The owners of a Māori trust dairy operation near Rotorua welcome the passing of the dairy check legislation despite the loss of civil liberties it entails for the farm's staff. James Warbrick of the Parekarangi Trust Farm says outfits such as his are answerable to their beneficiaries so the extra health compliance measure works in their favour.
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'E Oho' researched book produced by Raimona Inia for Te Arawa
Today in Maketū near the landing of the Te Arawa canoe a special ceremony took place acknowledging 'E Oho' a book researched by Raimona Inia of Te Arawa. The book is a collection of historical information collected by Inia from elders of Te Arawa.
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Te Kura o Te Teko winners of the Rangitaiki Cultural Festival
Te Kura o Te Teko have taken out their regional kapa haka competition of Te Rangitaiki over the weekend. They are also last year winners of the national primary schools held in Gisborne. The Rangitaiki festival was a two day event held in Whakatāne.
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Reviving the traditional tools of tā moko
With moko becoming increasingly visible, one practitioner is cutting his own path with a point of difference. Mokonuiarangi Smith, from Te Arawa and Tākitimu, uses traditional tattoo tools that have origins in the Pacific.
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New chief of Defence Force receives Haane Manahi Sword
The new chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Kevin Short was presented with the Te Arawa Sword of Gallantry for Haane Manahi. The sword is presented to each Defence Force chief for the duration of their tenure.
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Iwi researchers, scientists study natural disasters
Geologists and volcanologists today met with iwi researchers at Tangatarua Marae in Rotorua to better understand, prepare and respond to natural disasters.
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Te Rangihakahaka school fights enrolment cap
A partnership school in Te Arawa is disappointed at the Ministry of Education who has capped their roll to 75 this follows the closing of partnership schools under the ministry.
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Marae in Rotorua benefiting from workshops on P
Kevin Hollingsworth a former meth user who has been P free for seven years is helping to educate others about the risks of the drug in Rotorua. Hollingsworth, of Te Utuhina Manaakitanga, helps runs wōrkshops on marae and hopes other communities will follow suit.
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Rangiwewehi celebrates 50 years
One of Rotorua's most experienced and beloved cultural haka groups, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, celebrates 50 years. Their lifetime members honoured that with the opening of a new multi-million dollar dining hall at their local marae, which also marks 50 years since the first hall was built.
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Te Arawa have say on Zero Carbon Bill
Rotorua locals have had the opportunity to have their say on how the government should address climate change. Representatives from the Ministry of Environment met with the community and Te Arawa last night to look at how emissions can be reduced by 2050.
