He was the artist who was born in a Nīkau hut. Cliff Whiting was also a heritage advocate and teacher, taking Māori art into schools. A tribute to honour the late Cliff Whiting.
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He Maimai Aroha: Anaru Kupenga
He's the tribal master who descends from the fairy people. Anaru Kupenga of Ngāti Māui held the tribal knowledge of his people. A tribute to honour the late Anaru Kupenga.
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He Maimai Aroha: Rangikotuku Rukuwai
The closest living descendant of globally recognised leaders of pacifism, Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi. The late Rangikotuku Rukuwai tells his story of life in the Taranaki community, Parihaka.
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Pare Hauraki mourn the loss of their champion Toko Renata
Hauraki leader Toko Renata Te Taniwha (Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Whanaunga) passed away on Wednesday 29 November, at his home in Manaia, Coromandel, surrounded by whānau, aged 86. Hauraki Māori Trust Board member Harry Mikaere says Toko was a perfect leader for the tribes of Pare Hauraki.
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Te Arawa mourn the loss of Wikeepa Te Rangipuawhe Maika
Te Arawa is mourning the passing of another esteemed leader, Wikeepa Te Rangipuawhe Maika.
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Iwi and Rotorua Mayor honour Ngāti Whakaue Chief
Iwi from around the country, local government agencies and churches paid their final respects to the late Te Arawa leader Pihopa Kingi. Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Ngāti Whakaue chief was pivotal in ensuring Iwi were included in decision-making regarding the City.
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Ngāpuhi kaumātua Nuki Aldridge laid to rest
Eighty-four-year-old Nuki Aldridge is recognised for being a strong Māori rights advocate. Earlier this week the Ngāpuhi kaumātua passed away in Kawakawa hospital and today was laid to rest in his hometown of Kaeo.
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Hundreds converge on Tauarau marae for Te Rangi McGarvey tangihana
Iwi from around the motu and officials from the Waitangi Tribunal paid their final respects to reo Māori exponent Te Rangi Karaitiana McGarvey at Tauarau marae in the Rūātoki valley of Tūhoe.
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Tributes flow for Māori parliamentary translator Te Rangi McGarvey
Tributes are flowing for reo Māori exponent and parliamentary translator, Te Rangi McGarvey. Former Minister of Māori Development Te Ururoa Flavell says his contribution and service for the Māori language was exceptional.
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Tributes continue to flow for Lewis Moeau
People near and far continue to arrive at Manutuke's Te Pahou marae, outside of Gisborne, to farewell Lewis Moeau, dedicated parliamentary servant and leader of his people.