Celebrating the connection with Tarawera River and the unique identity of its people was the focus of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Rangitihi and Tūwharetoa descendants who gathered in Matata on Saturday for the Tarawera River Festival.
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Tūpuna Maunga Authority plans to delete Wairaka from history, historian says
Mataatua historian Pouroto Ngaropo claims that the Tūpuna Maunga Authority of Tamaki Makaurau is planning to make Te Ahi-Kā-a-Rakataura the sole name of Ōwairaka (Mt Albert). A group from Whakatāne iwi accompanied Ngaropo came to Ōwairaka Friday afternoon with. They oppose the name change, and the lack of consultation surrounding the approved earthworks, which will see the 345 foreign rākau cut down and replaced with native seedlings. Ngaropo claims that the earthworks, are a smokescreen to distract public attention from the Tūpuna Maunga Authority’s name change plans.
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Māori powerless to enforce rāhui on their rohe
The Whakatāne river rāhui that was ignored this week has been lifted. Images emerged of commercial and recreational fishing crews carrying on as usual despite local council support. The government agency that overlooks fisheries says it lacks legal power to enforce rāhui.
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Rāhui on Whakaari, is anyone really listening?
The prohibition and cautions of rāhui across coastal areas have been supported by many living in the Bay of Plenty region out of respect for those affected by the Whakaari eruption. But Christmas, hot weather and the need for seafood has seen some disregard the rāhui. Te Ao spoke to Mātaatua iwi, who are doing their best to hold the rāhui frontline, about the situation.
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NewsWhakatāne community opens arms to those affected by eruption
The Whakatāne community is rallying around to support all those involved. Whakatāne District Mayor Judy Turner says the council is working with Ngāti Awa and others to support those in need. Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa has also opened Te Mānuka Tutahi Marae and people are welcome to come and share and support one another.
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Blues hooker fit and raring to go
Former Māori All Black hooker Leni Apisai is feeling fitter than ever and ready to fight for a regular spot in the Blues super rugby season.
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Ngāti Awa disputes Waitangi Tribunal claim WAI 2521
Ngāti Awa are disputing a Waitangi Tribunal Claim which they say disregards their connections to Mōtītī Island in the Bay of Plenty. The hearings for WAI 2521 are taking place this week at Mātaatua Wharenui in Whakatāne.
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William Warbrick wows Ignite7 selectors
20-year-old William Warbrick of Ngāti Rangitihi and Ngāti Awa still can't believe that he has claimed a spot to train in the 2019 All Blacks Sevens National Development Camp. Playing at the inaugural Red Bull Ignite7 talent search in Auckland, Warbrick was one of six players chosen for the camp.
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Ngāti Awa school celebrates 125 years
The Simpson family of Ngāti Awa have had four generations attend Te Pāroa School. As the school celebrates 125 years, former student and current CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa Leonie Simpson says the school has quite the legacy amongst the long-standing families of the Whakatāne area.
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Ngati Awa appeals water bottling consent
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, CEO Leonie Simpson says Creswell NZ's consent to expand its water bottling operation undermines her peoples "status as guardians and tangata whenua". The iwi is one of three groups who are appealing the Whakatāne District Council and the Bay of Plenty Regional council's decision.
