Tag: maori
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Te Pāti Māori Demands Urgent MFAT Action After Everlee Wihongi's Hearing Delayed Again
Everlee Wihongi's release from ICE detention faces another delay, prompting Te Pāti Māori to urge the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for immediate intervention after her conviction was overturned.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentAustralasia Everlee WihongiTe Pāti MāoriICE detentionMinistry of Foreign Affairs and TradeUnited StatesImmigrationAotearoaMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Names Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026 Election
Te Pāti Māori has announced Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Murch brings lived experience and a commitment to whānau Māori, aiming for strong representation and kaupapa Māori solutions.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesElectionSocial Issues Lisa Marie MurchTe Pāti MāoriTe Tai Tonga2026 General ElectionMāori RepresentationPoliticsMaori
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Te Pāti Māori Demands Full Disclosure on Taranaki LNG Project
Te Pāti Māori urges the government to release all redacted advice on the Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract. This follows revelations officials suppressed modeling showing low need for imports, prompting calls for transparency and genuine consultation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyLegalSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTaranaki LNG terminalGovernment redactionEnergy policyRenewable energyDebbie Ngarewa-PackerMaoriElection
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Pharmac Extends Consultation on Diabetes Medicine Access Changes, Proposing Wider Access and Removal of Ethnicity-Based Criteria
Pharmac has extended its consultation until June 11, 2026, on proposed changes to type 2 diabetes medicine access. The plan aims to widen access by lowering cardiovascular risk criteria but removes specific provisions for Māori and Pacific people.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal PharmacType 2 DiabetesEmpagliflozinLiraglutideDulaglutideHealth PolicyConsultationTe Pāti MāoriMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Slams Government's LNG Plan, Proposes Renewable Energy Future
Te Pāti Māori criticizes the government's billion-dollar LNG import plan, calling it energy dependency. Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer advocates for investing in New Zealand's renewable resources and community-led energy solutions instead.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEnergyEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriDebbie Ngarewa-PackerLiquefied Natural GasEnergy PolicyRenewable EnergyGeothermalMaoriElection
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New Zealand Government to End Iwi Representation on Councils
New Zealand's government announced plans to remove iwi representatives' voting rights from all councils, sparking strong condemnation from Te Pāti Māori. The party criticizes the move as undemocratic, harmful to Māori rights, and implemented without public consultation.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Te Pāti MāoriRawiri WaititiAotearoaLocal GovernmentIwi RepresentationMāori RightsDemocracyMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Condemns Government's "Constitutional Vandalism" Over Te Tiriti Changes
Te Pāti Māori denounces Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's plan to weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references in 19 laws, calling it "constitutional vandalism." The party vows to entrench Te Tiriti amidst government efforts to dismantle its provisions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsLegalEducationSocial IssuesEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiPaul GoldsmithLegislationConstitutional LawGovernmentMaoriElection