Whānau Ora Minister Peeni Henare has fronted up to last Xmas parcel distribution at Ngā Whare Waatea marae in South Auckland at the invitation of MUMA Whānau Ora. Manager Veronica Henare says she wants the government to do more to support struggling families at Christmas.
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Minister to consider more 'satellite offices' on marae
The Minister of Social Development is considering the call from Papakura Marae CEO and the Manager of MUMA Whānau Ora Services to set up satellite offices at marae. Tony Kake and Veronica Henare say the partnering with MSD staff on site to distribute emergency xmas parcels to hundreds of whānau has shown the potential of the idea.
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Govt challenged to open xmas purse strings for needy
The manager of MUMA Whānau Ora says they are unable to meet the demand of whānau coming to Ngā Whare Waatea Marae in South Auckland to receive emergency food parcels. Veronica Henare says hundreds will go without this festive season and is challenging the government to open its purse strings to help.
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South Auckland marae to receive $1mil from Māori Housing Fund
The South Auckland marae of Papakura is the first community to receive funding from the $15mil Māori Housing Fund. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that the initial investment will support the marae's papakāinga plan.
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Wharekura principal critical of education review
The principal of a South Auckland wharekura says the education overhaul suggested in the report into Tomorrow's Schools will not benefit Māori students in mainstream schools.
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Minecraft releases third reo Māori coding tutorial
First-time students of coding from Te Kura Māori o Waatea in South Auckland are learning how to create the computer game Minecraft through its newly created reo Māori tutorial, Voyage Aquatic.
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Te Kāhui Huringa new Auckland primary kapa haka champs
Te Kāhui Huringa kapa haka from Finlayson Park are the new champions of the Tāmaki primary and intermediate kapa haka competition. Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae took out second place and Henderson Intermediate placed third.
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Trophy tribute to Damon Heke
The South Auckland primary kapa haka regionals are commemorating the late Damon Heke, a former leader of the wider South Auckland community. His family presented the hosts, Finlayson Park School, a trophy in his name.
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Whānau Ora providers call for increased funding
The findings of the Whānau Ora review are due to be released shortly, and supporters of the scheme want funding to continue, saying it has helped more than 45, 000 families.
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John the Baptist preaches te reo in Māngere
English baptist preacher John Catmur is on a mission to preach about the goodness of te reo. Inspired by a call from God, John moved from England to Aotearoa in 2007 to minister in Māngere, South Auckland.
