Two marae in Heretaunga are joining forces to restore the health of a treasured spring-fed waterway, combining mātauranga Māori and western science in a long-term effort to protect the mauri of their awa for future generations. Korongata Marae and Mangaroa Marae, near Bridge Pā in Hastings, have reaffirmed their commitment to restoring Paritua Karewarewa, a…

The future of one of Aotearoa’s most treasured native forests is being shaped through a uniquely Māori approach, with a new Department of Conservation (DOC) initiative placing iwi aspirations, partnership and whakapapa at the heart of long-term planning for Pureora Forest Park. Tama Blackburn (Ngāti Maniapoto, Kinohaku, Uekaha, Pākehā) has taken on the role of…

The Human Rights Commission is warning that the Government’s proposed overhaul of Treaty clauses across a range of legislation could increase legal uncertainty rather than reduce it, raising concerns about the long-term implications for the Crown’s relationship with Māori and the interpretation of New Zealand law. The Commission has made its submission as the Government…

The Green Party says proposed changes to Jobseeker Support eligibility for young people will disproportionately affect disabled, injured and unwell New Zealanders, after new figures revealed that almost seven in ten young recipients receiving health-related Jobseeker Support are living with a psychological or psychiatric condition. The criticism follows the release of new information by Social…