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Evidence of ancient Aboriginal mining discovered in South Australia's Riverland

The first detailed investigation into an Aboriginal chert and silcrete quarry in the region estimates Indigenous mining activity dating back 7000 ... View article...

The newly independent Commissioner for First Nations kids

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are more than 10 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous children, and one in ... View article...

Auckland restores Māori names to five regional parks

A new Māori name has been provided for Ambury Regional Park highlighting an important cultural narrative, and the full name for Ōmana Regional Park ... View article...

Fight for worker health and safety not over says NZCTU

Workers are disappointed by the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, but an opportunity has arisen to minimise its damage, ... View article...

National-led Government holds narrow majority (51%) of support in June

... Māori Parliamentary Opposition, little changed on 42%. Amongst the National-led Government support for National increased 0.5% to 31%, although ... View article...

New pneumococcal vaccine added to NIP

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the NIP-funded vaccine is now available for patients aged from 25 years, down from 50 years. For ... View article...

Psychology journal controversy shows why professional bodies must stay out of politics

Recently, the editorial board of the Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists “retracted” an article by Māori clinical ... View article...

Aboriginal groups given more time to review legislation which advocates argue could ...

Proposed amendments to Crown Lands legislation were delivered to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) by Lands Minister Stephen Kamper on 19 June, ... View article...

Access to healthcare key for getting First Nations children vaccinated in early childhood

Improving access to health services is likely the most important step to increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children ... View article...

Governments more willing to manage the consequences...

Aboriginal economic development is too often measured through procurement statistics, participation rates and contract volumes rather than long-term ... View article...

Strong women return home to Country to heal, lead and shape the future

When Aboriginal women come together on Country, something powerful happens. Knowledge is shared. Stories are carried. Healing begins. New leaders emerge. View article...

Winter walks are a simple path to better wellbeing

When winter rolls around, many of us are tempted to stay warm under a doona with a hot cup of tea and a book. But for people living with diabetes, staying active through the colder months is one of the best things you can do for your health. And what better way to move your body than a good bushwalk? View article...

The Maori 64 Captures the Spirit of Mediterranean Yachting

Explore The Maori 64 Yacht, a striking vessel that embodies Mediterranean luxury and exceptional performance on the water. View article...

Labour's hype train has finally arrived in Wellington

... Maori musical scene as the koauau was of the old”. A vintage black-and-white photo shows five men playing guitars and singing on. Māori show bands ... View article...

Māori names restored to five Auckland regional parks

Five Auckland regional parks have had Māori names and narratives restored. Mana whenua have shared ancestral names for Long Bay / Te Oneroa ō Kahu ... View article...

Two MPs took a photo, then debated whether they could take credit for breast cancer policy

Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is again being accused of taking credit for work she hasn't been involved in. View article...

WTF is happening with Heart of the City?

Royal has spent more than 26 years advocating for Māori interests in telecommunications. The past six years have been dedicated to leading the Māori  ... View article...

Suicide prevention councils established in NSW

The Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Council includes respected elders . “For too long, suicide was seen as the responsibility of the health system alone, ... View article...

Investing in people, growing communities: Impact North backs Territory businesses to thrive

For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs, building a business is about far more than turning a profit. It is about creating ... View article...

Reconciliation Action Plans linked to lower rates of workplace racism

The report draws on data from the national Gari Yala 2 (Speak the Truth) study of more than 1,100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers ... View article...