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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori will take place from the 14th – 21st of September 2024, with the 52nd anniversary of the Māori Language Petition falling on a Saturday.

Alleged offenders are being granted interim suppression at nearly twice the rate they were a decade ago; The elephant in the room in NZR interviews;...

The coalition deal between NZ First and National refers to giving English official status. But what would that involve?

Two new Te Pāti Māori MPs have made their debut in Parliament, promising to defend against attacks on their language and culture.

One of the worst riots in New Zealand's history, the warmest wettest winter on record and the death of the Queen were among the year's most significant events.

As the world remembers Queen Elizabeth II, it is clear that for many, her 70-year-long reign symbolised great strength and familiarity. However, with the #RoyalFamily TikTok hashtag skyrocketing to 17.7 billion views, and Parliament’s recent declaration of September 26th as an official day of

It has been a day of celebration and reflection for those who delivered the Māori Language petition exactly 50 years ago.

Te Wiki o te reo Māori! It’s Māori Language Week!
This year's Māori Language Week is extra special because it's the 50th anniversary of the Māori Language

Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Māori Language Petition in 1972. Live from the grounds of Parliament.