New Zealand's Northland Regional Council signs historic agreement with Ngāti Hine iwi, boosting Māori resource management.

The Northland Regional Council and the Ngāti Hine iwi signed the first-ever iwi-council agreement in New Zealand, known as Mana Whakahono ā Rohe. This marks a significant step in improving resource management and collaboration between local councils and indigenous Māori communities. Separately, Te Tatau o Te Arawa and the Rotorua Lakes Council refreshed their partnership agreement, establishing a new Vision Committee to enhance collaboration and address local community needs.

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