Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave her view on the controversial checkpoints which are now in our Māori communities across the country.
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Why war veteran Paul Thomas doesn't attend Anzac Day services
Paul Thomas is the Vietnam veteran who successfully campaigned for the repatriation of 27 tūpāpaku, soldiers who died in South East Asia between 1955 and 1971. He says Anzac Day is not a special day for him.
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NZ Army Colonel plans to watch Māori Television on Anzac Day
Colonel Glenn King, of Ngāti Tūmatauenga (NZ Army) discussed his Anzac Day plans on Tapatahi today. Col King and his wife stand to attention outside at dawn. After a big breakfast Col King plans on relaxing in front of the box.
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Ōrākei whānau endure positively despite tangihanga during lockdown
A whānau in Ōrākei have kept their spirits strong despite losing one of their own during the lockdown. Ariana Pauls’ father passed, and her partner, Tama Potaka has seen his fathers’ health decline.
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How to virtually commemorate Anzac Day from your bubble
Historian Dr Stephen Clarke says there's still much New Zealanders can do to pay our respects “from the safety of our bubbles”.
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Tāmaki Makaurau lights up to commemorate Anzac Day after mass gatherings cancelled
The Vector Lights at the Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower, Te Ara I Whiti lightpath and War Memorial Museum are lighting up poppy-red each night as a symbol of remembrance.
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Community-led checkpoints invite politicians to see operations firsthand- 4.30pm Newsbreak
Pandemic Response Select Committee Chair Simon Bridges said he was told a gang member at a checkpoint stopped a 70-year-old Maketū resident going to the shop, because of his age. But Wiremu Edmonds the lead operator of the Maketū checkpoint refutes the claim, saying no gang member has ever been rostered in the 19 days they've been operating.
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Remembering our fallen soldiers on ANZAC Day in a virtual way- 12:30pm Newsbreak
This weekend’s Anzac Day will take a very different shape, but New Zealanders are still being asked to stand to commemorate those who have served for us.
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Last surviving members of 28th Māori Battalion honoured this Anzac Day
Mentor to the former executive 28 Māori Battalion Board Matt Te Pou says there are two surviving members, Robert Gillies and Epineha Ratapu, who represent the courage of all Māori soldiers who served.
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Māori community comes up with lockdown solution to honour Anzac Day
How can we honour Anzac Day with dignity while maintaining the conditions of lockdown? It is a question the community of Otangarei in Whangarei have met to ponder over - and they have found a solution.
