Te Matatini has recognised Trevor Horowaewae Maxwell for his contribution to kapa haka with a lifetime award at the 2019 Waiata Māori Music Awards. The iconic 'Keeper of Traditions' award recognises those who have contributed their whole life to a kaupapa.
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Tuhoe icon laid to rest
People of Tuhoe farewell Hema Temara during her funeral service in Ruatoki. She was a stalwart for the Māori language and upheld the culture among many Māori communities in the Wellington region for almost 50 years.
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Damon Heke laid to rest at Puhirua Urupā, Awahou
Well-respected South Auckland community leader, Damon Heke (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rangiwewehi) has been laid to rest today at Puhirua Urupā, Awahou after a long-time battle with nasopharyngeal carcinoma - cancer in the ears, nose, and throat.
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Te Matatini 2017 – Ngāti Rangiwewehi
Ngāti Rangiwewehi take to the stage today in Hastings aiming for a spot in the top three of the 'Te Ihu' section. In 1983 Ngāti Rangiwewehi were the winners at the last competition held in Hastings.
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Defending Matatini Champs aim for consecutive win
Thousands have converged onto Mclean Park for the first day of the Te Matatini that is held in Hastings. Today hosts Ngāti Kahungunu opened the event with the official pōwhiri ceremony that saw Te Whānau a Apanui give Te Waka Huia the honour of handing over the prestigious Duncan McIntyre trophy.
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Mita Hikairo Mohi reaches final resting place
Mita Hikairo Mohi was laid to rest beside his wife Hukarere at Puhirua Cemetery on the shores of Lake Rotorua today. Over 500 people attended his funeral service at Tarimano Marae in Awahou this morning.
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Maxwell shares memories of Wehi
Te Arawa haka exponent Trevor Maxwell has described how Ngāpō Wehi was highly respected throughout the country. Maxwell, along with his late wife Atareta, tutored two-time national champions Ngāti Rangiwewehi and says that Ngāpō and his wife Nen leave behind a record that is hard to beat in competitive kapa haka.
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NewsTe Arawa Kapa Haka Regionals- Ngāti Rangiwewehi
Ngāti Rangiwewehi have made a strong bid today to qualify for the Te Matatini Festival being next year. In 2014 Ngāti Rangiwewehi was one of the 6 groups who qualified for Te Matatini after placing 4th at the Te Arawa regionals.
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Ngāti Rangiwewehi celebrate return of Pekehaua Springs
After almost half a century Ngāti Rangiwewehi can now celebrate the return of Pekehaua Springs, more commonly known as Taniwha Springs.
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NewsTaniwha Springs returned to Ngāti Rangiwewehi
After almost half a century Ngāti Rangiwewehi can now celebrate the return of Pekehaua Springs, more commonly known as Taniwha Springs
