KahuCouncil loses water caseThe Maori Council has lost its initial legal bid to delay the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power until Maori water rights are dealt with but is already working on an appeal.11 Dec 04:59 AM
KahuMaori fight over asset salesThe Maori Council's challenge to the Government's partial asset sales plan is likely to bypass the Court of Appeal and go directly to the Supreme Court early next year in order to meet the looming deadline for the sale of Mighty River Power.28 Nov 09:25 PM
KahuAsset sale decision expected soonThe Maori Council's High Court bid to halt the sale of Mighty River Power ended in Wellington today with a decision likely before Christmas.28 Nov 01:00 AM
KahuLegal bid based on 'misconception'The Maori Council's legal bid to block the Government's asset sales programme is based on a "misconception" about the Cabinet's role in advancing the plan, Crown lawyers argued in court yesterday.27 Nov 04:30 PM
KahuNgai Tahu hits back at dividing Maoridom' accusationMark Solomon, the chairman of South Island iwi Ngai Tahu, has hit back at Labour MP Shane Jones' criticism that the tribe has "divided Maoridom".18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandArrest at asset sales protestAbout 200 people have attended a political street party to in Auckland's Karangahape Road today to protest asset sales.03 Nov 04:13 AM
New ZealandMeridian chief's $800k bonusFormer Meridian Energy chief executive Tim Lusk was paid $1.37 million, including more than $800,000 in bonuses, during his last six months with the SOE.31 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionWater spirits wend way to Govt's doorHistory has once again proven tough to dislodge when it comes to the perception of the country's waterways, writes Paul Moon.28 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuSOE sale paused during court actionCabinet has decided to delay a key step towards partially privatising Mighty River Power next year until the High Court has heard a Maori Council led bid blocking the sale.23 Oct 12:50 AM
KahuAsset sales future in limboThe High Court's Justice Ronald Young put the ball in Cabinet's court this morning over the Maori Council's bid to halt the Mighty River Power sale.22 Oct 10:46 PM
KahuMaori file papers to block SOE saleThe Maori fight against the partial sale of Mighty River Power goes to court on Tuesday after papers to block the sale were filed in the High Court at Wellington.19 Oct 04:06 AM
SharesEnglish: Council does not speak for iwiThe Maori Council does not speak for Maori affected by the partial sale of Mighty River Power, according to Finance Minister Bill English.15 Oct 11:33 PM
SharesGovt ready for fight over waterFinance Minister Bill English welcomes opportunity to defend sale of state-owned enterprise in court.15 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuGovt pushes ahead with SOE saleThe Government has confirmed it will not proceed with the Waitangi Tribunal's "shares plus'' concept when it partially privatises Mighty River Power.15 Oct 02:55 AM
BDBDKahuMighty River Maori director quitsMighty River has lost one of two Maori directors in what appears to be fall-out from opposition to the government's plans to partially privatise SOEs.10 Oct 09:30 PM
KahuIwi: Consultation too shortThe Government's water rights consultation hui is not robust or long enough, according to Ngati Maniapoto leaders.26 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Who owns the water?The Maori King and the Prime Minister drew the battle lines, with the former saying "Maori'' and the latter saying "No One''. Today, two legal academics explore the deep currents that lie beneath each claim.25 Sep 09:30 PM
