The biggest donor to the Act Party says he gave the money to Don Brash and John Banks so they could stop special treatment for Maori who were "either in jail or on welfare".In an extraordinary interview with the Weekend Herald...
Support for John Key's National Party has fallen 2.5 per cent in the latest Roy Morgan political poll, suggesting a Labour-Greens-NZ First alliance would have the best chance of governing if an election was held today.The poll of...
It has certainly been a very busy week here in New York with many meetings taking place at a range of levels. In the Permanent Forum itself the session on WIPO (the World Intellectual Property (/Piracy) Organisation) on Thursday saw sparks flying as almost all Indigenous representatives attacked the Organisation. Although WIPO is made up [...]
Locked out families from Talley?s Affco Rangiuru invite you to join us on a march through Te Puke on Saturday 19th May 2012 from 9am. The march will start from the corner of Jellicoe (State Highway 2) and Jocelyn Street, opposite the National Bank. Speakers include: Helen Kelly (Council of Trade Unions), Hone Harawira (Mana Party), [...]
(By Manawa Wright) Taranaki Daily news online Editor Rob Mitchell apologised today for reckless management of their online site by not properly filtering comments relating to two stories they posted on their website. They were in relation to the customary rights claim for whitebait from south taranaki tribes of Ngaruahine. Whilst being interviewed Mr Mitchell [...]
The community of South Auckland is gearing up to celebrate youth achievement in the upcoming South Auckland Youth Awards sponsored by Auckland Airport and Hapai Te Hauora Tapui. ?These awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate youth success and support the good work youth have done for the wellbeing of families and the community? [...]
Job Description Weavers ? korari, harakeke, flax. Tai Tokerau, Tamaki Makaurau The mahi is weaving foolscap size envelope kete with a flap. Weavers will be paid per amount woven. There is an opportunity to become a part of a collective supplying the conference market, my designs are innovative and fresh. Weavers will need a good [...]
Government has revealed it will channel an extra $144 million into disability support services in the upcoming Budget.Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia announced the new funding this morning,...
This year?s Puanga Kai Rau festival at Parihaka will launch the new feature film Tatakarihi ? the children of Parihaka. The film tells the modern day story of a ?journey of memory? taken by a group of Taranaki children who travel to the South Island in honour of their Parihaka ancestors who were wrongfully incarcerated [...]
A programme designed to improve bonding between new born babies and their families is being launched in the Waikato this week. Storytime Foundation Chief Executive Tony Culliney says the ?Books for Babies? programme is designed to encourage families to bond with their newborn children through books. ?Real moments of magic can occur when cuddling and [...]
