Ngati Porou News from Home

June 22, 2016

Do or die message hits home for mum

SMOKE-FREE MAMA: That is how Tiana-Sheree Apiata refers to herself after giving up smoking for the benefit of her 11-month-old son Te Waihirere Kingi.

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June 17, 2016

Tai Rawhiti iwi select member for Te Matawai

"I am committed to the revitalisation and survival of te reo Māori within the entire Tai Rāwhiti region, including the safe-guarding of unique tribal dialectal variations"

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June 15, 2016

IKARERE - Te Ohu Kaimoana

Following their Hui-ā-Tau at the end of March, Te Ohu Kaimoana give an update on the the areas they have been focussing on

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June 13, 2016

Ngati Porou Song Bird Hits the High Notes of Success

"I think the beauty of music is that people can find their own truth in songs and use their own experiences to relate to it."

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May 19, 2016

Wahine Activate a Powerful Programme for Young Mothers

"Whatever it takes to help these mamas achieve their career and/or employment goals we will do our very best to support them"

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April 18, 2016

The new $50 note unveiled

"Mr Matarae said Sir Apirana Ngata's image on the $50 note acknowledged his profound and lasting political, social, cultural, and economic contribution to Aotearoa, New Zealand"

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January 29, 2016

Overwhelming support for Iwi Leaders at Ngati Porou hui

The resolutions passed will support the Iwi Leaders' next steps forward to ensure iwi and hapu rights can be better represented at the relevant decision making tables of the Crown and local government

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January 14, 2016

Proposed Law Threatens Maori Fishing Rights

What is being proposed is to protect some areas, features or species to address risks from other activities in the marine environment or to a level of protection from fishing beyond what is needed for sustainability. While these are legitimate pursuits, they are not about sustainability – they are about providing greater levels of protection

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