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Being Māori in the Royal Navy
New Zealand Navy officer Kelsey Bartlett is attending Waitangi celebrations for the first time. She knew from a young age that University wasn’t for her, and so embarked on a career with the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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Govt’s $20mil to help connect marae to internet
Three rural marae will be connected to the outside world for the first time via the internet. Government has allocated a further $100million from its Provincial Growth Fund to boost employment in the regions and establish digital hubs in rural communities.
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Waitangi 2019 Gallery- Day One
Waitangi Day celebrations kicked off on Rāhina and Te Kāea have put a gallery together to show you some of the highlights.
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"His words resound in my head"- Kingi Taurua's daughter
His was the most prominent voice at Waitangi but this year the late Ngāpuhi leader Kingi Taurua's absence is being widely felt.
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News"He inspired me"- rangatahi gather to welcome Busby
Rangatahi have gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to welcome Māori leader Hekenukumai Pūhipi on the day of his investiture ceremony.
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The humble knight – Tā Hekenukumai Pūhipi
Renowned navigator Sir Hekenukumai Pūhipi will be formally recognised in a special ceremony today for his services in reviving Māori seafaring traditions.
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Call to boycott Don Brash's speech at Waitangi
Mana Party member Hilda Harawira says people who attend the speakers forum at Te Tii marae in Waitangi this week should boycott Don Brash’s speech.
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Reduced funding puts strain on paddlers' Waitangi prep
A major feature of the annual Waitangi Day celebrations is the arrival of the waka fleet and the mass haka at Te Tii Bay in Waitangi. However, waka paddlers from the Ngā Waka o Te Taitokerau Trust are concerned that their annual funding has been significantly reduced this year.
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National Iwi Chairs Forum discusses council relations
A collective of iwi leaders have signed a formal agreement that will see greater Māori input in local government decisions on the first day of the National Iwi Chairs Forum in Waitangi. However, the move has already attracted opposition from others in the region.
