Wananga focuses on next generation
Rotorua's Ngati Whakaue Paepae Wananga, aimed at preparing the next generation of elders to take over responsibility of the tribe's marae, resumed on the weekend.
Te Maori
Tue 14 May 2013
Mentoring helps with te reo goals
A Rotorua woman will face one of her greatest fears with the help of international toastmaster and local funnyman Kingi Biddle this week.
Study into Maori who come back
A Victoria University researcher with an interest in the migration of Maori to Australia is looking for the reasons some return home.
Fri 10 May 2013
Tuhoe see risk to treaty deal in cuts
Department of Conservation cuts may be a barrier to Tuhoe's Treaty of Waitangi settlement, that includes Te Urewera National Park.
Thu 9 May 2013
Koutu youth centre grand opening
The new Koutu youth space is the place to be this weekend as families gather for the grand opening.
Tue 7 May 2013
Chile trip opens doors
The success of Maori tourism in Rotorua has inspired the Chilean Government to encourage its own indigenous people into the industry.
Potaua Biasiny-Tule: Old net set aside, new goes fishing
To the families of loved ones who have passed on, te whanau a Wharerahi, a Horomia, a Grace, our deepest sympathies to you all.
Taonga for Koutu people in new haka
The writers of a haka telling the history of the land in Koutu hope it will bring out more family stories of the area.
Focus on Maori messianic figures
The life stories of Maori spiritual leaders including Rua Kenana, Te Kooti, Ratana, and Te Whiti and Tohu will be chronicled in a new series premiering on Maori...
Plans for Maori land on hui agenda
Maori landowners will have the chance to share their views on proposed changes to the Te Ture Whenua Maori Act this week.
Wed 1 May 2013
Tauranga mounts Maori challenge
Rotorua tourism officials are not overly concerned about a possible cultural tourism challenge from Tauranga, but say the city must stay ahead of the game.
Tue 30 Apr 2013
Te Ururoa Flavell: Hungry learners feeding our future
Greetings. Isn't it something really special to see someone learn their own language? Recently, the language forum of Te Puawananga o Te Arawa concluded its...
Anzac spirit lifts players for match
Raukura under-15 rugby players paid tribute to their Maori Battalion koroua before playing an Australian side on Anzac Day.
Vietnam veterans united again
Vietnam veterans of Victor 2 Company returned to Rotorua last week for their third reunion on Anzac Day.
Fanning flame of Maori knowledge
Up to 70 people have been regularly attending Te Arawa tikanga wananga aimed at preparing them to fill cultural roles within the iwi.
Mon 29 Apr 2013
Documentary tells story of a future leader
After wowing overseas audiences at film festivals, the documentary Maori Boy Genius is about to hit New Zealand cinema screens.
Tue 23 Apr 2013
Healthy living hailed as reason for longevity
The 60th birthday party of the youngest of 17 children was a milestone for the Palmer family in Rotorua on Saturday.
Camaraderie key for many who faced battle
As an international leadership speaker I am sometimes asked to comment on my perspective of teams.
Big march as graduation celebrated
Hundreds of Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi graduands gathered in Whakatane to celebrate their graduation.
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