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E rere nei ngā au o roimata ki runga i a Ngāti Raukawa i te matenga o Ahorangi Emeritus Whatarangi Winiata, 92 tau te pakeke.

Nāna i tū ai Te Wānanga o Raukawa, ā, ko ia hoki te kaikōkiri i te rautaki o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, he mahere pae tawhiti i aro ki te whakapakari i te reo Māori, ngā marae, ngā hapū me ngā iwi o Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa me Ngāti Toa mō ngā whakatupuranga kei te heke mai.

E ai ki a Huhana Lyndon, kua puāwai kē ngā kākano i ruia e Whatarangi Winiata, ā, e kitea tonutia ana tōna mana me tōna tirohanga whānui i roto i ngā kaupapa maha e toitū tonu nei i ēnei rā.

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E rere nei ngā whakamānawa i te kaiārahi takirua o mua o Te Pāti Māori, a Te Ururoa Flavell ki a Ahorangi Whatarangi Winiata,  hei tāna he koroua ngākau māhaki, he tangata matakite hoki, tino ū ia ki ōna mātāpono ahakoa ngā piki me ngā heke o te wā.

Meikore te momo i a Ahorangi Whatarangi ka tū ai Te Pāti Māori.

Nā āna kōkirihanga whakawhanake ake ai i te Māori e waatea nei ngā ara i te ao tōrangapū i te ao mātauranga e hīkoi tonu nei te tokomaha i ēnei rā.

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Ka whakarerekē te kāwanatanga i te ture kia noho ko ngā mema i pōtihia o ngā kaunihera ka whai mana pōti i ngā komiti kaunihera.

E ai ki te Minita Kāwanatanga ā-Rohe, a Simon Watts, ka taea tonutia e ngā kaunihera te whakatū mema kāore anō kia pōtitia, tae atu ki ngā māngai iwi, engari kāore rātou e whai mana pōti.

Ka whakaurua ēnei panonitanga ki te Pire Whakapai i te Pūnaha Kāwanatanga ā-Rohe.

E ai ki te mema Pāremata o te Rōpū Kākāriki a Teanau Tuiono, he mahi tēnei nā te kāwanatanga kia kaua e whai wāhi te Māori ki te whakatau kaupapa i ngā kaunihera.

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Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is sharpening her attack on Budget 2026, saying the Government has failed to deliver meaningful relief for whānau already under pressure from the cost-of-living crisis.

Davidson says the Budget continues a pattern of austerity, with the Greens arguing students, renters, social housing tenants, low-income whānau and stretched families are being left to carry the burden of Government cuts.

The criticism follows Green Party concerns over reduced support for essential services, including food banks, with funding set to fall from $15 million a year to $8 million a year from 2027.

Davidson says the Government’s priorities show a lack of vision at a time when many communities need stronger support, not less. The Greens are positioning themselves as a political alternative focused on housing, income support, climate action and public services.

The party has also pointed to its housing campaign, A Home for Everybody, as part of a broader push to end homelessness, strengthen renters’ rights and invest in public housing.

With the election approaching, the Greens are under pressure to turn protest politics into a credible governing programme. Davidson’s challenge now is to move beyond reacting to the Coalition Government and present a clear economic vision built around whānau wellbeing, Te Tiriti, climate justice and a fairer distribution of wealth.

The party says its message is simple: Aotearoa has enough resources for people and the environment to thrive, but the choices being made in Budget 2026 are pushing struggling communities further behind.

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It was a bumper weekend of sport across Aotearoa and the world stage, with rugby, netball, football, Formula One and squash all delivering major talking points.

In Super Rugby Pacific, the Crusaders made the loudest statement of the playoffs, smashing the Blues 66-12 in Christchurch to surge into the semi-finals and end the defending champions’ season.

In netball, the Mystics showed their championship grit, coming from behind to beat the Tactix 53-51 in extra time and stay top of the ANZ Premiership ladder.

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic also produced a memorable weekend, celebrating Erena Mikaere’s 150th national league match with a 50-39 win over Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse. A powerful second-half surge turned the match in their favour, with Saviour Tui leading the way in the shooting circle.

In football, the All Whites were left ruing a narrow 1-0 loss to England in Tampa, Florida, after defending strongly for long periods before being undone by a late first-half goal.

On the Formula One circuit, Liam Lawson matched his best-ever result, finishing fifth at a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix. The Kiwi driver kept his nerve through drama, penalties and late-race pressure to bank another major result on one of motorsport’s biggest stages.

And in squash, Paul Coll added another title to his growing legacy, continuing his strong run as one of New Zealand’s elite international athletes.

From Christchurch to Monaco, and from the court to the track, the weekend belonged to Kiwi grit, finals pressure and big-stage performances.

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Concerns are mounting in Taranaki following the Government’s decision to disestablish Ara Ake, the region’s future energy centre, with critics warning the move could undermine efforts to create new jobs and industries as the country transitions away from fossil fuels.

Former New Plymouth mayor and regional advocate Mat Damaher says the decision comes at a difficult time for workers already facing uncertainty as the oil and gas sector continues to contract.

Established to support innovation and investment in renewable energy and emerging technologies, Ara Ake has played a key role in positioning Taranaki as a leader in New Zealand’s energy transition. The organisation has worked with businesses, researchers and industry partners to attract investment and develop future-focused employment opportunities.

Under Government plans, Ara Ake’s functions will be absorbed into the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). While ministers argue the move will streamline operations and improve efficiency, concerns remain that the loss of a dedicated regional agency could weaken local decision-making and reduce support tailored specifically to Taranaki’s needs.

Industry leaders and regional stakeholders fear the change may create a gap in support for workers and businesses seeking to adapt to a rapidly changing energy landscape. Questions are also being raised about whether a national agency can provide the same level of local engagement and understanding that Ara Ake has developed since its establishment.

The decision has reignited debate around the concept of a “just transition” — ensuring communities that have long depended on fossil fuel industries are supported as the economy shifts towards lower-emission energy sources.

Critics argue that while the Government has signalled support for economic growth and energy security, the closure of Ara Ake sends mixed messages about its commitment to helping regions navigate the social and economic impacts of transition.

Attention is now turning to what, if any, alternative plans will be put in place to replace Ara Ake’s role in fostering innovation, attracting investment and creating sustainable employment pathways for future generations in Taranaki.

For many in the region, the challenge is not simply about replacing jobs lost in traditional industries, but ensuring Taranaki remains at the forefront of New Zealand’s evolving energy sector while protecting the livelihoods of local workers and whānau.

As the debate continues, the future direction of regional economic development and energy policy is likely to remain a major issue for Taranaki communities and the Government alike.

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As the political landscape shifts ahead of the 2026 election, Te Pāti Māori is continuing to define its place within a long tradition of Māori political movements that have balanced independence with engagement in the parliamentary system.

Party president John Tamihere says Māori politics has always involved navigating the tension between maintaining an uncompromising Māori voice and working within existing institutions to secure tangible outcomes for whānau. That debate remains central to Te Pāti Māori’s identity as it seeks to expand its influence nationally.

The party’s focus in 2026 remains firmly centred on advancing tino rangatiratanga, protecting Te Tiriti o Waitangi, addressing inequities experienced by Māori, and strengthening Māori decision-making across all sectors. As debates continue over constitutional reform, Māori rights and public policy, Te Pāti Māori is positioning itself as a movement committed to challenging structures that have historically failed Māori communities.

The challenge facing the party is one familiar to Māori political organisations throughout history: maintaining unity across a broad coalition of iwi, hapū, urban Māori, rangatahi and community advocates while preserving a clear strategic direction.

Political observers note that Māori movements have often risen in response to major social and political pressures before encountering internal divisions over priorities, leadership and strategy. Te Pāti Māori’s leadership believes maintaining a shared vision grounded in kaupapa Māori is critical to avoiding those pitfalls.

At the centre of the debate is a longstanding question about where meaningful change occurs. For some, Parliament remains the key arena for influencing legislation and Government policy. For others, transformative change is driven through grassroots mobilisation, community leadership and holding institutions accountable from outside the political establishment.

Te Pāti Māori’s current approach seeks to combine both strategies. While continuing to challenge Government policy from within Parliament, the party is also investing heavily in community engagement, protest movements and kaupapa-driven advocacy beyond Wellington.

With tensions growing over Treaty reforms, Māori health, housing, education and economic inequality, Te Pāti Māori is seeking to broaden its support base while remaining focused on its core mission of advancing Māori aspirations and self-determination.

As the election campaign begins to take shape, the party’s ability to balance activism, representation and political influence may prove decisive in determining its future role within Aotearoa’s political landscape.

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Prominent Māori health advocate Lady Tureiti Moxon has raised serious concerns over the Government’s proposed Treaty principles reforms, warning the changes could significantly weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi protections within New Zealand’s health system.

Lady Moxon, a claimant in the WAI 3565 urgent inquiry, says the Government’s move to amend Treaty obligations across legislation represents a major shift in Crown responsibilities toward Māori.

Central to concerns is the proposed change from requiring public agencies to “give effect to” Treaty principles, to a lesser obligation to simply “take into account” those principles. Critics argue the shift could reduce the weight given to Māori interests in policy development, funding decisions and service delivery across the public sector.

The concerns are particularly acute within the health sector, where Te Tiriti obligations have underpinned efforts to address longstanding inequities experienced by Māori. Under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) framework, Treaty-based commitments have been embedded in planning and accountability mechanisms aimed at improving Māori health outcomes.

Health advocates fear the reforms could weaken those commitments at a time when Māori continue to experience poorer health outcomes than non-Māori across a range of indicators, including life expectancy, chronic disease and access to healthcare services.

Questions have also been raised about the future of Māori–Crown partnerships and accountability arrangements if Treaty clauses are standardised across legislation. Opponents of the reforms argue that applying a uniform approach to Treaty provisions may overlook the specific obligations and relationships established within different sectors, including health.

The proposed changes have attracted criticism from iwi leaders, legal experts and public officials, many of whom have expressed concern about the speed of the legislative process and the limited consultation undertaken before the reforms were advanced.

Calls are growing for stronger safeguards to ensure Te Tiriti obligations remain protected in law, with advocates urging the Government to engage directly with Māori stakeholders and uphold partnership principles when considering future legislative changes.

The debate is expected to remain a significant focus for Māori health providers and iwi organisations as the reforms continue through Parliament, with many warning the outcome could have lasting implications for Māori health equity and Crown accountability.

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A new kaupapa Māori methamphetamine harm reduction service has been launched in Kaitaia, aiming to strengthen support for whānau affected by methamphetamine use across the Far North.

Te Hiku Hauora Chief Executive Dr Maria Baker is leading the rollout of Te Puarangi, a service designed to address long-standing gaps in addiction support throughout Muriwhenua.

The initiative combines kaupapa Māori values with clinical care and lived-experience support through a partnership with Rākau Ora. The service is focused on providing culturally grounded support that responds to the realities facing individuals, whānau and communities impacted by methamphetamine use.

Dr Baker says Te Puarangi was developed in response to the need for more accessible and locally led services across the region. The programme aims to provide early intervention, ongoing support and pathways to recovery that are tailored to the needs of whānau in the Far North.

A key feature of the service is its mobile outreach model, which will take support directly into communities throughout Muriwhenua. The approach is expected to improve access for people living in remote areas who may face barriers to receiving help through traditional health services.

The launch aligns with the Government’s Methamphetamine Action Plan 2025 and Health New Zealand’s Reducing Demand for Methamphetamine Programme. Te Puarangi is intended to contribute to national efforts to reduce methamphetamine-related harm while delivering solutions that reflect the unique needs of local communities.

The service also highlights growing calls for kaupapa Māori approaches to be incorporated into addiction and recovery services nationwide. While Te Puarangi has been designed specifically for Muriwhenua, its model may offer valuable lessons for other regions seeking community-led responses to methamphetamine harm.

Te Puarangi is now operating from Kaitaia and will work alongside whānau, hapū and community organisations to support healthier futures across the Far North.

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