Thirty years on since the Whakatū meat works closed its doors, some of its former workers gathered to pay tribute to those that have passed on. Next to the 1931 Napier earthquake, the 1986 closure was the biggest disaster to hit Hawke's Bay with more than 2000 losing their jobs.
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Native Affairs – Cleared for lift off
Māori on the moon? Is it pie in the sky or is it now possible? Today, Rocket Lab opened its multi-million-dollar rocket-launch pad on Mahia Peninsula built on Māori land owned by Tawapata Incorporation.
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Ngāti Kahungunu tipuna speaks through digital archives
The descendant of a Ngāti Kahungunu chief is gaining historical insight to his ancestor's vision for Napier's future thanks to the online Niupepa Māori Project. Six generations later researcher Matt Mullany has discovered information about Tareha Te Moananui, his role in the Battle of Ōmarunui and its part in Napier's history.
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News2016 Te Haaro o Te Kaahu Kura Tuarua Kapa Haka Results
38 Secondary school teams participated at the 2016 Te Haaro o Te Kaahu Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua Competition in Otatara/Taradale, Napier this week. Nine of those teams made it to the finals today. Performances and results from the competition available here.
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Napier's 'Dental on Raffles' gives mother a smile makeover
Hawkes Bay woman Star Toko, has had a life changing smile make over. After winning the Smile Make Over competition run by Dental on Raffles in Napier, she is now able to smile again for the first time in years.
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House values rise in Te Ika a Māui region
It's not only Auckland experiencing house price increases, but the regions are getting their fair share as well. Regional property growth in places like Hawke's Bay has seen properties sold in a matter of weeks and sometimes only days.
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Xmas cheer for Napier’s homeless
Streets around Clive Square in Napier were shut down today to host more than 300 people in a special alfresco Christmas dinner.
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NewsHawke's Bay Earthquake survivors to get together
Next February will mark the 85th anniversary of the disastrous Hawke's Bay earthquake. To commemorate the event, survivors of the 7.8 magnitude quake will come together for a special commemoration.
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Free dental treatments to spread the Christmas cheer
A Napier dental surgery is doing its bit to lighten the load this Christmas, by opening its clinic to a day of free dental treatments for as many people as they could see in a day. Hundreds lined the block waiting for their turn.
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High risk offenders offered a second chance at learning Te Reo Māori
Today the doors of the high security unit in the Hawke's Bay Regional Prison were opened to family for a Te Reo Māori graduation. A unique opportunity for dangerous offenders to further their education.
