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Te Kāhui Raraunga has officially launched Te Pā Tūwatawata, a ground-breaking, Māori-owned digital data network designed to secure data sovereignty for whānau, hapū, and iwi. In an era dominated by rapid digital transformation and artificial intelligence, this initiative aims to keep indigenous data within the control of its people, treating information as a protected asset rather than just a commodity. … Read More
Co-Captain of Avis Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, Erena Mikaere will reach the 150th milestone today when the Magic play against Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse at Claudelands Arena in Kirikiriroa. “150 games and completing that at the Magics is unreal for me. I started my career at the Magic as a young teenager, as a training partner and then … Read More
The Bay of Plenty’s $130 million Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective has secured Māori horticulture’s highest honour, winning the prestigious 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy Award tonight at a gala dinner in Whangārei. The kiwifruit enterprise, collectively owned by Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, and Rotomā No.1 Incorporation, was recognised for its excellence, innovation, and long-term stewardship of the whenua. Speaking after the win, … Read More
A critical breakdown in Police communication and decision-making was directly responsible for a fatal pursuit in Rotorua that claimed the life of 15-year-old Trustis Gear on 31 October 2024, a damning investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has concluded. The IPCA’s findings reveal a chain of failures, confirming the teenager died following a high-speed chase that should never … Read More
A grouted, private geothermal bore at Tarewa Pounamu Marae on Tarewa Road in Rotorua failed, erupting water, steam, mud, and concrete high into the air, creating a geyser effect. The eruption, which began Tuesday night, prompted a member of the public to alert the Rotorua Lakes Council around 4:30 pm. The site was immediately fenced off. A specialist on site … Read More
One of the three trusts vying for Māori horticulture’s highest honour is the Bay of Plenty-based Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, with the overall winner set to be announced this Friday, June 5th, at the awards dinner in Whangārei. Mātai Pacific is a powerful Māori-owned kiwifruit enterprise and a Bay of Plenty success story, currently valued at more than $130 million. … Read More
Pukeroa has secured a major development partner, the Templeton Group, to deliver its long-planned flagship hotel on the Rotorua lakefront. The joint venture marks a successful conclusion to Pukeroa’s search for a partner for the premium tourism and wellness precinct, which is set to build a world-class hotel designed to complement the renowned luxury offering of the neighboring Wai Ariki … Read More
Preparations for the 140-year anniversary of the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption are underway as manawhenua Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao gather at Wāhiao whare tupuna to unite, share kōrero, and preserve their traditional narratives. The iwi will hold a special commemoration ceremony at the Pou of Ohomairangi in Te Wairoa next Wednesday (June 10, 2026) to mark the historic occasion. Whariki Gardiner … Read More
E piki haere ana a Dr. Reuben Tuwhakahekeao Collier (Te Arawa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Rereahu, Ngāti Maniapoto) i te Rārangi Whakahōnore o te rā whānau o te Kīngi 2026, mai i te Tohu Mema (MNZM) ki te Tohu Hoa (CNZM) o Te Kāhui Tohu Hiranga o Aotearoa, mō āna mahi mō te iwi Māori me te ao mātauranga. E kī … Read More
The Government is investing in te reo Māori by strengthening Māori broadcasting and supporting Māori cultural and creative capability, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Budget 2026 sets aside $48 million over the next four years to support the long-term sustainability of Māori broadcasting by helping Māori media organisations adapt to a changing digital environment, commission new te reo Māori … Read More
Courts Minister Nicole McKee has announced a major $100 million investment in Rotorua’s justice infrastructure, allocated in Budget 2026 for the construction of two new court facilities. The funding will contribute to a new Rotorua Law Courts building, which will house the High Court, District Court, Coroners Court, and relevant tribunals, alongside a new Rotorua Māori Land Court. Minister McKee … Read More
Kua hoki mai a Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po i Ingarangi whai muri i āna hui ki te Whare Ariki o Piritanianui ki a Kīngi Tiare rāua ko Wheiao Wiremu, ā, i tae atu ia ki te Poukai tuatahi o Ngāti Pikiao ki Te Puna Whakareia marae ki te whakamōhio ki ōna iwi mō āna tūtakitaki … Read More