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1 week ago | teaonews.co.nz | Tumamao Harawira

The ‘will-they-won’t-they’ dance will continue for Te Pāti Māori, following the Privileges Committee’s decision to delay ruling on whether to punish the party for its haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last year. A decision was expected late Wednesday night following yet another rescheduling of the hearing on Tuesday. Privileges Committee chair Judith Collins says the hearing will be put on hold.

1 week ago | teaonews.co.nz | Tumamao Harawira

Te Pāti Māori has received a stay of execution from the Privileges Committee after failing to come to a decision on whether to ban the party from Parliament grounds late on Tuesday afternoon. It could also have an impact on the members of Parliament’s pay packets. Te Pāti Māori was referred to the Privileges Committee following a haka performed during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill in November of last year.

2 weeks ago | teaonews.co.nz | Tumamao Harawira

Whakaata Māori has released its 2025 Social Value Report, highlighting the broadcaster’s role in revitalising te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and Māori identity across Aotearoa. An independent analysis by Social Ventures Australia found the organisation generated more than $114 million in social value during the 2023/24 financial year — more than twice its annual operating budget.

2 weeks ago | teaonews.co.nz | Tumamao Harawira

Survivors of state abuse and contributors to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse and Faith-Based Care were honoured at Government House in Wellington, following their inclusion in the New Year Honours list. The New Year Honours list in New Zealand recognises individuals for their outstanding service and achievements across a wide range of fields, announced each year at the start of January. The inquiry spanned more than 50 years.

1 month ago | teaonews.co.nz | Tumamao Harawira

Green Party MP Steve Abel is calling on Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell to grant Dean Wickliffe an immediate release following accusations the 77-year-old inmate was assaulted by guards at Springhill Corrections Facility in Waikato. “He should not be in prison; it’s just a ridiculous situation,” Abel said. Wickliffe (Te Arawa) has spent a total of 41 years in and out of New Zealand’s correctional system. In June 2020, he was released on bail to an address in Maketū.