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Kāhu ki Rotorua
Letitia Paul: The face behind the hospitality
Letitia Paul joins the Wai Ariki team.
A musical trip to significant local landmarks
Composer Rangitihi Pene describes ‘Toiere Waka’.
Matariki: Cave-full of kumara to feed the stars
Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.
Rei-Russell appointed to Scion board
Advocate for Maori development is passionate about making a difference.
Appointment to strengthen ties between iwi and Scion
Zara Morrison is expanding her governance experience.
School pours heart into huge Matariki celebration
Hard work produces welcome putea after successful market day.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Matariki part of iwi journey
Children given special role in celebrations.
Iwi calling for registrations of interest for bike academy intake
Youngsters given opportunity and village artist shares indigenous experience.
Opinion: Important for Māori to have a say this election
OPINION: In the wings, parties and individuals are gearing up for the election in October.
Ngāti Whakaue news: Treaty strategy on way, Richards named new CEO
Ngāti Whakaue welcome mokopuna decisions on treaty mandate, assets trust.
Eight Murupara rangatahi on cross cultural exchange
Nadine Toe Toe is taking eight rangatahi from Ngati Manawa on a cross-cultural exchange.
Wheturangihia - A new world of haka theatre
Wheturangihia is a unique Te Arawa production to celebrate Matariki.
Scholarship available in the name of Whānau Ora champion
Ngaroma Mala Grant was passionate about the health of her communities.
Opinion: What will be the fate of Rotorua Museum?
Rotorua Museum needs millions of dollars worth of restructuring before it can be re-open.
Volleyballer not afraid of hard grind for Thailand trip
Teen dedicated to honing his skills and helping train other volleyball players.
Stumped for superlatives! Brilliant ahurei brings hundreds of whanau home
Waiata and haka cherry on top of fabulous time of remembrance.
Roimata Mihinui: June 10 is a special day on our Tuhourangi calendar
Opinion: The eruption in 1886 determined the future of our people.
'Thrilled': Major milestone for local tech academy
Seeds of success already bearing fruit in holistic approach to future work.
'Love my culture': Multi-skilled koroua inspires creativity
His grandfather’s work around many Tainui kaupapa inspires mātanga whakairo.
Big fortnight ahead for local kapa haka
Tūhourangi ahurei and Te Whakataetae Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua ō Te Arawa ahead.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Expo offers healing options
Covid, traumatic climate events and rising costs of living present multitude of problems.
Opinion: Iwi shed tears of joy and grief as kuia returns
Items of particular significance are taken to hapu to keep a connection to taonga.
Team player’s talents help to build legacy
Rangitihi Pene has been involved in basketball for more than 40 years.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tenor drummer juggles roles
World pipe band competition fits right into dream.
Band trio proud of heritage
After-school interest takes over lives — and they love it.
Exhibtion features 'the 11 leaders of Te Arawa'
If people feel the wairua the artist has achieved his aim.
Songstress dreams of career on Broadway
Tiana Hunter is looking for a future on the stages of the world.
Opinion: Who speaks when? Matatini incident prompts Te Arawa hui
OPINION: Who should speak for us is a big question to answer.
Opinion: Anzac Day time to reflect
Comrades in arms were on parade in towns and cities all over Australia and New Zealand.
Maketu climate plan wins award
Experience helps village prepare a strategy to combat climate change.
Opinion: There's a feast of talent in Rotorua...eh Aunty?
Individually their singing was great but when their voices blended it was sublime.
'This is what I am': Wāhine weaves together intimate stories and photography
The exhibition expands at each new location.
Opinion: Remembering the Forgotten 43
The Forgotten 43 left a lasting memento in the underground caverns of Arras.
Iwi haerenga brings history of town to life
Hikoi takes closer look at city’s founding.
Teen has eye on waka ama world champs
She is prepared to make the sacrifices necessary and give the time to training hard.
'Wish I had begun sooner': Waka ama late-comer relishes success
Injuries prevented her from participating in her preferred activities.
Modern take on tikanga practices an uplifting experience
Vastly different kaupapa but the message is identical: Whanaungatanga.
Tuhoe festival unifying force 50 years on
Iwi members gather from all over the motu to celebrate.
Opinion: Olympics kick off a great weekend
"What an enriching, informative and thoroughly rejuvenating weekend I’ve just spent."
'Tarawera is extremely important to us': Whaka boy returns to give back to lake
Working in the taiao is a a chance to give back to the hapori.
Roll up those sleeves for lake clean-up
Many hands will make lighter work this Sunday.
Rent: New production tackles addiction, homelessness and mental health issues
The setting might be Lower Manhattan but the lifestyle is similar.
Opinion: Busy life for a tough old bird
Variety of activities keeps kaumatua in touch with hapori.
Opinion: Free concert a celebration of Te Arawatanga at its best
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Money raised on the day was a tad under $40,000.
Community loses two distinguished kaumatua
Kahu Ki Rotorua pays tribute two venerable kaumatua who made huge contributions.
Kaumatua olympics organiser overwhelmed by numbers for 2023 event
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Response takes organisers by surprise
New programme nurtures tech future for rangatahi
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Free course offers exciting pathway to creative jobs.
'Part of something special': Job opportunitys at new spa
Job opportunities are now open for a large number of roles.
Opinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cake
OPINION: It was the quality of their material and performance that caught my eye and ear.
Collection for flood victims at special kapa haka performance
Te Matatini teams to take Lakeside stage.
Lakes Trust boss going to job at Tari Taiwhenua
Karen Vercoe has extensive experience in governance and working for her hapu and iwi.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Popular science and design fair back again
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Get those thinking caps on for next mahi.
'Being Maori is the coolest thing in the world': Kaihaka has haka in her blood
"Whakapapa is very important to our whanau; it grounds us in our identity."
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Kapa haka helps keep Whakaue traditions alive
When it comes to choosing a kapa, home is where the heart is.
'Be proud to be Māori': Kapa Haka passion grows with each performance
Kapa haka helped young woman find her ao Māori space.
Opinion: Mō te Aroha o te Iwi, For the Love of the People was a runaway winner
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Mō te Aroha o te Iwi a clear winner in uniting cultures.
No time to take breath for keen basketballer
NZ Kea caught a window to have a break and wind down before their next game.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Exhibition focuses on effects of moon and gods on people
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Exhibition and book are the culmination of two years’ work.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Celebrate our communities at Ohinemutu
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Ngati Whakaue Whakanuia marks Aotearoa’s national day.
Familiar figure lead in Rotorua Waitangi Day celebrations
Traditional health practices will be showcased.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Haka directs life’s journey
Kāhu ki Rotorua: All the world’s a stage for devotee of te ao haka.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Popular poitukohu fills our city courts
Te Arawa teams are the hau kainga at the National Maori Basketball Tournament.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Jobs on offer as academy expands
The programme has been developed from a pilot scheme.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Kuia uplifted in answer to plea from mokopuna
OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.
Wai Ariki spa venture beats odds as opening in sight
Building taking shape on what will be a truly unique experience.
Rangiwhakaekeau, a warrior of great repute
Of all the children born to Rangitihi – none was more famous than warrior Rangiwhakaekeau.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Creative crafts own pathway
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Be the one that others copy is Nan’s advice to her mokopuna.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Mana whenua and airport find common ground
Have you noticed that the heartbeat of Rotorua is starting to gain moment?
Self-healing journey blossoms into career
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Spiritual teachings open to anyone who feels the calling.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Birth involves whole whanau and whakapapa
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Matauranga Maori creates spiritual space at birthings.
Spraying for summer: Weed eradication under way at local lakes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: TALT ensures lakes in good health.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Cultures explore common ground
Kāhu ki Rotorua: First Nations team looks closer at Māori solution.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Plans to return idle land back to abundance
Green trading helps trust breathe new life into former forestry block.