Ngati Porou News from Home

September 2, 2016

A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW - New Report Released

"...we are a high needs, rural population who die younger than any other population group in NZ and suffer more… on the way to that early death."

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August 5, 2016

Iwi advocate for stronger role in water plan

Claim that Runanganui being downgraded to stakeholder instead of recognised as partner.

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July 14, 2016

Tairāwhiti Māori Sports Awards 2016

These awards are important in that it can help to inspire success and achievement within our people and to support award recipients in their career pathway to professional athletes.

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June 27, 2016

Positives for Ngati Porou in the 2016 Budget

Ngati Porou can see how its kaupapa and the value of its work can help rejuvenate the economy back in Ngati Porou. I’m talking about the social, environmental, economic and cultural - quadruple bottom line

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June 27, 2016

$41million in Budget 2016 for Whanau Ora

An extra $41million allocation in Budget 2016 for Whanau Ora means Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou can continue to provide its diverse range of Whanau Oranga services.

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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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