Te Rewarewa Marae located at the base of the Urewera Valley has used video communications app Zoom to help the hundreds of people in the small rural Ruatoki community, who would gather at Tūmatauenga Memorial Hall yearly, to commemorate those who served and died in both world wars. Those unable to use Zoom gathered in their own bubbles for their own commemorations.
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NewsRuatoki remember the fallen at home today
Te Rewarewa Marae in Ruatoki usually host hundreds at their dawn ceremonies every year but whānau have to do things differently this year.
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Tūhoe in advanced position to self-isolate
While the nation continues efforts to stamp out the spread of coronavirus, Tūhoe elder Tame Iti says they are in an advanced position to self-isolate, turning to the land for their life source.
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2019 Te Mana Kuratahi, Te Wharekura o Ruatoki, Full Bracket
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki, Full Bracket - 2019 Te Mana Kuratahi
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Fatal motorcycle crash on Ruatoki Valley Rd
One person has died after a crash on Ruatoki Valley Road, south of Whakatane, according to police reports.
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Tuhoe icon laid to rest
People of Tuhoe farewell Hema Temara during her funeral service in Ruatoki. She was a stalwart for the Māori language and upheld the culture among many Māori communities in the Wellington region for almost 50 years.
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Ruatoki highlights rangatahi meth epidemic
Known for their powerful performances, Ruatoki spread an important message upon the Te Matatini ki te Ao national stage today.
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Respected Tūhoe patriarch Boy Biddle passes away
Respected Tūhoe elder and educationalist Boy Thompson Biddle passed away peacefully in Whakatāne Hospital today.
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Tūhoe marae remove support for Te Uru Taumatua
Two tribal marae in Ngāi Tūhoe which represents over 100 beneficiaries are planning to remove their support for the tribes governing body, Te Uru Taumatua.
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What's the future of our marae?- Tamati Kruger
Tuhoe iwi spokesperson Tamati Kruger says the marae and its relevance in modern times have been subject to recent discussions. He revealed this at the centenary celebrations of Papakainga Marae in Ruatoki.
