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Tourism’s Best Step Forward: Record 177 Entries Chase New Zealand’s Top Industry Honours

A record-breaking field of tourism operators and industry leaders has been named among the finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards, with Māori tourism, environmental leadership, innovation and distinctive visitor experiences featuring strongly among this year’s contenders. Tourism Industry Aotearoa says 177 entries were received across 12 award categories, smashing last year’s then-record total…

Generations of Waiting End as Waikaremoana Hapū Settlement Passes Parliament

More than a century after their tūpuna carried petitions and claims to Wellington seeking justice, Waikaremoana hapū have watched Parliament pass legislation acknowledging the Crown breaches that left their people virtually landless and returning significant whenua to Te Urewera. The Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed its third reading, clearing a historic…

Waitangi Tribunal Finds Disability System Breaches Te Tiriti and Fails Tāngata Whaikaha Māori

The Waitangi Tribunal has delivered a damning assessment of Aotearoa’s disability system, finding the Crown has breached Te Tiriti principles by failing to properly partner with tāngata whaikaha Māori, address entrenched inequities and adequately support kaupapa Māori disability services. The findings are contained in Hauwhaikaha – the Disability System Report, released in pre-publication form as…

Cervical Screening Goes Free in General Practice — But GPs Warn the Detail Will Decide Whether It Works

A major change to cervical screening is being welcomed by general practitioners, with the Government moving to fund screening through general practice from 2027 — but the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners says turning that promise into better health outcomes will depend on getting the implementation right. Medical Director Dr Prabani Wood says…

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July 24, 2026

#hererehua: From Whenua to the World: Nadine ToeToe Shares a Vision of Indigenous Tourism and Purpose

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July 15, 2026

#HeRerehua: Whetu Fala Shares a Journey of Purpose, Identity and Service

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July 15, 2026

#HeRerehua: Andrew Little Reflects on Politics, Public Service and Te Ao Māori

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July 15, 2026

#HeRerehua: Che Wilson Reflects on Leadership, Identity and the Future of Te Ao Māori

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July 15, 2026

#He Rerehua: Prue Kapua Reflects on a Lifetime of Leadership and the Future of Te Ao Māori

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June 25, 2026

#He Rerehua: Huhana Hickey’s Lifelong Fight For Inclusion And Dignity

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June 9, 2026

#hererehua: He Rerehua: Bishop Kito Pikaahu – A Life of Faith, Whakapapa and Service

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June 2, 2026

#hererehua: “I Should Have Been A Doctor 30 Years Ago”: The Powerful Story Of Dr Timoti Te Moke And The Cost Of Lost Potential

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Radio Waatea is Auckland’s only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.