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Maori News Ecosystem Revamped: Funding Cuts and New Hub

10/24/2025

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Te Mangai Paho cuts Te Karere's funding from $2.7 million to $1 million and denies funding to The Hui.
A new funding round allocates $11 million to boost the Maori news ecosystem, including $1.5 million for a National News Hub led by Whakaata Maori.
The National News Hub will centralize regional news content.
Key 2026 programs include Marae and Te Ao with Moana, with decisions pending final negotiations.

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Story summary

Te Mangai Paho cuts Te Karere's funding from $2.7 million to $1 million and denies funding to The Hui.
A new funding round allocates $11 million to boost the Maori news ecosystem, including $1.5 million for a National News Hub led by Whakaata Maori.
The National News Hub will centralize regional news content.
Key 2026 programs include Marae and Te Ao with Moana, with decisions pending final negotiations.