Maori Queen: 40 years of achievement
In Ngaruawahia today, thousands of people are expected at Turangawaewae Marae for the start of a week of celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Coronation of Te Arikinui, Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
Emeritus Professor James Ritchie, a close advisor of the Maori Queen, says in her 40 years Dame Te Ata has strengthened the Kingitanga movement and cemented its place in New Zealand society.
Professor Ritchie says the marae is expecting to cater for up to 50,000 people over the week, with sports, kapa haka and cultural events running alongside the politics and traditional ceremonial.
He says today's Tainui kawe mate will set the tone for the week, giving Tainui the chance to remember the achievements of those who have died during the year and cementing the tribe together before it welcomes the rest of the motu.
James Ritchie says Dame Te Ata has built up strong relationships with other tribes and with similar leaders around the Pacific, who will all be represented at the Koroneihana.
Other highlights will be the handover of Tainui's fisheries settlement assets by Te Ohu Kaimoana Trust, and the possible announcement of a settlement to the Waikato River claim.
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The chairman of Prison Fellowship New Zealand says the 1000 extra frontline police staff promised by the government should be part of a new style of policing.
Kim Workman, who is himself a former police officer, says the police need to change their public image and the way they relate to the public.
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Maori involved in developing a windfarm on the coast south of the Kawhia believe they are close to getting the green light.
Taharoa C Incorporation is siting the 42 wind-powered turbines alongside its extensive ironsand mining operations.
Chairman Monty Retemeyer says the venture will help both the local and national economy.
Some local residents are worried about the impact of the heavy machines used to construct the 80 metre towers.
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Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the coronation of Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu start today.
Professor James Ritchie, an advisor to the Maori Queen, says more than 30,000 people may pass through Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia over the next seven days for a full programme of sports and cultural events, as well as polticial and ceremonial occasions.
Professor Ritchie says over the 40 years Dame Te Ata has taken the kingitanga from being an organisation that was not understood or recognised by most New Zealanders to being an important part of the country's life.
He says Dame Te Ata has been particularly effective in tying together all tribes and strengthening the traditional networks, stretching as far as building close links to similar traditional leaders around the Pacific.
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A former Maori policeman says all new recruits need to be sensitive to Maori issues.
Over the next few years the Government will pour $500 million into fulfilling its deal with New Zealand First to boost police numbers by 1000 sworn and 250 unsworn staff.
Kingi Ihaka says while many of those new police will be Maori, it can't be left to them to police Maori communities.
He says in many cases during his 18 years on the force, Maori asked for non-Maori officers to be sent to domestic incidents because they did not want another Maori to intervene in their disputes.
Kingi Ihaka says the best use for the new police will be to get bobbies back on the beat, so they can get to know and be known by communities.
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A director of Paraninihi Ki Waitotara Incorporation says the Taranaki-based organisation is just starting to show its potential.
A PKW dairy unit has just taken out the Ahuwhenua Trophy for best Maori farm in the dairy sector.
Tama Potaka says the incorporation has $180 million dollars in net assets. As well as overseeing 350 leasehold blocks in Taranaki, it has diversified into property development in Brisbane and technology ventures in the United States.
Mr Potaka says organisations like PKW and Nelson's Wakatu Incorporation are having a major impact on Maori development.
Tama Potaka says PKW is proud of winning the Ahuwhenua Trophy, which has a history dating back to Apirana Ngata's and development efforts of the 1930s.
Emeritus Professor James Ritchie, a close advisor of the Maori Queen, says in her 40 years Dame Te Ata has strengthened the Kingitanga movement and cemented its place in New Zealand society.
Professor Ritchie says the marae is expecting to cater for up to 50,000 people over the week, with sports, kapa haka and cultural events running alongside the politics and traditional ceremonial.
He says today's Tainui kawe mate will set the tone for the week, giving Tainui the chance to remember the achievements of those who have died during the year and cementing the tribe together before it welcomes the rest of the motu.
James Ritchie says Dame Te Ata has built up strong relationships with other tribes and with similar leaders around the Pacific, who will all be represented at the Koroneihana.
Other highlights will be the handover of Tainui's fisheries settlement assets by Te Ohu Kaimoana Trust, and the possible announcement of a settlement to the Waikato River claim.
- - -
The chairman of Prison Fellowship New Zealand says the 1000 extra frontline police staff promised by the government should be part of a new style of policing.
Kim Workman, who is himself a former police officer, says the police need to change their public image and the way they relate to the public.
_ __
Maori involved in developing a windfarm on the coast south of the Kawhia believe they are close to getting the green light.
Taharoa C Incorporation is siting the 42 wind-powered turbines alongside its extensive ironsand mining operations.
Chairman Monty Retemeyer says the venture will help both the local and national economy.
Some local residents are worried about the impact of the heavy machines used to construct the 80 metre towers.
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Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the coronation of Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu start today.
Professor James Ritchie, an advisor to the Maori Queen, says more than 30,000 people may pass through Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia over the next seven days for a full programme of sports and cultural events, as well as polticial and ceremonial occasions.
Professor Ritchie says over the 40 years Dame Te Ata has taken the kingitanga from being an organisation that was not understood or recognised by most New Zealanders to being an important part of the country's life.
He says Dame Te Ata has been particularly effective in tying together all tribes and strengthening the traditional networks, stretching as far as building close links to similar traditional leaders around the Pacific.
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A former Maori policeman says all new recruits need to be sensitive to Maori issues.
Over the next few years the Government will pour $500 million into fulfilling its deal with New Zealand First to boost police numbers by 1000 sworn and 250 unsworn staff.
Kingi Ihaka says while many of those new police will be Maori, it can't be left to them to police Maori communities.
He says in many cases during his 18 years on the force, Maori asked for non-Maori officers to be sent to domestic incidents because they did not want another Maori to intervene in their disputes.
Kingi Ihaka says the best use for the new police will be to get bobbies back on the beat, so they can get to know and be known by communities.
- - -.
A director of Paraninihi Ki Waitotara Incorporation says the Taranaki-based organisation is just starting to show its potential.
A PKW dairy unit has just taken out the Ahuwhenua Trophy for best Maori farm in the dairy sector.
Tama Potaka says the incorporation has $180 million dollars in net assets. As well as overseeing 350 leasehold blocks in Taranaki, it has diversified into property development in Brisbane and technology ventures in the United States.
Mr Potaka says organisations like PKW and Nelson's Wakatu Incorporation are having a major impact on Maori development.
Tama Potaka says PKW is proud of winning the Ahuwhenua Trophy, which has a history dating back to Apirana Ngata's and development efforts of the 1930s.
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