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Marae Seminars 2010
In 2010 a collaborative government agency initiative for marae across Te Puku o Te Ika is being undertaken. The five agencies involved are Maori Land Court, Department of Internal Affairs, NZ Fire Service, Inland Revenue, and Historic Places Trust. There will also be guest speakers representing Te Puni Kokiri, Environment Bay of Plenty and local Councils. The
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Waikato Times “Abdication” headline false and misleading
TangataWhenua.com yesterday contacted the Communications Unit for Tainui-Waikato asking for further clarification on the Waikato Times article that screamed “Maori King threatens to Abdicate”. Now, we’re used to the spin mainstream media gives to stories regarding Te Ao Maori which
Natis in the City, hui around the motu
Ngati Porou are welcome to come and contribute your views about the future of our iwi. Ngati Porou opinions and feedback are sought about the new Post-Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) that will initially receive the Treaty assets on all our behalf. In March a second round of consultation hui will
Youth Parliament 2010 (nominations close March 28)
Applications are now open for Youth Parliament 2010. The dates for Youth Parliament as 6 & 7 July 2010 and the nationwide Youth Member of Parliament (Youth MP) selection process is now open until the middle of March. Young
Celebrating 25 years of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi Marae
In 1985 the first Te Kura Kaupapa Maori (TKKM) was established at Hoani Waititi Marae. This year TKKM o Hoani Waititi Marae celebrates its 25th year anniversary – a milestone for the whanau, the marae, Kura Kaupapa Maori and Maori education. As
Maisey Rika to headline Ko Ngati Awa Te Toki 2010 – 2050 concert
Following a stellar performance at Whakatane’s Liberty Centre last Friday night, it has been announced today that hometown favourite Maisey Rika will wow local crowds once again on March 6, 2010. Rika (Ngati Pukeko)
A Rangatahi Cooking Show needs your help
TAO, a new series will be airing on Maori Television every Friday nights at 6pm as of May 7th. This rangatahi cooking show aims to help households find healthy and cost effective meal options for their whanau. This weekly series is a presenter driven show which take us into different homes each week
Potentially illegal trade of our Taonga by foreigners
We’ve received this panui via our network: A French woman was trying to post these pou to France at Pleasant Point. An employee at the post office became concerned and rang the Temuka police. Can you please look around your area and see if any pou are missing, if so please let the Temuka police
Iwi protest action over $4.5m lake walkway
(Daily Post: Greg Taipari) A $4.5 million walking track at Lake Tarawera has angered a group of local land owners. Rotorua man Metcalf Hawe is threatening court and protest action if the Tarawera Trail goes ahead. The trail has been planned for several years and is a joint venture between the Department
International hip-hop act to help launch Ngati Awa vision for 2050
Eastern Bay of Plenty hip hop fans are set to get an international treat with Sydney based crew TheKumpnee (www.thekumpnee.com) confirming today that they are heading to Whakatane. The
