Kaikōura has marked the centenary of the end of World War I with a special dawn service.
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Canterbury marae remembers their fallen heroes
The Ngāi Tūāhuriri Marae of Tuahiwi in North Canterbury will commemorate their ancestors who fought in World Wars I and II tomorrow. Over 20 fallen veterans will be honoured at their annual afternoon memorial service, held at the marae cemetery of Uruti.
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NewsTe Waikoropupū Springs under threat
Forest & Bird is urging New Zealanders to support an application by local Māori for a Water Conservation Order over Te Waikoropupū Springs in Golden Bay.
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28th Māori Battalion Company D author highlights stark differences
Ex-serviceman and historian Harawira Pearless is penning the first book regarding the 28th Māori Battalion's Delta Company. He says the tribal and also geographic differences compared to the other Companies is vast.
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Historic 28th Battalion commemoration in Reefton
In a historic first, the small South Island town of Reefton commemorated veterans of the 28th Māori Battalion. Local Ngāi Tahu hapū were invited to lead commemorations for the first time.
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NewsBeekeeper devastated after death of more than 100,000 bees
A South Island beekeeper is devastated after losing more than 100,000 bees at his farm in Murchison, Nelson, after a suspected wasp poisoning incident.
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Pounamu and Jade expert gifts taonga to Aotearoa
More than 1500 Pounamu (Greenstone) and Jade specimens have been gifted to New Zealand by New Zealand Pounamu and Jade expert Russell Beck.
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NewsTe Puni Kōkiri funding helps redevelop Mataura Marae
$390,000 of funding from Te Puni Kōkiri will go towards supporting the redevelopment of Mataura Marae – Te Hono o te Ika a Maui ki Ngāi Tahu, Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has announced.
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Crayfish regulations wanted for Kaikōura fishing charters
A local conservationist has submitted a proposal to the government to stop the depletion of the crayfish population in Kaikōura.
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Native Affairs – Alpine water for sale
Haast locals on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island are divided over plans to build a fresh water pipeline in the district.
