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Navigating the Research, Science Innovation and Technology sector with Kanapu Connect
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Navigating the Research, Science Innovation and Technology sector with Kanapu Connect

Kanapu and Kiwa Digital have officially launched “Kanapu Connect,” a new navigation platform designed to bridge the gaps in Aotearoa’s research, science, innovation, and technology (RSIT) sector.  This platform serves as a central hub, making it easier for both experts and those new to the field to navigate complex terminologies, funding opportunities, and professional connections. “Kanapu Connect is a system … Read More

Beyond the shelves: Te Kāpata Kai o Kirikiriroa opens as a hub for whānau
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Beyond the shelves: Te Kāpata Kai o Kirikiriroa opens as a hub for whānau

Kirikiriroa’s first social supermarket, Te Kāpata Kai o Kirikiriroa, officially opened its doors today, (18 August 2026) at 77 Norton Road. While the facility provides access to affordable groceries, organisers emphasise that the supermarket is designed as a “front door” rather than a destination, aiming to serve as a wider pathway for community support. Operated by the Kaupapa Māori provider … Read More

Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Pātetere welcome Japanese students amid Japan trip
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Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Pātetere welcome Japanese students amid Japan trip

Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Pātetere welcomed students and representatives of the Learning Tree International School from Tokyo as a part of a cultural exchange between the two kura.  “I was touched and moved. The energy and spirit it’s amazing, like I felt like I lived here before in my past life or something,” says Principal Representative Director, Fumi … Read More

Nurturing the artform of earth based pigments
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Nurturing the artform of earth based pigments

In a vibrant display of creativity and connection to the land, Waikato based ringatoi Maeana Ataria recently shared her knowledge with residents of Raahui Pookeka. The Ngaa Tae o te Whenua workshop focused on the art of transforming earth pigments such as kookoowai, uku, and pounamu into natural paints. “We have some red ochre, kookoowai, some uku. Also we have … Read More

57 Kapa Haka face revised draw process for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027
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57 Kapa Haka face revised draw process for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027

The road to Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027 reaches a critical juncture this week as 57 of the nation’s top kapa haka prepare for a landmark Live Draw at Tūrangawaewae Marae. This event will officially set the competition pools for the upcoming national festival, implementing a revised format designed to elevate fairness and competitive balance. For the estimated 2,000+ … Read More

The high price of compromise: Why iwi are rejecting RMA backtracking
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The high price of compromise: Why iwi are rejecting RMA backtracking

The government’s plan to scrap Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements has drawn sharp criticism from legal experts, who argue the move is not only a breach of faith but a violation of the government’s own legislative standards. Linda Te Aho, an Associate Professor at the University of Waikato’s Faculty of Law, says the government is effectively operating in direct contradiction … Read More