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Descendants of the battle of O-Rākau gathered at the battle site to commemorate 162 years since the battle. This year the proceedings of the commemoration were different. Director of Ka Whawhai Tonu, Mike Jonathan and the film crew of the award winning movie attended the commemoration to hand over the movie rights to the O-Rākau Heritage Society and descendants of … Read More
The Ahuwhenua Trophy continues to highlight excellence in Māori farming, with Otama Marere Trust named among this year’s finalists for 2026. Based in Paengaroa, the trust has transformed its whenua from former pine forestry into thriving kiwifruit orchards — a journey that reflects years of strategic planning, cultural grounding, and commitment to whānau. Manager Homman Tapsell says the recognition is … Read More
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges brought on by conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel supply across the world,” says Christopher Luxon. “Having a strong ministerial team with real-world experience to deliver our response is crucial. … Read More
Lower Whanganui river descendants are undertaking a significant restoration of Te Ao Hou Marae, ten minutes upriver of Whanganui City. with master carvers passing on the art of whakairo to a new generation. The ambitious, two-year project includes the carving of pou whakairo (intricately carved poles) for the marae meeting house Te Puāwaitanga, upholding the traditional Whanganui carving style of … Read More
A Manukau District Court decision has resulted in the first successful prosecution under laws governing the export of pounamu, with a mother and son found guilty of attempting to take the stone overseas. Tuia News covered the case at an earlier hearing last month, following the filing of the application. Boyuan Zhang and Xin Li were convicted after trying to … Read More
Tears flowed for dog owner Rehia Huaki-Otimi (Ngaati Mahuta ki Te Taihauaauru) as she reacted to proposed changes to Aotearoa’s dog control laws, highlighting the emotional impact such reforms could have on responsible pet owners. Huaki-Otimi, who cares for her 12-year-old dog MJ, says the timing of the announcement has been particularly difficult. With her beloved companion nearing the end … Read More
The MāoriLand Film Festival celebrated its 13th year this week, with hundreds of indigenous filmmakers from across the world congregating in Ōtaki. As the festival enters its teenage years, the focus on rangatahi (youth) is key, and with the Ngā Pakiaka programme, Māoriland Film Festival Director Madeleine Hakaraia de Young says the future of Māori filmmaking is secure. “When we … Read More
The national Māori radio network is contemplating litigation if the Crown follows through on drastic cost cuts to iwi stations. In an unprecedented move, Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo IrirangiMāori o Aotearoa has presented an ultimatum to the Government – engage and negotiate a resolution to avoid legal action. Chair Peter-Lucas Jones (Ngāti Kahu, Te Rārawa, Ngāi Takoto, TeAupōuri) – who is also chief executive of far North iwi broadcaster Te Hiku Media – says Māori … Read More
Ko te Moko-Kauae kua tū hei puna whakarauora mō te whānau Tumai-Te Pou e rongoā ana i te mamae o te ngākau i te kotahi tau i muri i te matenga ohorere o tō rātou pāpā. Ko Tangihia Tumai-Te Pou, 17 ngā tau, kua whakatau ki te tā i tōna kauae, hei tohu i te maumaharatanga hōhonu, i te rongoā, … Read More
After an incredible 47-year journey with the New Zealand Police, Lehi Hohaia (Waikato), a former Māori All Black and long-serving Iwi Liaison Coordinator in Rotorua, was celebrated last night by hundreds of whānau, leaders, and colleagues. His retirement marks the end of a remarkable career and places him in an exclusive group of officers to serve for over four decades. … Read More
Kua tīmata te wānanga o Te Reo ā Tū, e rua ngā rā te roa, ki Rotorua, ki te whakanui i te mātauranga o te mau rākau, e kawe ana i ngā kairākau, kaihaka, rangatahi, me ngā ākonga o Aotearoa ki raro i te tuanui kotahi. Ko te kaupapa matua kia tū kaha tonu te toi o te mau rākau … Read More
The one-day Māori and Pacific Leadership Summit, held in Tauranga Moana, has brought together business leaders, youth, and innovators to chart a course for ethically and sustainably scaling enterprise across the Pacific, with a key focus on introducing resolutions to the current global economic crisis. Josh Payne, CEO of JNP Aviation, detailed his personal mission to tackle underrepresentation within the … Read More