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Ka tū te rōpū ngahau o Te Aroha o Tūmanako, tētehi o ngā kapa 23 i te Whakataetae Kapa Haka o Tāmaki Makaurau i ngā rangi okioki, ā, he kapa ka karanga atu ki ngā raukura o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae kia tū kotahi. Ko te whāinga matua o te rōpū, ka aratakina e Metotagivale Schmitt-Peke, … Read More
A new push for universal dental care is gaining momentum in Aotearoa, with campaigners and Māori health providers calling for urgent reform to a system they say is failing communities. The Dental for All campaign has released a landmark policy paper outlining a fully costed plan for free, publicly funded oral healthcare. It argues the current privatised model leaves nearly … Read More
Kerrin Leoni (Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kuri) has secured Labour’s nomination for the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate, marking a significant step in her political career as the party prepares for the next general election. Leoni’s selection follows the departure of long-serving MP Peeni Henare, opening the door for new leadership in one of the country’s key Māori electorates. The former mayoral … Read More
As cremation becomes more common across Aotearoa, Māori leaders are urging greater awareness of tikanga when it comes to scattering ashes. Kahurangi Rangimarie Glavish says death remains sacred in all its forms — whether through burial, mourning or cremation. “Mo tātou ahakoa nehu, ahakoa tangi, ahakoa punarehu atu, he tapu te katoa,” she says. Glavish says concerns arise when ashes … Read More
Māori health providers in South Auckland say their work with whānau stretches far beyond the clinic walls. In Māngere, Hinekura Ngataki, a lead clinician for Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau, is bringing rangatahi together through equine therapy, helping secondary school students facing mental health challenges reconnect and build confidence. The initiative is part of wider community outreach led by … Read More
Rehearsals are in full swing for Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival, with young performers stepping into the spotlight alongside some of Aotearoa’s most respected theatre practitioners. Inside the rehearsal room for Waiora, emerging actors are working closely with experienced artists as they prepare for the festival’s 18 day programme of performances across Tāmaki Makaurau. Festival director Ataahua … Read More
A three day judge alone trial is underway in the Manukau District Court over the alleged attempted illegal export of pounamu from Auckland International Airport. If a conviction is secured, it is believed this would be the first successful prosecution by Customs for the illegal exportation of pounamu. Under the Customs Export Prohibition Pounamu Order 2021, it is illegal to … Read More
An advocate for the homeless says he has a solution in Tāmaki Makaurau that could work to provide housing for those that need it most. Te Puea Marae spokesperson Hurimoana Dennis says plans to build housing at the marae in Mangere could be a solution to the governments proposed changes to give Police ‘move-on’ orders to rough sleepers in the … Read More
Te Kāpehu Whetū Tāmaki proudly marks an important milestone as it welcomes its inaugural cohort of ākonga and whānau, grounded in kaupapa Māori values and guided by a commitment to Te Ao Māori, academic excellence and high-performance sport. “Te Kāpehu Whetū Tāmaki represents guidance, aspiration, and direction,” said Dr Will Flavell, Pouhere o Te Kāpehu Whetū Tāmaki. “Our vision is … Read More
Mo te wā tuatahi, ka whakahaerehia e te iwi o Ngāti Pāoa tētahi kaupapa whakanui mō te Rā o Waitangi ki Ōmaru, he whenua i hoki mai i te whakataunga kerēme a te iwi me te karauna i te mutunga o tērā tau. “Kua roa te wā e noho ngū ana i roto i a Tāmaki Makaurau nō reira kua … Read More
Toitū Te Aroha echoed through the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau as Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara led her first hikoi since entering Parliament. Chants rang out as hundreds marched behind her, united under a kaupapa organisers say is about love, inclusion, and standing against violence. Kaipara says the message extends beyond Māori communities. “We, Aucklanders, are calling for an … Read More