Tag: m_ori
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FMA Research Identifies Key Barriers and Solutions for Māori Insurance Outcomes
New FMA research reveals current insurance systems often fail Māori, citing affordability, distrust, and unsuitable products as key barriers. The report suggests iwi-led solutions and mutual literacy to improve access and outcomes for tangata whenua.
BusinessEnvironmentEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesEducationClimate ChangeAustralasia Financial Markets AuthorityMāoriInsuranceFinancial LiteracyCultural UnderstandingPolicy ReformNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Te Pāti Māori Condemns Government's Move to Scrap Māori Partnership Agreements
Te Pāti Māori criticizes the government's reported plan to scrap Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements, calling it a move to dismantle the Crown-Māori relationship. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer argues it's ideological, not about efficiency, and will weaken essential partnerships.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Te Pāti MāoriMana Whakahono ā RoheMāoriGovernmentAotearoaTreaty of WaitangiLocal GovernmentMaoriElection
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Māori Leaders Honored in King's Birthday Honours 2026
Māori leaders receive King's Birthday Honours 2026 for decades of service. Recognitions include Emeritus Professor Pare Keiha, Rahera Shortland, and Terry Nicholas for their contributions to education, language, and community development in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues MāoriKing's Birthday HonoursTama PotakaLanguage RevitalisationCommunity DevelopmentNew Zealand Government
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Women Ministers Gather for Inspiring Cross-Cultural Retreat
Women ministers from Pasifika, Māori, and Pālagi communities convened in Tamaki Makauaru for a retreat focused on shared journeys, fostering community, and celebrating decades of service.
HealthSocial IssuesEducation Women MinistersPasifikaMāoriPālagiTamaki MakauaruReligious RetreatCommunity
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Green Party Slams Budget 2026 for Failing Māori and Tiriti Obligations
The Green Party criticizes Budget 2026, claiming it neglects Māori and Tiriti o Waitangi obligations while favoring the wealthy, landlords, and military spending, leading to potential hardship for communities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesElection Green PartyBudget 2026MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiMarama DavidsonGovernment Spending
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Report Reveals Alarming Food Insecurity in New Zealand
A new report highlights the urgent need for action to address rising food insecurity in New Zealand, particularly among children, Pacific families, and Māori whānau, despite the country's status as a major food exporter.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesBusinessEconomyTradeGovernmentEducationAgriculture Food InsecurityThe Salvation Army NZMāoriPacific familiesFood SystemsNational Food Strategy
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Media Monitor: The Guardian Reports on Immigration Turmoil, Ukraine, Vaping, and New Zealand Education
The Guardian reports on turmoil in immigration labor plans after an Epping hotel was blocked from housing asylum seekers, plus updates on Ukraine, vaping, and New Zealand education.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSportEuropeAsiaUSGeneral PoliticsImmigrationClimate ChangeTradeSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEconomyLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceComputers and Internet UkraineVapingDonald TrumpEppingMāoriThe Guardian
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Media Monitor: New Electorate Boundaries, Book Controversy, Officer Death
Radio New Zealand reports on electorate changes, a book ban due to excessive Māori words, and the naming of a suspect in the death of a police officer.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthFilm and TVMiddle EastSocial Issues Radio New Zealandelectorate boundariesNorth IslandLyn FlemingHayden Donald Jason TaskerEducation MinistryMāoriRNZ News
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New Zealand Parliament Passes Whanganui River Claims Settlement Bill
The New Zealand Parliament has passed the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Claims Settlement Bill, resolving a long-standing dispute with the Whanganui Iwi tribes and granting the river legal personhood.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLegalAustralasiaSocial IssuesState Governments ParliamentWhanganui RiverChristopher FinlaysonMāoriTreaty of WaitangiLand RightsU.S. Library of Congress
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Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Opposes Regulatory Standards Bill, Citing Treaty Concerns
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated opposes the Regulatory Standards Bill, citing threats to Māori sovereignty, environmental protection, and potential exacerbation of social and economic inequalities, urging its withdrawal.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesWorld Ngāti KahungunuRegulatory Standards BillTe Tiriti o WaitangiMāoriAotearoa New Zealandenvironmental protectionFinance and Expenditure Committee