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Treaty Principles Bill Is Deliberately Divisive
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 7:49 pm | National Iwi Chairs Forum
We call on all fair-minded New Zealanders to join or meet with the Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti, the national protest to uphold Te Tiriti & stop the government’s attacks on Māori, & participate in the sessions that will help us learn more about Te Tiriti ... More >>
Global Indigenous Leaders Condemn New Zealand Government Treatment Of Māori
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:20 am | National Iwi Chairs Forum
Global Indigenous leaders and environmentalists condemn New Zealand's Treaty Principles Bill as a significant affront to Māori rights and democratic processes, urging government respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi. More >>
Wahine Māori Appointed As New United Nations EMRIP Chair To Advance Indigenous Rights
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 1:05 pm | National Iwi Chairs Forum
Dr Toki has been a member of EMRIP since 2022 and contributes to the international advancement of Indigenous rights through her work there as a Professor of Law at the University of Waikato. More >>
National Iwi Chairs Forum Support Toitū Te Reo, Inaugural National Māori Language Festival
Friday, 3 May 2024, 10:01 am | National Iwi Chairs Forum
The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) expressed their unanimous endorsement for ‘Toitū te Reo, the National Māori Language Festival’ presented by Mātauranga Iwi Leaders Group (MILG) at the recent forum gathering in Tauranga. More >>
National Iwi Chairs Tangata Whenua Caucus Withdraws From National Action Plan Against Racism
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 6:07 am | National Iwi Chairs Forum
The Tangata Whenua caucus will still carry on with an independent anti-racism plan that it intends to bring out to communities in the near future, noting that anti-racism action at the community level need not wait for the government. More >>
Political Parties To Address Te Tiriti Policies
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 2:28 pm | National Iwi Chairs Forum
The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) is hosting political parties at an online wānanga tonight from 5.45pm-8pm. The Kotahitanga wānanga is open to all of Aotearoa. “We want to hear what they plan to do for whānau if they become part of the next government,” ... More >>
Maori Leaders Meet With US Secretary For The Interior
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 6:28 am | National Iwi Chairs Forum
Maori climate leaders met with Debra Haaland, the United States Secretary for the Interior, to discuss the urgent need for greater climate action from the United States government. The meeting took place on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, and focused on ... More >>
National Iwi Chairs Forum Supports The 2023 Census And Encourages Whānau, Hapū And Iwi To Engage
Saturday, 4 February 2023, 1:50 pm | National Iwi Chairs Forum
At Waitangi this week, our iwi discussed the upcoming 2023 Census and recognise the importance of this kaupapa for our whānau, hapū and iwi. Given the poor results in 2018, the National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) expect a far better result in 2023. ... More >>
Professor Whatarangi Winiata Acknowledged By The National Iwi Chair’s Forum At Raukawa Marae
Monday, 21 November 2022, 10:27 am | National Iwi Chairs Forum
Today the National Iwi Chair's Forum travelled to Raukawa Marae to present the Emeritus Professor Whatarangi Winiata with their Te Whare Pūkenga Award. This living taonga award is bestowed by 86 members of the Forum on Pūkenga who have significantly impacted ... More >>
Powerful Alliance Of Māori Organisations Reject Traffic Light System
Monday, 18 October 2021, 9:03 am | National Iwi Chairs Forum
Over the weekend, a powerful alliance of iwi/Māori representatives gave urgency to deliberating the governments proposed COVID Traffic Light System. Representatives from Urban and Rural Māori, as well as Rangatahi, Hapū and Iwi, health professionals, ... More >>
Support For Iwi Border Protectors From Pandemic Response Group
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 4:11 pm | National Iwi Chairs Forum
The decision for Waikato and Northland to remain at Alert level 3 until midnight on Monday 18th October will be difficult for many, commented Mike Smith for the Pandemic Response Group (PRG), but it is essential to slow down the current delta virus outbreak. ... More >>
Forward Momentum Continues As Iwi Chairs Set To Gather In Porirua
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 5:56 pm | National Iwi Chairs Forum
The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) are set to meet in Porirua this week on the 6th and 7th of May at Te Rauparaha Arena. The collective leadership of the 71 Iwi entities that make up the NICF meet quarterly to share information and work together ... More >>
