Whānau in the regions say that vital information isn’t being communicated fast enough. Whānau Ora providers will now start distributing hygiene packs to Māori communities and Northland health provider Te Hau Āwhiowhio is taking its services directly to where it’s needed.
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Ōtangarei papakāinga officially opened
Soon the doors to the Ōtangarei Papakāinga homes will open to help struggling whānau. The newly-built units set to provide housing for Māori is seen as a positive move to put whānau into new homes.
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Ngāpuhi hapū feel rushed about settlement proposals
The latest treaty engagement hui with Ngāpuhi hapū in Whangārei has left northerners bewildered. Mark Ngahoia Scott, attended the hui, and explains how Te Arawhiti agents treated them: “The minister [Andrew Little] said that May is Ngāpuhi’s deadline. But Te Arawhiti was telling us to make haste in our preparations.” Ngāpuhi hapū were shocked at this approach. The assumption is that Te Arawhiti is rushing them, because it’s an election year.
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Northland firefighters NSW bound
A 10-person firefighting crew from Forest Protection Services flew out from Whangārei Airport this morning bound for the Australian bushfires in New South Wales.
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Waka haurua crew members 'jump ship' to Endeavour
During the Tuia 250 leg from Auckland to Whangārei, members of the waka haurua fleet 'jumped ship' to the Endeavour. Our reporter D'Angelo Martin caught up with the stowaways.
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Sign language dream's to be on Te Taitokerau marae
One man's dream to have a Te Reo Maori sign language interpreter on Marae could become a reality. Eddie Hokianga took action with his own beloved Te Taitokerau Region to establish a centre that aims to finally have sign language interpreters on Marae.
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Three waka experts carve a lasting legacy
Māori and Pacific waka experts have collaborated to create three unique waka at the Rata symposium in Whangārei. Experts from NZ, Hawaii and Tahiti have combined their knowledge and their work is expected to be demonstrated next month as part of the welcome for the Tuia 250 flotilla arrival.
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Kamo High awaits their new commissioner
The Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Tunney McFayden as Commissioner to replace the Board of Trustees that walked out of Kamo High School last week. This is only done in extreme circumstances when all other measures have failed to rectify a failing school and a board of trustees resigns.
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Te Taitokerau people walking the talk to keep reo Māori alive
Locals and schools of the Whangārei region took the main streets of the township today to show their support for the start of Māori Language Week. A thousand people or more were present for the hīkoi, people from the wider regions of Te Taitokerau also joined and brought whānau and tamariki to attend the kaupapa.
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North Auckland Rail Line receives $94.8m for upgrades and repairs
$94.8 million worth of repairs and upgrades have been allocated to the North Auckland Rail Line (NAL) that are set to be completed within the next two years.
