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HE PITOPITO KŌRERO / THIS WEEK'S NEWS
"Thank you to the Rūnanga for sponsoring our daughter, Lexous Tau-Riwhi. The funding she received helped go towards her fees for the Waikato Rep Touch Tournament in Christchurch."
Within minutes of a Facebook post about a missing girl in Kaikohe locals were out in their cars searching every nook and cranny of the town. The way the community rallied showed how united the residents were in the town, which was often cast in a bad light, according to locals.
Māori need to return to their papakāinga for the sake of the future. That's according to an expert researching Māori whānau structures. He says it will set an example to bring negative Māori stats down.
The tech changing kid's lives
The schools in Glenn Innes, Panumure and Pt England, have become increasingly digital. Every child receives a Chromebook laptop or tablet, paid off by their parents over time - and teachers manage the learning in entirely new ways. Not only can teachers share resources, parents can also click in to witness their child's work and progress.
Dune revival front window for paua farm
With local elections fast coming up, it's time again to pick Auckland's Independent Māori Statutory Board.
As part of its Whakapiki Ora project, the marae will help families in need of emergency accommodation.
New Zealand's first female politicians wear a traditional chin tattoo in parliament is encouraging other women to take up the custom.
A 30-year study has found European and Polynesian gene pools are different and should be treated separately when matching tissues for transplants or prescribing medicines.
Treaty settlements and a changing landscape of governing boards over the last decade has highlighted a need for succession plans. This year, a new initiative called Ka Eke Poutama aims to grow the next generation of future leaders, starting with Auckland-based rangatahi Ngāti Whātua are preparing for post-Treaty settlement.
HE HUINGA / EVENTS
2016 Northland Local Body Elections
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