Sydney was elected to Tauranga City Council in July 2024 but was unable to take up his position due to illness. Local ...

Thousands took part in a Maori haka dance famously performed by the All Blacks before rugby matches. Ngā Wai hono i te pō has been crowned the eighth Māori monarch after the death of her father, King ...

These appointments will strengthen our efforts to make te reo Māori more accessible in homes, schools, and communities,” Minister Potaka said.

Opponents say that, before colonization, Māori did not have a collective term for the whole of New Zealand. Aotearoa was the name used for the country’s North Island.

Parliament’s Privileges Committee is meeting this afternoon to discuss the conduct of several MPs who participated in a haka that temporarily suspended proceedings following the first reading of the ...

A new report suggests a focus on export industries will provide the best opportunity for growth in an expanding Māori economy ...

The framework aligns with the Government’s broader Going for Growth agenda, aiming to support inclusive and resilient ...

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The newly proposed legislative changes are part of the government's Going for Growth with Māori, Tōnui Māori framework to boost Māori economic development. Consultation is now open until 23 May, with ...