Dr. Ebrahim Suleiman of Tūhoe carries his Muslim grandfather's name. He says it is time Māori reflect on our own racism and attitudes toward minorities. It is something he experienced himself when he won the Korimako section of the Ngā Manu Kōrero more than a decade ago.
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Tame Iti sickened by act of terrorism in Christchurch
Tame Iti who was arrested under the terrorism suppression act in 2007 has shared his thoughts on the tragedy in Christchurch.
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Tuhoe icon laid to rest
People of Tuhoe farewell Hema Temara during her funeral service in Ruatoki. She was a stalwart for the Māori language and upheld the culture among many Māori communities in the Wellington region for almost 50 years.
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Tame Iti: planting the seeds of self-determination
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.
