Commemorating 250 years of shared history between Māori and Pākehā in building the youngest country in the world, Aotearoa, since the Endeavour's arrival in Tūranganui-ā-Kiwa in 1769.
Tag: Aotearoa. Showing results 1 - 10 of 356
Showing results 1 - 10 of 356
Primary tabs
Search results
-
-
ShowsAotearoa 250 Highlights
Aotearoa 250 is an-hour highlights programme that is entertaining, honest and authentic exploration of our identity as a nation and peoples. This highlights programme will commemorate 250 years of shared history between Māori and Pākehā in building the youngest country in the world, Aotearoa, since the Endeavour's arrival in Tūranganui-ā-Kiwa in 1769.
-
Political statement, social commentary or vandalism?
The statue of British explorer James Cook in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa has become a catalyst for social commentary after being vandalised with the words "Thief Pakeha" and "This is our land" causing heated discussion, both locally and online.
-
A bilingual anthem to unite the nation
For the first time ever, the second verse of 'God Defend New Zealand' has been sung in both English and Māori at a major national event.
-
Royals make children's day
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have met with a group of young people this morning to learn about mental health projects in New Zealand.
-
Cook commemorations- an encounter with our past
For Māori in the Tūranganui-a-Kiwa area, the national commemorations marking the arrival of Captain Cook is an opportunity to tell their own history.
-
Endangered Tahitian flower connected to Māori
The tiare apetahi is a rare flower that can only be grown in the Tahitian island of Ra'īatea. Now endangered, the plant is heavily protected, and its legend has a spiritual connection to Māori.
-
Ngāti Oneone re-tell accurate history of Gisborne
A memorial is being built by Ngāti Oneone in Gisborne to honour their ancestor Te Maro who was shot dead by Captain Cook when he first made landfall in New Zealand.
-
Wharekura student hopes to win gold
Te Wharekura o Mauao student Westerly Ainsley is one of four youth wrestlers that will represent New Zealand at the Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games in October. Almost 4000 athletes from 206 countries are expected to participate that this year’s Youth Olympic Games.
-
NZ draws Oprah back to the big screen
Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay says she used Oprah Winfrey’s love for New Zealand to convince her to star in the film A Wrinkle in Time.
