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Iwi assets climb from $6b to $7.8b: new report - The eight iwi represent about 53 per cent of the Maori population throughout New Zealand. They have around $4.8b in assets and that is steadily growing. Last year, eight iwi had just $4.4b, TDB noted. Barry predicted that by 2026, iwi assets nationally could climb to $12b. "Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Whātua ...

Uber passes one million trips milestone in first 18 months in New Zealand  - If people did not trust us to get them safely from A to B then they would be taking taxis." Uber's next steps in New Zealand are still uncertain as it waits ...

Hundreds call hepatitis helpline "We've seen a significant increase in people requesting a test for hepatitis," said Susan Hay, Hepatitis B Programme Manager of The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand . "We are thrilled people are taking responsibility for their health and taking the  ...

Crown cold on $2b plan to cut child poverty : It also recommends building 2000 new state homes a year and requiring all rentals to pass a health and safety "warrant of fitness". The combined changes are estimated to cost the Government between $1.5b and $2b a year and reduce child poverty by up to ...

Dairying's decade of white gold : According to a report released by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) in December last year, the dairy sector accounts for 2.8% of the nation's gross domestic product – or $5b. This contribution is greater than the GDP contribution ... Stuff.co.nz

Horizon State will work with Housing New Zealand subsidiary HLC on an ... It will work closely with the Porirua City Council and the local iwi (Maori ... View article...

I can't wait to enjoy your country ... and show you a little bit about me' - Cardi B - American rapper Cardi B has been welcomed with a traditional pōwhiri on her arrival in New Zealand . The 26-year-old I Like It artist touched down in ...

Hepatitis test warning for Maori Immunisation programmes since the 1980s have cut down the incidence, but the foundation estimates there may be more than 6000 Māori among the 100,000 New Zealanders living with undiagnosed chronic hepatitis B. It urges anyone over 25 years who is  ...

$6b treaty settlements can't be used to fix Māori social issues, experts say - Annual to Waitangi Day is the raising of Māori issues and New Zealand's political leaders standing on the treaty grounds to extol their Māori policies.

Cromwell: Predicted Chinese tourism worth $3.4b  - With the Chinese prime minister's goal to raise the number of tourists, New Zealand's slice of the pie could rise to one million people , Mr Hawkey said. Ms Adams  ...

Crown cold on $2b plan to cut child poverty : A $2 billion Government overhaul, including more state homes and universal child support, is needed to fight child poverty , a report from the children's commissioner says. Russell Wills' final report into child poverty has thrown the ball back to the ...

Investors will miss Maori rights risk - lawyer : [b A lawyer for the Maori Council says it's unlikely investors in Mighty River Power know about the risks linked to tribal water rights, because they probably haven't read the company's full prospectus. The opportunity to formally apply for the shares ...