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Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:59:45 +1300

International recognition for Maori Scientists

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:59:09 +1300

The current issue of one of the world's top two science magazines has hailed New Zealand scientist Professor Michael Walker's groundbreaking discoveries in animal navigation and profiled the unique role of the Maori Centre of Research Excellence, Nga Pae o te Maramatanga, in creating a "home for Maori science".

Compliment May have been Lost on Pakeha

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:58:42 +1300

During the lunch that followed Wayne Brown's ceremonial welcome to office, a few Pakeha voices complained that 90 percent of the speeches had been in Te Reo.

Success defines Maori research

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:57:53 +1300

A Hokianga man's study of what makes Maori succeed in education has been nominated for a national research award.

TW.com Issue 17: The Fight for Our Global Future is now available

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:57:22 +1300

Climate Change and Saving Papatuanuku Issue 17's feature provides comment on the issue of Global Warming and Climate Change ePanui Highlights - In this issue we bring you details of exciting Maori centred events around Aotearoa New Zealand, including: Ta Moko Wananga at Manurewa Marae, the new exhibition by Robyn Kahukiwa titled "Supa Heroes for my Mokopuna" in Auckland, and the National Day of Action to be held around the country. This issue also highlights interesting news stories such as the successful review of the Hauora Maori Scholarship Programme, the emergence of Aotearoa's first indigenous biotech company Whenua.biz and their innovative project on awheto, and recognition of the excellence of Principal Rawiri McKinney's research looking into why Rangatahi Maori succeed in school. We also provide you with valuable information such as the Dame Te Atairangikaahu Nursing Scholarship, access to several important reports on Maori innovation and enterprise and the dance routine that won Fearless, Rotorua's premiere hip hop crew bronze in the Los Angeles Worlds. All this and much, much more!

Brazilian affinity with the Maori language, culture

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:14:09 +1200

Patricia Resende-Sperotto shares such an affinity with the Maori culture that she plans to learn the language...

Coming soon: Google M for Maori

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:10:53 +1200

A husband and wife are developing a Maori language version of the search engine Google in an effort to encourage more Maori to use the net. Potaua Biasiny-Tule, 32, and Nikolasa Biasiny-Tule, 35, of Rotorua are directing a team of volunteers from around the country translating the search pages into...

Ngati Koata Trust of their intention to develop an air freight service

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:13:16 +1200

Vibra-Train, a Maori-owned and operated Health and Fitness Centre celebrattes its one year anniversary in Wellington.

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:11:56 +1200

TW.com Issue 11: Celebrating Matariki - is now available

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:11:07 +1200

Welsh sites secure languages future

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:19:20 +1200

THE internet has been hailed as the possible saviour of the Welsh language by one of the world’s leading linguists.

Maori farming - a sleeping giant

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:18:43 +1200

The emergence of Maori farming has taken mainstream agriculture by surprise.

Environment Bay of Plenty councillors vote in favour of move to Tauranga

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:17:55 +1200

Environment Bay of Plenty councillors have today formally decided to relocate its headquarters from Whakatane to Tauranga.

Stars hail Maori New Year

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:00:28 +1200

From the dawn of time, humans have observed, wondered and speculated about the origins and significance of the heavenly bodies. Many cultures held particular regard for one small, distinctively bright and especially glittering cluster of seven stars in the northern sky.

Short Film Competition looking for young active environmentally conscious rangatahi

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:44:14 +1200

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Entertaining whanau day setting out to inspire a healthy lifestyle

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:42:59 +1200

Illminster Primary School will be a hive of activity this Sunday with the Kaiti Whanau Day expected to attract hundreds of people to the community event’s free entertainment, games, health checks and information.

Pah Hill Station Wins Maori Farming Award

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:41:59 +1200

Pah Hill Station – the farm that almost became a hydro lake in the King Country is the winner of the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy in this year's Bank of New Zealand Maori Excellence in Farming Award.

TW.com Issue 10: Awaiting Matariki - is now available

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:12:44 +1200

Issue 10 has a feature-in-waiting, awaiting the rise of Matariki and anticipating the beginning of a new cycle. We also discuss our wonderful visit to Kai in the City, and ask you forward our Newsletter on to your friends to go into the draw for a beautiful YummyMummy taonga. We also ask about your interest in creating a Google Aotearoa (Goggle ki roto i te reo Maori) and highlight some interesting new Maori-relevant job listings.

Patea Maori block sludge disposal

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:15:29 +1200

Protesters from Nga Tangata Whenua O Patea with group spokeswoman Patricia King, left, are concerned over the dumping of sewage sludge at Patea's landfill.

Hapu set to fight runway extension

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:13:36 +1200

A Rotorua hapu is set to fight Rotorua Airport's proposed runway extension, saying it will be disastrous for its future.

Maori new year is looming

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 22:46:55 +1200

Maori communities in and around Palmerston North are preparing to join in celebrations of Matariki, the start of the Maori New Year, which this year begins on June 16.

Tilting for a taiaha tipare

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 22:46:33 +1200

While their classmates might be getting excited about the hair-braiding and tug-of-war at tomorrow's Otangarei Community Festival, three local lads are getting set for a battle of their own: the quest for brown headbands.

Maori artists feature in Venice Biennale

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:24:39 +1200

Contemporary Maori artists Graham and Rakena are well positioned to represent New Zealand at Venice. Both have solid international exhibition track records

Government Paying Lipservice to Sustainability says Maori Party

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 15:43:23 +1200

Tariana Turia today questioned the Government’s commitment to sustainability in light of the devastating impacts of iron-sand mining, mineral exploration and oil drilling. Each time the Government opens the door to let international companies tender for a prospecting licence, they are opening the door to exploitation which will inevitably lead to a damaged marine eco-system and land” said Mrs Turia.

Te Pumanawa Hauora gets $2.3 million for Health Research Project

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 15:42:41 +1200

The University is to receive $5.6 million in research funding from the Health Research Council of New Zealand’s annual funding round. Te Pumanawa Hauora, the Maori health research programme, gets $2.3 million, with other Maori health programmes allocated $2 million and further projects receiving $1.3 million.

Ngati Whakaue discusses the creations of a mini development in Rotorua

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 21:37:04 +1200

Rotorua Maori trust has announced plans for major Eastside developments that could include housing, shops and parks. Ngati Whakaue Tribal Lands is reviewing how it uses its land and wants to shut down its Eastside dairy farming unit and rezone it for other uses.

Dr Angela Davis to visit Aotearoa

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 21:32:15 +1200

Angela Davis is Professor of History of Consciousness, Director of Feminist Studies, and Presidential Chair at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her current research focuses on the philosophy of punishment and women’s prisons. This visit is supported by Amokura and Nga Pae o Te Maramatanga; at Victoria the talk is co-sponsored by Va’aomanu Pasifika, Samoan Studies and Pacific Studies; Te Kawa a Maui: Maori Studies; and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Tasmania returns Koiwi Tangata back to NZ

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 21:33:33 +1200

The remains of 11 indigenous people are being returned to their New Zealand homeland following a hand over ceremony in Hobart.

September date for new Maori airline launch

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:31:51 +1200

Nelson's newest airline is looking at a possible launch date in September. Ngati Koata Trust last month announced plans to operate a Nelson-based charter and freight airline service, making the Nelson iwi the country's first to venture into the aviation industry.

Second Maori TV channel?

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:23:53 +1200

Maori Television bosses are considering a second channel with one option to put Maori language content on to Freeview.

Bishop stands up for Maori vets

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:22:27 +1200

Archbishop Whakahuihui Vercoe of Rotorua has made a claim - reportedly for $170 million - to the Waitangi Tribunal in support of Maori Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange.

Taonga return home

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:22:11 +1200

Taonga dating back over 500 years has returned home to Wairarapa in a Maori artefact collection welcomed at Aratoi museum yesterday that includes moa and human bone implements.

Digging deep to help feed others in Fordlands, Rotorua

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 02:22:55 +1200

Organic gardener Jane Powell is digging deep to help feed the people. Fordlands residents can now benefit from Mrs Powell's community garden and stock their cupboards with a little extra this winter. Her team has been involved with the Fordlands community garden for two years as part of the Housing New Zealand Community Renewal Project and the Maori Women's Welfare League.

Weavers Honoured

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 02:21:38 +1200

One hundred and fifty five weavers gathered today to celebrate their contribution to the new tourist facilities at Te Puia.

Aboriginal lens looks up, looks good

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 02:19:11 +1200

For reasons too painfully obvious to repeat, many films from our aboriginal nations have been drenched in sorrow for the past. But if the 17th annual program of the First People's Festival (June 10-21) is any indication, indigenous cinema is now all about the future.

Maori Party look to ban tobacco (Video)

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 19:13:49 +1200

The Maori party has begun promoting a private member's bill that would see every smoker in the country forced to quit.

Big ambitions for Maori education complex

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 19:13:14 +1200

An old school site is being transformed into a $5.2 million education complex that could take students from preschool to high school.

Issue 9 is now available

Sat, 19 May 2007 10:37:39 +1200

The Issue 9 feature talks about the changing seasons and the appearance of Matariki, a sacred and significant group of stars and what many consider the start of the Maori New Year. ePanui Highlights - This issue highlights upcoming Matariki Festivals around Aotearoa, Maori Televisions Native Affairs current affairs programme, and discusses briefly the Budget 2007 and how it relates to Maori. Issue 9 provides information on the World Smokefree Day in Mangere and the Tauranga Moana Rangatahi Awards 2007. We detail two conferences related to the problem of gambling, celebrates the opening of a purpose built aquaculture centre at Mahurangi Technical Institute in Warkworth and we recognise the inclusion of five Maori owned and operated businesses in the Rough Guides 25 Ultimate experiences New Zealand. Issue 9 also highlights the upcoming Hokianga exhibit in Auckland which has its very own Blog and features a piece on Himiona Grace an incredibly talented artist and photographer.