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So, it looks like the rugby bosses may have already realised how big a mistake they made with that haka, because we've now learned they've cut TJ Perenara's political bit in the version they've uploaded to their social media accounts. And if they've done this because they realise they've made a mistake, they're right. Big mistake from the All Blacks, big mistake from Scott Robertson to say yes to TJ when he said he was going to do this. Let's just clears something up first - TJ is entitled, like we all are, to have a political opinion. No one will be surprised that he supported the hīkoi, because we know where he stands on things. He's already supported the Ihumātao and supported the Wellington women's team when they did their anti-Government haka. This is not a TJ problem, this is an All Blacks problem. Because the All Blacks are not in position where they can afford to lose fans and viewers, especially when so many of us are already talking about how much more we prefer watching the Warriors. The problem the All Blacks have got is that their most rusted-on viewers would be heartland New Zealand. Farmers, people from rural communities, old blokes who feel loyal to the game. And I reckon quite a few them would disagree with TJ on whether to support the hīkoi or not. And given how intense this Treaty Principles Bill and hīkoi debate is, I reckon a few of them will feel quite annoyed at TJ presuming that he represents the views of the whole country with that haka, because he doesn't. He might find, based on the most recent polling, that almost twice as many Kiwis like Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill and therefore not the hīkoi. So for TJ, well-known anti-meat, anti-Government chap - there's no problem at all as he heads off on a new career. But for NZ Rugby fighting to retain its audience and Scott Robertson fighting to prove himself as the team's new coach - big mistake. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden spoke to Willie Jackson about the independent commissioner being appointed to Wellington City Council, the government's review of Ihumātao, and the cuts at Whakaata Māori.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Willie Jackson about an independent commissioner being appointed to Wellington City Council, the government's review of Ihumātao, and cuts at Whakaata Māori.  For States of the States this week they speak to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about polling numbers less than two weeks out from the election and they speak to Tom Unger, political activist and former political show host at Radioactive, about political violence in the US ahead of the election. And they speak to Amanda Turnbull, Lecturer in Cyber Law at the University of Waikato, about the negative environmental and social impacts of AI.  News and Editorial Director, Joel, speaks to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, about the concerns surrounding New Zealand's lax regulations regarding cross-breeding companion animals. And for City Counselling, Tuesday Wire host Castor speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about progress on Maungawhau train station and power outages on the Western line. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Willie Jackson about an independent commissioner being appointed to Wellington City Council, the government's review of Ihumātao, and cuts at Whakaata Māori.  For States of the States this week they speak to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about polling numbers less than two weeks out from the election and they speak to Tom Unger, political activist and former political show host at Radioactive, about political violence in the US ahead of the election. And they speak to Amanda Turnbull, Lecturer in Cyber Law at the University of Waikato, about the negative environmental and social impacts of AI.  News and Editorial Director, Joel, speaks to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, about the concerns surrounding New Zealand's lax regulations regarding cross-breeding companion animals. And for City Counselling, Tuesday Wire host Castor speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about progress on Maungawhau train station and power outages on the Western line. 

A former Minister holds the view that the Ihumātao committee's achieved nothing. Documents seen under the Official Information Act show that Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka considered dissolving the committee. It's now been almost four years since the previous Labour Government supported the sale of the land, after controversial protests. Former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson told Mike Hosking all this group is capable of doing is talking. He says he wouldn't give them an ultimatum, he'd just boot them now. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 22nd of October, the Government are making more changes to the Three Strikes law, so can the legal fraternity get on board? The Ihumātao debacle is back on the table as documents show that Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka considered disolving the committee. UK comedian, actor, writer, and orator Stephen Fry joins Mike to talk his new book and his upcoming shows in New Zealand later this year. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's calling on the Māori Development Minister to keep the Ihumātao deal as it stands. Documents seen by Newstalk ZB show that Tama Potaka is considering dissolving the committee dealing with the land. It was bought in 2020 with a promise to put Māori housing in the area, putting an end to ongoing protests. Māori Development Minister under Labour, Willie Jackson, told Ryan Bridge the Government should give them the space and honour the agreement. He's telling Potaka not to cut things before they're finished. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth activism has been a defining feature of Aotearoa's recent political landscape. In these unsettling times, the political actions of young New Zealanders are a source of inspiration, challenge and renewal. In this session, presented by the University of Otago, Ihumātao activist Qiane Matata-Sipu is joined by author Karen Nairn and chair Mania Tuwhare-Hoani, to share stories and insights from the frontline. This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago Access Radio, Copyright Licensing New Zealand and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature. You'll find further podcasts from the 2023 festival at http://dunedinwritersfestival.co.nz and from Otago Access Radio's website http://oar.org.nz

Men, Manhood, and Mango w/ Dr. Patrick Ijewere and Mr. Justin Ihum

Nutrition in Children: Starting Solid w/ Mr. Justine Ihum and Miss Ayo Ogunye

Long before it made national headlines, Justin Latif faced an uphill battle to convince his bosses the occupation of Ihumātao was worth covering. The ensuing reportage opened up a national conversation about identity, land ownership and Māori rights.

Où les ministres de la Santé et de l'Enseignement supérieur saisissent le parquet sur la base d'un rapport de l'IGAS... Rédigé par des inspecteurs en “mission commando” et “sans compétences scientifiques”, selon Didier Raoult, désormais ex-directeur de l'IHU de Marseille. Cinquième épisode de notre série avec Victor Garcia, journaliste au service Sciences de L'Express. Retrouvez tous les détails de l'épisode ici et inscrivez-vous à notre newsletter.L'équipe : Écriture : Margaux LannuzelPrésentation : Xavier YvonMontage : Charlotte BarisRéalisation : Jules KrotCrédits : RMC, IHUm, BFMTVMusique et habillage : Emmanuel Herschon / Studio Torrent Logo : Anne-Laure Chapelain / Thibaut Zschiesche Pour nous écrire : laloupe@lexpress.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Matt Renata has been a youth worker for many years and is now studying Christian theology through an indigenous lens - specifically a Māori and Pasifika lens. We talk about his years working with youth - how and why he got into it and what he learned about himself along the way. We talk about his exploration of his whakapapa (ancestry), and what a difference that has made to his life. And we dive into his theological study and hear about what he's studying and why it is bringing him so much life.  We also talk about Matt's involvement at Ihumātao - an area of land in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) that was set for development despite local Māori having ancestral claim to the land.  Last year a number of people, including Matt, headed to Ihumātao to protest the development and ask the government to step in.  Matt fills us in on some of the background of Ihumātao and why it was so important, and what his involvement was during the weeks of protest.  Find Matt on Instagram  To understand more about Ihumātao see Pania Newton's TedX Auckland talk on YouTube ___ Connect with me at downtoearthconversations.com or at: Facebook: facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations  Instagram: @downtoearth.conversations Email: downtoearth.conversations@gmail.com   Music by Strahan: Spotify: Strahan Facebook: facebook.com/StrahanMusic  or  facebook.com/commonerscommunion Instagram: @strahanmusic  or  @commoners_communion

Winston Peters says the Prime Minister has met with protesters before but refuses to engage with the convoy outside Parliament. The New Zealand First leader visited the protest yesterday. He told Morning Report Jacinda Ardern met with protesters at Ihumātao and should do the same for this situation. Peters said the key to resolving the situation in the capital was dialogue. 

It's full steam ahead with the spendathon. Overall, government spending next year is forecast to be over $59 billion higher than four years ago. Next year's total spend of $128 billion equates to thirty five percent of the economy.  Its staggering. The scale of spending is one thing. There's also the matter of quality spending. Bang for buck and whether the desired outcomes are actually delivered. I was taken aback to see Grant Robertson scoff at the concerns about $51 million being wasted on that abandoned Harbour Bike bridge. Grant belittled MPs concerns about such wastage, given it's a fraction of his operational budget. Since when has it been no big deal to piss away $51 million dollars with nothing to show for it? Low quality spending for low quality outcomes should never be tolerated. And isn't that the wider problem at play here? Just imagine if we compiled the full laundry list of soiled spending projects. A very timely specimen is the Ihumātao deal. Timely, because this odious deal is celebrating its first anniversary this week. The $30 million purchase of Fletcher's land at Ihumātao was a shameful outcome to a shabby fit of interference by the Prime Minister. Not only did that deal destroy Fletcher's plans to build four hundred and eighty homes, but nothing has progressed on this land, one year on. The chequebook was rolled out to quell the protestors.  The moolah was released from the Land for Housing Programme. When the deal was done, there was no guarantee even ten houses would end being built on this land. So, one year on, what's happened?  The Steering Committee still hasn't been appointed, let alone any agreement on housing provision. This time last year, Grant hailed the deal as a unique and innovative solution. And they have got nothing to show for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had a nice chat with three of the police manning the roadblock at Uretiti this morning. One was up from Nelson, another from Wellington and one was from Whangarei. Standing in the rain in the middle of the night, but still cheery and positive, even though it's a job no-one really wanted. It was nice to meet you guys, as I said to them, they're keeping the peace and that's part of the job. If police hadn't gone along with this, we'd have had chaos and confrontation and no one needs that. Coincidentally, it's the one-year anniversary of that shonky Ihumātao deal and you might see a connection between the two. Ihumātao was a piece of privately-owned land, bought by Fletchers for a housing development. Tangata whenua objected, occupied, and eventually got their way, forcing the Government to buy it. Taxpayers shelled out $30 million, with the promise there'd be some housing there, but of course a year on, what's happened? Not a thing. The Housing Minister says there was never any promise it would be a fast process to get houses built on the site. The message from the whole Ihumātao debacle was that if you stick to your line for long enough and occupy, illegally, you'll get your way. And that message has emboldened those who forced these roadblocks in the North. The police didn't want to do it and still don't want to be there. But the alternative would have been an illegal, and most likely very ugly obstruction, confrontations, without a doubt. So, to keep the peace, the Government bends over. And what message does that send? 

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In 2015, Save Our Unique Landscape (SOUL) formed to stop the development of 480 unaffordable homes on their land. In 2020 the New Zealand government bought the land from Fletchers, the company trying to develop it. We spoke with SOUL co-founder and spokesperson Pania Newton.The Māori TV documentary Ake Ake AkeYouTube playlist of short documentaries about and footage from the campaignThe campaigns own YouTube playlist featuring interviews with many membersPania's TedX talkChildren of Parihaka film trailerChe's Channel with a discussion of Te Whiti's legacyFollow us on Twitter...1/200 (@1of200podcast)Host Huw Morgan (@huwcmorgan) or (@blueprintspod)Support 1/200 on Patreon so we can build a left-wing media in NZThanks to Masarima and Clone Records for the title musicPlease leave us a 5* review, it helps other people find the podcast!

This week, Brooke Roberts (Sharesies co-CEO) and Alice Rountree (Sharesies' financial analyst) host Grant Webster, CEO of Tourism Holdings Limited. Grant discusses the challenging year for THL, opportunities for the future and learnings from the Ihumātao protest. Lunch Money is made for you, by Shareises. Episodes are recorded weekly. Register for upcoming episodes and submit your questions over on Crowdcast (https://www.crowdcast.io/sharesies). If there are any companies, fund managers, or other special guests you'd like to see on Lunch Money, flick us an email at events@sharesies.co.nz to let us know! Subscribe to the Lunch Money email newsletter for bite-sized market updates three times a week: https://www.sharesies.nz/lunch-money Or, if you're looking for a daily recap of the events shaping the New Zealand, Australian, and US share markets, tune in to our Recap podcast: https://www.sharesies.nz/recap Investing involves risk. You aren't guaranteed to make money, and you might lose the money you start with. We don't provide personalised advice or recommendations—for specific advice, speak to a licensed financial advice provider. Any information we provide is general only and current at the time.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at We Are Lady Parts (Neon) about a biochemical engineer who ends up as the lead guitarist of an all-female Muslim punk band, Ake Ake Ake (Maori+ app and MÄori Television) a new three-part documentary about the Ihumātao occupation an Extremely Online (YouTube, Instagram), from popular Instagram news account Shi*t You Should Care About that explores and explains weird corners of the internet.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at We Are Lady Parts (Neon) about a biochemical engineer who ends up as the lead guitarist of an all-female Muslim punk band, Ake Ake Ake (Maori+ app and MÄori Television) a new three-part documentary about the Ihumātao occupation an Extremely Online (YouTube, Instagram), from popular Instagram news account Shi*t You Should Care About that explores and explains weird corners of the internet.

A Rotorua iwi steps in to build affordable homes for whānau; the fruits of tamariki learning in Te Reo Māori brought to the fore; should the crown buy an island at Matauri Bay? One kaumatua thinks so; And, a call to get things moving at Ihumātao.

It is time to get things moving - that is the message from the minister in charge of bringing together a steering group to decide the future of Ihumātao. The rōpū whakahaere, or steering committee, made up of representatives from the council, Crown, Kiingitanga and mana whenua, has yet to be established. They will consider whether to include housing on the whenua - which some mana whenua expressed opposition to - although the government is adamant whare will be built. Our political reporter Meriana Johnsen reports.

There must be peace at Ihumātao before it has a future.That's the message from mana whenua advocate Pita Turei - defending the lack of housing development on the land.It's eight months since the Government bought Ihumātao from Fletcher Building, in a nearly $30 million deal.The funding was granted under agreement some land will be developed in collaboration with iwi, but there has been no progress so far on that front. But Turei told Heather du Plessis-Allan the fight to protect the land has taken a big toll on whanau."There are those descendants of those people of those lands who need to work out how to come together to progress."LISTEN ABOVE

Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? HELEN WHITE to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Finance: What actions, if any, does the Government intend to take in response to the Treasury report entitled He Tirohanga Mokopuna 2021: Consultation on the draft content of the Treasury's combined Statement on the Long-term Fiscal Position and Long-term Insights Briefing? PAUL EAGLE to the Minister of Housing: What announcements has she made about transitional housing in Wellington? BROOKE VAN VELDEN to the Associate Minister of Housing (Māori Housing): How many houses are projected to be built, and by when, at the land at Ihumātao? ANAHILA KANONGATA'A-SUISUIKI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent expansions has she launched to support more graduates into employment? Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she have confidence the Government is doing all it can to make sure children in emergency housing are safe; if so, why? RACHEL BROOKING to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: What announcements has the Government made regarding oceans and fisheries? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many people, if any, receiving unabated main benefits will not see a net increase of $20 in their bank account weekly as a result of the July increase to main benefits? CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What percentage of people living in residential care have not had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and is he satisfied with the vaccine roll-out in New Zealand? RACHEL BOYACK to the Minister of Transport: What progress has been made on replacing the Interislander ferries? NICOLA WILLIS to the Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing): When, if ever, have there been more people on the public housing register waiting to be housed than there were in the official figures for March 2021, and by what date will she commit to a reduction in the number of people waiting to be housed?

Qiane Matata-Sipu is a journalist, photographer, podcaster, entrepreneur and activist. In 2019 she launched Nuku Women, a multimedia project with the ambitious goal of interviewing and photographing 100 indigenous wāhine. As one of the founders and spokespeople of SOUL (Save Our Unique Landscape) she has also played an important role in occupying and protecting Ihumātao. In this episode she reflects on what she learned being on the other side of the media equation and what makes Nuku such a hard but rewarding project to work on.Find Qiane's work at nukuwomen.co.nz and qiane.co.nz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"When you're afraid, you don't do it 100%. You hold yourself back and you don't fulfill the potential that you have. Whereas, if you go in 100%, give it your all and release that fear, then you will create greatness." Qiane Matata-Sipu is a journalist, photographer, artist and social activist. She's been a storyteller for as long as she can remember. Qiane created the platform https://www.nukuwomen.co.nz/ (NUKU) which shares the stories of 100 Indigenous female change-makers and leaders through audio podcasts, photography, videography, books, art and live events. Qiane has also been very actively involved at https://www.facebook.com/protectihumatao/ (Ihumātao) and the land protests there over the years.

Stephen and Brigitte join Kathryn to look at the big shakeup of the health system and the risks for the government if it doesn't result in better service delivery. Will race be a big issue in the 2023 election, given decisions made on establishing a MÄori Health Authority and how to resolve IhumÄtao, and why did Labour vote to keep the waka-jumping law? Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public and commercial law firm Franks & Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government.

Stephen and Brigitte join Kathryn to look at the big shakeup of the health system and the risks for the government if it doesn't result in better service delivery. Will race be a big issue in the 2023 election, given decisions made on establishing a MÄori Health Authority and how to resolve IhumÄtao, and why did Labour vote to keep the waka-jumping law? Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public and commercial law firm Franks & Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government.

Stephen and Brigitte join Kathryn to look at the big shakeup of the health system and the risks for the government if it doesn't result in better service delivery. Will race be a big issue in the 2023 election, given decisions made on establishing a MÄori Health Authority and how to resolve IhumÄtao, and why did Labour vote to keep the waka-jumping law? Stephen Mills is the executive director of UMR Research , which is the polling firm used by Labour. He is former political adviser to two Labour governments. Brigitte Morten is a senior consultant with public and commercial law firm Franks & Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government.

The government's Ihumātao deal has been deemed unlawful by the Auditor-General - and the Housing Minister Megan Woods ordered to please explain. The Opposition has hammered the Government over the spending, calling it a flagrant breach of trust. But Woods says it is mere technical error which will be tidied up next month. Here's our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.

This is Part 2 of my interview with journalist and author Shilo Kino. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, I would recommend you go back and listen to that episode to get the full context of this conversation. In this episode, we talk about what motivated Shilo to stay in journalism, writing and releasing her first book and how she is feeling ahead of her year-long full-immersion Te Reo Māori course.Language notes:1. "Kaumātua" are tribal elders and help to preserve traditions and pass knowledge down to younger generations. They are highly revered.2. "Mana" is kind of a tricky term to understand fully through words only. In Māori, it refers to an intangible force found in people and objects. It underpins everything and to have mana means to have spiritual power, authority, identity and respect.3.  "Waka" means "canoe", but in the context of this episode, the word is used metaphorically to mean "journey".Other notes:"Ihumātao" is a village in Auckland, but in this episode it refers to protests by local Māori against proposals to use the land, which was initially confiscated by the New Zealand government as punishment, for housing. For more information, you can visit: https://www.protectihumatao.com/"The Stuff Apology" refers to an apology made by one of the country's largest media outlets for its racist coverage of Māori stories. You can read it here.Shilo's book is called The Pōrangi Boy and you learn more about it here.You can support and follow Shilo's work through her Instagram account and Twitter, as well as her column at Newsroom. She is documenting her Te Reo Māori journey through her own podcast, Back to Kura.If you liked this episode, please make sure to share and leave a review. I would appreciate all your help in getting these stories out to more people so that we too can challenge the narrative and be the representation we want to see. 

Firstly today my respects to Christchurch.  10 long years. I was at the first memorial in March of 2011, one month after the event.  Prince William was there and spoke.  He told tens of thousands of Cantabrians this: "My grandmother once said, that grief is the price we pay for love. Here today, we love and we grieve." I saw a young lad who had lost his Mum uncontrollably sobbing.   Towards the end of the service we looked towards the Port Hills and saw hundreds of first responders who walked right across Hagley Park to join us and they were given a standing ovation. It was a blue sky day and a kite was in the air saying “Rise Up Christchurch”. I’m sure all these sentiments will be present today.  10 years is no time at all really. But today will also see the Australian cricket side play against the Blackcaps in Hagley Park. Our best venue that was born out of the quake which also shows you how far we’ve come. On the Covid front we have a possible change from Level 2 to 1 for Auckland.  I think this is on the cards.  Chief smarty pants and scaredy cat Professor Michael Baker thinks it can happen so that’s a good sign.No one wants this more than Joseph Parker and Junior Fa who have their living on the line this Friday at Spark Arena.  No Level 1, no fight. Meanwhile, National’s Covid spokesman Chris Bishop has launched the biggest back of an envelope reckon of an idea when he suggested we construct a dedicated MIQ facility. He’s proposed land near the airport. Well, Ihumātao shows you how difficult that is and how expensive.  Cabins with individual air con filtration to be built.  Basing the costs on you basic prison build, you’re talking a billion. All to stop leaks out of MIQ, of which there have been none.  We’ve had returnees return to their homes after MIQ and then the virus flare up again and that’s affected Auckland the most because, newflash, more people live in Auckland.   This is not an Auckland problem.  May I remind you that our biggest outbreaks are the Bluff Wedding Cluster and the greatest death toll was in Christchurch. And this all as we commence a vaccination regime for MIQ workers that will further reduce the risk. We’ve come too far and learnt to much to be subjected to half thought out reckons.  

The Prime Minister has delivered her fourth speech from the mahau at Waitangi today, acknowledging the government's challenges of the past year but also using the forum to announce a new public holiday. All of the political parties were represented at Te Whare Rūnanga on the treaty grounds, except for the Māori Party which decided not to come following the recent case of Covid-19 in Northland. Acknowledging the entrenched challenges still facing Māori, Jacinda Ardern said Labour had made some progress - citing Ihumātao and Oranga Tamariki. She also confirmed June 24 next year as the date of the first Matariki public holiday. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson was there and filed this report.

Pania Newton is a lawyer and activist for Maori land rights who emerged as the face of the Ihumatao protest against Fletcher Building developing disputed land near Auckland airport .   She is a determined and articulate spokesperson who has been pushed into the spotlight to lead the Save Our Unique Landscape(SOUL) campaign for the preservation of Ihumatao land that Fletcher Building bought for housing development. Last week a deal was struck between the government and Fletcher Building to buy the disputed Ihumātao land for just under $30 million, the first step in breaking the stand off between protectors and Fletcher Building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has been criticised for leaving two major announcements to the week before Christmas. On Thursday, the Government announced it is buying the land at Ihumātao from Fletchers for $30 million under a deal that will see it used for some housing – and could eventually see it passed into the ownership of tangata whenua.Then on Friday, a prepared by the COVID-19 Surveillance and Testing Strategy advisory group, co-chaired by Heather Simpson and Sir Brian Roche, slated the Ministry of Health for bad communication around the criteria for testing, and keeping ministers in the dark about concerns raised by other government departments.Former Minister Peter Dunne told The Weekend Collective that all Governments do it, but this year was particularly bad with the Covid report and the Ihumātao decision.He says that they held the Covid report until this week, and it looks like media management in its highest form. "Particularly with the Covid issue as it's flared up again in Australia right now, we need to be absolutely certain that we've got the best systems in place in New Zealand to manage this, and I think delaying the report gives a little bit of anxiety that perhaps we don't." He says both of these issues were live all year and they should have come out earlier. Dunne agreed that the Covid report, which was finished several months ago, should have been released much earlier. "I think particularly when the Prime Minister herself said she had never taken politicos into account when making any decision on Covid. They acted politically."He says that releasing the Ihumātao deal this week also raises the suspicions about potential consequences. LISTEN ABOVE

The Government has been criticised for leaving two major announcements to the week before Christmas. On Thursday, the Government announced it is buying the land at Ihumātao from Fletchers for $30 million under a deal that will see it used for some housing – and could eventually see it passed into the ownership of tangata whenua.Then on Friday, a prepared by the COVID-19 Surveillance and Testing Strategy advisory group, co-chaired by Heather Simpson and Sir Brian Roche, slated the Ministry of Health for bad communication around the criteria for testing, and keeping ministers in the dark about concerns raised by other government departments.Former Minister Peter Dunne told The Weekend Collective that all Governments do it, but this year was particularly bad with the Covid report and the Ihumātao decision.He says that they held the Covid report until this week, and it looks like media management in its highest form. "Particularly with the Covid issue as it's flared up again in Australia right now, we need to be absolutely certain that we've got the best systems in place in New Zealand to manage this, and I think delaying the report gives a little bit of anxiety that perhaps we don't." He says both of these issues were live all year and they should have come out earlier. Dunne agreed that the Covid report, which was finished several months ago, should have been released much earlier. "I think particularly when the Prime Minister herself said she had never taken politicos into account when making any decision on Covid. They acted politically."He says that releasing the Ihumātao deal this week also raises the suspicions about potential consequences. LISTEN ABOVE

Newstalk ZB host Tim Dower joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the issues making news this week.LISTEN ABOVE 

The Ihumātao land dispute reaches a resolution nearly a year and a half since protesters were served eviction notices.... the deputy head of Oranga Tamariki leaves the agency... and Ngāti Kahungunu farewells one of its most revered spiritual leaders.

A breakthrough deal to buy the disputed Ihumātao land has brought an end to years of protest - involving hīkoi, petitions, court action, a trip to the United Nations, and a lengthy land-occupation. At the site last night there was relief, exhaustion and smiles, among people from the frontline of the fight.  Reporter Katie Todd paid a visit.   

Tom Cruise, lead actor of the upcoming film "Mission: Impossible 7," was heard reprimanding crew members for reportedly not adhering to social distancing measures, the UK's Sun newspaper reported, citing an exclusive audiotape from the set."I don't ever want to see it again, ever! And if you don't do it you're fired, if I see you do it again you're f**king gone. And if anyone in this crew does it -- that's it, and you too and you too," Cruise can be heard saying in The Sun's exclusive audiotape.The rant comes after two crew members reportedly were standing within 2 meters (about 6 feet) of one another while on set for the film, the British tabloid reported."We are the gold standard. They're back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us! Because they believe in us and what we're doing," Cruise can be heard saying in the audio recording. "We are creating thousands of jobs you m*therf**kers. I don't ever want to see it again!"Paramount Pictures is producing the film. It is currently being shot at Warner Bros. Studio in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, outside of London, where the recording was allegedly made. Warner Bros., like CNN, is owned by WarnerMedia."Mission: Impossible 7" had previously faced delays from the Covid-19 pandemic. In February, a three-week shoot was set to take place in Venice, Italy, but the country had a surge of coronavirus cases, putting the production on hold.British media reported 12 members tested positive for Covid-19 on set in Italy in October.British media also reported that Cruise has tried to ensure there are no more delays, even paying 500,000 British pounds ($676,000) out of his own pocket for a ship that cast and crew could isolate on during film production."You can tell it to the people who are losing their f**king homes because our industry is shut down. It's not going to put food on their table or pay for their college education," Cruise continued in the audio obtained by The Sun. "That's what I sleep with every night -- the future of this f**king industry!""Mission: Impossible 7" is currently being filmed in the UK and is set to release in November 2021.text by Chandler Thornton and Mick Krever, CNN

I think we need to bring Fletcher into this covers nation about Ihumātao.Despite their role in this, they've been near invisible in it, and I don't think they should be.Most of the public anger has quite rightly been directed at the government over this deal They've wasted $30 million of taxpayer money on something the Prime Minister should never have involved herself in.They've potentially undermined private property rights by essentially forcing a land sale through their involvement.But what about Fletcher? What's their role in this?Because, from where I'm sitting, they are complicit in the undermining of private property rights.They appear to have quite happily taken taxpayer money to get themselves out of a purchase-gone-bad, and have at no point taken public issue with this. I feel quite comfortable saying they've done this quite happily because I see no evidence to the contrary. Where has their criticism of this been over the past 17 months? Instead today they thank the government for the ‘pragmatic way' this has been approached.  Really? They've just taken a massive haircut on a land sale forced to happen, and they're grateful? I mean this land was rated at $36million three years ago and they just sold it for less than that. Fletcher didn't have to be so complicit with the government.Public opinion is against this deal. You know that's the case because the announcement was left to the last minute before Christmas which is the old trick with bad news And until after the Prime Minister had given her last media conference for the year, so she doesn't have to face questions over this. If the predictions prove to be true, that this has set a precedent and a whole bunch of other aggrieved iwi squat on disputed private property – like this, and like in Wellington's Shelly Bay – then developers have good reason to be cross at not just Jacinda Ardern's government, but Fletcher as well.  

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A deal has been struck between the government and Fletcher Building to buy the disputed Ihumātao land for just under $30 million.

The Government has agreed to buy the disputed land at Ihumātao from Fletcher Building for 30 million dollars. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson explains to Jesse what this means and details of the settlement.

Midday Presenter, Māni Dunlop talks to Jesse about the reaction by those who've been occupying Ihumātao to the news that the Government has bought the site from Fletcher Building.

The long-running deadlock over historic Maori land at Ihumātao in south Auckland has been broken. The Government announced yesterday that it is buying the land from Fletcher Building for just under 30-million dollars.  The Māori Development Minister, Willie Jackson, is adamant the deal announced today will not unwind any historical or future settlements under the Treaty of Waitangi.  But the National Party says the Government has set a dangerous precedent for other land occupations by buying the land at Ihumātao.  Victoria University associate law professor Carwyn Jones told Mani Dunlop that land disputes like Ihumātao will pop up from time to time, but he doesn't believe this deal will effect Treaty Settlements.

The National Party and ACT are warning the deal to purchase the disputed Ihumātao land will open the flood gates for other land occupations. The Māori Party says they are right.   The Government is buying the land off Fletcher Building for just under $30 million, following an agreement from all three parties, including the Kiingitanga - on behalf of mana whenua.  Here's RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher.

Four years after the occupation by "protectors" began, a deal on the future of the land at Ihumātao has been announced by the government. The breakthrough deal to buy the disputed land has brought an end to years of protest - involving hīkoi, petitions, court action, a trip to the United Nations, and a lengthy land-occupation. At the site last night there was relief, exhaustion and smiles, among people from the frontline of the fight.  RNZ's Māori News Director Māni Dunlop has been covering the story.  

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