Māori in the forestry sector in Rotorua are applauding the governments move to plant 1 Billion trees over the next ten years. Forestry enterprise Toitū Te Waonui says the scheme has the potential to provide millions in revenue to Māori land owners and jobs for the region.
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Former rough sleepers help feed Rotorua's most vunerable
Some former rough sleepers are now helping feed Rotorua's homeless thanks to the selfless generosity of good samaritans Percy Poharama and his wife. The couple cook kai after their day jobs which they then feed to the homeless.
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Tuwharetoa-i-Te-Aupouri ancestral house turns 100 years old
Turangi's Hirangi marae is celebrating the 100th anniversary of their whare tūpuna, Tūwharetoa-i-Te-Aupouri. It was the first marae built in the area and follows the centenary of another Tūwharetoa tribal ancestral house, Pākira at Waitahanui marae early this year.
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Waitahanui opens new $2mil marae on Taupō lakefront
Taupō's lakeside Waitahanui marae has opened its new ancestral house and dining hall. The occasion also coincides with the marae's 100th anniversary celebrations.
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Rotorua churches unite to help the city's homeless
Waka Whakamua is a newly formed collective of Rotorua community groups and churches who aim to make more of an impact working together to help the city's homeless. Two local churches have been providing shelter and mentoring rough sleepers for some time.
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Waiariki
From Waihi beach, to Whangaparaoa in the East Coast, then all the way to Mt. Tongariro in the southern part of the region, that marks the territory of the Waiariki Māori electorate.
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Rotorua's needy brought to the forefront on World Homeless Day
According to Rotorua's Lifewise report, the number of rough sleepers in the city has more than doubled over the last three years. The mental well-being and addictions service is utilising World Homeless Day to raise awareness of the issue in their community.
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NewsNgāti Awa prepares to commemorate Te Kupenga a Taramainuku
The people of Ngāti Awa are preparing to host a national commemoration and the 152nd anniversary of Te Kupenga a Taramainuku Pā.
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Rotorua’s needy find aid in new drop-in centre
A new drop-in centre has opened in the heart of Rotorua city to provide free meals, clothing, household and social services to the community's most needy. The centre opened on Monday and the response has been overwhelming.
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Four men face charges for Fleet deaths
Four men are facing charges of murder or manslaughter of Raymond and James Fleet. The accused are 33-year-old Martin Hone, 21-year-old Mikaere Hura, 26-year-old Zen Pulemoana and 29-year-old Richard Tuwhakakakorangi Te Roaroa Te Kani who appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
