Tahu News Archives - Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

He raki whakahirahira – Kāi Tahu celebrates Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients

He mihi aroha, he mihi whakamānawa – This year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List sees a magnificent line up of Kāi Tahu members honoured for their extraordinary leadership and contributions. Tahu News also acknowledges renowned kaumātua Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts as the first Kāi Tahu Dame Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit. E kā rika…

He mana tō te ikoa – The mana carried within a name

A Ngāi Tahu academic says Māori are the lead experts in the history of Māori place names in Te Waipounamu. Dr Matiu Payne has responded to a recent letter published in the Akaroa Mail that he says is a misinformed opinion about Horomaka, an area of special significance for his iwi.

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…

Ko Ahumahi kai te paewai o te raki – Ahumahi industrial parks are on the horizon

Nau mai, hora mai Ahumahi – Ngāi Tahu Property spent time with Tahu News to kōrero about the new industrial parks it has in the pipeline for small to large businesses under the brand Ahumahi. Mātaki mai! The company has massive opportunities for new and existing businesses. Kei a Henare Te Aika-Puanaki ngā whakamahuki.

Professor Poia Rewi prepared for new challenge

University of Otago Professor Poia Rewi says he’s ready for the challenges ahead in his new role as chief executive of Te Mātāwai. The staunch reo advocate spoke to Tahu News about his new role and the years he’s spent working with Ngāi Tahu.

He taoka te mātauraka – Access to medical information paramount for Māori

Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā Māori Pharmacists Association remain true to their core business – to provide medical information and support to whānau by any means necessary. Ko tōna tāhuhu ko te kaupapa Māori. Their hotline is still going strong. Ko Henare Te Aika-Puanaki te kaikawe kōrero.

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…

New fishing rules for the Whakaraupō Mātaitai

A south island hapū are celebrating a new bylaw that will limit fishing within the Whakaraupō Mātaitai reserve. Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke say the decision from the Ministry of Fisheries is crucial to safeguarding the local fisheries. Henare Te Aika-Puanaki with this story.

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.