Nanaia Mahuta

It has been revealed the Director-General of Health was lobbied by cricket bosses for priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine for its players, all while Dr Bloomfield was an invited guest, hosted by… Audio

There's going to be a review of a bickering and divided Wellington City Council but some are already worried it won't be truly independent.

Who will undertake it, and what its terms of reference will… Audio

Suggestions to rename a bill on Māori wards to include the words ‘ignore the public vote’, ‘screw the scrum’ and ‘under-arm delivery’ have been ruled out of order at Parliament. Audio

The National MP Simon Bridges has railed against the Government's move to protect Māori wards, saying it's insulting to him as a Māori man.

Labour has begun rushing through legislation under urgency… Audio

A national oversight of the pollution of waterways by businesses is being considered by central government.

Recent data obtained by RNZ from 68 city and district councils shows at least 270 companies… Audio

The commissioners who will take over the dysfunctional Tauranga City Council are set to be announced this week.

The Minister for Local Government, Nanaia Mahuta, sacked the council after the city's… Audio

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta is facing pressure to do more to prevent companies dumping contaminated waste water.

RNZ has revealed hundreds of companies have breached their trade waste… Audio

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated the new President Joe Biden, wishing him well, saying his message of unity as he takes office is one that resonates with New Zealanders.

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This week the PM picked the minsters to form the top tier of the new government - and said we should be proud to have the most diverse Cabinet we’ve ever had. That prompted some in the media to… Audio

Moana Maniopoto, host of Te Ao With Moana on Maori Television, talks to Jesse about why the appointment of Nanaia Mahuta is a big moment for Māori wāhine.  Audio

One of the biggest surprises of the Cabinet reshuffle is Nanaia Mahuta being handed the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs.

She will be the first woman to ever hold the role in New Zealand.

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The government is considering plans to give Māori tendering rights to its $42 billion spend on roads, housing and other goods and services.

The plan is widely supported by Māori leaders who say it… Audio

Under sweeping reforms, the government will give $761 million to councils to kick start a programme to reorganise water assets as independent publicly owned regional entities. Audio

The Government is pouring money into upgrading the country's drinking, storm and wastewater systems. An investment of $761 million was announced in Havelock North today. But councils will have to sign… Audio

A Ngaruawāhia hapū is demanding to know why they were not properly consulted about a decision to destroy 300-year-old food pits. 

Excavation of the rua, which give the town its name, stopped in early… Audio

The future of the flagship Māori news show Te Karere is on the line, as the government proposes to create a single Māori news service run by Māori Television.

The government has this week released… Audio