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Family and friends have gathered at Ōrākei Marae to farewell activist Sharon Hawke who passed in Samoa last week. Sharon was just 64 when she passed, and is the daughter of renowned Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei leaders, Joe and Rene Hawke. Joe lead the protest at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, to reclaim whenua belonging to his people. Precious Clarke of Ngāti Whātua … Read More
Te Pou o Mangataawhiri has marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration grounded in tradition, unity, and the enduring power of waiata tuku iho. The milestone event paid homage to the kaupapa that has guided the kapa since its inception. Rather than focusing on competition or recognition, the group continues to centre its purpose on carrying forward the values of … Read More
Kua hoki mai anoo a Te Kapa o Te Toka Tuu o Waikato ki te ao whakataetae kapa haka, whai muri i te waa roa e tekau maa whaa tau e moe ana te kapa nei. I teenei tau, ka tū aatou ki te papa matua moo ngaa whakataetae aa rohe o Tainui, he hokinga nui moo ngaa uri o … Read More
Ko Te Haona Kaha teeraa kua roa e ngaro ana i te papa whakataetae nei. “I tiimata maatou i te tau 2012, noo reira kua aahua tekau tau maatou e ngaro ana i te papa tuuwaewae o ngaa whakataetae aa rohe o Tainui Waka. Heoi, i tiimata ake i runga anoo i ngaa maataapono o te whaanau,” hei taa Raakai … Read More
E koropupuu tonu ana te wairua whakahii i Ngaaruawaahia whai muri i teetehi poo whakahirahira i Ahitereiria moo teetehi o a raatou uri. Ko Pura Hope (Ngaati Maahuta), te maamaa o te kaitaakaro o te Parramatta Eels, araa ko Te Hurinui Apanui Twidle. Kua hoki mai ki te kaainga i muri i tana maatakitaki i tana tama e rua ana … Read More
I tuuwhera te poukai o Te Papa o Rotu marae mo toona huritau kotahi rau tau, aa, i whakanuitia teenei kaupapa hirahira e Ngaati Maahanga, hei whakanui i ngaa tikanga tuku iho me tr kotahitanga o te iwi i raro i te maru o te Kiingitanga. I timata te tangi o te peene me te taenga mai o te Arikinui, … Read More
E whakanui ana ngā tauira o Te Kura Reo o Raukawa i te rua ngahuru tau o te kura reo nei ki Papa o Te Aroha marae i Tokoroa. “I te wā i whakatere ai te waka ko wai ka hua, ko wai ka tohu, ka pēhea rā te roa, engari me mihi ki a Ngāti Raukawa i tēnei wā. … Read More
The second day of the Waikato-Tainui Rangatahi Haerenga brought rangatahi out to Whaaingaroa to engage in teachings of maatauranga of both the land and sea. “I love the moana. Sailing on waka hourua is my favorite and just connecting to how our tupuna used to do and just love being in the taiao and I feel the most tau,” says … Read More
The ceasefire agreement regarding the war in the Middle East has prompted a confident declaration from United States President Donald Trump, who asserts that “Big money will be made.” On his Truth social media account, President Trump proclaimed that it was “A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else!” … Read More
Born and raised in Putāruru, Jahrome Brown returns to the Chiefs this weekend, carrying not just experience but the spirit of his community. Growing up in Putāruru, Brown experienced the tight-knit support of a small town. For Brown, the support of his hometown remains a guiding force. “Everyone knows everyone in small towns like that… it’s good to have their … Read More
E ono ngaa pukapuka hou kua whakarewa hei rauemi moo ngaa tamariki mokopuna. Kua whai waahi e ono ngaa kaituhi ki te waihanga i ngaa pukapuka e pupuru i ngaa koorero o gaa taniwha o te awa o Waikato me te awa o Waipaa. “Waimarie raatou i eenei koha, i eenei taonga naa te mea ko taku reanga, kaaore i … Read More
The closure of the mountain bike trails at Skyline Rotorua marks a turning point for Rotorua, raising questions about the future of one of its most iconic tourism experiences. For over a decade, the popular park has attracted riders from across Aotearoa and the world, but that chapter is scheduled to close next summer as new developments are already underway … Read More