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Respected Māori leader, Kingi Kiriona, Labour’s candidate for Hauraki-Waikato

Respected Māori leader, Kingi Kiriona, Labour’s candidate for Hauraki-Waikato

The Labour Party has selected Māori leader Kingi Kiriona (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Kahungunu) as its candidate for the Hauraki-Waikato Māori electorate for 2026.  “The opportunity to stand for the Labour Party, and represent the people of Hauraki-Waikato is a huge honour,” Kingi Kiriona said.  The announcement follows a meeting Kiriona had with the Māori Queen, Te … Read More

Te Pou o Mangataawhiri celebrates 20th anniversary with homage to waiata tuku iho

Te Pou o Mangataawhiri celebrates 20th anniversary with homage to waiata tuku iho

Te Pou o Mangataawhiri has marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration grounded in tradition, unity, and the enduring power of waiata tuku iho. The milestone event paid homage to the kaupapa that has guided the kapa since its inception. Rather than focusing on competition or recognition, the group continues to centre its purpose on carrying forward the values of … Read More

Nau mai te tau rua ngahuru o Te Kura Reo o Raukawa

Nau mai te tau rua ngahuru o Te Kura Reo o Raukawa

E whakanui ana ngā tauira o Te Kura Reo o Raukawa i te rua ngahuru tau o te kura reo nei ki Papa o Te Aroha marae i Tokoroa. “I te wā i whakatere ai te waka ko wai ka hua, ko wai ka tohu, ka pēhea rā te roa, engari me mihi ki a Ngāti Raukawa i tēnei wā. … Read More

Rangatahi embrace the land and sea in Whaaingaroa

Rangatahi embrace the land and sea in Whaaingaroa

The second day of the Waikato-Tainui Rangatahi Haerenga brought rangatahi out to Whaaingaroa to engage in teachings of maatauranga of both the land and sea.  “I love the moana. Sailing on waka hourua is my favorite and just connecting to how our tupuna used to do and just love being in the taiao and I feel the most tau,” says … Read More

Chiefs forward Jahrome Brown brings experience and homegrown pride

Chiefs forward Jahrome Brown brings experience and homegrown pride

Born and raised in Putāruru, Jahrome Brown returns to the Chiefs this weekend, carrying not just experience but the spirit of his community. Growing up in Putāruru, Brown experienced the tight-knit support of a small town. For Brown, the support of his hometown remains a guiding force.  “Everyone knows everyone in small towns like that… it’s good to have their … Read More

6 Reo Maaori books launched, preserving the stories of Waikato taniwha

6 Reo Maaori books launched, preserving the stories of Waikato taniwha

E ono ngaa pukapuka hou kua whakarewa hei rauemi moo ngaa tamariki mokopuna.  Kua whai waahi e ono ngaa kaituhi ki te waihanga i ngaa pukapuka e pupuru i ngaa koorero o gaa taniwha o te awa o Waikato me te awa o Waipaa.  “Waimarie raatou i eenei koha, i eenei taonga naa te mea ko taku reanga, kaaore i … Read More

Ka Whawhai Tonu movie rights handed over to descendants of O-Rākau

Ka Whawhai Tonu movie rights handed over to descendants of O-Rākau

Descendants of the battle of O-Rākau gathered at the battle site to commemorate 162 years since the battle.  This year the proceedings of the commemoration were different. Director of Ka Whawhai Tonu, Mike Jonathan and the film crew of the award winning movie attended the commemoration to hand over the movie rights to the O-Rākau Heritage Society and descendants of … Read More