
Arming retailers is a dumb idea and this is why
This isn’t going to sound politically correct for people demanding a response to the ram raids in mostly South Auckland. But say it I...

You want to solve youth crime? then deal in facts
A lot of politicians, and commentators the last week have been scrapping out to see who can yell the loudest when it comes to youth crime...

Maori concerned about latest climate change report: Authority Chair says retreating not an option
Flooding at Matatā on the Awatarariki fanhead Maori concerned about latest climate change report: Authority Chair says retreating is...

Maori to seize opportunities of food security in Aotearoa
Te Waka Kai Ora: National Māori Organic Authority presents: He Whenua Rongo an online event 11-12 May 2022 He Whenua Rongo is an open...

Maori Authority joins the call for an Inquiry into Ports across the country
The Chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has joined with the unions to call on an Inquiry into the state of the...

New Chair to lead Oranga Tamariki
Outgoing Chair Matthew Tukaki with incoming Chair Sir Mark Solomon and CEO of Oranga Tamariki, Chappie Te Kani Respected Māori leader Tā...

Its time to move Oranga Tamariki forward; to get the job done
The Board of Oranga Tamariki at the farewell ceremony of outgoing Chair, Matthew Tukaki. Today I took part in a handover ceremony as the...

Maori Authority backs the Government to change immigration laws to boot out criminals
The Chairman of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has weighed into support the deportation of terrorists and those convicted...

Maori Authority calls for immediate investigation into the circulation of white supremacist brochure
Maori Authority calls for immediate investigation into the circulation of white supremacist brochures ahead of the Tauranga byelection –...

Maori Authority Chair warns National Party Leader – hands off Maori Health Authority or gloves off
Maori Authority Chair warns the National Party Leader – hands off the Maori Health Authority or its gloves off The Chair Of the National...

Maori Authority Chair asks the Australian Human Rights Commission to intervene on 501 Deportees
Maori Authority asks the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission to intervene on 501 Deportees The Chairman of the National...

Co-governance and a better understanding
A lot of people have asked me about my interpretation of co-governance and a lot of people are confused about what it means and the...

National Maori Authority calls on a boycott of XERO following emergence of donations ACT Party
National Maori Authority calls on a boycott of XERO following emergence of donations to the ACT Party & in response to referendum call...

Maori Authority tells ACT Leader to cut the dog whistle racism out and grow up
The Chairman of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki, has lashed out at ACT Party Leader, David Seymour, calling him a dog...

Petrol Tax and Costs explained - what taxes do you pay at the pump?
There is a lot of talk about the cost of petrol and fuel at the pump for motorists in New Zealand – and that talk includes everything...