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Smoke and mirrors: Mana whenua hold firm on Lake Rotoiti papakāinga project on their whenua
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Smoke and mirrors: Mana whenua hold firm on Lake Rotoiti papakāinga project on their whenua

Ngāti Hinekura of Ngāti Pikiao at Lake Rotoiti are pushing ahead with their Whangamoa Trust papakāinga development, despite facing ongoing legal challenges from a non-resident developer homeowner in their village.  The proposed 28-unit housing project, situated near Otaramarae Marae at Pounamunui, has drawn criticism allegedly from some neighbours who allege there was a lack of public notice during the approval … Read More

57 Kapa Haka face revised draw process for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027
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57 Kapa Haka face revised draw process for Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027

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

A legacy of service: Trevor Maxwell honoured for 49 years in local government
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A legacy of service: Trevor Maxwell honoured for 49 years in local government

A historic celebration took place at Tarimano Marae in Awahou today, as whānau, friends, colleagues and representatives from Local Government New Zealand’s Māori Advisory Group, Te Maruata, gathered to honour Rotorua Lakes Councillor Trevor Maxwell for his monumental 49-year tenure. “I mean this is where it all began. Grew up here and just two houses down, and to be on … Read More

Generational legacy continues: 12 new tauira begin journey at NZMACI
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Generational legacy continues: 12 new tauira begin journey at NZMACI

Twelve tauira from across Aotearoa have been welcomed to Rotowhio Marae at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), marking a new chapter in a 99-year legacy dedicated to the protection and advancement of Māori arts. The intake of 12 students – distributed across Te Wānanga Whakairo Rākau (National Wood Carving School), Te Takapū o Rotowhio (National Stone … Read More

Rotokākahi Protector selected as Green Party candidate for Ōtāhuhu
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Rotokākahi Protector selected as Green Party candidate for Ōtāhuhu

Te Whatanui Leka Taumalolo Skipwith, widely recognised for his advocacy protecting the ancestral whenua and waterways of Rotokākahi, has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Ōtāhuhu electorate in the upcoming General Election. Skipwith has whakapapa to Te Arawa, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Kāi Tahu, and has Tongan heritage, he has spent … Read More

Defiance on the ground: Local leaders resist central Government “overreach”
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Defiance on the ground: Local leaders resist central Government “overreach”

A chasm is opening between Wellington and the regions as the Government accelerates its push to phase out Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements.  While ministers frame the move as a necessary streamlining of the Resource Management Act (RMA), local leaders are hitting back, describing the policy as a dangerous overreach that ignores the reality of effective iwi-council partnerships. Despite the … Read More

‘I almost lost my wife’: Rotorua father trades lawn mower for fulltime caregiving after near-fatal childbirth
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‘I almost lost my wife’: Rotorua father trades lawn mower for fulltime caregiving after near-fatal childbirth

Cruz Reihana’s Give A Little page for his whānau can be found here: https://shorturl.at/lGwwB Cruz Reihana’s life has changed irrevocably in a matter of weeks. The Rotorua father of five, known to his community as the owner of “Mow Hero’s Lawncare,” has permanently parked his mower, trading his business for the round-the-clock demands of full-time caregiving. This transition comes in … Read More

Te Arawa health advocate honoured
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Te Arawa health advocate honoured

Veteran Māori health advocate Phyllis Tangitu (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Awa) has been recognised as one of Te Rau Ora’s 100 Māori Leaders. This significant announcement celebrates over three decades of commitment to mental health advocacy and systemic change for Māori. Reflecting on the honour, Tangitu said she remains grounded in her purpose. “I am always humbled … Read More

Historic Te Moana-a-Toi aquaculture settlement celebrated at Hūria Marae
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Historic Te Moana-a-Toi aquaculture settlement celebrated at Hūria Marae

The air at Hūria Marae in Tauranga was filled with significance today as Ngāti Ranginui hosted the 11 other iwi of Te Moana-a-Toi and Crown representatives to celebrate the formal signing of a long-awaited aquaculture settlement. The landmark agreement marks a historic chapter for the rohe, affirming rights and recognising an enduring relationship with the moana. Oceans and Fisheries Minister … Read More

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