Ngati Porou News from Home

May 4, 2025

From Rahui Marae to Taiwan

Fighters from the Ngati Porou Taekwondo Club achieved victory at the recent 2025 Big Boss International Taekwondo Championship held in Taiwan.

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May 3, 2025

A love of reading and Ngati Porou reo inspires new children’s book

A strong-willed seven-year-old girl, sent for a holiday with her Nanny after getting into trouble at home and school, is the central character of a children’s book by Ngati Porou writer Frances Rangihuna.

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May 3, 2025

He Whetu Tarake: E whai ana tenei uri o Ngati Porou i nga tihi teitei o te ao whakaari

Ko Tangimangaone Pewhairangi, uri o Ngati Porou, tetahi o nga whetu tarake of Kairakau, koinei tana whakaaturanga tuatahi. Kua korero mai a ia ki a Nati Link me nga whakamarama mo te huarahi i whaia e ia kia whiwhi i tenei turanga me te kapeka o te whakaaturanga i tino pai ki a ia.

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May 3, 2025

Kanuka Industry Gains Momentum in Tairawhiti

A groundbreaking collaboration in Ngāti Porou has not only opened doors for a flourishing kānuka industry but has also gained national recognition, securing a prestigious award and paving the way for a major export deal. 

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May 3, 2025

News from Wharekahika: Waste Warriors, Workshops and Whanau Biz support

Ani Pahuru-Huriwai is a Trustee of Te Aroha Kanarahi Trust (TAKT), a community trust based in Wharekahika that serves the Matakaoa community. Recently Nati Link asked Ani some patai to find out the latest news from Wharekahika. 

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May 3, 2025

Mātāmua ko tō tātou Ngāti Poroutanga, mātāmuri ko te hākinakina!

Matamua ko to tatou Ngati Poroutanga, Matamuri ko te hakinakina!!

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May 3, 2025

Rangatahi Services: They’ve got deep sea energy, they’re our future!

Ngati Porou Oranga Youth Services kaimahi, Jury Harrison (Ngati Porou), talks to Nati Link about the mahi he does supporting rangatahi from Potaka to Uawa. 

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May 3, 2025

Rock painting artist creates pieces of home from the Waiapu

Pakanga Te Whitu (Senior) is the ringatoi behind Waiapu Stones, a collection of hand painted stones that captures iconic scenes from home, making his stones truly unique treasures that are highly sought after. Pakanga shared with Nati Link about where his creativity comes from and why he finds rock painting peaceful mahi.

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