COVID-19 Archives - Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

E ura e te rā, he ao hōu – A new world of work tomorrow awaits our youth of today

He kōrero āwhina mō te āpōpō, mō te ākekokeko – The young and talented Māui Brennan takes time to share with us some of his data insights to what whānau can expect about the way jobs will look like in the near future. Kia takatū! You might be surprised to hear what Brennan says. Ko…

He waka eke noa – Haeata waiata a hit with the community

Hoea tō koutou nā waka Kōmanawa! Haeata kaiako Antonio Toetoe spearheaded a waiata project on behalf of his Kōmanawa whānau of kaiako and tamariki. The result – an awesome waiata and new music opportunities for the Kōmanawa whānau to explore. Ko Henare Te Aika-Puanaki te kaikawe kōrero.

Disappointment over cancelled Waitaha haka competition

One of the most seasoned haka performers in Te Waipounamu is disappointed that the regional Waitaha kapa haka competition has been cancelled. Tihi Puanaki spoke to Tahu News following this announcement, which will see the three qualifying teams from Te Matatini 2019 represent their rohe again on the national stage in 2021. Tawhiri Rūrū with…

Rangatahi Māori focus of new online production

A group of Māori creatives have teamed up to make a special production that’s taking theatre to social media. Writer and director Hōhepa Waitoa had work lined up for his company Mahimahi Productions until the end of the year, but COVID-19 changed it all. Henare Te Aika-Puanaki with this story.

Hemp business COVID-19 pains

He tipu mīharo te kōaka – e tipu, e rea. We catch up with Brendan McIntosh, co-owner of Plant Based NZ, about the miracle hemp plant and how the hemp business is managing during these tough times.

E hao e te rakatahi! Kāi Tahu rakatahi brave a new business despite challenges facing the economy

Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rakatahi! Kāi Tahu rakatahi have kickstarted a new business to sell kaimoana to whānau, bringing the taste of the Chathams to Aotearoa. Though the current climate looks gloomy, rakatahi have their wits about them, and interestingly things are slowly on the up. Tūwhitia te hopo! Ko Henare Te…

Tourism get $400 million cash injection in 2020 budget

The hard hit tourism industry has received a much needed $400 million cash injection in the 2020 budget. Finance Minister Grant Robertson made the announcement today in what’s being labelled as an unprecedented budget. Henare Te Aika-Puanaki with this story.

Tikanga experts question tangihanga restrictions

Changes to tangihanga restrictions will see Funeral Directors now able to ask public health authorities for an exemption to allow up to 50 people attend tangihanga. The changes under alert level 2 were announced today by the Minister of Health, David Clarke, however some tikanga experts say the changes haven’t gone far enough. Henare Te…

Kia Puta ki Rangiātea – Navigate your own waka, don’t be a passenger in someone else’s

Dr. Eruera Tarena talks about Tokona Te Raki’s latest document – Kia Puta ki Rangiātea, to help whānau think about creating a healthy future. Thinking and discussing our potential future is an important step to realising it.

Mahuta mai rā – Businesses at Tower Junction and The Landing are on the rise

Retailers and eateries are harikoa to see the light at the end of the tunnel.