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.
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Former Māori All Black Ruruarau Heitia Hiha laid to rest
Former All Black Ruruarau Heitia Hiha has been laid to rest in Hawkes Bay. He passed away Wednesday aged 85-years-old
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NewsNatural burial plots slowly increasing in popularity
Hawke's Bay has opened its first natural burial site in Hastings. It's an emerging trend that more people are looking to as an eco-friendly option when they pass away.
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Political leaders remember Koro Wetere
Political leaders and former politicians have paid their respects to former Māori Affairs Minister and Labour MP Koro Wetere, who lies in state at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia.
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MPs pay homage to Koro Wetere
Tributes continue to flow for the former Māori Affairs Minister, Koro Wetere, who in earlier times worked as a farmer in the King Country and was an āpotoro of the Rātana Church.
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Kingi Taurua laid to rest
Tributes continue to flow for Ngāpuhi leader Kingi Taurua who passed away last Thursday in Auckland.
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Many pay tribute to Professor John Moorfield at Waikato University
This morning, the body of te reo Māori stalwart Professor John Moorfield was taken onto Te Kohinga Mārama Marae at Waikato University, where he taught for 23 years.
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Bill to change whānau access to tūpāpaku
Public submissions are now open on the bill to change the management of and whānau access to tūpāpaku.
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Direct cremations on the rise nationwide
Saving money is just one factor that has seen a growing trend for more people to chose direct cremation as opposed to burials.
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Harakeke inquiries on the increase in funeral industry
An increased interest in harakeke funeral options has seen Kahungunu-based Simplicity Bereavement Services explore new ways to meet those demands by offering a unique hand-made harakeke casket.
