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The first place kūmara was grown in NZ
New research has uncovered the unlikely location of one of the earliest securely dated sites of kūmara cultivation in Polynesia.
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Māori academics ask government to rescind 'colourblind' directive
A group of Māori academics and health workers are asking the government to rescind its recent directive for public services to be based on need, not race
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Taranaki seabed mining protest: 'Not in our best interests'
2 Oct 2024Hundreds of people have marched in a hīkoi protesting ongoing proposed seabed mining plans off South Taranaki, despite three previous court cases against the plan. Audio
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Minister meeting with Ngāpuhi hapū as 'sovereignty question' lingers
2 Oct 2024The minister for Treaty negotiations will meet formally with Ngāpuhi hapū for the first time today. Audio
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The many hats of a bloke from Kihikihi
26 Sep 2024Some describe Danny Heke as "a young bloke from Kihikihi" but he is the founder of a foundation trying to change the stark suicide statistics of Māori in Australia.
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Whakaata Māori job cuts another attack on te reo - Jackson
27 Sep 2024Government ministers have yet to say how many jobs will go at the Māori television channel. Audio
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Statistics reveal big changes to iwi populations
26 Sep 2024Iwi affiliation data released today by the Maori-designed platform Te Whata shows iwi populations have increased by an average of 46 percent over the last 10 years.
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Students call for te reo training funds to be restored
The students say the government move makes them feel like "you don't really care about Māori people".
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Kiwis urged to get behind haka world record attempt
29 Sep 2024Thousands are expected to attend the Sunday evening event at Eden Park, supported by a starry line-up that includes Six60, Alien Weaponry and the Topp Twins. Audio
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Māori students less likely to achieve University Entrance - ministry
26 Sep 2024Māori students were just as likely to get an NCEA qualification as European students from similar socio-economic backgrounds - but that didn't apply to UE.
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Māori Rodeo legends hope to saddle up around the world
25 Sep 2024Māori rodeo legends are hoping to expand indigenous competitions across the globe.
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Māori Aerospace Group weren't consulted on government's new Space Strategy
The Māori Working Group on Aerospace say they haven't been consulted at all on the government's new strategy for space and advanced aviation.
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Creating safe spaces for Tangata Moana in Christchurch
23 Sep 2024An Ōtautahi-based collective is leading a movement to connect Tangata Moana through culture, creativity and celebration.
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Breathing life into te reo Māori documents
21 Sep 2024The Detail: Auckland City Library takes visitors on a trip back in time with a display that includes the first efforts to write down the Māori language.
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Language advocate Hēmi Kelly on what Te Wiki o te Reo Māori means to him
20 Sep 2024The TAHI podcast spoke with Hēmi Kelly about his te reo Māori haerenga and aspirations for the next 50 years of the language in Aotearoa. Audio
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Te Matatini: An economic boom expected for New Plymouth
20 Sep 2024Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Te Matatini festival.
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'If it gets here, it's too late': Alarm bell over invasive clam
24 Sep 2024Whanganui River iwi are banding together with councils, DOC and others to avert a potential biosecurity disaster.
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Death of an iwi radio stalwart: Cyril Chapman
24 Sep 2024Cyril Chapman came to national prominence in 1975, when he was tasked with the carrying of the pou whenua during the national hikoi led by Dame Whina Cooper.
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Bill changing customary title rules passes first reading
25 Sep 2024A bill unwinding changes that made it easier for iwi to be granted customary marine title has passed its first reading in Parliament.
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ACT concerned by university's travel funding guidelines
AUT's policy gives academics who identify as Māori and Pasifika preference when applying for travel.
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'Bold move': Auckland uni making course covering Treaty compulsory
19 Sep 2024Waipapa Taumata Rau will teach knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand history and skills such as methods of thinking. Audio
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Iwi buys the Wairoa Star newspaper
19 Sep 2024The Independent newspaper is set to return in October under the new ownership. Audio
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Cafe offers discounts for customers ordering in te reo
21 Sep 2024"We've had all kinds of people give it a go, we've had foreigners, we've had tourists, we've had people who only speak a little bit of English give it a go."
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Wā Pātai: Māori language week at Parliament
The House - Parliament was buzzing with te reo this week - but how common is this, really? Audio
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