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RNZ
A mayoral candidate survey undertaken by Local Democracy Reporting has found nearly half of respondents believed Māori wards were an effective way to increase Māori participation.
Newsroom
Voting in local body elections begins this weekend with hopes competitive races will finally help councils turn a corner on waning turnout.
RNZ
The economy's stubborn resilience is prompting the country's biggest bank to forecast even more aggressive interest rate rises from the Reserve Bank.
Newshub
"Te reo Māori isn't just a language, it's a safe haven for many like me."
The Conversation
Biofuels are heralded as a climate-friendly replacement of fossil fuels, but encouraging people to drive less and shift to other modes of transport would cut more emissions.
Stuff
House prices in some suburbs increased in recent months, but they are defying the downwards national trend, CoreLogic says.
NZ Herald
The price tag is being questioned by the Opposition.
the Guardian
After a decline in the previous quarter, the economy rebounded on the back of spending on travel and recreation
Stuff
A rebound in the June quarter may force the Reserve Bank to lift its benchmark interest rate to 4.25%, ASB economists say.
RNZ
The rate of sea-level rise around Aotearoa New Zealand has doubled in recent decades compared with the first half of last century, Stats NZ says.
The Conversation
If the prime minister is right, and New Zealand’s ties to the monarchy will only strengthen under Charles III, the country will be swimming against the Commonwealth tide.
Stuff
Data shows at the current rate of uptake we will not reach a million te reo Māori speakers by 2040, but a teacher on the frontline is hopeful.
www.waikato.ac.nz
In the midst of today’s cost of living crisis, many people who are critical of the idea of economic growth see an opportunity.
RNZ
Dr Kiri Dell from Auckland University's Business School explores what Maori and Pakeha need to consider for the journey towards revitalisation of te reo Maori to become a reality. A highlight of the 2022 Raising the Bar season..
RNZ
For years, Lotto pitched certain stores as "lucky". They weren't. In fact, the chances of becoming a problem gambler far outweigh the chances of winning a big Powerball prize.
the Guardian
After a decline in the previous quarter, the economy rebounded on the back of spending on travel and recreation
Newshub
"This speaks to the need to reduce the risks from climate change."
Newsroom
Comment: Statistics showing proportionately more young people may be using te reo Māori in some way than older generations mark a turning point for the language's survival and development
RNZ
The Deputy Privacy Commissioner says crime-fighting will not be impeded by stopping police taking masses of photos of people unlawfully.
Māori Television
Commemorations of Te Petihana Reo Māori (the Māori Language Petition) will be live-streamed on Whakaata Māori tomorrow, September 14, and on Thursday,...
Newshub
The announcement's just been made.
RNZ
The value of the New Zealand Superannuation has fallen by nearly 7 percent, as its investments were battered by volatile financial markets, high inflation and rising interest rates.
A spokesperson for the Māori King Movement said Queen Elizabeth II's close relationship with the late Māori Queen "changed the narrative".
Stuff
It's been 50 years since calls to teach te reo were brought to Parliament, but we're not there yet.
Newshub
Grocery prices are expected to continue to rise, thanks to mounting cost pressure on those supplying supermarkets.
RNZ
Tory Whanau has won the Wellington mayoralty, with Phil Mauger winning in Christchurch, Jules Radich prevailing in Dunedin and Wayne Brown claiming victory in Auckland. Follow RNZ for results as they come in.
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