A West Papua human rights advocate is calling for solidarity from the New Zealand Government on issues affecting indigenous West Papuans.
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Te reo Māori opens PM’s UN General Assembly statement
With an orator's comb gifted by Ngāti Rēhia, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opened her United Nations General Assembly speech with remarks in te reo Māori. The words were consistent with themes throughout which challenged the 'America First' message promoted by US President Donald Trump.
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PM talks Pacific climate change with UN Secretary General
The prime minister is in New York for her first official visit to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Jacinda Ardern says climate change is high on the agenda and also expects to address issues surrounding women and children.
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Mobilising Māori through the rangatahi movement
The twelve youth leaders chosen by the Moko Foundation to attend the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York have returned to NZ.
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Dr Lance O'Sullivan takes 12 rangatahi on trip of a lifetime
Twelve rangatahi Māori from across the country have accompanied Dr Lance O'Sullivan and the Moko Foundation to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York.
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Housing Minister supports UN call for housing strategy
Housing Minister Phil Twyford is supporting the United Nations' call for the government to create a national housing strategy to increase the availability of quality affordable housing to low income, Māori and Pasifika families.
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Human Rights Commission backs UN report for Treaty rights
The Human Rights Commission is backing a report by the United Nations committee and their concerns that recommendations by the Waitangi Tribunal are not legally binding.
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Waikato mega-prison proposal to face United Nations Indigenous Forum
The mega prison set to be built in Waikato has spurred 10 young Māori from Aotearoa Youth Leadership Institute to present at the United Nations Indigenous Forum in April saying the proposed building will be built on Māori land that was confiscated under the Public Works Act.
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Moko Foundation youth to look at indigenous practices to benefit Māori
Twelve youth have been chosen to accompany Dr. Lance O'Sullivan to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York next month. Hundreds of entries were received. Te Kāea caught up with two of the lucky recipients.
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Win a trip to New York with Dr Lance O'Sullivan
Dr Lance O'Sullivan is looking for two people under 25 to join him on a trip to New York to attend a United Nations indigenous forum.
