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A leading cancer specialist says lowering the age for free bowel cancer screening will save lives, but warns the Government’s decision not to introduce earlier screening for Māori and Pacific […] The post #hauora: Bowel Screening Shift Could Save Lives But Leave Māori Behind appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
The challenges faced by whānau living with disability across Aotearoa remain a major concern for many communities, with ongoing issues around access to housing, employment, health services and adequate support […] The post Part Four: Minister Responds as Disabled Whānau Continue to Face Daily Barriers appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
Back in May 2024, Radio Waatea’s Dale Husband sat down for a heartfelt kōrero with Dilworth Karaka to reflect on the passing of fellow bandmate and close friend Willie Hona. […] The post #national: Herbs Remembered: Dilworth Karaka Reflects on the Passing of Willie Hona appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
Water is one of the most fundamental kaupapa facing Aotearoa – from drinking water safety and wastewater overflows to ageing pipes and the rising cost of infrastructure. As communities confront […] The post #kaupapa: Wai Is Life: The Commerce Commission’s Expanding Role in Regulating Aotearoa’s Water Services appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
Ok – so we all know whats happening inside Te Pati Maori but what about the other disquiet going on? The latest polls show the Coalition is on the nose, […] The post Is the PM on the nose? Can we expect a coup over Christmas? appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
To tie all of this together I’m joined by our resident economist Matt Roskruge – some big questions here – for example should we be doing more to promote the […] The post It’s the economy and Māori have a very good handle on it appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
Turning now to the National Party announcement that they will campaign on lifting kiwisaver contributions – but the korero out there amongst the electorate is will the retirement age also […] The post To Kiwi Save or not to Kiwi save that is the question? appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
The Māori economy is lifting off so why is the Government so hellbent on trying to withdraw from so many Kaupapa? And could we be seeing the end of the […] The post Is it the beginning of the end for the Coalition? appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
As we lead into Christmas 2025 its tough out there, unemployment is up, cost of living is still having an impact and the economy is still struggling – yet there […] The post Tainui see the Māori economy as a foundation block for the prosperity of all whanau appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
Well the coloured sand Kaupapa is a growing problem. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is providing support after suppliers Kmart and Educational Colours issued a national recall of several […] The post Asbestos? Where to take sand products in Tamaki if you are worried appeared first on Waatea News: Māori Radio Station .
