A mana whenua spokesperson claims a rāhui placed over the famous Mermaid Pools in Northland is being breached and ignored. The highly popular summer destination near Whāngārei is still closed off to the public until their puna wai is cleaned and restored.
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Ngāpuhi Champion Smashes World Record and Qualifies for 2020 Paralympics
Ngāpuhi can now add “World Record Breaking Para-Swimmer” to its list of accolades.
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Ngāti Porou lifeguards following the legacy of their ancestor Paikea
In the East Coast, popular recreational activities include waka ama, swimming, surfing and fishing- and they aren't without risk. Ngāti Porou Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating the induction of 18 new recruits and a brand new Inflatable Rescue Boat.
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NewsSwimmers to unite for Christchurch victims
Swimmers all over the world will come together to fundraise for those that were affected in Friday’s terrorist attacks in Christchurch.
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Chasing gold in the distance
Swimmer Bronagh Ryan of Ngāti Porou has her eyes set on the 2020 Olympics in Japan next year. The 2018 Commonwealth Games competitor talks to Te Kāea about work-life balance life while competing at the highest level.
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Sea breeze brings relief amidst soaring temperatures
Temperatures are edging closer to 40-degrees celsius in some areas as the forecast heatwave continues to warm parts of the country.
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Māori make waves in Surf Lifesaving
Young Māori finds success at the Eastern Region surf lifesaving championships in Tūranganui (Gisborne), with Jack Keepa (Maniapoto) taking out the U16 swim event.
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"Respect Tangaroa" says veteran lifeguard
Ngāti Porou Surf Lifesaving Club founder Peter Boyd is encouraging beachgoers to take the ocean seriously after saving four people from a rip.
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New Māori obstacle endurance event coming to AKL
Hawaiki Toa includes a run, swim and obstacle course at the world-class Vector Wero White Water Park in Manukau and participants will encounter uniquely Māori challenges on each leg of the course.
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Māori swimmer wins supreme award
Tainui swimmer Lewis Clareburt won the supreme Swimmer of the Year award at the Swimming New Zealand Awards at the weekend.
