This comes after the government announced a $1.77 billion boost, making it Pharmac’s biggest budget at $6.29 billion.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is calling for Children’s Minister Karen Chhour to resign over her handing of Oranga Tamariki.
North Island Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait is questioning whether Children's Minister, Karen Chhour understands how important whakapapa is to Māori.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the Waitangi Tribunal needs stronger powers because it is one of the few place Māori can go to hold the crown accountable.
OPINION: Most people live with an identity which is important to them and identify with a tribe.
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour have talked up a 'post-treaty' world that could raise concerns for tāngata whenua.
Te Hunga Roia Māori - the Māori Law Society - says a proposed law cracking down on gangs is populist and punitive - and it will achieve little.
Labour MP Willie Jackson says banning gang patches will waste money and won’t make communities safer.
There is no doubt vape manufacturers will find and exploit loopholes in new regulations, marketing experts say.
Oranga Tamariki is proposing drastic cuts to specialist Māori roles as part of its commitment to the coalition Government’s demands of cost savings in the public service.