Treaty Of Waitangi
Iwi warn National to back off farm sale plan
Iwi are warning the National Party to back off its election promise made yesterday to sell state-owned farms to young farmers. Audio
NZ First leader dismisses Waitangi Tribunal pledge
An NZ First candidate who said the party would "scrap the Waitangi Tribunal" wasn't representing party policy, Winston Peters says.
Māori Party keen but wary of working with Labour - Marama Fox
Māori Party co-leader, Marama Fox, says Helen Clark never made an apology for the Foreshore and Seabed Act, and Labour is showing a similar argument in it's discussion of water rights. She says the… Audio
Ngāti Maniapoto signs agreement with Crown on Treaty claim
Ngāti Maniapoto has signed an Agreement in Principle with the Crown to settle its Treaty Claim. Māori issues correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes says it's a reasonably large claim and will have an… Audio
Court bid to stop Ngāti Tūwharetoa treaty deal
A hapū trust is heading to court to try and stop the iwi's deal, saying it wants a land block returned to it.
Te Kotahitanga reject meeting Tau over Ngāpuhi mandate
In the Ngāpuhi mandate dispute - the hapū alliance Te Kotahitanga has rejected an invitation to meet the opposition, Tūhoronuku, as long as it is led by Sonny Tau.
Protesters block Tauranga Harbour's port
Members of Ngāi te Rangi have been blocking commercial ships from leaving Tauranga Harbour to protest what they say is a secret deal between the Crown and Hauraki iwi.
Iwi back in court over Auckland land
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is fighting for another chance to stop Crown land being offered to neighbouring tribe Ngāti Paoa.
Stalemate likely until Ngāpuhi say 'enough is enough' - Finlayson
Not even Pope Francis would be able to help the Ngāpuhi settlement, which has been hit by internal disputes, Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson says.
Crown steps back from Ngāpuhi treaty settlement
One of the groups trying to unite New Zealand's biggest iwi so it can pursue treaty talks says it's disappointing the government is walking away from the process.
Talks between govt and Ngāpuhi break down - iwi
Negotiations between the government and Ngāpuhi appear to have broken down after a meeting between Prime Minister Bill English and iwi leaders.
New home for NZ's most important documents opens
The Treaty of Waitangi, the Declaration of Independence and the Women's Suffrage Petition can now be seen on public display in Wellington. Video
Treaty of Waitangi on public display
The Treaty of Waitangi, the Declaration of Independence and the Women's Suffrage Petition will now permanently be on display at He Tohu - an exhibition inside Wellington's National Library. Video, Audio
Veterans' farm has done its job now return it - iwi
A farm set up to help Māori veterans from World War I has done its job and the land should be given back, a marae in Wairoa says.
Christchuch members push for Ngāpuhi decision
Ngāpuhi claimants living in Christchurch are threatening to pull their support for the iwi's mandated authority, Tūhoronuku.
Māori leaders challenge requirement for continuous occupation
It is almost impossible for Māori to claim their rights to the coast, say some Māori leaders who are taking their concerns to the Waitangi Tribunal.
'These are living documents for all New Zealanders'
One of the country's most treasured documents has been moved to a new home early this morning amid tight security. Video
Hapū leader urges decision on vexed Ngāpuhi mandate
The government needs to make an urgent call on who to deal with over the Ngāpuhi treaty settlement, a hapū leader says.
Treaty of Waitangi moves to National Library
The Treaty of Waitangi is about to be moved to a new home amid tight security and secrecy about when exactly the shift takes place.
Treaty of Waitangi's move to new home imminent
Massive preparations are under way to move the 177-year-old Treaty of Waitangi along with the Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand, and the Women's Suffrage Petition 200… Audio
