To the Ends of the Earth is a book produced by researcher Maxwell C Hill, and Dargaville shipwreck explorers Gary Cook and Noel Hilliam with sensational claims that Greek explorers discovered New Zealand even before Māori. They have even gone so far as to say that Maui – the Māori god, is actually a real… [Continue Reading]
Controversial book claiming Māori were not the first in New Zealand has launched
April 10, 2012 By 5 Comments
It’s in the bag is back for 2012
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The iconic game show that is lighting up small town NZ returns to Māori Television next weekend. The fourth series of IT’S IN THE BAG premieres on Sunday 8 April at 7.00pm with Māori comedian Pio Terei and the glamorous Stacey Morrison as co-hosts. Continuing the theme of taking the game show to the provinces,… [Continue Reading]
Flavell: DHB’s Need To Be Held To Account On Māori Health
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Māori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell is shocked at the lack of accountability and regard by DHB’s to raise Māori health outcomes. “It really shocks me that our District Health Boards have such a loose approach to Māori Health, especially considering the significant disparities that exist between Māori and the rest of NZ”… [Continue Reading]
Fiji Flood relief appeal
April 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
The people of Fiji have been hit hard by the recent and ongoing floods. Many families have lost their homes and loved ones. Please help to ease their burden by donating a few simple items. This effort is being coordinated by members of the local expatriate … Fiji Flood Relief Appeal Saturday – 14th &… [Continue Reading]
Gifted Māori children are being overlooked
April 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Massey University education associate professor Jill Bevan-Brown has suggested that schools are neglecting to see the unique genius gifted Māori children have. “Not all teachers are aware of Māori concepts of giftedness – and because they are not aware of those concepts they won’t see them.” A Māori child may also feel uncomfortable or undervalued… [Continue Reading]
Māori delegation head to Tokyo for culture and business
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A prominent Māori-owned kiwifruit company will lead a 55-strong business and cultural delegation to Tokyo this Sunday to further expand their produce into the Japanese market.4 April 2012 Māori delegation head to Tokyo for culture and business A prominent Māori-owned kiwifruit company will lead a 55-strong business and cultural delegation to Tokyo this Sunday to… [Continue Reading]
Ki-o-Rahi game revived in Marborough
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Ki-o-rahi is a game similar to touch and ripper rugby. It was a popular game during the war in Europe and it looks like the youth have caught onto this in Marlborough. One team are the runners/defenders (kioma) and score tries, the other are attackers (taniwha) and aim to hit a target (tupu). Players wear… [Continue Reading]
Māori home loan scheme not so popular
April 10, 2012 By 3 Comments
A scheme devised by the Crown to enable Māori to own a home on their land has only granted four loans in the last 24 months. Ancestral whenua (land) generally has more than one owner meaning the land cannot be sold, on this basis Māori applying for home loans do not have the standard requirements… [Continue Reading]
Sir Peter Tapsell laid to rest today
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Sir Peter Tapsell was farewelled today at Whakaue Kaipapa Marae, Maketu. The Māori Party joins with Ngati Whakaue, the iwi of Te Arawa waka and the family of Sir Peter Tapsell in mourning the sudden death this week of their kaumatua, rangatira, father and grandfather. “Sir Peter was an outstanding figure in his two major careers,… [Continue Reading]
Māori haka phenomenon spreads to the States
April 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
Texas State football fans are being treated to Aotearoa’s own traditional war dance, with the haka being performed as an intimidation tactic and a stamp of pride among football teams and teammates. The Texas State Bobcats join the likes of the University of Hawaii, Brigham Young University and Trinity University in San Antonio in adopting our… [Continue Reading]
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