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.
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Three iwi go kiwi
Three iwi-based groups have purchased one of New Zealand's largest kiwifruit portfolios.
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NewsSisters doing it for their whānau
The Demant sisters, Ruahei and Kiritapu, have been training with the Black Ferns with the hope they will one day both wear the black jersey.
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Young swimmer aiming for the top
The 2018 AON National Age Group Championships are taking place at the Sir Owen G Glenn National Aquatic Centre in Albany. Amongst the many swimmers is a young Ngāti Awa and Maniapoto swimmer.
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New principal for TKKKM o Te Orini
Te Kura Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Orini has recently welcomed their new principal, Taiarahia Melbourne after relocating to the Whakatāne beachside settlement of Coastlands.
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Mahuta says government will consider legislating Māori Council seats
The Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta says the government will consider legislating Māori seats on councils in the future. This follows the latest resolution by the Whakatāne District Council to establish one or more Māori Wards.
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Kiingitanga and iwi join Te Kupenga battle commemorations
In a first the Kiingitanga and iwi from around the motu commemorated the 152nd anniversary of the battle at Te Kupenga a Taramainuku today, where some 245,000 acres' of land was confiscated by the Crown.
