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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

Legacy and victory: Taranaki reclaims the Tuera Shield
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Legacy and victory: Taranaki reclaims the Tuera Shield

In a powerful display of Māori rugby pride and kotahitanga, Taranaki has claimed a historic victory to secure the coveted Tuera Shield. The match, more than just a sporting contest, served as a vibrant celebration of nearly a century of tradition and iwi excellence in rugby. The historical weight of the Tuera Shield is best highlighted by Alan Davis (Ngā … Read More

NZ First to campaign on reviewing Waitangi Tribunal after damning Treaty reform report
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NZ First to campaign on reviewing Waitangi Tribunal after damning Treaty reform report

New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones says his party will campaign on reviewing the role of the Waitangi Tribunal, after it delivered a damning assessment of the Government’s proposed changes to Treaty provisions across New Zealand law. The Tribunal’s 334-page report, Te Tinihanga o ngā Mātāpono, found Cabinet’s February 2026 decision breached the Treaty principles of partnership, active protection … 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