Funeral director Francis Tipene of Tipene Funerals says whānau are still disheartened with the new guidelines for tangihanga, but “things are much better than they were”.
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Calls to revive poroporoaki Matariki practices
The director of Te Reo and Tikanga for Ngāti Kahungunu wants iwi to revive the custom of farewelling the dead during Matariki. Tatere McLeod says this will comfort those who lose loved ones during the tangihanga ban.
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“He was a rockstar kaumātua”- Whānau remember “Jimmy” Brennan
The body of “Jimmy” Brennan (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa) remains in a Christchurch funeral home after his passing last Sunday.
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Taranaki community devastated after loss of nine-year-old boy
Tuwhakararo Hohaia has been described as beautiful, caring, cheeky, loving, smart and charismatic.
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'If you lose someone, stay with them for some time'- Francis Tipene
What are the impacts of the latest funeral restrictions on Māori funeral operations and whānau nationwide? Te Ao speaks with Francis Tipene, Director of Tipene Funerals, to discuss.
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Funeral directors disapprove of new tangihanga restrictions
Funeral director Michelle Pukepuke is heartbroken over the new Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines surrounding funerals and burials.
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Whānau devastated as level 4 restrictions stop funeral processes
Level 4 COVID-19 restrictions bring big changes to tangihanga processes. A whānau in Henderson describe the mamae that these changes have brought upon them as they mourn the loss of their father.
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Francis and Kaiora Tipene celebrate 'Life as a Casketeer'
Through their Netflix series, The Casketeers, Francis and Kaiora Tipene have shared the unique way in which Māori honour their dearly departed and have provided a window into some of the most intimate moments as families grieve. Now, these reality TV stars want to share their life story through a new book, Life as a Casketeer.
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Turi-Deaf mourn respected Māori leader- Michael Wi
The Turi Māori community is mourning the death of one of their most treasured stalwarts, Michael Wi. The 60-year-old Kaumātua from Ngāti Maniapoto was a staunch advocate for Turi Māori community
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He was Mean Māori Mean- DJ Poroufessor remembered
Hone Ngata, 48, also known as DJ Poroufessor, passed away suddenly earlier this week. Today his whānau and friends acknowledged Ngata's services to his community, to Aotearoa Hip Hop culture, saying his passion for te ao Māori will live on.
