King Tuheitia visits Orakei
A visit to Tamaki Makaurau tomorrow by King Tuheitia is a chance for Ngati Whatua to celebrate a very old relationship.
Grant Hawke, the chair of Ngati Whatua o Orakei, says one of the hapu's leading ancestors, Apihai Te Kawau, lived for a period with Potatau te Wherowhero and his son Tawhiao.
Princess te Puea was a regular visitor to the marae when it was based down at Okahu Bay, and the late Maori Queen, Te Atairangikaahu, was no stranger to Takaparawha.
He says it's important to keep the links strong.
“It’s our confirmation to Kingi Tuheitia that we support the Kingitanga and while we’re the prow of the waka of Tainui, so we’ve always known that and we always appreciate that so we will recognise that,” Mr Hawke says.
The mayors of Auckland's cities will also be present to support the kaupapa.
LIFE OF NGOI PEWHAIRANGI LAUNCHED IN HOME MARAE
Whanau of Ngoingoi Pewhairangi will be out in force at Tokomaru Bay this weekend to launch a biography of the Te Whanau-a-Ruataupare songwriter best known for her association with Dalvanius Prime and the Patea Maori Club.
Biographer Tania Ka-ai says her relative was also known for her contribution to the early years of kohanga reo and her role in setting up the National Weavers Association.
That's why the book is called Ngoingoi Pewhairangi - A Remarkable Life.
Dr Ka-ai says it was during the party to celebrate her doctorate that Ben Pewhairangi put the hard word on her to write about his late wife, and it was an honour she could not turn down.
Ngoingoi Pewhairangi, who died in 1985, wrote Prince Tui Teka's hit He Ipo and Patea Maori Club's Poi e, the only te reo Maori song to top the New Zealand charts.
MAORI ON BOTH SIDES OF PACIFIC CUP TUSSLE
Two of the best Maori rugby players will line up against the New Zealand Maori team in Sunday's Pacific Nations Cup finale in Sydney.
Rotorua-based commentator Maru Maniapoto says the Maori team delivered a strong second half performance to down Japan last week.
But it will need a bit extra against the only other unbeaten team in the tournament, Australia A, which also includes the midfield combo of Morgan Tuhunui and Te Mana Tau.
HEALTH CONFERENCE BOOSTS WORKER CONFIDENCE
Maori health practitioners have had a shot in the arm from the Public Health Association conference this week in Waitangi.
Lisa McNab, the hui convenor, says there was a huge Maori presence over the three days.
Kaupapa included smoking, sleep disorders, breast feeding, food habits, family violence and workforce development.
She says Maori communities and kaimahi Maori are providing their own solutions to their health problems.
“The Maori workforce in public health is alive and well. We are doing some fantastic stuff out there. We are the solution to a number of the problems that Maori are always being told we feature highly in,” Ms McNab says.
The conference was cheered by research showing an increase in Maori life expectancy and more Maori in positions of influence.
PARTY FOR THE POTATO IN HAWKES BAY
A Hawkes Bay grower is throwing a party for the humble potato.
Hanui Lawrence of the Maori Potato Growers company says the tiwai is an under-appreciated hidden treasure.
She has organised a hui at Waipatu Marae tomorrow to mark the United Nations International Year of the Potato, which will include food stalls, potato sculptures, hangi demonstrations and guest chefs.
Mrs Lawrence says growing crops is a good use of idle land around marae.
“We had a coupole of acres of family land next to the marae. In there we’ve hahd Maori potatoes, kumara, corn and kamokamo, real good staple kai that supplements the marae when there’s a tangi and any other function here. It’s just a matter of hopping over to the garden, and there they are,” Mrs Lawrence says.
She's like to see all marae putting in gardens, like they had in days past.
AOTEAROA SHOWBAND TURNED INTO SCHOOL MUSICAL
A musical recounting the history of the Maori showbands ends its debut season in Rotorua this weekend.
Showband Aotearoa has been a joint production by Rotorua Boys' High and Rotorua Girls' High.
Most of the music was written by Rim D Paul, a former member of the Maori High Quins, who is now the music director at the boys high school.
Script and lyrics are by playwright John Broughton.
The artistic director, Laytee George, says the 70 students taking part enjoyed learning a unique piece of indigenous musical history, which took Maori musicians to Australia and around the world.
Grant Hawke, the chair of Ngati Whatua o Orakei, says one of the hapu's leading ancestors, Apihai Te Kawau, lived for a period with Potatau te Wherowhero and his son Tawhiao.
Princess te Puea was a regular visitor to the marae when it was based down at Okahu Bay, and the late Maori Queen, Te Atairangikaahu, was no stranger to Takaparawha.
He says it's important to keep the links strong.
“It’s our confirmation to Kingi Tuheitia that we support the Kingitanga and while we’re the prow of the waka of Tainui, so we’ve always known that and we always appreciate that so we will recognise that,” Mr Hawke says.
The mayors of Auckland's cities will also be present to support the kaupapa.
LIFE OF NGOI PEWHAIRANGI LAUNCHED IN HOME MARAE
Whanau of Ngoingoi Pewhairangi will be out in force at Tokomaru Bay this weekend to launch a biography of the Te Whanau-a-Ruataupare songwriter best known for her association with Dalvanius Prime and the Patea Maori Club.
Biographer Tania Ka-ai says her relative was also known for her contribution to the early years of kohanga reo and her role in setting up the National Weavers Association.
That's why the book is called Ngoingoi Pewhairangi - A Remarkable Life.
Dr Ka-ai says it was during the party to celebrate her doctorate that Ben Pewhairangi put the hard word on her to write about his late wife, and it was an honour she could not turn down.
Ngoingoi Pewhairangi, who died in 1985, wrote Prince Tui Teka's hit He Ipo and Patea Maori Club's Poi e, the only te reo Maori song to top the New Zealand charts.
MAORI ON BOTH SIDES OF PACIFIC CUP TUSSLE
Two of the best Maori rugby players will line up against the New Zealand Maori team in Sunday's Pacific Nations Cup finale in Sydney.
Rotorua-based commentator Maru Maniapoto says the Maori team delivered a strong second half performance to down Japan last week.
But it will need a bit extra against the only other unbeaten team in the tournament, Australia A, which also includes the midfield combo of Morgan Tuhunui and Te Mana Tau.
HEALTH CONFERENCE BOOSTS WORKER CONFIDENCE
Maori health practitioners have had a shot in the arm from the Public Health Association conference this week in Waitangi.
Lisa McNab, the hui convenor, says there was a huge Maori presence over the three days.
Kaupapa included smoking, sleep disorders, breast feeding, food habits, family violence and workforce development.
She says Maori communities and kaimahi Maori are providing their own solutions to their health problems.
“The Maori workforce in public health is alive and well. We are doing some fantastic stuff out there. We are the solution to a number of the problems that Maori are always being told we feature highly in,” Ms McNab says.
The conference was cheered by research showing an increase in Maori life expectancy and more Maori in positions of influence.
PARTY FOR THE POTATO IN HAWKES BAY
A Hawkes Bay grower is throwing a party for the humble potato.
Hanui Lawrence of the Maori Potato Growers company says the tiwai is an under-appreciated hidden treasure.
She has organised a hui at Waipatu Marae tomorrow to mark the United Nations International Year of the Potato, which will include food stalls, potato sculptures, hangi demonstrations and guest chefs.
Mrs Lawrence says growing crops is a good use of idle land around marae.
“We had a coupole of acres of family land next to the marae. In there we’ve hahd Maori potatoes, kumara, corn and kamokamo, real good staple kai that supplements the marae when there’s a tangi and any other function here. It’s just a matter of hopping over to the garden, and there they are,” Mrs Lawrence says.
She's like to see all marae putting in gardens, like they had in days past.
AOTEAROA SHOWBAND TURNED INTO SCHOOL MUSICAL
A musical recounting the history of the Maori showbands ends its debut season in Rotorua this weekend.
Showband Aotearoa has been a joint production by Rotorua Boys' High and Rotorua Girls' High.
Most of the music was written by Rim D Paul, a former member of the Maori High Quins, who is now the music director at the boys high school.
Script and lyrics are by playwright John Broughton.
The artistic director, Laytee George, says the 70 students taking part enjoyed learning a unique piece of indigenous musical history, which took Maori musicians to Australia and around the world.
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