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Self-described comedian sacked after outrage at video about Indigenous people

She also wears white paint on her face, and a badge featuring the Aboriginal flag and the slogan “Always was, Always will be”. “I'm Aunty Lisa  ... View article...

Work starts on 14 homes for Māori families in Kaipara communities

A $400 million Budget 2026 investment aimed at speeding up housing development has been welcomed by a Northland Māori housing provider, ... View article...

Ten takeaways from the Waitangi Tribunal's treaty clause review inquiry

Māori -Crown relations are being stretched to breaking point. “It makes me feel like a second-class citizen,” Hope Tupara , president of the Māori  ... View article...

New strategy launched to better support women in custody in the wake of Astill Inquiry

In addition, Aboriginal ... It has been shaped by extensive consultation with over 400 women, including key stakeholders and Aboriginal Community ... View article...

'I apologise to nobody': Comedian doubles down after being reported over 'racist' skit

In the video, Spencer appears to mock both Indigenous Australians and those who identify as Aboriginal . “I'm Aunty Lisa . I started identifying as a ... View article...

Supporting Aboriginal business growth through the Pakenham Roads Upgrade

The works also reflect the important role social procurement plays in supporting Aboriginal businesses to grow capability, strengthen workforces and ... View article...

'Colonisation in action': Pharmac wants to cut Māori and Pasifika special access to diabetes drugs

Pharmac is proposing to cut special criteria access to heart and kidney protecting drugs for Māori and Pasifika people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes . View article...

Mayor says Māori appointees will remain influential despite voting rights loss

Hamilton City Council 's Maangai Maaori will remain vital contributors to decisions even without a voting right, Mayor Tim Macindoe says. View article...

'Highly sexualised workplace': Children's charity shut down amid claims of lewd behaviour

The allegations against Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation and its award-winning chief executive Heidi Bradshaw were first published by the ... View article...

Lisa Jane Spencer: Comedian under fire for 'diabolical' skit featuring mock Aboriginal ...

An Australian comedian has copped a wave of backlash over her controversial skit depicting a white woman 'transitioning' to being Aboriginal . View article...

Prisoners' rights the focus of groundbreaking project

“The conditions in our prisons and the treatment of prisoners – who are disproportionately Māori and Pacific – continue to be criticised by United ... View article...

Future of Tauranga's Māori ward to be decided by binding referendum

Tauranga City Council has agreed to hold a binding referendum letting voters decide whether its Te Awanui Māori ward stays or goes. View article...

First trailblazing Aboriginal leader immortalised

The Government has unveiled the first of an initial six statues to memorialise prominent Aboriginal South Australians acknowledging their ... View article...

Māori Rocks Repatriated in Landmark University Project

The return recognises the rocks not only as scientific specimens, but as objects of cultural and spiritual significance to Māori communities. It marks ... View article...

Celebrating the inaugural Ambulance Victoria Aboriginal Health Forum

The inaugural Ambulance Victoria Aboriginal Health Forum  brought together leading clinicians, community voices and researchers to deepen understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues . View article...

Ngā Pukapuka Hou: the latest titles from Te Ao Māori

A century later in Aotearoa , Māori matriarch Keita stands amid the ruins of her whānau and the encroaching world of settlers , whalers and empire . View article...

New Members Appointed To Destination NSW Board

Linda was the first Aboriginal woman appointed to Minister for Indigenous Australians and in that time championed reforms in health, education, ... View article...

Intergenerational First Nations playgroup celebrates first year of connection and reconciliation

The Marra Elders Playgroup , held at the Aboriginal Elders Village in Davoren Park , was launched during National Reconciliation Week in 2025 and has ... View article...

How Byrnecut built an Aboriginal employment arm

Employing local Indigenous workers can be a great way for miners and contractors to build a social licence to operate . However, as one mining ... View article...

How Canada's construction sector is engaging and ...

The campaign dates back to 2009, explains the federal government, when the House of Commons designated June as National Aboriginal History Month. View article...