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Guided adventures on the Franz Josef Glacier will resume in time for the school holidays, thanks to a collaboration between Ngāi Tahu Tourism, the Department of Conservation and The Helicopter Line and the support from Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio. The companies have partnered to deliver the ultimate glacier heli hike experience using the highly qualified…
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…
Read MoreTwo Ngāi Tahu Tourism businesses are set to soon reopen – Hukafalls Jet in Taupō and Shotover Jet in Queenstown. Due to the significant impacts of COVID-19, operations at 10 of Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s 11 businesses had been temporarily paused beyond the nationwide lockdown until conditions allowed them to reopen. The jetboating attractions are the…
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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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