by Aroha Wehi-King | Feb 1, 2023 | Events
“Like Nana said when you do a job you do it properly. Half-pie or near enough is no good.” – Muri Turner. She used to be one of the first faces to greet you at Te Kūiti High School – a place she dedicated nearly thirty years of her life to. But...
by Aroha Wehi-King | Feb 1, 2023 | Events
Whānau of Te Paerata Papakāinga in Mōkau are making a stand to protect their ancestral urupā they claim has been desecrated due to earth works and other activities. Te Paerata spokesperson Marama Henare-Waho says while it’s a long-standing issue, it’s one...
by Aroha Wehi-King | Feb 1, 2023 | Events
MFM intern Baylee had a blast at the annual Kaumātua games held last week in Te Kūiti. She also had the chance to catch up with some awesome rangatahi who were there to help facilitate the event as well. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
by Aroha Wehi-King | Feb 1, 2023 | Events
It was a day they’d been waiting for for a long time, and just last week kaumātua from within Ngāti Maniapoto and neighbouring iwi came together for the annual Kaumātua Games in Te Kūiti. While it was a chance to showcase their skills and talent, it was –...
by Aroha Wehi-King | Jan 18, 2023 | Events
Tuakana of Te Wharekura o Maniapoto were celebrated at their annual pō tuku taonga this week, with two new leaders announced for 2023. Among the tauira who graduated was Te Herenga Cribb who’s completed her entire schooling at the kura. She’s the second tamaiti in her...
by Aroha Wehi-King | Jan 18, 2023 | Events
Kua kopoua a Cassidy Temese ki te tūranga Kaitakawaenga Māori i te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Ōtorohanga. 27-year-old Cassidy Temese (Ngāti Unu, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Apakura) is the newly appointed Iwi Relations Advisor at the Ōtorohanga District Council. It’s the first...
