The funeral industry will be regulated to consider Māori customs when it comes to whānau access and the management of their deceased, following an inquiry by the Māori Affairs Select Committee. Green Party MP Marama Davidson says this will make a big difference for whānau, especially when dealing with authorities.
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Tikanga Māori to support pregnant Prime Minister
With a lot of attention being placed on the Prime Minister and her pregnancy, the facebook community is asking about the protections that have been put in place to look after the Prime Minister and her child.
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Dawn Service sets mood for very special Waitangi Day
Hundreds turned out to the annual Waitangi Dawn Service in the early hours of this morning.
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Te Arawa propose by-law to protect treasured fish species
The protection of freshwater fish species and Te Arawa fishing practices are the key focus of proposed by-laws covering 13 Rotorua lakes. Te Arawa Lakes Trust chairman Sir Toby Curtis says treasured fish species of the region are endangered and need to be regenerated.
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Once in a Māori blue moon?
Millions of people witnessed a once in a blue moon occurrence early this morning. But what does it mean to Māori?
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Reunited with the bones of their ancestors
Two ancestor skulls have been returned to the people of Rapa Nui after being held in Canterbury and Otago Museums for nearly 70 years. Te Kāea was at Maahunui Marae in Christchurch for the ceremonial repatriation.
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Iwi revives ancient whaling traditions
When a whale dies, traditions are upheld. Descendants of Rongomaiwahine in Mahia have taken the opportunity to revive ancient whale preservation practices almost lost through generations.
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Iwi and Rotorua Mayor honour Ngāti Whakaue Chief
Iwi from around the country, local government agencies and churches paid their final respects to the late Te Arawa leader Pihopa Kingi. Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Ngāti Whakaue chief was pivotal in ensuring Iwi were included in decision-making regarding the City.
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Young Te Arawa reo exponents say Pihopa Kingi's legacy will continue
Young Te Arawa Reo exponents paid tribute to the late Pihopa Kingi saying his teachings will live on. The Ngāti Whakaue leader is lying in state at Te Papaiouru in Ohinemutu where he will remain until his burial on Sunday.
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Waimana host first youth wānanga
Tūhoe's Waimana youth hosted their inaugural rangatahi wānanga aimed at bringing both local youth and those living outside the region back to their homeland to learn their Tūhoe culture.
