Report Summary On 15 December 2014, the Waitangi Tribunal released in pre-publication form the fifth part of its report on Te Urewera claims. This part deals with Treaty of Waitangi claims in respect of Lake Waikaremoana, lodged by Tuhoe, Ngati Ruapani, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tamaterangi, and various associated groups and individuals. These important claims were the subject of extensive evidence and submission from the Crown and the...

Tuhoe will honour its stars tomorrow night and pay homage to those who have passed on. The tribe will hold a celebration at its headquarters in Taneatua to formally close three s that helped propel Tuhoe into its post-Treaty of Waitangi settlement...

One of the Eastern Bay's smaller rural schools is reeling in the wake of decile changes that will carfe about $4500 off its annual budget. While this might not be much money to a larger school, it is a cost that Thornton School, with just 100 pupils, will find difficult to absorb without cutting teaching...

Ngai Tuhoe kaumatua Tame Iti says the Government has not allowed the public to understand new anti-terror laws. Tame Iti Photo: RNZ / Graeme Acton If passed, the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill would allow the Security Intelligence Service to carry out surveillance without a warrant for 48 hours and extend possible passport cancellations. The bill passed has passed its first reading and public submissions, which only...

Puke Timoti of Ruatāhuna is off to Antarctica on Saturday for a research project on biodiversity. He'll be researching penguins, but the research knowledge obtained will help him with his research on biodiversity in the Urewera...

The United Nations will be holding a conference with indigenous peoples about changes to pollination around the world. Two have been invited from the Tuawhenua Trust to share their experiences and knowledge of the Urewera...