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Dog owner opposes NZ Government’s dog control review as her dog fights life threatening tumour
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Dog owner opposes NZ Government’s dog control review as her dog fights life threatening tumour

Tears flowed for dog owner Rehia Huaki-Otimi (Ngaati Mahuta ki Te Taihauaauru) as she reacted to proposed changes to Aotearoa’s dog control laws, highlighting the emotional impact such reforms could have on responsible pet owners. Huaki-Otimi, who cares for her 12-year-old dog MJ, says the timing of the announcement has been particularly difficult. With her beloved companion nearing the end … Read More

First Māori-led dementia centre to be opened in Kirikiriroa
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First Māori-led dementia centre to be opened in Kirikiriroa

A new chapter has begun for Māori health in Kirikiriroa with the turning of the sod for the Te Whare Mahara Wellness centre, the first Māori-led dementia care facility in the area. Te Kōhao Health and The Selwyn Foundation have partnered on the initiative, which aims to provide culturally safe care for those with mate wareware. “Well this is a … Read More

Te whakatūwheratanga o ngā whare ki te poukai a Okapu Marae
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Te whakatūwheratanga o ngā whare ki te poukai a Okapu Marae

Huihui ai te tini, te mano ki te poukai a Ngaati Te Wehi ki runga o Ookapu Marae, ki reira whakatūwherangia ai ngā whare e toru e Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. E whakanui ana te marae i tana poukai i tīmatahia i te kotahi rau, rua tekau mā iwa tau ki muri. Kua roa te … Read More

Te Awamutu Primary’s 10-hour relay honours Gaiah-Rose and raises funds for Ronald McDonald House
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Te Awamutu Primary’s 10-hour relay honours Gaiah-Rose and raises funds for Ronald McDonald House

Students, staff, and whānau at Te Awamutu Primary School rallied together today for a touching 10-hour walking baton relay, the “10-10-10,” held in memory of former student, 10-year-old Gaiah-Rose Maikuku on Tuesday 10 March. The relay celebrated her life and raised vital funds for Ronald McDonald House, an organisation that provided crucial support to the Maikuku whānau during Gaiah-Rose’s short … Read More

Myshaan releases EP ‘My Love’: A soulful tribute to long-distance love
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Myshaan releases EP ‘My Love’: A soulful tribute to long-distance love

Rising Pacific-soul sensation, Myshaan (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Tainui), has poured out his heart with the release of his new EP, ‘My Love,’ a deeply personal project dedicated to his wife. The 23-year-old artist, who has spent more than 115 weeks in the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart since 2023, continues to build on his strong chart and streaming momentum … Read More

Tyrone Thompson hungry to make his mark in Chiefs return
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Tyrone Thompson hungry to make his mark in Chiefs return

After time away from the spotlight, Tyrone Thompson (Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri) is back with the Gallagher Chiefs and is returning with a clear statement of intent.  The determined forward, who spent last year playing for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL, says the hunger to succeed has never been stronger. “I enjoyed league a lot, but I like the … Read More

He reo poowhiri ki ngaa tauira hou o Te Whare Waananga o Waikato
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He reo poowhiri ki ngaa tauira hou o Te Whare Waananga o Waikato

Kua poowhiritia Te Whare Waananga o Waikato i ngaa tini tauira hou i te raa nei.  “I teenei waa e hiikaka ana, e hiamo ana ahau ki te tiimata i ngaa mahi inu pia, ngaa mahi inu waipiro. Noo reira, koia te ia matua o teenei wiki o te ‘O Week’. Noo reira koinaa taaku e rongo nei, ko te … Read More

Māori Ward councillors mobilise aid for flood-affected Ōtorohanga whānau left homeless
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Māori Ward councillors mobilise aid for flood-affected Ōtorohanga whānau left homeless

Following devastating floods that have left whānau on Phillips Road homeless, local Māori Ward councillors, Tenille Kete and Jaimee Tamaki, are on the ground delivering immediate assistance. The flooding has resulted in multiple properties being yellow or red-carded by Civil Defence due to extensive water damage and contamination, forcing whānau like Kane Wharepouri’s to evacuate.  “The water came up and … Read More

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