On May 23, 1966 Dame Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu became the first woman to lead the Kīngitanga movement.
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World waka leaders honour Sir Hekenukumai Busby
Sir Hekenukumai Busby had a massive influence on the people of the Pacific and the world. From far and wide, they've come to pay their respects.
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Thousands arrive to farewell Sir Hekenukumai Puhipi
An estimated 1,000 people have descended upon Te Uri o Hina Marae, Pukepoto to farewell celestial navigator, Sir Hekenukumai Puhipi (Te Uri o Hina, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu)
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A send-off fit for a king of te reo Māori
James Te Wharehuia Milroy QSO had his last send-off before he was laid to rest among the many great orators of our time in Te Arawa. One of his legacies was the establishment of kura reo, where students say that when one leader dies, another may rise to take their place.
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Waikato-Tainui pay homage to Te Wharehuia
"He was known as a warm, humble man. He spent a long time within the Waikato boundaries, teaching students at Waikato University, generations who were wanting to learn te reo Māori. He was passionate about the Māori world," Minister of Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta pays tribute to Professor Te Wharehuia Milroy who passed away yesterday after a long illness.
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NewsRevered reo exponent Te Wharehuia Milroy has passed away
Highly-esteemed Māori academic and guardian of te reo and tikanga Māori, Professor James Te Wharehuia Milroy QSO, has passed away this morning. He was 81 years old.
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'Utu' lead actor Anzac Wallace passes away
Anzac Wallace (Ngāpuhi) starred as guerrilla leader Te Wheke, in the classic Māori Western, Utu. He attracted worldwide attention despite never having acted before and went on to star in many other New Zealand films.
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Te Kāea: He Maimai Aroha 2018
As we come towards to end of 2018, we remember the dearly departed in our ‘He Maimai Aroha’ special story. Te Kāea celebrates their passion, work and dedication to Te Ao Māori.
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Bill to change whānau access to tūpāpaku passes third reading
The bill provides a requirement for coroners to consider cultural considerations when determining who can view, touch, or remain near a tūpāpaku.
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Waikato-Tainui marae examine tangihana lore and law
Waikato-Tainui marae are taking a fresh look at their protocols when dealing with tūpāpāku who have suffered a traumatic death and tangihana procedures. Ngaa Marae Toopu chair Brad Totorewa says it’s about ensuring they uphold their lore practices within the law.
