Rukumoana Schaafhausen
New RMA doesn't put Māori at the decision-making table
An iwi leader says the proposed replacement for the Resource Management Act doesn't put Māori at the decision-making table.
A provisional draft version, released yesterday, strengthens environmental… Audio
Treaty recognition part of RMA overhaul
Decade-long calls for stronger recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi in planning laws are yet to be realised, but are part of the package as the government prepares for a major overhaul of the RMA.
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Agreement reached for Crown to purchase Ihumātao land
A deal has been reached on the future of Ihumātao - with the government purchasing the disputed land in Tāmaki Makaurau from Fletchers for almost $30-million.
It's the first step in breaking the… Audio
Ihumātao protectors gather to mark a year since eviction notice
A leader of the Ihumātao land occupation says while there's no resolution yet, protestors are still winning as there are no police and houses on the land.
Whānau and supporters gathered for a karakia… Video, Audio
Waikato-Tainui initially left out of water talks
Waikato-Tainui is assuring councils it will hold them to account over decisions to allocate water from its awa.
The Auckland Council is in talks with Hamilton to receive its unused allocation of… Audio
Iwi leader wants freshwater rules to go further
New rules around freshwater are being labelled a missed opportunity by the iwi chairs forum.
The government has imposed tough new rules to improve freshwater quality.
There'll be new limits on… Audio
Time for Crown to recognise Māori freshwater rights - iwi
An iwi leaders group says Māori are tired of being told by the government that "no one owns water" or that "everyone owns water". In the wake of a new Waitangi Tribunal report, the Freshwater Iwi… Audio
First growth partnership between govt, councils and iwi signed
The first urban growth agreement between government, local councils and mana whenua has been signed. It will manage development in the area between the country's two fastest growing cities, Hamilton… Audio
