Te Pāti Māori has launched a nationwide campaign grounded in a clear strategic directive: "one plan, two votes." As candidates fan out across the motu, the party is positioning itself as an unapologetic, independent force, aiming to dismantle systems they argue have failed Māori while mobilising their whānau at the grassroots level. Pūrongo nā Te Aroha Broughton-Pue, Multimedia Reporter. At the heart of the campaign is a message of unity and clear-eyed political ambition. Te

Te Poihi Campbell of Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Ruanui attended the unveiling, highlighting the value of these new resources for understanding seasonal practices. "Pai tonu tō mātau taenga mai i Taranaki ki te Tonga ki konei me tēnei o ngā kaupapa matua rā o ngā ritenga o te tau, me te mōhio anō ki Ngā Ritenga O Te Tau, a ka aro nui atu rā ki a Puanga me o reira kōrero," he said. He emphasized the utility of the collection for ongoing guidance, noting, "Kua hopukina ngā kōrero kua

A compelling new stage production, Waenga, is encouraging rangatahi to engage with societal issues and exercise their right to vote in the upcoming November election. Co-directed by Regan Taylor and Jim Moriarty, and written by Hariata and Tamati Moriarty, the play explores social justice and political themes through the lens of young Māori. Pūrongo nā Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara, Multimedia Reporter. Regan Taylor, who co-directs the production, explains the motivation behind t

Kua whakatakotohia he pūtea kōpaka, neke atu i te $1 miriona, hei whakaora i te taiao o Taranaki. Ko te Minita mō Te Papa Atawhai, a Tama Potaka, kei mua i te aroaro e tohe ana kia kaha ake te mahi tahi ki te manaaki i ēnei taonga tuku iho. “Ko te taiao te take e hoa, whakatoitū nei te taiao, te whakarauora hoki, te whakaora hoki, te whakapiki hoki te oranga o te ngahere tai atu ki te akau e tere nei, me tō tātou atanga kohatu e tū nei,” te kī a Potaka. He whakatūpato mārō hī

Pūrongo nā Te Raunatanga Whakaara, Multimedia Reporter. Taranaki’s councils crossroads: Māori Councillors sound alarm on reform timeline but have they run out of time? Taranaki’s councils face a critical deadline today, August 9, 2026, to submit their ‘Head Start’ proposals under the central government’s Simplifying Local Government reforms. While the mandate aims to drive efficiency through consolidation, it has triggered widespread concern across the region. At the forefro

The occasion served as a vital opportunity for connection, shared meals, and reflection on the future of the iwi. Pūrongo nā Te Aroha Broughton-Pue, Multimedia Reporter. For many, the day was about bridging generations. Pauline Matuku, a Kuia of Ngāti Maru, emphasized the importance of passing down knowledge. "I’d like to see the vision of Ngāti Maru embedded in the mokopuna through education, through learning about the kaimoana, te reo Māori, and discipline, which will lead

The importance of respect and accuracy in storytelling has been brought to the forefront following a recent incident involving local Māori artist Taupuruariki (Ariki) Whakataka Brightwell. After being misgendered in a news article published by Kāpiti News on August 1st, Brightwell is speaking out about the personal impact of the error and her commitment to moving forward with her art and community. For Brightwell, the oversight was not just a simple mistake; it was an act th

I tēnei rā, i whakanui ngā kōhanga reo o Taranaki ki te Raki i a Puanga mā te kaupapa ‘Kūini me ngā Kīngi’. He rā i kīia ai e te tokomaha he rā whakanui i te tau hou Māori, me te whakatairanga i ngā kākahu o ngā mokopuna. Kua neke atu i te rua tekau tau te roa e tū ana tēnei kaupapa mō ngā mokopuna o taua takiwā. E ai ki te kaiwhakahaere, a Matapaepae Urwin, he mea nui te whakanui i te timatanga o te tau hou Māori. "Neke atu i te rua tekau tau kua tū tēnei kaupapa mō tō tātau

I te hui ki Tūrangawaewae Marae, kua oti te tātai i ngā kapa haka mō Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027, ā, he rongo nui tēnei mō te rohe o Te Kāhui Maunga ki te tūwhera me te whakakapi i te whakataetae nui nei. Ko Ngā Purapura o Te Tai Hauāuru te kapa Toa Whakaihuwaka o Te Kāhui Maunga ka riro mā rātou i te hōnore nui ki te whakatuwhera i te whakataetae. "I roto i ngakau whakaiti he tohu nui tēnei ki a huakina mai e Ngā Purapura o Te Taihauāuru, Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha, nō re

Despite the challenges currently facing the arts sector, Whanganui artist Jade Townsend (Ngāti Ruakā, Te Āti Haunui A Pāpārangi) has opened Season Aotearoa, a new gallery in the heart of Grey Lynn, Auckland. Pūrongo nā Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara, Multimedia Reporter, Taiuru News. The gallery functions as a vital community hub, offering artists a platform to showcase their work and maintain connections. Townsend describes the space as having a humble quality that is adaptable

He Maimai Aroha ki a Raymond Kaiki: He hokinga ki te Ūkaipō Kua hoki mai te taonga o Ngāti Waiora, Ngāti Rahurahu, ōtirā o Ngāti Maniapoto, a Raymond Kaiki, ki tōna ūkaipō ki te marae Mōkau Kohunui i Piopio i te rā nei. He tangata i whāngaihia ki te reo me ngā tikanga mai i tōna tamarikitanga, ā, he pou whirinaki nō ōna hapū me tōna iwi. E hoki ana ngā mahara o Himona Muraahi kaumātua o Ngāti Maniapoto ki te tere o Raymond ki te ako i te reo rangatira nā wai rā ka matatau i

Athletes from Palmerston North are currently in intense preparation to represent their community and families at the upcoming World Indoor Netball Tri Nations in South Africa. Pūrongo nā Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara, Multimedia Reporter, Taiuru News. Training at the Palmerston North Indoor Sports Arena, the team is eagerly seeking sponsorship to help them proudly wear the Silver Fern on the world stage. For many, this journey is about more than just the game. Marise Cudby, a M

The recent exhibition showcasing local ringa toi (artists) has highlighted the deeply personal ways in which creators interpret their heritage and connect with their subjects. For photographers and artists involved, the process of showcasing tūpuna (ancestors) and personal histories is both a professional challenge and a heartfelt journey. Tania Niwa, a kaiwhakaahua (photographer), explains that the project was a unique opportunity to honor her lineage. Describing her motivat

Rangatahi Māori from across the Manawatū region are currently immersing themselves in a vibrant array of creative arts, thanks to a collaborative initiative between Rongo Mauri in Feilding and the Tuatara Collective. Pūrongo nā Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara, Multimedia Reporter, Taiuru News. The programme, which brings together youth from Ngāti Kauwhata and Ngāti Raukawa, is focused on building confidence and exploring new pathways through Māori expressive arts. Te Werawera Enok

He wā whakahirahira te tau hou Māori, e whakanui ana i a Puanga me Matariki. I tēnei tau, i whai wāhi Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Pihipihinga Kakano mai i Rangiātea ki te mahi tahi me te Whare Pukapuka o Pukeariki. E ai ki a Niki Walker-Chapman, tētahi o ngā kaiako wharekura i whakatū ngā tauira i te ringa hapai mō tēnei kaupapa. "I tōna mai te whare pukapuka o Pukeariki, ki a kuhu ki tō rātou hōtaka mō Puanga, Matariki hei whakanui te tau hou Māori, e whakahaerehia ana ēta

This unique collaboration highlights the significance of Puanga in Taranaki, a time for reflection and community. Explaining the seasonal importance of this period, Pounamu Skelton noted, "Puanga is our guiding whetū here in Te Tai Hauauru. So as a kaimāra our kai has come in, you know we’ve harvested it’s now in storage. So it’s in the pataka kai and it’s a time to have a kai together". The event serves as an invitation for guests to reconnect with the origins of their food

For the rangatahi of Taranaki’s STARS Rugby League Academy, a recent hīkoi to Tāmaki Makaurau was more than just a trip - it was a transformative experience that bridged the gap between local grass-roots rugby league and the professional stage. Pūrongo nā Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara, Multimedia Reporter Taiuru News. The academy students travelled to Tāmaki Makaurau with the primary goal of gaining exposure to the professional rugby league environment. For many, the highlight wa

Kei te whakanui a Ngāti Mutunga i tēnei rā i te hokinga o te mauri ki te Pā o Urenui. He rā hirahira tēnei, i te mea kua oti ngā mahi whakahou i ngā whare o te marae, ā, kua hoki mai ngā whānau ki tō rātou kāinga tūturu hei whakamana i ngā moemoeā o ngā tūpuna. Pūrongo nā Te Aroha Broughton-Pue, Multimedia Reporter, Taiuru News. E ai ki te Heamana o Ngāti Mutunga, ki a Jamie Tuuta, “ko te whakatuwhera anō i tō mātou whare a Te Aroha he whare tū mua, he whare tū maru, whare kō

I tēnei ata, i whakahaeretia tētahi hautapu e ngā rangatahi o Te Rangataioho ki te marae o Parikino, i ngā pae o te awa o Whanganui, hei mihi ki te Tau Hou Māori. Nā ngā taonga pūoro me ngā karakia i hautūhia e ngā rangatahi, i kitea e te whānau me ngā manuhiri te hōhonutanga o ngā tikanga tawhito. Pūrongo nā Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara Ko Ngawai-te-rongo Rowe tētahi o ngā rangatahi i whai wāhi ki te hautapu. I tana kōrero mō te āhua o te ata, i kī ia: “I tino ataahua te ata, i

Neke atu i te 200 tāngata i hui atu ki Kanihi Māwhitiwhiti Pā ki te whakanui i te whakatānga o Ngapera Moeahu, tētehi o ngā kaihāpai Kura Kaupapa Māori o Taranaki. Pūrongo nā Te Raunatanga Whakaara, Multimedia Reporter Taiuru News. Kua ngahuru mā whā tau a ia e tū ana hei tumuaki mō Te Kura o Ngāruahinerangi, ā, he 35 tau kua whakapau kaha a ia ki te ao mātauranga. Nā wai, nā wai, kua mutu tana mahi hei tumuaki, ā, kua waiho e ia tētahi taonga tuku iho nui mō Te Kura o Ngārua