Whetukamokamo Douglas is looking forward to an emotional homecoming in Rotorua tomorrow night when he gets a start at No. 8 for the Māori All Blacks game against Fiji.
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Reserve Bank further embraces Māori language and culture
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Reserve Bank and the Māori Language Commission to further their embrace of te ao Māori and ensure te reo is used appropriately at the institution. The new relationship is symbolised by the release of a new commemorative 20 cent coin featuring Ngāti Whakaue ancestor, Pūkaki.
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Prince Harry wins over wharenui with use of te reo
Speaking in te reo Māori, Prince Harry has won over those who were present in the meeting house of Tamatekapua in Rotorua today.
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NewsHosting the royal family- a whānau tradition
Like her father before her, Rene Mitchell is carrying on the tradition of hosting the royal family.
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex to be shown true manaakitanga
Preparations are in full swing for when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Ōhinemutu, Rotorua on Wednesday. Rene Mitchell, sister to the late Sir Howard Morrison, is supervising the catering for the royal couple and says her family has a history of hosting royalty.
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Māori Development Minister launches Housing First in Rotorua
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta launched the Housing First programme today. The minister says the government is committed to end homelessness but they need communities to step up.
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Traditional welcome for World Indigenous Business Forum delegates
The chairman of the Māori Indigenous Business Development Trust welcomed delegations from more than 25 countries at the opening of the World Indigenous Business Forum in Rotorua.
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Hakaraia Wilson stays grounded while aiming big
Hakaraia Wilson, of Ngāti Whakaue and Tūhoe has again taken a national BJJ title at the NZ Grappler Nationals yesterday. He is a grappler with eyes on the big time, but also not forgetting his Māori roots.
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New chief of Defence Force receives Haane Manahi Sword
The new chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Kevin Short was presented with the Te Arawa Sword of Gallantry for Haane Manahi. The sword is presented to each Defence Force chief for the duration of their tenure.
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Ngāti Whakaue set to receive solid returns from housing development
The Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust are expected to receive solid returns from a new housing development on the prime beachfront land in Papamoa.
