Tureiti Moxon

Jan 13, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Tureiti Moxon

Lady Tureiti Moxon is chairwoman of the National Urban Māori Authority and managing director of Te Kohao Health. Photo / NZMEOpinion by Lady Tureiti MoxonThe proposed Regulatory Standards Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori rights, promoting flawed “equality”. The bill ignores systemic inequities faced by Māori, risking further entrenchment of these disparities. Māori advocates urge rejection of the bill, calling for legislation that honours Te Tiriti and ensures equity.

Nov 14, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Tureiti Moxon

Lady Tureiti Moxon: "It’s about confronting the history of Māori being treated as second-class citizens in our own land since the signing of Te Tiriti."THREE HĪKOI FACTS:A hīkoi is a walk or march, and especially a protest march. The most famous hīkoi was the 1975 Māori Land March, on which supporters and protestors travelled the length of the North Island, from Te Hāpua in Northland to Parliament in Wellington, organised by Whina Cooper.

Jul 30, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Tureiti Moxon

People in the public gallery sang waiata when the decision was made to adopt a Māori ward in the Western Bay of Plenty. Photo / Alisha EvansTHREE KEY FACTS:The coalition Government’s Māori wards bill passed its third reading in Parliament on Tuesday. The Local Government (Māori Wards) Amendment Bill came out of a commitment in the coalition agreements with both AcT and NZ First.

Feb 25, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Tureiti Moxon

Lady Tureiti Moxon, Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi and Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier. OPINIONThe Ombudsman’s report on complaints concerning children in care released last week makes sad, sorry, and repetitive reading. Twenty reports later, here we are again with yet another one evidencing failure within Oranga Tamariki.

Feb 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Tureiti Moxon

Act leader David Seymour speaking at Waitangi Treaty House. Photo / Michael CunninghamOPINION:What we saw play out at Waitangi was significant because Māori were united and stood together in solidarity following the call from Kingi Tūheitia for kotahitanga. Māori made it clear they were not happy with the 100-day plan of the Government or amendments to the Te Tiriti principles.