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Haka challenge to battle domestic violence

It’s no secret many whānau are under pressure during the strict conditions of New Zealand’s efforts to combat the Coronavirus . This Friday a nationwide campaign will launch using haka to help whānau through these trying times.

Rau Aroha, Rau Mahara, Rau Mihi – ANZAC Tribute

Mātaki mai! Areare mai! Some of our Ngāi Tahu whānau take time to share their kōrero about ANZAC day. Hai taoka maria anō mō tātou katoa.

He Toa Makorea – The Last of An Exceptional Generation

He ika a Whiro a Epiniha Rātapu, nō Ngāi Tahu. One of two remaining living veterans of the 28th Māori Battalion, Epiniha shares through his daughter Myrtle stories and memories during WWII.

Getting ready for ANZAC Day

Ahakoa he tikanga hōu, he tikanga aroha tonu – While this year’s way of commemorating differs … it is still done with love.

Ngā Hau e Whā Covid-19 Testing Station

Get yourself hot kai, good kōrero and a COVID-19 test down at Ngā Hau e Whā Marae, east Ōtautahi whānau. Even if you’re not feeling sick or showing any symptoms, it’s important as many whānau as possible are tested all around Aotearoa.

Look after your kaimahi and business will be well

E hoa mā, missing your FUSH and Joe’s Garage Wigram fixes? Ko tāua tāua! Owner Anton Matthews shares his concerns about the effects of lock-down on his kaimahi and businesses here in Ōtautahi. We hope to see his, and other Māori businesses, open again as soon as the alert levels lower. Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia…