Iwi leader Rahui Papa and a South Auckland Whānau Ora provider are challenging National MP Judith Collins to visit impoverished communities following her comments blaming parents for child poverty.
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Times have changed, the King spoke from the heart – Rahui Papa
Kingitanga Advisor Rahui Papa says the days of the Kingitanga being apolitical are over. It follows criticism of remarks King Tuheitia's made after his speech at the Coronation celebrations in Ngaruawahia where he criticised Labour and NZ First.
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Iwi leaders stance on Helen Clark
Iwi leaders are split when it comes to the Māori Party’s stance to oppose Helen Clark’s UN bid for the top job.
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Mixed reactions to Bennett’s marae visit
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett turned up to Te Puea Marae today. However, some workers were unimpressed with her visit. It's prompted a call from a Tainui spokesperson for Bennett to provide more support for marae workers.
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Waikato-Tainui release their first iwi education strategy
In a first, Waikato-Tainui have signed an education covenant with some mainstream secondary schools within its wider region. Te Arataura chair says today marks an important step towards fulfilling the tribe's education strategy, for all its members 15 years and over, to have an education qualification by 2050.
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Iwi leaders debate having one voice
An iwi leader says the Iwi Chairs Forum should be the primary representative body for all Māori in NZ. Haami Piripi of Te Rarawa says the forum and the NZ Māori Council could have a combined voice for Māori.
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Waka Ama Nationals 2016: Puketirini Putiputi wins Midget Women's w6 250m title
Puketirini Putiputi of Rāhui Pōkeka are the winners of the Midget Women's w6 250m race with the impressive time of 1:33.
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Changes to Waikato-Tainui governance around the corner
The people of Waikato-Tainui are about to put in place already agreed changes to their governance.
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2015- Significant year for the people of Waikato-Tainui
2015 has been a significant year of commemoration and celebration for the people of Waikato-Tainui.
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Hundreds converge at Tūrangawaewae Marae to remember loved ones
Hundreds waited outside the gates of the Tūrangawaewae marae this morning, carrying with them photos of their loved ones who have passed within the year.