Adrian Rurawhe

Local bodies do not reflect the cultural diversity of the communities they represent, several local body leaders and candidates have told Te Ao with Moana.  

Māori need to "relearn" the value of their vote, says Māori mayoral candidate John Tamihere.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has promised climate change and the issues facing the environment will be prioritised after rangatahi around the Aotearoa have started taking matters into their own hands. 

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL is awarding three New Zealand climate youth groups with its Ambassador of Conscience award, its highest recognition for human rights work, previously given to the likes of Nelson Mandela, Ai Weiwei and Malala Yousafzai.

Local Matamata iwi Ngāti Hinerangi is looking at future prospects to work with Hobbiton Tours to ensure iwi mana whenua engagement is intact. This follows as Ngāti Hinerangi have their Claims Settlement Bill First Reading in Parliament.

Two rangatahi from Ngāpuhi are spearheading the Auckland Council’s Youth voting programme. 

Palmerston North mayoral candidate Teanau Tuiono (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Takoto) welcomes the Government's announcement to teach NZ history in schools, stating that it'll go a long way to stamp out racism in the city.  

Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pōhiva has died in Auckland, New Zealand after an illness, according to Kaniva News this morning.

Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern has accepted Party President Nigel Haworth’s resignation.

What does the future hold for the media sector? Broadcasting Minister Chris Faafoi and Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta are working together to overcome the issues.