Hapūtanga wānanga strengthens cultural connection to whenua
Māori midwives are facilitating traditional antenatal courses that empower whānau to honour the tapu nature of the placenta through tikanga-based birth plans.
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Upholding Tikanga: The Importance of Returning Whenua to the Land
Journalist Liam Rātana highlights the significance of hapūtanga wānanga and the Māori practice of returning the placenta to the earth to strengthen whānau connections.
Sacred Kurahaupō Waka Returns to Lake Horowhenua in Celebration of Shared Whakapapa
Te Waka Wairua o Kurahaupō has returned to Kohuturoa Marae in Levin after a major exhibition in Wairarapa, reuniting descendants of Muaūpoko, Rangitāne, and Ngāti Apa.
He Waka Tapu Marks 30 Years of Community Care With New Hauora Initiative
One of the South Island’s leading Māori health providers, He Waka Tapu, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by launching Project Hauora to improve healthcare access in East Christchurch.
Two New Rail Stations Open for South Auckland Communities
The communities of Drury and Paerātā celebrated a significant infrastructure milestone on Sunday with the official opening of two new railway stations.
Rangatahi lead the way in water safety as drowning rates among young people decline
Water Safety New Zealand highlights a positive shift in aquatic safety for rangatahi, who have moved from being the most at-risk group to the least at-risk.
New Tokona te Raki tool kit empowers rangatahi to lead future innovation
Christchurch-based social innovation lab Tokona te Raki is launching the Mō Āpōpō Future Makers tool kit into 500 classrooms to help rangatahi shape their own futures.
Pākehā grandmother in her 70s encourages New Zealanders to 'open your heart' to te ao Māori
Gael Finlayson-Davis, a retired clinical psychologist who went viral during Matariki celebrations, shares how learning te reo Māori has transformed her worldview and connection to Aotearoa.
A Father’s Journey Home: John Ruddock Secures Citizenship for Children and Advocates for Māori Whakapapa Pathway
After gaining New Zealand citizenship for his children, John Ruddock (Ngāpuhi) is advocating for a dedicated pathway to recognise the rights of overseas-born Māori returning to their ancestral home.
Father advocating for whakapapa-driven citizenship pathways as whānau settles in Wellington
After securing New Zealand citizenship for his family, John Ruddock continues to advocate for a dedicated 'tangata whenua pathway' to help other overseas-born Māori return home.
New Papakāinga Development in Waitangi Highlights Strength of Māori-Led Housing Solutions
Te Pouahi o Te Tai Tokerau Trust and Te Tii Trust have successfully opened eight new homes in Waitangi, marking the first new papakāinga development on that land in over 50 years.
Iwi-led dental service triples regional reach in Gisborne as local demand surges
Turanga Health and Trinity Koha have significantly expanded their free dental services in the Gisborne region, providing 605 treatments to 178 people in 2025.
Rising popularity of Māori names reflects growing biculturalism and te reo revitalisation
Interdisciplinary Māori academic Karaitiana Taiuru and researcher Awanui Te Huia share insights on the cultural significance and increasing use of te reo Māori names for newborns in Aotearoa.
Rise of te reo Māori baby names reflects growing cultural revitalisation
Recent data reveals a steady increase in newborns receiving te reo Māori names, a trend attributed by experts to the kōhanga reo movement and a broader bicultural shift in Aotearoa.
Healing Through Hākari: First Hautapu Held at Takapūneke in Nearly Two Centuries
Whānau of Ōnuku Marae and Ngāi Tahu gathered at Takapūneke Reserve this Matariki for the first hautapu ceremony held at the site in nearly 200 years.
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Pānuitia →A Legacy Preserved: Juliana Keefe’s Decades-Long Mission to Honour the 28th Māori Battalion
Juliana Keefe has spent nearly 30 years documenting the history and personal stories of the 28th Māori Battalion to ensure the sacrifices of her father and his comrades are never forgotten.
Northland Celebrates Matariki 2026 with Rich Line-up of Cultural and Family Events
Communities across Northland are gathering this weekend to mark the Māori New Year through art, food festivals, and traditional workshops as Matariki rises in the midwinter sky.
Clearer skies forecast for Matariki weekend as nation prepares for stargazing and hautapu
Forecasters are predicting settled weather and clearer skies for much of Aotearoa during the Matariki long weekend, providing ideal conditions for viewing the star cluster and participating in traditional ceremonies.
American migrants look to Aotearoa for lifestyle and community
Official data reveals a surge in Americans seeking New Zealand citizenship and residency, driven by a desire for a slower pace of life and a safe environment for their families.
Matariki Celebrations Hail a New Era of Unity and Cultural Revitalisation
The rising of the Matariki star cluster has transformed into a cornerstone of New Zealand’s social fabric, fostering communal ties and a deeper interest in te reo Māori.
National Standards Introduced to Support Papakāinga Developments on Whenua Māori
New planning rules launched on Thursday aim to simplify the development of Māori land by replacing inconsistent council provisions with a single set of national standards.
Google Maps transforms te reo Māori navigation with new local voice partnership
Google has partnered with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori to launch an AI-powered New Zealand voice in Google Maps that provides accurate te reo Māori pronunciation for cities and towns.
Taranaki mother shares Wegovy journey to champion health for whānau
Kayla Dove Tangira is breaking barriers by documenting her weight loss medical journey to inspire other Māori to prioritise their long-term health and wellbeing.
Māori Ancestral Names Restored to Five Auckland Regional Parks
Auckland Council has formally adopted te reo Māori names for five regional parks in partnership with mana whenua to celebrate and safeguard the cultural heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Tāmaki Makaurau Set to Host National Matariki Celebrations as Interest in Te Ao Māori Grows
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is preparing to host the national Matariki hautapu at Takaparawhau as Auckland’s city centre transforms for the month-long Matariki ki te Manawa festival.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to Host National Matariki Hautapu in Tāmaki Makaurau
Creative director Ataahua Papa says the 2026 Matariki celebrations reflect a growing sense of kotahitanga as Auckland prepares to host the national hautapu at Takaparawhau.
Positive Growth in New Zealand's Cultural and Economic Connections with Asia Highlighted in 2026 Report
The 2026 Perceptions of Asia report reveals increasing positive sentiment among New Zealanders toward Asian cultures and people, reflecting a nation growing more comfortable with its identity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Aronui Matariki Drone Show Set to Illuminate Rotorua Lakefront as New Zealand's Largest Aerial Display
The Aronui Art Festival's 2026 Matariki drone show will bring traditional stories to life over Lake Rotorua using record-breaking technology and Māori narration.
Matariki public holiday brings communities together
The Matariki public holiday — the first uniquely Māori public holiday — continues to draw whānau and communities together for hautapu ceremonies, kai and reflection.
Te reo Māori Week celebrated across Aotearoa with record participation
Communities, schools and workplaces marked Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with the highest level of engagement on record, reflecting the steady revitalisation of the language.