Whanau Ora

The report into the first four years of Maori Party's flagship Whanau Ora programme says its doing good work, but gives little indication of whether the money has been well spent. Audio

The much anticipated Whanau Ora report has found the programme is providing good outcomes but it doesn't say how much they cost. Audio

A new report says Whanau Ora healthcare providers are performing as well as, or better than, other providers. Audio

Officials from the Auditor-General's office have faced tough questions from MPs about the office's critical report on Whanau Ora. Audio

A Maori TV proposal to reverse a ban on advertising harmful stuff puts the heat on the powers-that-be. It also reveals some surprising aspects of the broadcaster's commercial terms and conditions -… Audio

The Labour Leader Andrew Little is calling for Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell to be stripped of his oversight role for Maori TV. Audio

The Prime Minister is defending his government's Whanau Ora programme and the millions spent on it after being grilled in the House today by the opposition. Audio

A claim by Chris Trotter that Whanau Ora enriches the few. Audio

Te Ururoa Flavell is defending spending on Whanau Ora but accepts there have been some issues with the programme. Audio

Te Ururoa Flavell is the Whanau Ora Minister and he's been listening to that. Audio

The Government says no Whanau Ora funds have been mispent following criticism from the Auditor-General of extravagant administrative costs. Audio

The Labour Party says a thorough investigation is needed into the way Whanau Ora funds have been spent. Audio

One of the new agencies assigned to provide Whanau Ora services says the social programme is heading for disaster if it doesn't receive more funding. Audio

The new funding agency for Whanau Ora services in the North Island says Te Puni Kokiri should come clean and say when and in which areas it underspent. A hui to help opposing hapu engage with the… Audio

Two groups which run Whanau Ora have joined in on the criticism of Te Puni Kokiri, over its management of the policy. The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, who implemented the programme… Audio

The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, has taken a parting shot at her ministry. Audio

The United Sub-tribes of Ngapuhi says the Minister of Justice, Chris Finlayson, should be ashamed of himself for criticising the Waitangi Tribunal. An Auckland tribal leader is threatening legal… Audio

It you have parked in a disabled carparking space in Whangarei by mistake, you may have heard from the Tiaho Trust. It’s been battling to up the number of accessible parks in the city and has had the… Audio

Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia (Ngati Apa, Nga Rauru, Tuwharetoa, Whanganui) talks about whanau poverty and the nature of inequality faced by Maori, the thinking behind Whanau Ora - and how we… Audio