After visiting the iconic Te Wharehou o Tūhoe building in Tāneatua, 13-year-old Haeora Boynton-Rata, made a firm promise to become an architect. It's news that reached the Jasmax team, designers behind the one-of-a-kind building, and today Haeora's family found themselves spending the day with their architects.
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Top five Tūhoe swimming holes to scope out this summer
It's that time of year when families are heading off to beach baches, family homesteads and escaping the city madness to enjoy the sun and water. If you're planning on escaping to the Urewera region these holidays and into Tūhoe country, here's some swimming hotspots the locals have on their list of places to go.
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Mataatua Kapa Haka Regionals 2016 – Te Waimana Kaaku
Tūhoe rōpū, Te Waimana Kaaku were the second to last rōpū to take the Mataatua Regional stage.
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Pōhiri kicks off 42nd Tūhoe Ahurei in Ruatoki
Thousands are expected to attend the 42nd Hui Ahurei ā Tūhoe in Ruatoki this easter weekend.
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What makes Tū Te Maungaroa unique?
Tū Te Maungaroa cultural group have been a strong contender at the Wellington haka regionals for 24 years, which will be held again this weekend. So what is it about this uniquely Tūhoe group that catches the judges' eyes?
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ITI exhibition inspired by Tūhoe people
Yesterday was the opening night for ITI, an exhibition showcasing paintings by Tame Iti and photography by Birgit Krippner.
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Countdown is on for Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe 2016
The countdown is on for the biggest event in Tūhoe. Preparations are underway for the biennial Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe this Easter weekend.
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Waiōhau Marae prepare for wharekai rebuild
The closing ceremony for the dining hall of Waiōhau Marae took place this morning as they prepare for the demolition and re-build of their wharekai.
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Whānau mourn loss of respected Māori educationalist
Sadly, Danny Reweti Hona of Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe, Whakatōhea and Tūwharetoa passed away at his family homestead in Te Teko early this morning, aged just 56.
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Native Affairs Summer Series – Game Changer
Tuhoe's Antoinette Grootjans has a very simple and ambitious goal, to be the first woman to referee an NRL game. She cites her biggest achievement so far as refereeing the women's premiere final last year, but for Antoinette, that's just the beginning.