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Taranaki has marked the close of a 96-year chapter as the community gathered to honour the Taranaki Māori Trust Board. The event served as a space for reflection and connection, as whānau came together to pay tribute to the pillars of the past while looking toward the future of leadership in the region. For many, the evening was deeply personal. … Read More
Te Pāti Māori has launched a nationwide campaign grounded in a clear strategic directive: “one plan, two votes.” As candidates fan out across the motu, the party is positioning itself as an unapologetic, independent force, aiming to dismantle systems they argue have failed Māori while mobilising their whānau at the grassroots level. At the heart of the campaign is a … Read More
Kua whakatakotohia he pūtea kōpaka, neke atu i te $1 miriona, hei whakaora i te taiao o Taranaki. Ko te Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai, a Tama Potaka, kei mua i te aroaro e tohe ana kia kaha ake te mahi tahi ki te manaaki i ēnei taonga tuku iho. “Ko te taiao te take e hoa, whakatoitū nei te … Read More
Taranaki’s councils face a critical deadline today, August 9, 2026, to submit their ‘Head Start’ proposals under the central government’s Simplifying Local Government reforms. While the mandate aims to drive efficiency through consolidation, it has triggered widespread concern across the region. At the forefront of this resistance are the region’s Māori Ward councillors – Dinnie Moeahu of New Plymouth District … Read More
I te hui ki Tūrangawaewae Marae, kua oti te tātai i ngā kapa haka mō Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027, ā, he rongo nui tēnei mō te rohe o Te Kāhui Maunga ki te tūwhera me te whakakapi i te whakataetae nui nei. Ko Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru te kapa Toa Whakaihuwaka o Te Kāhui Maunga ka … Read More
Ka whakanui ngā kōhanga reo o Taranaki ki te Raki i a Puanga mā te kaupapa ‘Kūini me ngā Kīngi’. He rā i kīia ai e te tokomaha he rā whakanui i te tau hou Māori, me te whakatairanga i ngā kākahu o ngā mokopuna. Kua neke atu i te rua tekau tau te roa e tū ana tēnei kaupapa … Read More
In a powerful display of Māori rugby pride and kotahitanga, Taranaki has claimed a historic victory to secure the coveted Tuera Shield. The match, more than just a sporting contest, served as a vibrant celebration of nearly a century of tradition and iwi excellence in rugby. The historical weight of the Tuera Shield is best highlighted by Alan Davis (Ngā … Read More
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
I tēnei rangi, kua huihui ngā whānau, ngā iwi, me te ao kapa haka ki Mōkau Kohunui Marae ki te poroporoaki i tētahi o ngā pou tokomanawa o Ngāti Maniapoto me Te Kāhui Maunga, a Raymond Kaiki. He tangata i whakatōkia ki te humariretanga, ki te whakapono, me te aroha nui ki te reo Māori. I tana haerenga whakamutunga, he … Read More
Kua hoki mai te taonga o Ngāti Waiora, Ngāti Rahurahu, ōtirā o Ngāti Maniapoto, a Raymond Kaiki, ki tōna ūkaipō ki te marae Mōkau Kohunui i Piopio i te rā nei. He tangata i whāngaihia ki te reo me ngā tikanga mai i tōna tamarikitanga, ā, he pou whirinaki nō ōna hapū me tōna iwi. E hoki ana ngā mahara … Read More
For the rangatahi of Taranaki’s STARS Rugby League Academy, a recent hīkoi to Tāmaki Makaurau was more than just a trip – it was a transformative experience that bridged the gap between local grass-roots rugby league and the professional stage. The academy students travelled to Tāmaki Makaurau with the primary goal of gaining exposure to the professional rugby league environment. … Read More
Kei te whakanui a Ngāti Mutunga i tēnei rā i te hokinga o te mauri ki te Pā o Urenui. He rā hirahira tēnei, i te mea kua oti ngā mahi whakahou i ngā whare o te marae, ā, kua hoki mai ngā whānau ki tō rātou kāinga tūturu hei whakamana i ngā moemoeā o ngā tūpuna. E ai ki … Read More