Whanau Ora
John Tamihere defends Whanau Ora system
Whanau Ora is coming under fire after a report into its first four years of operation failed to spell out exactly where the money is going. Audio
Whanau Ora programme report
The report into the first four years of Maori Party's flagship Whanau Ora programme says its doing good work, but gives little indication of whether the money has been well spent. Audio
Whanau Ora is helping individuals
The much anticipated Whanau Ora report has found the programme is providing good outcomes but it doesn't say how much they cost. Audio
New results show Whanau Ora is performing well
A new report says Whanau Ora healthcare providers are performing as well as, or better than, other providers. Audio
Māori nurses 'paid significantly less'
A nurses' conference has heard how the pay gap suffered by Māori nurses is forcing them to take on second jobs to make ends meet. Audio
Auditor General officials defend report slating Whanau Ora
Officials from the Auditor-General's office have faced tough questions from MPs about the office's critical report on Whanau Ora. Audio
Angst over bad ads for Maori TV
A Maori TV proposal to reverse a ban on advertising harmful stuff puts the heat on the powers-that-be. It also reveals some surprising aspects of the broadcaster's commercial terms and conditions -… Audio
Labour calls for Flavell to be stripped of Maori TV role
The Labour Leader Andrew Little is calling for Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell to be stripped of his oversight role for Maori TV. Audio
PM defends Whanau Ora over funding
The Prime Minister is defending his government's Whanau Ora programme and the millions spent on it after being grilled in the House today by the opposition. Audio
Questions around Whanau Ora
A claim by Chris Trotter that Whanau Ora enriches the few. Audio
Peters says Whanau Ora 'airy fairy' waste of money
Te Ururoa Flavell is defending spending on Whanau Ora but accepts there have been some issues with the programme. Audio
Minister defends Whanau Ora
Te Ururoa Flavell is the Whanau Ora Minister and he's been listening to that. Audio
Watchdog criticises Whanau Ora bureaucracy costs
The Government says no Whanau Ora funds have been mispent following criticism from the Auditor-General of extravagant administrative costs. Audio
Auditor General criticises Whanau Ora for being confusing
The Labour Party says a thorough investigation is needed into the way Whanau Ora funds have been spent. Audio
Whanau Ora agency says programme is heading for catastrophe
One of the new agencies assigned to provide Whanau Ora services says the social programme is heading for disaster if it doesn't receive more funding. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 16 October 2014
The new funding agency for Whanau Ora services in the North Island says Te Puni Kokiri should come clean and say when and in which areas it underspent. A hui to help opposing hapu engage with the… Audio
Whanau Ora agencies add to criticism of TPK
Two groups which run Whanau Ora have joined in on the criticism of Te Puni Kokiri, over its management of the policy. The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, who implemented the programme… Audio
Tariana Turia accuses TPK of poor management of Whanau Ora
The former Minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, has taken a parting shot at her ministry. Audio
Te Manu Korihi News for 17 September 2014
The United Sub-tribes of Ngapuhi says the Minister of Justice, Chris Finlayson, should be ashamed of himself for criticising the Waitangi Tribunal. An Auckland tribal leader is threatening legal… Audio
One In Five for 27 July 2014
It you have parked in a disabled carparking space in Whangarei by mistake, you may have heard from the Tiaho Trust. It’s been battling to up the number of accessible parks in the city and has had the… Audio