Is Waitangi Day in danger of losing its activist edge? This year’s celebrations were low key, with hardcore protesters visibly absent. Te Kāea spoke to renowned Tuhoe activist, Tame Iti about what activism and the fight for self-determination means to him today.
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Peipi an inspiration for softball teammates
Nikau Peipi was born with Poland Syndrome, a birth defect affecting his arm, but is just like many other teenagers. He loves playing sport, especially softball.
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Aquaman's haka tutor speaks out
Tuhoe kaihaka Shannon Borell was instrumental in helping put together the haka "Tangaroa Ararau" for Jason Momoa Aquaman's premiere in L.A.
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NewsRespected Tūhoe patriarch Boy Biddle passes away
Respected Tūhoe elder and educationalist Boy Thompson Biddle passed away peacefully in Whakatāne Hospital today.
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Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey visits Waimana
Climate change and water access for marae were some of the key concerns the youth of Waimana conveyed to Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey. It's his first official visit as a member of parliament to the valley, which has a population of little over 500.
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Tūhoe open to holding own kapahaka regional competitions
The 2018 Tūhoe Ahurei held in Rotorua over the weekend staged 14 senior kapahaka groups who, if they chose, could also hold their own regional qualifying competition for Te Matatini.
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Next Tūhoe Ahurei to be held in Waimana 2020
Te Waimana Kāku has won the rights to hold the next Tūhoe festival in 2020 following a delegates meeting of Te Taunuku Kororangi at Mātaatua Mārae in Rotorua.
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Tūhoe marae remove support for Te Uru Taumatua
Two tribal marae in Ngāi Tūhoe which represents over 100 beneficiaries are planning to remove their support for the tribes governing body, Te Uru Taumatua.
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What's the future of our marae?- Tamati Kruger
Tuhoe iwi spokesperson Tamati Kruger says the marae and its relevance in modern times have been subject to recent discussions. He revealed this at the centenary celebrations of Papakainga Marae in Ruatoki.
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Terror Raids: Most Tūhoe are satisfied that we’ve dealt with it – Kruger
Today marks 10 years since Police raided the communities of Tūhoe in response to an alleged paramilitary training camp in Te Urewera. How is the iwi moving forward?
