Some Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi students are backing the wānanga's push to be recognised as an indigenous university, despite opposition from mainstream universities.
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Whakatāne locals experience LIVE interactive tāmoko demonstration
Whakatāne's general public got the rare opportunity to take part in a live tāmoko demonstration. Tūhoe artist Te Haunui Tuna created the interactive workshop as part of celebrating Matariki and educating the community through the ancient Māori art form.
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NewsCommunities resilient despite impact of cyclone
In a media briefing in Whakatane this morning, mayor Tony Bonne said community spirit got the district through what was a frightening night.
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NewsDaybreak to reveal extent of damage in Eastern BOP
The Bay of Plenty, in particular, Whakatāne and surrounding areas, received a thrashing overnight as Cyclone Cook left thousands without power, and caused significant swells and slips, leaving large trees scattered across roads.
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NewsCommunity groups join forces to assist Edgecumbe residents
Members of the community are being asked to join a clean up volunteer army to lend a hand to help the flood-stricken town of Edgecumbe.
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First group of Edgecumbe residents return home
The Whakatāne District Council has confirmed that some Edgecumbe residents have been able to reoccupy their homes. While it is only a fraction of residents, the Whakatāne Mayor says it is a start.
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Edgecumbe residents have huge concerns about looting
Some Edgecumbe residents were able to return to their homes to collect much-needed items today. For those that heard the announcement at Rautahi Marae in Kawerau, it is what they have wanted to hear since having been evacuated from the township.
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NewsCyclone Debbie: Whakatāne, Ruatoki, Edgecumbe bear the brunt
The Eastern Bay of Plenty, including Whakatane and Ruatoki bore the brunt of the tail end of Cyclone Debbie.
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Kiri Allan wants 'decent jobs' for East Coast electorate
32-year-old Kiritapu Allan is set to run in the race for East Coast in the general elections next year.
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NewsReport reveals policeman did not deliberately pepper spray Whakatāne girl
Findings from the Independent Police Conduct Authority reveal that a Whakatāne police officer did not deliberately use pepper spray on a 10-year-old girl and her mother who were passengers in a car stopped by police.
