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Veteran Māori health advocate Phyllis Tangitu (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Awa) has been recognised as one of Te Rau Ora’s 100 Māori Leaders. This significant announcement celebrates over three decades of commitment to mental health advocacy and systemic change for Māori. Reflecting on the honour, Tangitu said she remains grounded in her purpose. “I am always humbled … Read More
A $3 million geothermal exploration project will test whether underground heat in Tauranga can help reduce industrial energy costs and support future renewable energy developments. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced funding for the Gas to Geoheat – Tauranga Geothermal System Project through the Regional Infrastructure Fund. The project will drill two test wells near the Mount Maunganui industrial … Read More
The air at Hūria Marae in Tauranga was filled with significance today as Ngāti Ranginui hosted the 11 other iwi of Te Moana-a-Toi and Crown representatives to celebrate the formal signing of a long-awaited aquaculture settlement. The landmark agreement marks a historic chapter for the rohe, affirming rights and recognising an enduring relationship with the moana. Oceans and Fisheries Minister … Read More
For many rangatahi growing up across the ditch, the connection to Aotearoa can often feel distant. For 16-year-old Meremaraea Tairea-Katipa, who was born in Logan, Brisbane, the desire to embrace her Māori identity became an increasingly significant part of her life as she navigated high school. “Since year 7, the start of high school, I’ve been wanting to do kapa … Read More
The Puanga festival at Palmerston North’s Fly Arena recently brought the community together to celebrate the Māori New Year, marking a significant moment for reflection, whānau, and looking toward the future. As the festivities unfolded, local voices highlighted the importance of connection. Sinead Fitzgerald, of Ngāti Hineaute, shared what she see’s as the deeper meaning of the gathering: “He wā … Read More
Ka whakanuia e ngā iwi o Tokomaru waka i te taenga mai o Puanga ki te marae o Pukearuhe. He wā tēnei mō te wānanga, te karakia, me te whakawhanaungatanga i waenga i a Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Mutunga, me Te Atiawa. I kōrero te kaiwhakahaere a Te Amoroa Clifton mō te hiranga o tēnei huihuinga, me tana harikoa … Read More
Atu i Hautapu i Kemureti, e whakamaanawa ngaatahi ana te kamupene miiraka kau nui rawa o Aotearoa, a Fonterra me ngaa iwi manawhenua a Ngaati Korokii Kahukura me Ngaati Hauaa i Te Maatahi o te Tau. He tuatahitanga teenei moo te kamupene Fonterra ki te whakanui i a Matariki ki teetehi hautapu. I te ata nei, ka huraina he pou … Read More
For just one week, world champion Maia Marshall-Amai is home in Auckland before chasing another dream. The Ngāti Awa and Tūhoe athlete has become the first Māori adaptive competitor to win a HYROX World Championship, claiming the title in Sweden after entering the event just three weeks before the start. “It still doesn’t really feel real to me.I’m proud,” said … Read More
The walking track on Mt Kakepuku about 40 minutes south of Kirikiriroa has recently reopened after a long closure, following significant damage to the track from severe weather that hit the district in February. The 7.2 kilometre return track was closed due to damage, including multiple landslides, unstable ground, surface cracking and access routes being blocked by rocks and fallen … Read More
Pupū ake ngā kare ā-roto, rere ana ngā roimata, mō ngā rangatahi o Te Kapa Haka o Te Koutu ka pānuihia ōkawatia ai hei Toa Whakaihuwaka o Te Whakataetae Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua ā-Motu 2026 ki roto o Tauranga Moana. He wikitoria tēnei i whakatapua ki tō rātou hoa, ki a Taiiringa Roimata Brown Bennett, i mate nei i te … Read More
Inanahi rā, ka whakatuwheratia e Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Māngere i te rā whakamutunga o te whakataetae ā-motu mō ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 2026, he tohu whakahirahira tēnei i roto i te hītoria o tō rātou kura ki te whai i tētahi o ngā tūranga e iwa. Kaore ngā whakawhiwhinga ki te kura i mutu ki tō rātou … Read More