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		<title>Harawira claims charter schools direct attack on kura kaupapa Māori and public education</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hone Harawira has attacked the Māori Party for supporting National&#8217;s push for charter schools.  In a press release on May 14, 2013 he stated; “The Maori Party is backing the introduction of well-funded charter schools even though they represent a direct attack on kura kaupapa Māori, and on public education generally,” said Hone Harawira, Leader&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/05/harawira-claims-charter-schools-direct-attack-on-kura-kaupapa-maori-and-public-education/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/05/harawira-claims-charter-schools-direct-attack-on-kura-kaupapa-maori-and-public-education/</link>
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		<title>Promising NRL player Alex Elisala passes away</title>
		<description><![CDATA[North Queensland NRL squad member Alex Elisala was at the central state Mackay Base Hospital on life support in Queensland, Australia earlier today. The 20 year old passed away late this afternoon after his family made the heart breaking decision to turn his life support off. His distraught mother had flown from Brisbane to Mackay&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/promising-nrl-player-alex-elisala-passes-away/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/promising-nrl-player-alex-elisala-passes-away/</link>
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		<title>Labour mourns the passing of MP Parekura Horomia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whatungarongaro te tangata toi tu whenua As man disappears from sight, the land remains Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tane A totara has fallen in the forest of Tane Labour Leader David Shearer says he and his colleagues are devastated at the loss of Labour MP, the Honourable Parekura Horomia, “our&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/labour-mourns-the-passing-of-mp-parekura-horomia/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/labour-mourns-the-passing-of-mp-parekura-horomia/</link>
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		<title>Māori Television CEO appointed new CEO for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jim Mather has been appointed chief executive of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa chairman Richard Batley said he was pleased to announce the appointment of someone of the calibre and experience of Mr Mather. “Mr Mather has achieved impressive gains in his eight years leading Māori Television,” Mr Batley said. “He has&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/maori-television-ceo-appointed-new-ceo-for-te-wananga-o-aotearoa/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/maori-television-ceo-appointed-new-ceo-for-te-wananga-o-aotearoa/</link>
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		<title>Mr Vintage gets it wrong</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mr Vintage has sparked controversy over one their newest T-shirt designs &#8211; &#8220;Chief Wahoo, one of the most iconic sports logos around, with a NZ twist.&#8221;  The design features the Cleveland Indians baseball team logo &#8211; an illustration of a male Native American cartoon caricature a moko kauae (female chin tattoos). &#8220;Hey friends, we&#8217;ve pulled this&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/mr-vintage-gets-it-wrong/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/mr-vintage-gets-it-wrong/</link>
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		<title>Clash of the Pacific nations &#8211; Toa Samoa to take on Mate Ma&#8217;a Tonga in League</title>
		<description><![CDATA[April 20 2013 will mark a historic moment in International Rugby League, as Toa Samoa take on Mate Ma’a Tonga in a standalone test. The test will be a first between two nations other than Australia and New Zealand to mark ANZAC Day. The game will provide an opportunity for both Samoans and Tongans to&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/clash-of-the-pacific-nations-toa-samoa-to-take-on-mate-maa-tonga-in-league/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/clash-of-the-pacific-nations-toa-samoa-to-take-on-mate-maa-tonga-in-league/</link>
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		<title>New Zealand almost rated as the most friendliest country in the world. Almost.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is the most friendliest country in the world?  New Zealand?  Not quite, but almost. In the list of 140 countries ranked by the World Economic Forum, New Zealand was just pipped by Iceland as the friendliest country in the world.  Which is not bad and a great endorsement for our tourism industry and people. &#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/new-zealand-almost-rated-as-the-most-friendliest-country-in-the-world-almost/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/new-zealand-almost-rated-as-the-most-friendliest-country-in-the-world-almost/</link>
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		<title>Samoa Air charging airline fares based on passenger weight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Samoa Air has decided to charge their customers airfares based on their weight, a decision which would see the heavier passengers being punished with more expensive fares for their size. &#8220;This is the fairest way of travelling,&#8221; says Samoa Air CEO Chris Langton, their airline is the first in the world to adopt this policy.&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/samoa-air-charging-airline-fares-based-on-passenger-weight/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/samoa-air-charging-airline-fares-based-on-passenger-weight/</link>
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		<title>North and South Island&#8217;s Māori names may formally become official</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa last Thursday agreed to proceed to publicly consult on proposals to formally assign official alternative names to New Zealand’s two main islands – meaning that either the English name or the Māori name, or both names together could be used as official. NZGB Chair&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/north-and-south-islands-maori-names-may-formally-become-official/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/04/north-and-south-islands-maori-names-may-formally-become-official/</link>
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		<title>Overall Winners of Te Matatini 2013 are Te Waka Huia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Te Waka Huia have taken out the coveted overall winners of Te Matatini for 2013.  It is Te Waka Huia fifth title win which equals Waihirere who were the first winners in 1972. 3rd place was jointly shared between Tū Te Manawa Maurea, Te Iti Kahurangi and Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti. 2nd place were Te Whānau&#8230; <a href="http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/02/overall-winners-of-te-matatini-2013-are-te-waka-huia/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tenews.maori.nz/2013/02/overall-winners-of-te-matatini-2013-are-te-waka-huia/</link>
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