Descendants of Te Rua Kēnana gathered to give their submissions about the Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill this week.
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NewsNew Chief District Court Judge carries on kaupapa of change
The innovative practices of Māori focused courts can provide better examples of court practice and transformative change. That’s the view of Heemi Taumaunu, the first Māori to be appointed as Chief District Court Judge.
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Judge Heemi Taumaunu seeks transformative change in justice system
Recently-appointed Chief District Court Judge, Heemi Taumaunu seeking transformative changes in the justice system that ensures fairness and cultural understanding.
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The 'hearts of the people' will decide treaty justice, not Crown
The hearts of the people will determine when a treaty grievance has been settled, not the Crown labelling a settlement 'full and final', says a leading treaty negotiator.
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Report- Māori led 'total rethink' of racist criminal justice system needed
Māori have got the message across to an independent review group that racism is embedded in every part of the criminal justice system and that a Māori-led 'total rethink' is required.
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Govt confirms yes/no question for cannabis referendum
The government has announced that in the 2020 election voters will get to say 'yes' or 'no' to legalising cannabis, based on a law which is yet to pass in-house.
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Māori to address "racist" justice system
Māori experts in justice are being welcomed on to Te Papaiouru Marae. The pōhiri kicks off a three day long hui led by Māori, for Māori.
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Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa jailed for life
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Susan Burdett, 27 years ago.
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Public feedback sought for family justice reforms
The independent panel considering the 2014 family justice reforms is now seeking feedback on its proposals from families, workers and others who have used services in the area.
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Sir Kim Workman named Knight Companion in New Year Honours
Sir Kim Workman is happy he'll still be called dad even though he's earned a new title. The Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitāne descendant has been named a Knight Companion in the New Year honours for his services to prisoner welfare and the justice sector.
