Is Waitangi Day in danger of losing its activist edge? This year’s celebrations were low key, with hardcore protesters visibly absent. Te Kāea spoke to renowned Tuhoe activist, Tame Iti about what activism and the fight for self-determination means to him today.
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Peaceful Waitangi celebrations a sign of progress- Tame Iti
A prominent figure regularly associated with protest believes the shift to peaceful celebrations at Waitangi is a sign of progress between Māori and Pākeha.
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Surgeon buys Iti painting.
The artist Tame Iti gave a painting to a political fund raiser to support Howie Tamati. The painting sold at auction for $11,900 that was just shy of the highest he's ever received $12,000.
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Experts share creative strategies when dealing with racism in NZ
Reformed racist Andrew Judd and Tūhoe activist Tame Iti spoke about their life experiences at a youth gathering in Auckland today. The meeting was organised by Zeal, a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping youth.
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Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe- Tame Iti explains role of receiving the wero
Tame Iti is a well-known figure in Tūhoe, one of his roles at the festival is receiving the wero of senior kapa haka groups. However with recent changes, he's now teaching the younger generation this role.
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University activists praise Dr Walker for his guidance
During the protest era when Ranginui Walker was at Auckland University. He was a staunch supporter of the activist groups Ngā Tamatoa and the Polynesian Panthers.
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Tame Iti collaborates with artist Owen Dippie for Auckland exhibition
Artists Owen Dippie and Tame Iti have worked on projects together in the past, and now the pair have teamed up to collaborate on a series of painting for their upcoming exhibition in Auckland.
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Native Affairs: Summer Series- Tame Iti
Tame Iti has spent a lifetime fighting for Tūhoe, tino rangatiratanga and te reo Māori.
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New Iti exhibition bound to rouse discussion
Whenever Urewera artist Tame Iti opens an exhibition it usually incites a reaction, comments or thoughts; some good, some not so good, and others just don't have a clue.
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Tame Iti's artwork continues despite some complaints
Tame Iti's art continues to flourish in the small township of Tāneatua in Eastern Bay of Plenty. The local artist recently received complaints after painting over letter boxes belonging to NZ Post.