Increase in Māori vaccination rates, comments PM Christopher Luxon made at the recent koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae, and the release of a report into Māori being disproportionately targeted by police w/ Te Pāti Māori's Mariameno Kapa-Kingi: 26 August, 2024

New data has shows that Māori health providers have provided over 30,000 vaccinations up to June 30th for serious illness such as polio, meningococcal B, tetanus and diphtheria, for both adults and children, significantly surpassing the government’s original intended goal of 10,000.

For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director, and Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa-Kingi about this increase, and why this is so significant.

They also spoke to Mariameno about comments Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon said at the recent koroneihana, where he claimed Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown, which has faced some backlash.

Finally, they discussed the recent Understanding Police Delivery report, which highlights that Māori are disproportionately more likely to be persecuted and targeted by police.