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Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori Tobacco Control

Te Roopu Tupeka Kore, the Māori Tobacco Control network, is proud to launch Our Documentary: The Whakapapa of Māori Tobacco Control in Aotearoa

Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata: Hāpai Te Hauora Responds to Budget 2025

This Budget promised balance — but delivered cuts, corporate wins, and more setbacks for Māori health. Here’s Hāpai Te Hauora’s response.

Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata: Hāpai Te Hauora’s Essentials Wishlist for Budget 2025

What would a Budget that actually backed Māori health look like?

One that upholds oranga whenua, oranga tangata – and funds both with dignity.

What “Urgency” Means in Parliament – and Why We Should Care 

Urgency lets the Government rush laws through Parliament with little to no public input. Here’s how it works — and why Māori should be paying attention.

What’s Going On With the Wildlife Act?

New law makes it legal to kill protected species like kiwi. Rushed through with no consultation — here’s what’s changed and why it matters.

What’s the Regulatory Standards Bill — and why are Māori pushing back?

The Regulatory Standards Bill is flying under the radar — but it could reshape lawmaking in Aotearoa and strip Te Tiriti from the process. Here’s what you need to know.

Signs of Progress in Tobacco Control Sector: New Bill and Council Action Offer Hope

Amid recent setbacks in New Zealand’s Smokefree efforts, two new developments bring fresh momentum to tobacco harm reduction that have renewed hope in our goals for a healthier Aotearoa.

Prisoner Voting Ban – What You Need to Know 

The government plans to bring back a blanket ban on prisoner voting — a move already found to breach Te Tiriti and human rights. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters for Māori, and what we can do about it.

Pay Equity Changes Passed Under Urgency – Wāhine Māori Carry the Cost

A law passed under urgency is about to make it a whole lot harder for wāhine Māori to be paid what they’re worth. Here’s what changed — and why it matters.