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A Whakaata Māori poll of the Waiariki electorate reveals that voters support introducing a bed tax on international tourists to help meet growing infrastructure demands across the region. Results show 43% of respondents favour requiring international visitors to pay a bed tax to support local infrastructure, while 33% oppose the measure and 24% remain undecided. The findings come amidst ongoing … Read More
Kua kopoua e te Tumu Whakarae o Te Matatini, e Carl Ross, ko Watson Ohia te Kaiwhiriwhiri Matua mō Te Matatini o ngā Taniwha, ka tū ki Hopuhopu, Ngāruawāhia ā te Pēpuere 2027. Mā te Kaiwhiriwhiri Matua e ārahi te rōpū kaiwhakawā mō ngā rā e whā o te whakataetae me te rā whakamutunga ki te whakatau i ngā toa … Read More
With six weeks until election day, candidates for the Waiariki electorate gathered on the Marae TV set hosted by Scotty Morrison to discuss key issues and pitch their vision to voters. Rather than a traditional fiery contest, the discussion placed a strong emphasis on whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, and community wellbeing across one of the country’s largest Māori electorates. Te Pāti Māori … Read More
Tauranga Intermediate’s boys’ sevens rugby team is locked in and ready to defend their winning title at the 2026 AIMS Games. With a target firmly on their backs, the defending champions are embracing the challenge as they face off against top-tier competition from across the country in Tauranga Moana. For team captain Manaia Reardon, the goal for the tournament is … Read More
Neke atu i te 430 ngā kura puta noa i Aotearoa me Te Moananui ā Kiwa ka tae mai ki Tauranga Moana ki te whakataetae i roto i ngā hākinakina e 27, i ngā Zespri AIMS Games. E rua ngā Kura Kaupapa o Tainui Waka ka pakangs ngātahi ki runga i te kōti poitarawhiti, arā, ko Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa … Read More
Kua tata mai te wa ki te whakakakahu i te wairua o te reo Māori. Hei te Wenerei, te 9 o Hepetema, ka wātea mai te kohinga kākahu Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori ki ngā toa 84 o The Warehouse puta noa i Aotearoa, me te ipurangi hoki. Nō te tau tuatoru nei te mahi tahi a The Warehouse me … Read More
Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has delivered a powerful vision for the future of Aotearoa, calling for a collective transition from the legacy of Raupatu to a new era of Rauora. Addressing thousands of national and international guests at Tūrangawaewae Marae today for her second Koroneihana address, the Māori Queen centered her message on the theme: … Read More
Join Aukaha News and our news partners for dedicated live coverage of the second Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. Thursday, Sep 3 News Break 2 | Ngā Kawe Mate o Te Motu | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM In Partnership with: Taiuru News | Pūkaea | Tuia | Te Ao Māori News | Te … Read More
In a significant cultural homecoming, the Takitimu – Te Kahu o te Amorangi Kapa Haka Regional Competitions will return to Tauranga in 2028. The announcement, made today by the Ngāti Kahungunu Arts and Culture Trust and Ngāti Ranginui, marks the first time the city has hosted the prestigious event since 1997. The 2028 regionals represent a milestone for the wider … Read More
As the sun rises over Tauranga Moana the day after the release of the Davison Report, a heavy silence hangs over the community. The initial shock of the findings has given way to a profound process of reckoning. For the families of those lost on that fatal January day, and for the wider community, the report’s confirmation that the tragedy … Read More
The Port of Tauranga has cleared a significant hurdle in its bid to expand operations, with an expert panel issuing a draft decision to grant approvals for the massive Stella Passage development project. The announcement, delivered via Minute 14 on August 17, 2026, signals a major advancement for the port’s infrastructure ambitions under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. If finalised, … Read More