Tama Potaka scolded for joking about David Seymour’s hapū
Minister for Māori-Crown Relations Tama Potaka next to ACT leader David Seymour, alongside other government ministers. Photo: Anneke Smith/RNZ Crown representatives have been welcomed to the National Iwi Chairs Forum in Kerikeri, ahead of Waitangi Day. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, ACT leader David Seymour and New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones arrived at the Turner Centre […]
National Māori Energy Summit comes to New Plymouth
Jamie Tuuta, who heads up the Iwi Chairs Forum, is one of the guest speakers at the National Māori Energy Summit. (File photo)VANESSA LAURIE / Stuff An inaugural hui focused on advancing Māori-led energy futures in Aotearoa will be held in New Plymouth. From October 14-15, the National Māori Energy Summit will take place, bringing […]
MEDIA RELEASE: National Iwi Chairs call for reversal of Pharmac decision
MEDIA RELEASE: National Iwi Chairs call for reversal of Pharmac decision 20 Nov National Iwi Chairs representatives call on Pharmac to reverse decision over funding for a highly effective preventative respiratory intervention for infants. The Co-Chairs of Pou Tangata of the National Iwi Chair’s Forum (NICF), Mr Rahui Papa and Dame Naida Glavish, have today […]
National Iwi Chairs Forum and Council of Trade Unions announce day of solidarity
The National Iwi Chairs Forum and the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (CTU) Te Kauae Kaimahi have announced a national day of solidarity between iwi and unions in resistance to the “government’s ongoing attacks on Māori and workers.” The national day of solidarity, Rā Whakamana, will take place on the 28 October, to “reaffirm […]
Māori delegation led by Iwi Chairs strengthens Indigenous presence at World Expo
Press Release: Te Aratini – Indigenous Peoples Week An 80-strong Māori delegation, including members of the National Iwi Chairs Forum, Waiata Māori Music Ambassadors, businesses, entrepreneurs, researchers, technicians and performers, has returned from a highly successful week-long programme, Te Aratini: Indigenous Peoples Week at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. First conceived in the lead-up to Expo 2020 […]
National Iwi Chairs Press Release 7th May 2021
Press Release: for immediate release – National Iwi Chairs Forum Dr Moana Jackson recognised for his national contributions to whanau, hapu and iwi with the inaugural presentation of Te Whare Pukenga award by the National Iwi Chairs Forum 7 May 2021. On 7 May 2021, the National Iwi Chairs forum conferred the inaugural Te Whare […]
Pou Tangata urges halt to online gambling reforms
Press Release: Pou Tangata Remote Interactive Gambling Reforms that Undermine Māori Wellbeing, “Aotearoa cannot auction away its rangatahi” The Online Safety Iwi Leaders Group is calling for an immediate halt to the government’s plan to auction 15 online casino licenses to predominantly offshore operators, citing concerns over legislative overreach, breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, […]
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NICF raises urgent concerns to UN over legislative threats to Indigenous rights
Press Release: Maranga Mai Working Group The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) has made a formal submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, urging the international body to scrutinize New Zealand’s legislative developments that pose significant threats to Indigenous and human rights. The NICF People’s Action Plan Against Racism members include Kahurangi Rangimarie Naida Glavish, […]
Co‑Chair of NICF Pou Tikanga appointed (Aperahama Edwards)
“The National Iwi Chairs Forum is pleased to announce the appointment of Aperahama Edwards as Co-chair of Pou Tikanga,” said Professor Margaret Mutu. “Aperahama brings a wealth of knowledge in tikanga and matauranga, along with significant leadership experience. He has earned a reputation as a formidable leader across whanau, hapū, marae, iwi, and communities. As […]