Iwi
Fresh water rights discussed as govt meets iwi leaders
The government and Maori will sit down today to discuss the sensitive issue of control over fresh water. A number of Cabinet ministers are headed north to Ngaruawahia to meet with the Iwi Chairs… Audio
Iwi kiwifruit venture grows Māori economy
A three way collaboration between iwi groups Ngāti Awa Group Holdings, Rotoma No I, and Te Arawa Group Holdings recently secured a deal, buying three Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchards. Together as the… Audio
Insight: Settle up - Are treaty deals benefiting all Maori?
Patrick O'Meara looks at what settlements have achieved and whether the benefit is filtering down to all iwi members Audio
73-year-old can now visit dentist for the first time
A 73-year-old says she'll now be able to see the dentist for the first time instead of pulling out her own teeth after Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei announced plans to provide free private health insurance for… Video, Audio
Auckland iwi sign agreement on mana whenua
Two Auckland iwi have reached an agreement to work together on land issues in what is being seen as a slap to Hauraki-based iwi who have also been making claims in the region. Ngati Whatua Orakei and… Audio
Karl Johnstone: Ko Rongowhakaata
Gisborne iwi Rongowhakaata is being showcased at Te Papa in a two-year exhibition which opened on Friday. It will be the eighth iwi in residence display at the museum. The exhibition is called Ko… Audio, Gallery
Māori Parliament celebrates 100-year anniversary
Iwi and officials from across the country gathered yesterday to honour the one hundred year anniversary of the Maori Parliament. Audio
Iwi warn National to back off farm sale plan
Iwi are warning the National Party to back off its election promise made yesterday to sell state-owned farms to young farmers. Audio
Māori leader Ngātata Love banned from contacting trust
Māori leader Ngātata Love has been banned from any contact with the iwi organisation he once led, as part of parole conditions when he is released from jail in October.
Govt pulls back from Ngapuhi Treaty negotiations
The Government has stepped back from negotiations with Ngapuhi over its Treaty settlement until its two warring factions reach agreement on how to work together to conclude a deal. Former Northland… Audio
Coastline claims 'not about ownership' - Māori
Iwi claims on New Zealand's coastline are about recognising ties to the land - not about ownership, leaders say.
Thousands of anti-seabed mining submissions ignored
Opponents of a proposed seabed mining operation off Taranaki say thousands of submissions against the project are being ignored. Audio
Aquaculture rights in the Marlborough Sounds
Iwi say they want their aquaculture rights met after the sudden creation of new space for New Zealand King Salmon, in the Marlborough Sounds. Kathryn Ryan talks with Te Tau Ihu customary fisheries… Audio
Dean Baigent-Mercer
Dean Baigent-Mercer is a Northland environmentalist - one who bridges, or attempts to bridge the divide between the aspirations of conservationalists and those who want to develop and utilise natural… Audio
Ngati Wai joins challenge to Kermadec sanctuary legislation
Several iwi have joined the Maori fisheries trust, Te Ohu Kai Moana, in legally challenging the government's legislation to establish a protected marine sanctuary around the Kermedec Islands. Audio
John Key dismisses Maori fisheries trust legal action
John Key is dismissing claims the Kermadec Islands ocean sanctuary rides roughshod over the rights of local Maori because they can fish elsewhere. Audio
Govt to defend Kermadec sanctuary proposal in High Court
The Environment Minister says the Crown will vigorously defend its right to set up an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands. Audio
Papakāinga provides affordable city living
A Māori trust is promising affordable homes on the Wellington waterfront to low-income iwi members.
Bones returned to Whanganui Iwi
Whanganui iwi say they have finally been able to treat human remains, kept in storage for over 100 years, with the respect they deserve. Audio
Report into the financial performance of seven iwi
The Maori economy is doing well. It's estimated to be worth 40 billion dollars, with the biggest investments in the fishing, forestry and farming sectors. Audio
