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Plunket reviews record on Maori 13 Jul 2021 14:48 PM More Related Stories Related Podcast Whānau Āwhina Plunket says it's time to level the playing field for all pēpi and tamariki in Aotearoa. Clinical leaders went back to Puketeraki Marae in Karitāne where the organisation began in 1907 for a three-day noho marae to understand how the organisation can better meet the needs of whānau Māori. Chief executive Amanda Malu says the health care playing field has never been level in access, opportunity, or equity. Whānau Āwhina Plunket has recognised it has an obligation to work differ...

Mob meth programme not National's speed 13 Jul 2021 14:48 PM More Related Stories HASH(0x2b58348) National Party deputy leader Shane Reti says the Mongrel Mob should have nothing to do with methamphetamine recovery programmes. National is crying foul over the Prime Minister signing off on $2.75 million from the Proceeds of Crime Fund going to the Mob-led Kahukura programme in central Hawke’s Bay. Jacinda Ardern says the marae-bsaed programme, which has the backing of police, iwi, and the ministries of Health and Social Development, had shown signs of success, with strong court order c...

Aronui Festival chance for a laugh 13 Jul 2021 14:48 PM More Related Stories HASH(0x3a98348) Rotorua will be alive with indigenous arts in September with the third Aronui Theratre. Director Cian Ellyse White says the kaupapa of the festival is to inspire, empower, uplift, and share art of the world via an indigenous lens for all people. Rotorua-born Troy Kingi will return to his roots to headline the festival with his band The Upperclass. There's also film, dance, musical theatre, a drag show, and of it will encompass Māori language week. Ms White says after last year's Covid-affected ...

Nathan picked to lead BOP tourism recovery 12 Jul 2021 14:00 PM More Related Stories Related Podcast Māori tourism leader Oscar Nathan has been appointed general manager of Tourism Bay of Plenty as the industry in the region tries to recover from Covid. Mr Nathan, from Te Aupōuri and Te Rarawa, has been acting tumuaki since April. Board chair Laurissa Cooney says he is an incredibly strong leader with a superb reputation both within and outside the industry. Previous roles include heading Tourism Rotorua and Destination Rotorua, and in the private sector being chief executive of Tām...

Women's ancient roles to fore for tribunal 12 Jul 2021 14:00 PM More Related Stories HASH(0x448c348) The Waitangi Tribunal is delving deep into the past this week as it lays the foundation for its report on the Mana Wahine Claim. The tribunal is at Terenga Paraoa Marae in Whangārei for the third week of hearings on the kaupapa claim, which will attempt to address structural discrimination against Māori women. Huhana Lyndon, who will give evidence at a later hearing on discrimination in local government, says while 1840 is seen as the starting point for claims, the tribunal is offering...