Former Defence Minister and Carterton mayor Ron Mark is returning to electoral politics, with New Zealand First confirming the veteran campaigner will stand for the party at the 2026 general election. The announcement brings one of the party’s most experienced figures back onto the campaign trail as New Zealand First continues unveiling candidates ahead of…

Kotahitanga mō te Taiao (KMTT) has welcomed a new group of trustees to help guide its ambitious environmental restoration kaupapa across Te Tauihu ki Kawatiri, bringing together expertise in conservation, local government, iwi partnerships and environmental leadership. The appointments are being hailed as a significant step forward for the Trust as it continues to build…

The enduring legacy of Māori weaving will take centre stage at this year’s New Zealand Fashion Week, with Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread bringing together treasured ancestral taonga and the work of a new generation of contemporary designers in a celebration of mātauranga Māori, innovation and cultural expression. The one-night showcase will be…