There are over 170 claims inquiries into the Te Rohe Pōtae district this week which makes it one of New Zealand's largest inquires. The Crown says in its closing submissions "the attempts to generalise elements of 'Tikanga' as a 'Taonga' are not useful."
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Iwi present final submissions in Te Rohe Pōtae inquiry
The Waitangi Tribunal's Te Rohe Pōtae (King Country) district inquiry has taken place this week at the Waitomo Cultural and Arts Centre in Te Kūiti and runs until tomorrow, Friday December 12.
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CJ Takiari excelling in wheelchair basketball
A Ngāti Maniapoto descendant is excelling in the sport of wheelchair basketball. In recent years he was selected for the Waikato Senior Team and his mentor has witnessed his progression and development.
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Maniapoto FM adds macron to 'Te Kuiti' sign for Maori language week
To celebrate Māori language week, iwi station Maniapoto FM is encouraging the correct pronunciation of its town's name by utilising the macron on the 'u'.
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Native Affairs- Gone Too Soon
On average one child is killed every 5 weeks as a result of child abuse in New Zealand most of these children are under the age of five and the largest group is less than a year old. An 8 month old baby joins that list he is of Ngāti Maniapoto heritage.
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Fire destroys Manu Ariki Marae in Taumarunui
A fire destroyed buildings at Manu Ariki Marae in Taumarunui in the early hours of this morning.
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Young Riini Apo heading to MMA Worlds
It's a dream come true for amateur MMA fighter Riini Apo (Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto) who is one of six NZ fighters travelling to Las Vegas at the end of this month to fight in the inaugural International Mixed Martial Arts Federation World Championship.
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Te Rohe Pōtae Inquiry commences in Te Kuiti
The Te Rohe Pōtae Inquiry has commenced before the Waitangi Tribunal in Te Kuiti. The hearing, covering over 270 claims within the inquiry, will run for the rest of the week.
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Maniapoto wins Tonga Mahuta Shield
In the last rugby league match at the Coronation celebrations, the clash for the Tonga Mahuta Shield, the holders, Tāmaki Makaurau, took on the challengers, Te Kawau Mārō o Maniapoto.