One of the countries largest tribes Maniapoto, have grave concerns about the future of its well-versed speakers. In a language debate last night, future leaders of the region used wit to raise awareness about the state of the language on its marae and region.
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Katherine Coffin flies high with her Northern Mystics side
Focussing ahead is what Katherine Coffin intends to do alongside her Mystics side.
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Māori Education Trust back in hot water
The Māori Education Trust has landed itself in hot water again with iwi after selling off another block of gifted land to clear its debt, this time with South Waikato iwi, Ngāti Maniapoto.
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Native Affairs Summer Series 2014- Mana Ariki
Mana Ariki is a 216 acre spiritual complex based 14 kms north of Taumarunui. It was built by the late Māori prophet and healer, Alexander Phillips, with millions of dollars raised by his followers.
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Ngāti Maniapoto loses beloved kuia Ripeka Anderson
Ngāti Maniapoto's senior most kuia, Ripeka Anderson passed away early yesterday morning, aged 93.
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Te Rohe Pōtae inquiries focus on tikanga
There are over 170 claims inquiries into the Te Rohe Pōtae district this week which makes it one of New Zealand's largest inquires. The Crown says in its closing submissions "the attempts to generalise elements of 'Tikanga' as a 'Taonga' are not useful."
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CJ Takiari excelling in wheelchair basketball
A Ngāti Maniapoto descendant is excelling in the sport of wheelchair basketball. In recent years he was selected for the Waikato Senior Team and his mentor has witnessed his progression and development.
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Maniapoto FM adds macron to 'Te Kuiti' sign for Maori language week
To celebrate Māori language week, iwi station Maniapoto FM is encouraging the correct pronunciation of its town's name by utilising the macron on the 'u'.
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Native Affairs- Gone Too Soon
On average one child is killed every 5 weeks as a result of child abuse in New Zealand most of these children are under the age of five and the largest group is less than a year old. An 8 month old baby joins that list he is of Ngāti Maniapoto heritage.
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Fire destroys Manu Ariki Marae in Taumarunui
A fire destroyed buildings at Manu Ariki Marae in Taumarunui in the early hours of this morning.
