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A new chapter has begun for Māori health in Kirikiriroa with the turning of the sod for the Te Whare Mahara Wellness centre, the first Māori-led dementia care facility in the area. Te Kōhao Health and The Selwyn Foundation have partnered on the initiative, which aims to provide culturally safe care for those with mate wareware. “Well this is a … Read More
Te Arawa Management Limited (TAML) has announced the successful acquisition of Rotorua Duck Tours, one of the region’s most recognisable tourism experiences. The commercial arm of the Te Arawa Lakes Trust stated the decision is grounded in the principles of mana whakahaere and future opportunity for the iwi. As the owners of the lake beds, the acquisition ensures Te Arawa … Read More
Kerrin Leoni (Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kuri) has secured Labour’s nomination for the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate, marking a significant step in her political career as the party prepares for the next general election. Leoni’s selection follows the departure of long-serving MP Peeni Henare, opening the door for new leadership in one of the country’s key Māori electorates. The former mayoral … Read More
The opening of the Te Heriheri wetland is a significant environmental milestone, hailed as an exemplar of iwi-led ecological restoration at the Waihi Estuary. Te Taru White, Chair of Te Wahapū o Waihī, spoke about the profound importance of the project.”It’s really significant and that exemplar of how iwi can come together to lead in a project that can make … Read More
Kua pōhiritia e Tūhourangi me Te Arawa te tini me te mano o ngā kaihoe waka ama ki te Roto o Tikitapu mō te Whakataetae Waka Ama Ā-Motu a Ngā Kura Tuarua 2026. Koinei te whakataetae nui rawa atu i roto i ngā hītori o te hākinakina nei, me te 2,300 neke atu i ngā ākonga mai i te 140 … Read More
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters used his State of the Nation address in Tauranga to announce a new campaign policy and deliver strong political attacks against opposition parties ahead of the 2026 general election. The party’s key campaign policy announced on the day was a pledge to overhaul the energy sector. “New Zealand First today is announcing a campaign … Read More
E kite mārika ana i te hīkaka o ngā tamariki o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tōku Māpihi Maurea i a rātou e whakarite ana mō ngā reihi Waka Kōpapa. “He pai te haramai, te mātakitaki, anā, kua kite ake kua nui ake, kua rahi ake ngā tīma i tēnei tau,” hei tā Whaea Missy o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori … Read More
E tautoko ana a Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue i te whakatau a Te Tarahiti o Te Arawa Kapa Haka kia eke rātou ki te tūranga toa whakaihuwaka ngātahi, i te taha o Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai. I puta tēnei whakatau whakahirahira i muri mai i te tirohanga anō ki ngā pūnaha kaute o te whakataetae ā-rohe o … Read More
Huihui ai te tini, te mano ki te poukai a Ngaati Te Wehi ki runga o Ookapu Marae, ki reira whakatūwherangia ai ngā whare e toru e Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. E whakanui ana te marae i tana poukai i tīmatahia i te kotahi rau, rua tekau mā iwa tau ki muri. Kua roa te … Read More
For most teenagers, life revolves around sports, friends, family and the freedom to be outside. But 17-year-old, Jesse James Hereora, every day is shaped by pain. For the past three years this rangatahi from Taranaki has been living with severe abdominal pain that strikes every time he eats, a condition that has caused significant weight loss and steadily deteriorating health. … Read More
Photo Credit: Naia Mackie of Naia Photography supplied by Waikato Tainui
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has officially announced a comprehensive call for proposals from experienced operators to undertake the vital restoration and operation of the historic Chateau Tongariro and its associated buildings. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Tongariro National Park, a dual World Heritage site, the Chateau is more than just a building—it is a cherished national icon and a … Read More