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Recent trade agreements include chapters aimed at promoting Māori businesses.
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Thousands gather to watch the arrival of the Prime Minister and politicians at Waitangi
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Pacific Mission will focus on strengthening ties with region
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Government officials have warned of a downturn in housebuilding.
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300 people slowly approached the marae in silence, holding up white flags.
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All eyes are on Government MPs ahead of their arrival in Waitangi, works to control a large vegetation fire in Christchurch and the Drug Foundation sets up harm reduction drug checking ahead of Laneway Festival. Video / NZHerald / Getty / Newstalk ZB
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Agency concedes many of its projects will be deferred or delayed.
Simon Wilson: The spirit of Waitangi - unity, righteous anger, jokes and music
OPINION: There's a common purpose at Waitangi this year but the Government isn't here yet.
Editorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievement
The Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.
Rawiri Waititi calls for Māori Parliament amid teasing of NZ First's Peters and Jones
Thousands filled the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to watch the Kīngitanga-led group walk on.
David Seymour has managed to unite Māori like no other leader
The Act crew have united Māori like no others.
Peeni Henare at Waitangi: 'I lift my gun, I let the shots do the talking'
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Labour promises Ngāpuhi support in fight against Government
The Opposition pōwhiri sets the scene for the Government's welcome on Monday.
Treasury’s warning: Consider Capital Gains Tax quickly to plug spending hole
Treasury warned the new Government a capital gains tax may be needed.
Willie Jackson: Māori deserve good faith bargaining
Act's attempt to divide New Zealanders is not in good faith.
Luxon and others who stand to win big - or lose large - at Waitangi
Waitangi weekend brings greater risk and reward than previous years.
Claire Trevett: Rookie whoopsies hit Luxon as teething problems continue
Luxon is learning government is sometimes distractions strung together.
How the coalition Govt intends to face Māoridom at Waitangi
Thousands are set to converge on Waitangi to hear what the Government has to say.
China v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ position
The embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.
Tama Potaka scolded for joking about David Seymour's hapū
Crown representatives have been welcomed to the National Iwi Chairs Forum in Kerikeri.
First test of Australia-NZ defence ties will be in May Budget
Interoperability, not Aukus, is the first test of new ties.
National and Act MPs speak to the media
PM Christopher Luxon, National MP Tama Potaka, and Act leader David Seymour spoke to the media after arriving in Northland for the Iwi Chairs Forum. Video / David Fisher
'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’
The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.
Chlöe Swarbrick confirms Greens co-leadership bid, reveals ultimate goal
Swarbrick is the only declared candidate so far.
Audrey Young: Lingering issue remains after Govt's sloppy week
OPINION: Without a full reckoning, it'll be death by a thousand innuendos.
Chris Hipkins on New Zealand's progress and moves away from division
Labour leader Chris Hipkins wants a united Aotearoa.
'This is just nonsense': Casey Costello fronts up over excise tax claims
Costello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.
Ministry admits failings in consultancy dealings
Health Ministry admits failures in contracts awarded to minister's partner.
The Treaty: A collective fire ignites in the belly of our people - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: Te Pāti Māori outline the Treaty obligations.
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The Government has already stumbled regarding their police recruitment goal.
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A report binned by the Government actually backs what it has been saying.
Trove of newly released briefing documents reveal state of country and challenges facing Govt
Documents have finally been released detailing the state of the country's services.