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Whitireia and WelTec celebrate 145 Pacific graduates at an event in Porirua
Anoushka Alo, who has just completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care with a focus on Pacific health leadership, shared her story during the evening and encouraged Pacific students to consider the health sector as a future pathway.
Mau Rākau course connecting rangatahi with Te Ao Māori
Expressions of interest are open now for a unique Mau Rākau course coming to Horowhenua.
Through this course, young people in Horowhenua will learn the importance of this traditional Māori martial art, mastering and learning the significance of the taiaha as they develop their timing, balance, and coordination skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival Opens in Kaiteretere, Welcoming Largest Waka Fleet in Centuries
Saturday 6th April 2024 - The third installment of the Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival commenced today, marking a historic moment as the largest fleet of waka hourua in centuries sailed into Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui.
Hundreds of spectators gathered at dawn in Kaiteretere to witness the event, many experiencing the awe-inspiring sight of waka hourua for the first time.
Te Āti Awa and WelTec partner to engage the community in tertiary training through Try-a-Trade
Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa and WelTec have joined up to launch an initiative called Try-a-Trade to encourage members of the community who are not currently working, studying or in training to consider pathways into further education or employment via trades training.
Te Ātiawa and Outward Bound celebrate the success of inaugural course
Paddling in waka ama through the Marlborough Sounds, sharing a sunrise karakia on the shores of Anakiwa, listening to traditional stories, and exploring sacred sites once stood by their tūpuna, was experienced this week for 12 students on Te Toki o Awa, a five-day course co-designed by Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust and Outward Bound.
Māori Creative Agency Partners with Global Advertising Agency to Launch New Brand
Thursday 14 March 2024: Leading advertising agency DDB Aotearoa and pioneering kaupapa Māori agency Whare Creative have today announced a unique partnership that will see them working together under a new brand, Takitoru.
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.
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.
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.
Iwi Start Civil Works to Provide Homes for 340 People in Rotorua
Ōwhata Kohanga Rākau is this week celebrating a major milestone with its housing plans, securing resource consent to start civil works for roading, water and utilities.