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A Full Inquiry Into The Public Works Act Called For – Maori Authority Calls The Act A Modern-day Land Grab

Monday, 7 February 2022, 5:33 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has called for a complete review of the Public Works Act indicating that there are several Government Agencies that need to urgently account for Whanau Maori owned land that has been passed into ... More >>

Chair Of Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board Welcomes Report From The Independent Children’s Monitor

Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 1:05 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the Independent Ministerial Advisory Board of Oranga Tamariki, Matthew Tukaki, has today welcomed the release of the Independent Children’s Monitors report and has echoed the comments of the Children’s Commissioner and the CEO of Oranga ... More >>

Stationary Poverty On The Rise As Tamariki Return To School Across The Country

Monday, 31 January 2022, 7:12 am | National Maori Authority

With many children around the country returning to school today the Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has once again signalled a warning that there will be tamariki heading back into the classroom with little in the way of ... More >>

Call From Maori Authority To Freeze Prices As Cost Of Living Sky Rockets

Sunday, 30 January 2022, 1:59 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the New Zealand Maori Council, Matthew Tukaki, this morning has called for a price freeze on essential items and the basics. The call comes as the cost of living increases begins to take hold in many vulnerable homes and communities ... More >>

Maori Authority Chair Slams Foodstuffs After What He Calls A “Dog Act”

Friday, 28 January 2022, 11:03 am | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority has slammed Foodstuffs North Island for what he has called a damning move following the Commerce Commissions review into the Grocery sector. Matthew Tukaki, who pushed to ensure that Te Ao Maori were involved ... More >>

Calls For Sacking National MP Grow With Allegations Of Misusing Parliamentary Resources

Thursday, 27 January 2022, 1:19 pm | National Maori Authority

Matthew Tukaki, Chair of the National Maori Authority, has said enough is enough and National MP Harete Hipango must go. The call has come after the MP admitted directing the editing of her Wikpedia page and only weeks after the errant MP attended lockdown ... More >>

Omicron Has Entered Our Whare – Maori Authority Chair Calls For Community Readiness

Sunday, 23 January 2022, 7:20 am | National Maori Authority

Omicron has entered our whare – Maori Authority Chair calls for community readiness as the nation awaits genome and testing results The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has this morning said that Omicron is obviously now in the community ... More >>

Maori Authority Launches Online Campaign To Prepare Whanau On What To Do If Omicron Hits

Thursday, 20 January 2022, 2:16 pm | National Maori Authority

The National Maori Authority has started a social media campaign called “its time to prepare for Omicron”. The Chair, Matthew Tukaki, has said it is inevitable that Omicron will enter the community and that the majority of those impacted will be ... More >>

Call For Political Donation Reform & Consider Fully Funding Elections To Avoid Corruption

Wednesday, 19 January 2022, 3:43 pm | National Maori Authority

The chair of the National Maori Authority has told the Ministry of Justice that it is time to overhaul donations to political parties and to ensure that the New Zealand electoral system withstands the scrutiny of voters by ensuring they are protected ... More >>

Maori Leader Reiterates The Message Of Vaccination As The Roll For Tamariki Begins

Monday, 17 January 2022, 12:50 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has again called on Te Ao Maori to get their booster shots and begin to have their Tamariki and mokopuna vaccinated as childhood vaccinations get underway. Tukaki, who has been meeting with ... More >>

Maori Authority Calls On MP To Resign; Calls On Mass Campaign To Alleviate Parental Fears Of COVID19

Sunday, 9 January 2022, 7:26 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has called on National Leader Christopher Luxton to sort out one of his MP’s and called on other political parties to get in behind the campaign for childhood vaccinations ahead of the expected ... More >>

'All Low Income New Zealanders Will Never Be Able To Afford A Home; Maori Chief Among Them'

Thursday, 6 January 2022, 5:45 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has said that home ownership was now not possible for the vast majority of Maori and those on lower incomes unless something dramatic changed in economic policy. Tukaki was speaking after the release ... More >>

National Maori Authority Calls For Border Closure, Compassion & Preparation For Boosters & Childhood Vaccinations

Thursday, 30 December 2021, 6:59 am | National Maori Authority

National Maori Authority calls for Border closure, compassion and sends a message to prepare for Boosters and Childhood vaccinations: Omicron in the community The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has said in light of the escape More >>

National Maori Authority Chair Calls On The Govt To Turn The Planes Around – Solution To Increased Gun Crime In Auckland

Monday, 27 December 2021, 8:11 am | National Maori Authority

“In my mind there is now only one solution left – turn the planes around and make a point to the Australian Government that New Zealand is not the dumping ground for your criminals. Australia should be used to that given what they did with the ... More >>

Maori Authority Chair Cracks The Whip At The Commerce Commission Tells Foodstuffs To Cut The Monopolistic Behaviour.

Monday, 1 November 2021, 10:01 am | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has taken aim at the Commerce Commission for its failure to protect Maori interests and rights. Tukaki has gone further and asked why Maori are not specifically being consulted on the ... More >>

National Maori Authority Welcomes The Governments New COVID19 Approach

Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:21 am | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has welcomed the move away from the current Alert Level system and towards what is called the “Traffic Light System” indicating that it provides New Zealanders, and Maori, with much ... More >>

Maori Authority Chair Welcomes Deal With The UK – It’s An Opportunity For Our Young People To Thrive

Thursday, 21 October 2021, 12:10 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has said the UK Free Trade Agreement deal will be a significant opportunity for Maori. Tukaki who has been involved alongside other Maori leaders in providing feedback and support to ... More >>

National Maori Authority Backs MSD To Re-establish Super Payments For Those New Zealanders Stuck In Australia

Saturday, 9 October 2021, 2:30 pm | National Maori Authority

National Maori Authority Backs MSD To Re-establish Super Payments For Those New Zealanders Stuck In Australia / Joins With The Retirement Commission The Chair of the National Maori Authority has thanked MSD CEO Debbie Power for stepping in to ... More >>

Statement On The Appointment Of Judge Frances Eivers As The Next Childrens Commissioner

Friday, 8 October 2021, 11:54 am | National Maori Authority

I want to mihi to Judge Frances Eivers who has just been announced as New Zealanders next Children’s Commissioner and also thank Judge Andrew Beecroft as the outgoing Commissioner for his mahi and passion when it comes to our Tamariki. “Judge Eivers ... More >>

Urgent Changes For Stranded Elderly New Zealanders Overseas Needed When It Comes Income Support

Monday, 4 October 2021, 1:25 pm | National Maori Authority

The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has asked Social Development, to find an urgent solution for older New Zealanders stuck overseas as a result of COVID19 border closures. “In all reality many made a mistake by choosing to leave ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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