Will Trafford

London

Executive Producer at Al Arabiya English

Journo & tech 🤓 Ex @NZHerald @CNBC @NBCNews

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Articles

Electoral Commission polling place decisions under fire amidst recount and voting irregularities at Manurewa Marae

Nov 8, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Will Trafford

Originally published by Māori TelevisionThe Electoral Commission is under intense scrutiny over its decision to set up a polling booth at Manurewa Marae, where Te Pāti Māori candidate Takutai Moana Kemp is the CEO. This issue is part of a larger probe into election conduct at the marae, in the wake of a tightly contested race in Tāmaki Makaurau, which saw Kemp secure victory over Labour MP Peeni Henare by just four votes — a stark contrast from the 495-vote lead Henare held on election night.
Te Puia welcomes new head of wood carving school amidst 60-year milestone

Nov 8, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Will Trafford

Newly-appointed Tumu Whakairo Rākau Grant Marunui stands by a tōtara pou whakairo - one of three he led in design - showcasing the Ngāti Whakaue style, reflecting his iwi, at NZMACI’s entrance. Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI) has appointed a new head of its prestigious wood carving school, to coincide with the 60-year anniversary, since its founding under the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Act.
World Rugby accused of misleading public on safety of head impacts

Nov 8, 2023 | teaonews.co.nz | Will Trafford

A leading figure in brain injury research, Dr. Willie Stewart, has launched a scathing rebuke of a major study investigating head injury risks in rugby, suggesting that the findings may be compromised by conflicts of interest and lack of transparency.
Te Puia welcomes new head of wood carving school amidst 60-year milestone

Nov 7, 2023 | teaonews.co.nz | Will Trafford

Te Puia, New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute (NZMACI) has appointed a new head of its prestigious wood carving school, to coincide with its 60 year anniversary, since its founding under the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Act. Grant Hamarama Smith Marunui was welcomed with a whakatau to honor his new role as Tumu Whakairo Rākau, Wednesday.
25 years post settlement, Ngāi Tahu set up for bright and lucrative future

Nov 7, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Will Trafford

It's been a bumpy ride for Shotover Jet owner Ngāi Tahu due to economic headwinds during the past financial year. Photo / Ngāi TahuTwenty-five years after its $170 million settlement, Ngāi Tahu has witnessed a tenfold, or 1000 per cent, increase in assets. Now recognised by a TDB Advisory report as New Zealand’s wealthiest iwi, its leadership acknowledges that the group is not completely shielded from the macroeconomic headwinds affecting the global economy and, by extension, Aotearoa.
Bumpy Ride at country’s wealthiest Iwi, 25-years post-settlement

Nov 6, 2023 | teaonews.co.nz | Will Trafford

Twenty-five years after its $170 million settlement, Ngāi Tahu has witnessed a tenfold, or 1000 percent, increase in assets. Now recognized by a TDB Advisory report as New Zealand’s wealthiest Iwi, the leadership acknowledges that the group is not completely shielded from the macroeconomic headwinds affecting the global economy and, by extension, Aotearoa.
Defence vets’ support forum returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Nov 5, 2023 | teaonews.co.nz | Will Trafford

Auckland is poised to host a key event dedicated to supporting veterans of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The Te Uru o Tāmaki Makaurau West Auckland Veterans’ Forum returning after a previously successful run, will open its doors on Wednesday, 29 November, at The Trusts Arena in Henderson.
Red Bull cliff diving finals rescheduled amid Waitematā rāhui

Nov 5, 2023 | teaonews.co.nz | Will Trafford

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, initially scheduled to make a splash in Aotearoa for the first time on November 19, 2023, has been postponed to January 27-28, 2024, in response to environmental concerns. A 13-meter sinkhole in Parnell, causing significant wastewater to be discharged into Waitematā Harbour, led to the implementation of a rāhui by local Iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, working in coordination with Watercare Services.
‘Haututū Hunters’: City tāne on a hunt for whakapapa

Oct 29, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Will Trafford

'Haututū Hunters,' airing Tuesday, 7 November at 9.00 PM, is a six-part series following four urban Māori and Pasifika men as they journey to their ancestral lands to learn hunting and survival skills while reconnecting with their whakapapa.
Dashed dreams in Paris: All Blacks’ world cup heartbreak

Oct 28, 2023 | teaonews.co.nz | Will Trafford

A tightly contested Rugby World Cup final at Stade de France has seen South Africa narrowly defeat a 14-man Aotearoa NZ team 12-11, clinching the Webb Ellis Cup for a fourth time. In a game marred by an unprecedented four yellow cards and a historic red card, the Springboks’ resolute defense and early penalties from flyhalf Handre Pollard were just enough to edge past the All Blacks.