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Rusty gun shearer takes on the world's best in Wales, then switches sports

Jul 18, 2023 | teaomaori.news | James Perry |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

Jimmy Samuels's (l) competitive spirit has seen him book a ticket to Wales to compete in some of the world’s best Speed Shearing contests. Jimmy Samuels (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pikiao) is one of three shearers heading to the Welsh International Speed Shear, The Royal Welsh Show, Cnefio Cothi Shears and the Cnefio Corwen Shears on Thursday after winning the open category at the Wagga Wagga competition last month.
Flooding and erosion top of the hitlist for Whangaroa iwi

Jul 18, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Tumamao Harawira |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

The survival of Northland marae in the Whangaroa district is being discussed by local iwi and the Northland Regional Council. Extreme weather has taken its toll on marae built on flood-prone land and iwi are demanding more to be done to protect their water supplies.
PM acknowledges poll troubles ahead of elections

Jul 18, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Mana Wikaire-Lewis |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

Three months out from the elections, the political parties have either just started or are well into their campaigns to sway the votes their way to decide the next government come October. Labour's campaign is about “backing New Zealanders who are working hard to get ahead” – which is a driver for leader and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to work in politics, he says. “I want people to have the opportunity to make a better life for themselves and their families… I’m in it for them.
Council tables ex-cemetery whenua for Iwi housing

Jul 17, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Laura Smith |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

The section of Rotorua cemetery reserve planned for housing. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting/ Andrew WarnerBy Laura Smith, Local Democracy ReporterCemetery reserve land could be returned to iwi and developed to help address Rotorua's housing shortage. Rotorua Lakes Council has backed the idea and invited the public to have a say on a proposed land purpose change.
Kiri Allan back to Parliament for the mahi

Jul 17, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Tema Hemi |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan has returned from leave but more allegations about her behaviour toward staff have resurfaced, and National's public service spokesman Simeon Brown is keeping the heat on her. Allan says she has struggled with mental health issues for a "good part" of her adult life. "That’s something I try not to shy away from.
Act's justice policy is racist rhetoric - Lady Tureiti Moxon

Jul 17, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Tureiti Moxon |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

By Lady Tureiti MoxonOPINION:Act’s proposal to treat 17-year-old offenders as adults is a continuation of the colonial racist violence that has been meted out upon Māori since the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Their solution to issues of violence and ram-raids that our country is currently facing is to “lock them up and throw away the key - the younger the better”.
Māori musician Rebel Reid releases new EP, an ode to her late mother

Jul 17, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

Rebel Reid (Ngāpuhi), is one of the founders of the hugely successful band, Valkyrie, she's also considered one of the best female guitarists in the industry. She's just released her new solo EP, Hiria, dedicated to and named after her late mother, as a gift for her, on the day Matariki is celebrated. “It was a way of me getting out of the dark place,” Reid says. Reid was able to express her feelings and grief of losing her mother through music.
Mātauranga Māori the catalyst for sustainable farming in Aotearoa through new project

Jul 17, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Mana Wikaire-Lewis |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

A collaborative research initiative between farmers and researchers (Rere Ki Uta, Rere Ki Tai) seeks to create farms that are more dependable, successful, and healthy for whānau, whenua, the taiao and agricultural communities throughout Aotearoa. Hosted by AgriSea, the initiative’s goal is to “reignite hope and pride in farming in Aotearoa honouring the Te Tiriti of Waitangi partnership between Māori and Pākeha”.
Government crime crackdown to target drivers of youth crime

Jul 17, 2023 | teaomaori.news | James Perry |Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

People who commission or reward children and young people to offend, and people who post offending behaviour online, are firmly in the government's sights as Prime Minister Chris Hipkins unveiled a first tranche of government law and order. Hipkins told the post-cabinet press conference today while many young people used social media to broadcast their crimes to gain notoriety, many crimes were carried out at the direction of adults, particularly those involved in organised crime.
Māori All Blacks to play two matches against Japan XV in 2024

Jul 16, 2023 | teaomaori.news | Aroha Mane |Aaron Ryan

The Māori All Blacks will play two matches against the Japan XV as part of the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2024. The two matches will be played on Saturday, 29 June and Saturday, 6 July next year and will mark just the fourth time the Māori All Blacks have played in Japan, and first since a narrow 20-18 win over Japan in Tokyo in 2014.