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Caution for Pākehā who give their children Māori names
Should Pākehā give their children Māori names? One Māori language expert believes there are instances where it can be appropriate but says caution should be taken.
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NZ Breakers take time-out for whānau this Xmas
The SKYCITY Breakers were treated to a few days break for Christmas at a time that the Basketball community still hard at work. Te Kāea reporter, Ruth Smith caught up with a couple of the players who shared their Christmas plans and wishes.
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Grandparents fight for grandchild to have normal life
They fought for her custody, now they're fighting for her education. Grandparents Paige Jordan and Michael Gower have taken full-time care of their granddaughter, who they say has been discriminated against.
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A major win for the community
The community of Kaiti in Tūranganui a Kiwa have ousted the pokie machines from the Kaiti Mall. Tuta Ngarimu, manager of the Ka Pai Kaiti Trust, says the battle has been won but the war on pokies continues.
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Cycling for tamariki challenge passes halfway mark
Mana Williams-Eade's quest continues as he strives to pedal on a stationary bike for 6,300 minutes, a minute for every child in care in Aotearoa.
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Nuri whānau nurture te reo in the home
The Nuri whānau of Te Arawa are part of the reo evolution movement with more than four generations speaking te reo Māori. They hope to nurture and hold fast to the language taught within their home.
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TAHUA 2018: Kaumātua caring for their uri
Grandparents on a benefit raising grandchildren will get a helping hand in this budget with $104.9mil going towards a clothing allowance. But one grandmother says the help has come too late.
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NewsChildren's Commissioner calls for revamp
The Children's Commissioner is calling for a significant change and improvement in the way Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are conducted. Specific areas in need of development include the care and protection, youth justice, greater involvement of whānau, hapū and iwi groups.
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Units highlight whānau importance in mental health recovery
Whānau now have a place to stay when visiting rangatahi receiving mental health support in Porirua.
