A delegation of indigenous representatives from Taiwan has arrived in Whanganui to connect with Ngā Rauru Kītahi, seeking inspiration and shared strategies for the revitalization of their ancestral languages. Through experiencing the local environment and culture, the visitors explore striking similarities between their languages and Māori, aiming to return home with new insights to strengthen their own communities. He pūrongo nā Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara, Multimedia Reporte

Taranaki has marked the close of a 96-year chapter as the community gathered to honour the Taranaki Māori Trust Board. The event served as a space for reflection and connection, as whānau came together to pay tribute to the pillars of the past while looking toward the future of leadership in the region. For many, the evening was deeply personal. Aroha Heremaia, a mokopuna of former trustee Hoani Pokai Atua Heremaia, attended to celebrate the kaupapa and honour her grandfather

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