From the boxing ring to community leader, Dave Letele says the time has come.
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'Stop the talk and get on with the job'- Tūhoe activist Tame Iti
By Hinewai Netana-Williams, Te Rito journalism cadet
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Ram-raid youths need understanding, not prison
Ram-raid burglaries involving children are on the rise and are even being shared on social media.
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Māori prominent among New Zealander of the Year finalists
For the first time in the 12-year history of the New Zealander of the year award, the three finalists are all Māori.
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Brown Buttabean Motivation gets $500k funding for health initiatives
Dave Letele says it's a great sigh of relief having the Ministry of Health finally agree to support his community health initiatives. "How was I feeling? I was like 'finally'," he said.
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BBM offering $10,000 as motivation to get vaccinated
Dave Letele, a.k.a. The Brown Butterbean, has set up his vaccination shop in the Manukau Pak n Save carpark and is giving away $5,000 each day over the next two days for anyone who turns up to get vaccinated.
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BBM Motivation gets government help for food bank packs
One of Auckland's leading fitness providers for Māori and Pacific is to receive support from the Ministry of Social Development.
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David Letele aka Brown Buttabean is breaking Māori-Polynesian stereotypes
The Brown Buttabean, David Letele is breaking stereotypes with his fitness group BBM - Brown Buttabean Motivation.
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Brown Buttabean: Want to get active? "Don't think, just start!"
Dave Letele and the Brown Buttabean Motivation team took the proactive step before the lockdown and moved their regular boot camp fitness sessions online.
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BBM inspires Māori & Pasifika to shape up for World's Biggest Bootcamp
The Brown Buttabean Movement (BBM) has been on a mission to reduce alarming obesity statistics among Māori and Pasifika. They are encouraging whānau to choose an active lifestyle to ensure a long and healthy life.