua will occupy Shelly Bay until dispute is resolved
21 Jan 2021"We are resolute, we can wait." That's the message from iwi members and protesters occupying Wellington's Shelly Bay, where a development is planned.
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Covid-19: Māori to be prioritised for vaccination
20 Jan 2021The National Māori Pandemic group has said the protection of Māori will be at the centre of planning for the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
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Young people escaping from OT homes sign of 'unmet needs'
20 Jan 2021The assistant Māori children's commissioner says escapes from residences showed they weren't meeting the complex needs of young people.
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Police launch internal review into policy of taking photos of young people
20 Jan 2021Police have launched a national review into a policy of taking photos of young people after it was revealed officers in Wairarapa took illegal photos of rangatahi - but they deny it is a widespread… Audio
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Māori health leaders gear up for 'people focused' vaccine roll-out
6 minutes agoFace-to-face contact will be key to connecting those "invisible" in mainstream services to the Covid-19 vaccine, Māori health leaders say.
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Kelvin Davis denies forcing Moss' resignation
22 Jan 2021Controversial Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss has decided to step down.
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Destruction at archaeological site 'ignorant and misinformed'
22 Jan 2021Archaeologists, historians and iwi authorities are disturbed at news someone has illegally helped themself to an archaeological site used by early Māori. Audio
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Awamoa Creek Māori archaeological site damaged by illegal digging
21 Jan 2021A significant Māori archaeological site has been extensively damaged by illegal fossickers in the Waitaki District.
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Councillor disgusted by comments over reo Māori karakia at Grey Power meeting
21 Jan 2021A councillor will take a complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner after his use of the Māori language to perform a karakia at a Grey Power meeting was labelled an "insult".
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'It's critical we are able to tell these stories'
18 Jan 2021A new exhibition in New Plymouth looks at the impact of colonisation on Māori.
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Covid-19: Iwi Chairs forum urges cap on incoming travel, faster vaccine rollout
14 Jan 2021The National iwi chairs forum has put forward six recommendations to the government which they say are a priority for mitigating the risk of Covid-19 for Māori and general public.
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Church leader defends decision to exclude politicians from hui
13 Jan 2021The Rātana Church will have an opportunity to sort out its long-running problems by deciding not to host politicians this month, its chairman says. Audio
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2021 Rātana celebrations to be exclusive for church adherents
12 Jan 2021The decision to make the annual celebrations exclusive is due to internal issues at the pā, according to the MP for Te Tai Hauāuru, Adrian Rurawhe.
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Three times more Māori women take cervical self-test than smear - study
12 Jan 2021A study informing a national rollout of cervical self-testing has presented evidence to support a future programme.
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Northland pā 'pristine' in time for remembering key battle
Commemorations are being held at Kawiti Marae in Waiomio, Te Taitokerau today to mark the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Te Ruapekapeka. Audio
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Council apologises after 'appropriating' Māori campaign slogan
15 Jan 2021Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after "appropriating" a slogan used to fight water bottling consents in the district.
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Police fired sponge bullets at men during Waikeria Prison standoff
7 Jan 2021Officers fired sponge rounds at the men on the roof of the burning high-security building during the standoff at Waikeria Prison, police have confirmed to RNZ.
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Record enrolment for te reo Māori
24 Dec 2020The number of teenagers studying te reo Māori at secondary school has passed 30,000 for the first time. Audio
