Waitangi Tribunal
Is the Crown doing enough to reduce Maori reoffending
The Waitangi Tribunal is being asked to decide whether the Corrections Department is doing enough to keep Maori out of jail. Sociologist Tracey McIntosh is among those who are making submissions. Audio
Retired probation officer takes claim against Corrections
The man who brought a Waitangi Tribunal claim against the Department of Corrections says it is failing in its duty of care. Audio
Waipareira Trust abandons charter school plan
The Waipareira Trust has abandoned plans to set up a charter school, while slamming the process involved in getting permission to set one up.
Last-ditch attempt at compo for Māori veteran
The family of a war veteran is making a final effort to win compensation for cancer they say was caused by asbestos exposure in Vietnam. Audio
Tribunal suggests Crown and Māori should discuss clauses
The Waitangi Tribunal says a clause in the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement should provide reasonable protection for Maori interests. Audio
Report finds Councils and RMA failed Poroti Maori
Research commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Maori owners of Poroti Springs in Northland have been badly let down by the Resource Management Act - and by local councils. Audio
TPP clause likely to provide protection for Maori
Though it still has some concerns, the Waitangi Tribunal has found a treaty clause in the TPPA is likely to provide reasonable protection for Maori interests. Audio
Divided iwi trust returns to Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal has granted an urgent claim hearing to 11 groups who opposed the mandated authority for Ngāti Wai late last year.
Crown cleared of Māui's dolphin treaty breach
The Crown's approach to looking after the critically endangered Māui's dolphin doesn't breach the Treaty of Waitangi, a new report has found.
Water ownership back before Waitangi Tribunal
Who owns New Zealand's water remains a million-dollar question, reports Mihingarangi Forbes.
Controversial Maori land bill hits Parliament
The Maori Development Minister, Te Ururoa Flavell, will push ahead with his controversial proposals to change the way Maori land is handled. Audio
Māori war vets take claim to tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal is hearing claims from Northland Māori war veterans and their families near Kaikohe.
Iwi still worried about TPP
Māori claimants remain unconvinced the government has acted in their best interests in negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
TPP Treaty clause picked apart
Māori have criticised the Treaty of Waitangi provision in the Trans-Pacific Partnership and don't believe it can protect their interests.
Claims against TPP to be heard by Waitangi Tribunal
Maori claimants are lining up to challenge the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in the Waitangi Tribunal. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent TPP inquiry
Māori claimants are lining up to challenge the Trans-Pacific Partnership in the Waitangi Tribunal.
Crown does not have Maori mandate for TPPA - claimant
The Waitangi Tribunal is to decide whether the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) protects Maori interests. The tribunal will spend all of next week hearing from claimants and the Crown in Wellington.
Waka legend Hek Busby makes legacy plea to Tribunal
The revered navigator and waka-builder, Heke nuku mai Busby has made a plea to the Waitangi Tribunal for support to teach young people the arts of Polynesian voyaging. Audio
Master waka builder's plea for navigation school
Celebrated navigator and and waka builder Hekenukumai Busby has made a plea for support to teach future generations the art of Polynesian voyaging.
Protests over Māori land law review
Protests are being planned for consultation hui about the government's proposed changes to Māori land laws.