Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and politicians welcomed on to Rātana Pā

PM told state of the Māori nation at 'highest level of concern'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon led a delegation of government ministers and other political parties on to Rātana Pā today.

Fri, Jan 24

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po attend Rātana celebrations

Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po reaffirms close bond with Rātana

The queen and the Kiingitanga has been welcomed on to Rātana Pā as part of the annual celebrations of the church’s founder T. W. Rātana.

Thu, Jan 23

The Rātana Church temple

Why Rātana is an important date on the political calendar

The annual celebrations at Rātana, a small pā near Whanganui, are considered the unofficial start to the political year.

Wed, Jan 22

Govt advisor's 'potential conflict of interest' as Rātana speaker

Govt advisor's 'potential conflict of interest' as Rātana speaker

Statistics New Zealand has confirmed it is looking into "a potential conflict [of interest] of a Stats NZ employee who spoke at Rātana Pā".

January 31, 2024

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and Shane Jones and other Government MPs being welcomed to Rātana

Felix Desmarais: The sweat, blood and tears of Rātana

Rātana is likely a microcosm for the discussion around Māori issues ahead, with no words minced on any side, writes 1News political reporter Felix Desmarais.

January 24, 2024

Chris Hipkins speaks at Rātana Pā

Hipkins at Rātana: Labour will 'walk alongside' Māori

Opposition parties have had their chance to speak at Rātana Pā.

January 24, 2024

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Govt will be 'taken to task' at Rātana – Te Pāti Māori co-leader

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said attacking Māori is the "only thing these three men... have in common".

January 24, 2024

ACT leader David Seymour.

Rātana Pā rep on Seymour's absence: 'Not going to be missed'

A Rātana Pā representative said if Seymour changes his mind he will be welcome to attend tomorrow's hui.

January 23, 2024

October 2023
Lone dairy at Rātana Pā.

Analysis: Is Rātana Pā still faithful to Labour?

It's the birthplace of the Rātana Church, and a longtime political stronghold for the Labour Party. But is that still the case?

October 13, 2023

January 2023
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in an embrace as incoming deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni looks on.

Photos: Ardern all smiles at Rātana as she bids farewell as PM

Incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins will be sworn in tomorrow.

January 24, 2023