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28 January 2026

The Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill will have its third and final reading in Parliament on Thursday, enacting the tribe’s Treaty settlement, Te Pua o te Riri Kore.
Adrian Rurawhe: Parliament, Māori politics and life after politics as tributes flow at Rātana
24 January 2026

The great-grandson of T W Rātana said he reconsidered staying in politics after reflecting on age, priorities and long-term commitments.
Decision-making power slipping away from councils – Rangitīkei Mayor at Rātana
24 January 2026

Mayor Andy Watson warns councils are losing decision-making power, with centrally driven reform putting local relationships under pressure.






