From July 1 2012, Māori Television will strengthen its language revitalisation focus with the introduction of daily language programming from 10.00am – 3.00pm. In a move that is supported by key stakeholder partners, the following changes will occur to the daily programming schedule on Māori Television: • 10.00am to 3.00pm – Māori language tuition programming.… [Continue Reading]
Kapa haka group from Glen Innes to tour Europe
June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ruapotaka Marae’s kapa haka group has been invited to tour a series of folk festivals in Europe next month. International Council of Organisations of Folklore Festivals, an advisory council to the United Nations on indigenous cultures invited the kapa haka group which will be performing in Madrid, the Canary Islands, Rome and Venice. Compared to… [Continue Reading]
Celebration of Matariki should be on our national agend
June 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Māori Party is inviting all New Zealanders to recognise Matariki and Puanga as a unique and distinctive part of our national identity. “Three years ago in June 2009, we established a private member’s bill Te Ra o Matariki Bill/Matariki Day Bill which would have formalised Matariki as an official public holiday” said Tariana Turia,… [Continue Reading]
2degrees awards first Hei Rere Mai Scholarships
June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Eight talented young Maori students have today become the first recipients of 2degrees’ Hei Rere Mai scholarship programme. The scholarship, was launched last year by 2degrees and its founding shareholder, the Hautaki Trust, aims to increase Maori participation in the telecommunications industry. The scholarship, which is one of three key initiatives under the Hei Rere… [Continue Reading]
Creating an identity through the acquisition of Te Reo Māori
June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mā tōku reo e kīa ai he Māori ahau? Aaron Koopu of Tokoroa is passionate about the use of Te Reo Māori and the identity it creates. This passion is reflected in Aaron’s thesis research, for which he recently won the Learning Media te Pou Taki Kōrero Scholarship for Academic Writing in Te Reo Māori.… [Continue Reading]
Māori and Pasifika children our highest priority says Ririki
May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A new report released by UNICEF today reveals that 30 million children – across 35 countries with developed economies – are living in poverty. The report maintains that poverty is not an inevitable situation but is susceptible to the influence of government policy. “The report reinforces what we already know. We can alleviate child… [Continue Reading]
Racism brings Blues coach to the brink of tears
April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s no secret that the Blues have been underperforming since the start of the Super Rugby season this year winning only one game from six and finding themselves at the bottom, drawing extreme criticism from the public and their fans. Blues coach Pat Lam is of Samoan descent and has received numerous racist comments made… [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]
Sir Peter Tapsell laid to rest today
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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]
Stan Walker’s acting debut in NZ Movie
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
NZ singer Stan Walker who propelled to fame after winning Australian Idol is set to make his acting debut in a New Zealand film called Mt Zion. In the film, Walker plays the lead role Turei – a talented musician who’s dream is to have his band be the supporting act for the Bob Marley… [Continue Reading]
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