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30 Oct 2024

Kaitiaki and scientists join forces to protect lowland forests

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Local kaitiaki and scientists from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research have formed new partnerships to protect lowland native forests and taonga species in Tairāwhiti Gisborne. The collaboration was...

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25 Oct 2024

Understanding spiritual experiences: Wiremu Niania’s insights in Ngā Kūaha

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air In an attempt to educate the world about spiritual experiences in Māori healing, tohunga (expert) Wiremu Niania has co-written a book with psychiatrist Allister Bush. Ngā Kūaha: Voices and...

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21 Oct 2024

Passion for healthcare: Week with mobile surgical unit fuels student’s future path

Tairāwhiti rangatahi Lena Keenan hopes to one day help fill the gaps in the health system by providing consistent care along the East Coast. This dream is becoming reality for the Year 13 Tolaga Bay Area School student after spending a week...

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16 Oct 2024

Regional creatives unite to explore film opportunities for Tairāwhiti

Internationally renowned and multiple award-winning movie Whale Rider, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes as Pai (pictured) and based on Witi Ihimaera’s book, was filmed in Whāngārā. A feasibility study is being done into setting up a regional film...

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10 Oct 2024

Powerhouse in te reo Māori: Census data gives a deeper understanding of iwi

Most people affiliated to iwi in Tairāwhiti are under 30 and each iwi is continually growing in population, new data shows. The information, released by Te Kāhui Raraunga on the TeWhata website, was collected in the 2023 Census and gives a deeper...

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08 Oct 2024

Tupuna Pai: New AI platform empowers farmers to align decisions with cultural values

Kupenga said the idea emerged from his work as a Taiao member at Whāngārā Farms

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02 Oct 2024

Kairākau TV series explores Tūwhakairiora’s legacy in 16th century Aotearoa

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air The new season of Kairākau, which shares the Ngāti Porou story of Tūwhakairiora and his lasting impacts on Tairāwhiti, made its television premiere this week. Set in 16th century Aotearo...

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20 Sep 2024

Ngāti Porou play Ruatepupuke: The Art of Whaikaro captivates audiences

Sharing pūrākau (stories) of Ngāti Porou to the wider world to help enrich the understanding of te ao Māori was front and centre at this week’s performances of Ruatepupuke at Ngata Memorial College. Ruatepupuke: The Art of Whaikaro premiered...

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19 Sep 2024

Embrace te reo: Minister proud to continue his mother’s language legacy

Rātana Minister Te Aorangi Harrington hopes more people will embrace te reo Māori for the betterment of themselves and others — as he has seen over his life as the a son of a kōhanga reo teacher. “Embracing te reo Māori will take you on...

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18 Sep 2024

‘Every day is like Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori for my whānau and I’

As part of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor spoke to a teacher of the language to hear about what it’s like to guide tauira on their journey. “If people want to learn te reo Māori, then they will show up,” is...

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