
Kāhu News - Ngā Take o te Wā

‘Bringing everybody together’: Expert aims to put mirimiri on the world stage
'I have seen the impact it has made for our people and people of different cultures.'

Police Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in North
Ngāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.
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Complaint over teaching tikanga Māori in law schools rejected
But the select committee also put a limit on how much cultural education was required.

‘Cremation day’: Govt minister celebrates impending defeat of Treaty bill
'Nehu [burial] day is coming for the Treaty Principles Bill.'

‘Great win for Rotorua’: Homeless motel numbers reduce
From the end of July there will be three emergency housing motels left.

‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill process
Labour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."

Stating their case: Bayden Barber and Thompson Hokianga on why they should be Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chairman
Who should lead the third largest iwi in Aotearoa?

Act MP can’t name one ‘race-based’ policy she’s trying to outlaw
The MP says policies for Māori and Pasifika students are unfair but struggles to name one.

Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.

'We are still anti-vaccination': Destiny Church defends taking Covid grants
'We can account for where every dollar went.'

Youngsters openly smoking meth prompt Ngāpuhi to seek urgent action
Ngāpuhi are calling for the Government to address meth, social and poverty crises.
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Videos - Ngā Kiriata

Proud dad's rousing haka for Northland teen
Wayne Poutai surprised his son Awatea, 17, with a haka to acknowledge the teen as he was awarded a scholarship. Video \ Supplied

Scott Architects - Episode 6
John Scott’s architectural legacy thrives in Te-Matau-a-Māui as his son Jacob and granddaughter Hana weave themes of whānau, landscape, and innovation. Video / Faultline Films

Te Pāti Māori respond to privileges committee decision
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer & Rawiri Waititi respond to privileges committee decision

The Pā - Episode 5
The Pā unites Waikato-Tainui and Waikato University in a visionary project that merges Māori design, innovation, and kotahitanga to reflect shared mana. Video / Faultline Films

Apple doubles reach of kura push, adds iwi land to Maps
Apple's Alisha Johnson Wilder on an education programme expanded to reach 5000 students at schools with high Māori and Pasifika rolls - and a Maps upgrade. Video / Cameron Pitney

Te Taumata o Kupe - Episode 4
Te Taumata o Kupe at Mahurehure Marae blends storytelling with innovative design, honoring Kupe’s legacy showcasing Mātauranga Māori and celestial navigation. Video / Faultline
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'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issue
He gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.

John Tamihere and Govt head to court today over Whānau Ora contracts
Christopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision.

Crown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti Hāua
The settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.

‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.

Shane Te Pou: Mourning a loved one reminds me that life is for living
OPINION: The last few days have been a time for reflection for me.

‘Potentially magic’: Supergroove starts reunion tour with two shows in Rotorua
'There’s a certain frisson and nervousness and excitement ... on those first nights.'

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments
A pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.

See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of Settlement
Ngāti Hāua will sign its Deed of Settlement at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.

Hapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.