The general manager of Te Puia, Eraia Kiel, says he and his staff are extremely grateful to receive $7.6mil in funding to safeguard the future of toi Māori and continue the legacy of Sir Apirana Ngata.
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Te Puia receives $7.6mil to safeguard future of toi Māori
The support will safeguard the future of toi Māori and ensure that our future carvers, weavers, waka exponents, and arts and crafts champions have a place to hone and perfect Māori arts for generations to come.
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New 'Poi' craze during lockdown
A mother of three in Rotorua has taken her skills in traditional Maori dance to social media creating a Facebook blog called Mauri o Te Poi.
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Future a lot brighter for Rotorua café re-opening today
Rotorua café owner Paula Collier says the future is looking a lot brighter now that she’s been able to open Kai Caff Aye today under Alert Level 3 restrictions.
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Ahu Boutique increases sales during COVID-19 Lockdown
Retailers have taken a hard financial hit during lock-down, but tomorrow will bring some relief as the restrictions will be relaxed under Alert Level 3. But one Māori fashion designer in Rotorua describes how she was able to increase sales during Level 4.
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'Remember those who gave their blood for God, King and for Country'
The veteran president of the Te Arawa RSA League stood alone due to the main commemoration being cancelled in Rotorua this morning. Te Kei o Te Waka Merito told reporter Kereama Wright regardless of where we stand the important thing is to remember those who gave their blood for God, King and for Country.
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NewsLet's shop Māori, Let's spend Māori- Tautoko!
Rotorua is facing tough times so Te Arawa community figure Rawiri Bhana has found a way to encourage people to shop, support and spend with Māori-owned local businesses and individuals in the city.
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Two nurses go out of their way to protect kaumātua from flu
A pair of nurses have been praised for their dedication and leaving the safety of their own medical practices, to administer flu vaccines for senior citizens in Rotorua.
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Māori orgs getting homeless into iso-proof accomodation
Throughout the country, Māori organisations are working hard to house the homeless and move people living in homeless shelters and hostels into isolation-proof accommodation.
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Whakarewarewa locals prohibit the homeless from entering their village
Whakarewarewa village has been closed off to the public.
