The Māori economy is growing in scale and ambition, but with Election 2026 heating up, questions are being asked about whether the political parties have the right policies to unlock its full potential. As the campaign enters another critical stage, Māori businesses and enterprises are navigating a challenging economic environment marked by rising operating costs,…

Fifteen years after the landmark Wai 262 Ko Aotearoa Tēnei report, a new publication is renewing the conversation about protecting Māori knowledge, cultural expressions and genetic resources for future generations. The book, Ko Aotearoa Ināianei: New Perspectives on Protecting Māori Knowledge and Cultural Expressions, brings together fresh perspectives on the enduring significance of Wai 262…

One of Aotearoa’s most treasured islands has taken another significant step towards international recognition, with Te Hauturu-o-Toi / Little Barrier Island included on New Zealand’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Ngāti Manuhiri has welcomed the development, describing it as an important acknowledgement of the island’s extraordinary environmental, cultural and historical significance. Located in the Hauraki…

It’s life, Jim, but not as we know it! Scientists are reporting radio emissions associated with a planet beyond our solar system, opening up new possibilities for understanding distant worlds and their magnetic environments. The reported signal comes from Beta Pictoris b, a massive gas giant orbiting a young star approximately 63 light-years from Earth.…