This week Aotearoa celebrates Disability Pride week and for one community it's a perfect opportunity to raise their concerns with Telecommunication Giants. Members of the deaf community say they are offered free calling minutes on their mobile packages that they can't use due to their disability.
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"Once upon a time, Māori owned and managed 100% of New Zealand"- Foon visits Ihumātao
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon says he is proud to be among those fighting for their rights at Ihumātao, following his visit to the occupation site today. Foon says the visit to Ihumatao is to get a feel for the mauri of the whenua and to understand the essence of the issues.
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Community lays down wero- "There is a better life than drugs and alcohol, whānau"
As part of the national 'Save our Tamariki, Save our Future' campaign, in Gisborne, parents are also being challenged to change their ways and fight for the future of their children.
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Māori Wardens welcome $3.7mil govt investment
Māori Wardens have received a $3.75mil boost from the government. They say the funding is very much needed given the expansion of their volunteer roles and responsibilities.
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Tairāwhiti PGF announcement
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced that the Provincial Growth Fund is investing in projects to support Tairāwhiti medical research, wood processing and social enterprise to further enhance the region's economic potential.
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Local govt reps want more rangatahi on councils
Younger regional council representatives want more young people to run in local body elections. They say diversity is needed, with 94 percent of councillors nationwide over the age of 40.
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All Governments Lie: Truth Deception and the Spirit of I.F. Stone
(AO) A look at the life and work of American journalist, I.F. Stone, who leads a one-man crusade against government deception.
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Expert says smoking tax hike "doing more damage than good"
New Zealand has the highest price relative to income in the world for a pack of 20 cigarettes. Dr Marewa Glover is calling on the Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa to look into the yearly tax hike on tobacco which she says isn't preventing people from smoking.
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Govt boost forestry to drive regional development
Regional development has received support through the funding of forestry and employment initiatives in Budget 2019, both areas of significance in the East Coast where Gisborne District Councillor Meng Foon welcomes the announcements.
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NewsA well-meaning Budget 2019 offers almost half a billion for Māori
With almost half a billion dollars in targeted funding for Māori and an emphasis on mental health and living, Budget 2019 is certainly a well-meaning Budget for Māori. However, it remains to be seen whether the government's lofty ambition to create the world's first 'Well-being' Budget will bring lasting change.
