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2 hours ago
- Business
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei tells iwi wanting to invest to ‘come through the front door first'
Central Auckland hapū Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is sending a clear message to iwi that want to invest within its rohe or tribal territory to "come through the front door" first. The hapū has endured significant loss throughout its history of colonisation and was rendered to a quarter acre section by 1855. It's now rebuilding its estate, with over 160 hectares of commercial and cultural land in its portfolio, and a total asset base worth $1.5 billion. But Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust deputy chairman Ngarimu Blair said it was disappointing to see iwi based outside of Auckland investing in the city without meeting with them first. "If a Ngāpuhi buys a house, pai ana (all good), but if the iwi entity invests here under traditional leadership structures then we expect our tikanga to be followed," he said. ADVERTISEMENT "Being tūturu Māori is when you go into a tribal district as manuhiri (visitors), you seek out the local home people to acknowledge them as the host, and build a relationship with them. That's all we ask." But that had not always occurred. "Not all of them have come through the front door and we have a list of them," Blair said. Among them was Ngāi Tahu, an iwi based in the South Island, that opened the All Blacks Experience at Sky City in 2020 and purchased property at Onekiritea, Hobsonville. "They made amends for that, have left town, and they've said when they come back they will come to the marae," he said. "We are actually holding on to a taonga that they brought with them for safekeeping so that when they do come back, we have that pounamu in our meeting house, and we will reignite that relationship." Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust deputy chairman Ngarimu Blair. (Source: 1News) ADVERTISEMENT Ngāi Tahu Holdings chief executive Todd Moyle acknowledged mistakes had been made. "In recent years, we have been working closer with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, which is an improvement on years gone by," he said. "We acknowledge there were instances in the past where Ngāi Tahu Holdings did not engage appropriately, and we appreciate the willingness of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to work with us to address these issues. "We value our current strong relationship and look forward to future opportunities for collaboration and partnership." But the hapū's northern neighbour, Ngāpuhi, could be next to invest in Auckland when it eventually settles. Penetaui Kleskovic, who affiliates to the tribe, certainly hopes so. "Once we get the economic endowment, we need to look towards Auckland, and the tribes in Auckland will say, 'Ngāpuhi has no legit claim there', but they do," he said. ADVERTISEMENT "If I have discussions with the Crown negotiators, I'll say to them, 'We want all of the remaining assets on the Crown's balance sheet within the Auckland area'." Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust chairwoman Marama Royal said the hapū was very protected of its rohe. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust chairwoman Marama Royal. (Source: 1News) "That's not because we don't want to share, it's because no one has endured the losses we have in a place like Auckland," she said. "For us, the protection of this, and the fact we have had to purchase back everything we have, sends a clear signal that we are here to stay, and we are the true ahi kā of central Tāmaki. "All we've asked is that they have the courtesy to come through the front door, not the back door – it's as simple as that."
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8 hours ago
- Sport
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Nigel Owens' verdict on controversial schoolboy try
A controversial try scored just before halftime in a South Island schoolboy rugby match has drawn global attention and a firm ruling from former international referee Nigel Owens. Marlborough Boys' College scored a 28-26 win over Nelson College, but it was a moment just before the break that has become the biggest talking point of the match. Lining up a penalty from right in front of the posts after informing the referee they were taking the kick, Marlborough centre Anru Erasmus instead nudged the ball towards the touchline to his teammate Finn Neal, who scored. The Nelson side were huddled under the posts expecting a straightforward penalty to be kicked. After a brief period of discussion with one of his assistants, the referee awarded the try. ADVERTISEMENT "He doesn't contravene any law that I can think of, so it's a try," he said. Commentator Jeff McTainsh called the incident "the most bizarre try you'll ever see". In a post to X, the Welsh ex-international referee Owens looked into the legality of the try. "No try. You must make a genuine attempt to kick at goal before the try can be allowed to stand. This clearly wasn't," the 53-year-old said, adding that the play should have been brought back. "PK void scrum." World Rugby Law 8.20 said: "If the team indicates to the referee the intention to kick at goal, they must kick at goal. The intention to kick can be communicated to the referee or signalled by the arrival of the kicking tee or sand, or when the player makes a mark on the ground." ADVERTISEMENT The moment has caused plenty of discussion, with the UK's Daily Telegraph and Planet Rugby covering the try.
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9 hours ago
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Man charged after alleged indecent exposure near Auckland high school
A 19-year-old man has been charged after allegedly indecently exposing himself to a woman near a West Auckland high school on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Stottholm Rd near Green Bay High School on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 27, Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie said. The man was arrested today after police carried out a search. He will appear in the Waitakere District Court on June 3. Meanwhile, police are continuing to investigate a "suspicious approach" on Atkinson Rd in Titirangi on the morning of Wednesday, May 28. ADVERTISEMENT It's unknown at this stage if the two incidents are linked, Goldie said. Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 105 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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9 hours ago
- Climate
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Roofs lift off houses, trees fall as strong winds batter South Island
Firefighters have attended multiple weather callouts overnight as strong winds batter the lower South Island, including for fallen trees and roofs lifting off houses. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) said it had received 10 callouts in Invercargill since 2am on Saturday, and a few in Dunedin since 5am. A strong wind warning was in force for southern Fiordland, Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha and Dunedin until Saturday afternoon, where severe gale southwesterlies could gust up to 130km/h in exposed places. MetService said the strongest winds were expected overnight on Friday and during Saturday morning. Squally thunderstorms were also possible near the coast during Saturday morning. ADVERTISEMENT It said the possible impact was damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures. Motorists were warned that driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. "Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously" A wind warning was also in place for part of Hawke's Bay and the Tararua District until Saturday night. The weather warnings follow a tornado in Hamilton on Thursday night that caused property damage including a trampoline lifted into powerlines, and a hailstorm that pelted Cambridge that afternoon.
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10 hours ago
- Business
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Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff
President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Saturday, providing a cordial conclusion to a tumultuous tenure for the billionaire entrepreneur. Musk is leaving his position spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency, and he'll be rededicating himself to running his businesses, including electric automaker Tesla, rocket company SpaceX and social media platform X. Trump credited Musk with 'a colossal change in the old ways of doing business in Washington" and said some of his staff would remain in the administration. Musk, who wore all black, including a T-shirt that said 'The Dogefather', nodded along as the president listed contracts that had been cut under his watch. 'I think the DOGE team is doing an incredible job," Musk said after accepting a ceremonial key from the president. "They're going to continue to be doing an incredible job.' He left a searing mark on the federal bureaucracy, including thousands of employees who were fired or pushed out. Some government functions were eviscerated, such as the US Agency for International Development, which had provided a lifeline for impoverished people around the world. Boston University researchers estimate that hundreds of thousands of people have already died as a result of the USAID cuts. ADVERTISEMENT Despite the upheaval, Musk also fell far short of his goals. After promising to cut $1 trillion (NZ$1.6 trillion) or even US$2 trillion (NZ$3.3 trillion) in federal spending, he lowered expectations to only US$150 billion (NZ$251 billion) in the current fiscal year. It's unclear whether that target has been hit. The DOGE website tallies US$175 billion (NZ$293 billion) in savings, but its information has been riddled with errors and embellishments. Trump said Musk had led the 'most sweeping and consequential government reform effort in generations". He suggested that Musk is 'really not leaving' and 'he's going to be back and forth' to keep tabs on what's happening in the administration. Musk, the world's richest person, recently said he would reduce his political donations. He was Trump's top donor in last year's presidential campaign. Trump appeared eager to end Musk's service on a high note. 'This will be his last day, but not really, because he will, always, be with us, helping all the way," Trump wrote on social media on Friday. "Elon is terrific!" As a special government employee, Musk's position was designed to be temporary. However, he had speculated about staying 'indefinitely', working part-time for the administration, if Trump still wanted his help. Musk has brushed off questions about how DOGE would continue without him, even suggesting it could 'gain momentum' in the future. 'DOGE is a way of life,' he told reporters recently. 'Like Buddhism.'
