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Leveraging Digital Marketing to Expand Job Search and Recruitment Opportunities: A kiwi perspective.

Everyday, we hear how digital marketing (mainly Google & Social Media) are changing the world and not everyone likes what is happening. However, the fact is for many industries the changes are very positive. A great example of this is recruitment and the enhanced ability digital marketing techniques and tactics can provide to help organisations to reach many, more well targeted candidates when promoting their job vacancies.

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House of Joy coming to a close at Waikato Museum

The breathtaking exhibition Wharenui Harikoa (House of Joy) ends on Sunday 17 March, concluding a record-breaking summer season. The six-metre-high crocheted sculpture is the creation of husband-and-wife duo Lissy Robinson-Cole (Ngaati Hine, Ngaati Kahu) and Rudi Robinson-Cole (Ngaruahine, Te Arawa, Ngaati Paaoa, Waikato ki Tai).

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Stellar Athlete Lineup Confirmed for Crankworx Rotorua’s 10-Year Anniversary – Celebrating a Decade in Aotearoa

Rotorua, New Zealand, February 28, 2024 – The adrenaline is set to spike from March 16-24 as the Crankworx World Tour returns with a bang to the beautiful landscapes of Rotorua, marking a decade of high-flying mountain bike action in Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s festival not only commemorates its 10th anniversary but also introduces a groundbreaking milestone with the inaugural women’s competition in the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship.

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Unlocking Growth Opportunities: How working with the Kumara Vine empowers Māori Organisations

The Kumara Vine is a project run by Tony Cutting Digital. Tony is of Ngāti Toa Rangatira descent and runs the business out of his home which is located 500 metres form his marae at Hongoeka Bay in Plimmerton, Porirua.

The Kumara Vine Facebook page currently attracts between 80,000 and 100,000+ viewers every month.

The Kumara Vine website features Jobs, positive news stories and positive stories of Māori and Pasifika success helping to create content that attracts the right audience for our clients.

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Ōwhata 2B & 7 Ahuwhenua Trusts Appoints New General Manager

ROTORUA, Monday 12th February 2024: Ōwhata 2B & 7 Ahuwhenua Trusts has appointed Alicia Adler (Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Manawa, Te Arawa, Pasifika) as its inaugural General Manager.

Jason Rogers, chairman of Ōwhata 2B & 7 Ahuwhenua Trusts says Adler brings a wealth of management experience spanning over 30 years in the retirement sector, resident management, design & development and health services.  

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M9 Lineup Complete: Te Tiriti o Waitangi Experts Announced 

The final lineup of speakers for M9 has been announced. Five more Māori voices with expertise in Te Tiriti will be taking the stage for the Māori oratory and performance event at Auckland’s Civic Theatre on 8 March 2024 - Ka Tohe Au! Ka Tohe Au! I AM THE SOVEREIGN.

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KIINGITANGA BRINGS MAURI OF HUI-AA-MOTU TO RĀTANA

A large delegation from Te Kiingitanga and Tainui Waka arrived at Rātana Pa this afternoon to deliver the mauri (life force) of last Saturday’s Hui-aa-Motu at Turangawaewae.

On Wednesday, Te Kiingitanga will deliver its message on behalf of te Iwi Maaori to political leaders at Rātana, including examples of mana Motuhake discussed at Hui-aa-Motu such as protection of Te Reo, a voice for Rangatahi, more Maaori kaupapa-driven businesses and fulfilling Princess Te Puea's vision of a Maaori hospital.

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THOUSANDS EXPECTED TO ATTEND NATIONAL HUI FOR UNITY AT TURANGAWAEWAWE ON 20th JANUARY

The Office of the Kiingitanga and Iwi of Tainui Waka are finalising plans to host more than 3,000 guests at Kiingi Tuheita’s Hui-aa-Motu at Turangawaewae Marae on 20th January, with thousands more to follow the discussions online.

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII issued a Royal Proclamation last December calling for the national hui to unify the nation and hold the Government to account.

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Pūkaki Māori Marae Committee, Te Ākitai Waiohua, and Auckland Council celebrate the successful refresh of co-management agreement for Pūkaki Tapu o Poutūkeka

Following the ceremony held on 13 December 2023, Pūkaki Māori Marae Committee, in collaboration with Te Ākitai Waiohua and Auckland Council, is delighted to announce the successful signing of a refreshed co-management agreement for Pūkaki Tapu o Poutūkeka – the iconic Pūkaki crater situated in Māngere.

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Pounamu Pathway set to Revitalise the West Coast Economy

Get ready for an immersive experience like no other on the West Coast, as the Pounamu Pathway opens its doors to the public in December 2023. The opening of the Pounamu Pathway – a world-class cultural experience that transcends boundaries – sets the stage for a dynamic economic boost for the West Coast.

In the heart of Te Tai o Poutini (the West Coast), a vision was sparked by Ngāti Waewae Chair, Francois Tumahai, to create a world-class cultural experience offering a window into the vibrant and resilient Poutini Ngāi Tahu culture. This vision gave rise to the Pounamu Pathway, creating a partnership between Poutini Ngāi Tahu and globally renowned Wētā Workshop.

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Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival heads to South Island

Waka hourua will head to Kaiteretere harbour in April next year as part of a festival to protect the continued legacy of kaupapa waka in Aotearoa and reconnect local iwi with waka hourua. Te Hau Kōmaru Festival not only ensures the safekeeping of taonga (treasure) and mātauranga (knowledge) such as waka but will share and celebrate the history of Polynesian navigators and voyagers by showcasing different waka types and the mātauranga that accompanies them.

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Jordyn with a Why, MOHI andchoicevaughan team up on soulful summertrack ‘Set...Go’ Friday 10th Nov 2023

Jordyn with a Why, MOHI and choicevaughan release their latest single ‘Set...Go’.

This soulful summer track began in between sessions during a 2022 APRA Songhubs week. The overflow of creative energy, whakawhanaungatanga and good vibes formed the perfect storm for the writing of ‘Set...Go.’. Sonically equal parts sweet, soul and steeze, this track talks to taking the jump into love, finally ready, feeling set, all you gotta do is...go.

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Monumental Ancestor: Wētā Workshop Unveils New Zealand's Largest Masterpiece.

Descendants of the Poutini Ngāi Tahu Warrior Chief, Tūhuru, have travelled to Wētā Workshop in Wellington to bless the first-ever hyper-realistic representation of their ancestor, as part of the eagerly awaited tourism experience, the Pounamu Pathway.

The Pounamu Pathway will consist of four interconnected experience centres — Māwhera (Greymouth), Awarua (Haast), Kawatiri (Westport) and Hokitika — each serving as a gateway to captivating and emotive visitor experiences.

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TupuOra to offer first ever Māori tutoring programme for Kura and Wharekura

Māori Education Provider, TupuOra, has announced the launch of tutoring programme, Tuku Marumaru for years 7 to 13 at Kura Kaupapa or Wharekura. Expressions of interest are now being accepted for kaiako, kura and ākonga seeking support or extension through specialised te reo Māori-based tutoring to upskill in numeracy and literacy.

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Leaders of Film and Television Take the Stage in M9 He Mataaho ki Te Ao Whakaari

The final lineup for M9, the ground-breaking Māori oratory and performance event, has been announced. Awhina-Rose Ashby (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine), Edmund Eramiha (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tawake Ki Te Wāo Kū, Ngāti Hine), and Julian Arahanga (Ngāti Rangi, Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi) will appear at Kiri Te Kawana Theatre on 16 November 2023 for the final instalment of the year - He Mataaho ki Te Ao Whakaari - Whānau, Feeds and Fame.

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Pacific and Māori partnership with Porirua City Council strengthened

Porirua City Council signed off its new Māori and Pacific strategies this morning, in an emotive meeting full of tears, applause and song.

At its regular Te Puna Kōrero meeting, councillors and Porirua Mayor Anita Baker adopted "Ola Kamataga - Beginning of Life 2024-2027: Pacific Strategy for Porirua City", along with the Māori Strategic Plan, called "Maungaroa 2050". The two were developed together and will be in place in time to align with Council’s Long-term Plan, which is developed next year.

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