Tony Kake
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
In today's episode, Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry, economists are predicting the… Audio
Auckland marae concerned over future funding after inquiry
Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry. South Auckland's Papakura Marae Chief executive Tony… Audio
New report shows Māori disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
A new report shows Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau have been significantly and disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
The Independent Māori Statutory Board commissioned research shows Māori were hit hard… Audio
Covid-19: Māori vaccinators going door to door
Māori health services in Auckland are planning to go door-to-door in their efforts to more people vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid-19 vaccination rates among Māori are only about two-thirds of… Audio
Covid-19: Vaccination solutions should be Māori led - Māori health leaders
Māori health leaders say they need input in the design of solutions to get more people vaccinated against Covid-19, as the rollout looks to reach people who have so far been unable to get a shot.
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Covid-19: Papakura marae vaccination centre opens
South Aucklanders turned up in their hundreds yesterday for the country's first drive-through marae-based vaccination centre.
Papakura marae hosted the centre to help local whanau get their COVID… Audio
Manukau iwi justice panel completion rate below 20pct
Iwi justice panels in Counties Manukau are struggling to get whānau to take part, with completion rates below 20 percent.
Te Pae Oranga, or iwi justice panels, take place outside of court, and are… Audio
Covid-19: Community groups supporting people without phones
It's something most of us take for granted - the ability to just pick up a phone when we need to call a doctor, order a takeaway or just chat to a friend.
But during lockdown, what happens to those… Audio
Court upholds urban Maori challenge over Akl representation
The Court of Appeal has cancelled the appointment of a member of Auckland Council's independent Maori statutory board. Audio
