Iwi from around the country, local government agencies and churches paid their final respects to the late Te Arawa leader Pihopa Kingi. Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Ngāti Whakaue chief was pivotal in ensuring Iwi were included in decision-making regarding the City.
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Parliamentarians thank Lewis Moeau QSO for his advisory
In their tributes to Lewis Ruihi Moeau, former and current Parliamentarians thanked Moeau for his advisory of Māori language and culture.
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Ngāti Pōneke stalwart Vera Morgan QSM passes away
A queen bee of the Ngāti Poneke Young Māori Club has passed away, just a few short months after her centenary celebrations. Hailing from Hokianga, Vera Morgan was known as a strong advocate for Māoridom.
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Battalion soldier William Hei Walker remembered as a man of integrity
Hundreds of mourners converged on Te Kaha's Te Ehutu marae to pay their final respects to the last Te Whānau ā Apanui 28th Māori Battalion, C Company veteran, William Hei Walker. His whānau say his legacy as a humble, hard working backbone of the community lives on.
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He Maimai Aroha- Akeila Araroa-Waerea
The Māori community is mourning the shock loss of 20-year-old Akeila Araroa-Waerea, a young mother who was renowned for her vibrant smile, soulful voice and strong kapa haka skills.
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Native Affairs – Rite to die
Les Grace is an outpatient at Hospice West Auckland and suffers from a range of medical issues. He says he would like the option of euthanasia when the time comes.
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Colourful final tribute by Taniwharau for beloved leader
Hundreds gathered at Waahi Paa for the burial service of Māori royal Kiritokia ete Tomairangi Paki who was laid to rest on the ancestral Taupiri mountain today. Former members of Paki's haka group, Taniwharau, say her legacy of performing arts will live on for generations to come.
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Historian Tama Nikora mourned
Former chairman of the Tūhoe Waikaremoana Trust Board, Tama Nikora passed away peacefully yesterday in Rotorua aged 84.
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Teacher did not dictate, but exemplified – Hammond Matua on the late George Pomana
George Pomana now lies on the porch of the house he help to complete. The respected teacher (62) died yesterday after a long illness. Today he was welcomed by students of James Cook High Schook to Te Pou Herenga Waka Marae, where he will lie for one night before returning to his marae.
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Awanuiarangi Black receives warrior's farewell
Awanuiarangi Black’s fight to have Māori Land wars recognised in New Zealand history will live on in the annual Māori Land War commemorations, says Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox.
