Posted by the Newsman, @ 10pm on May 20th, 2012

Ratana kapa haka team represents Aotea region againRadio New ZealandKamaka Manuel said the event also acknowledged the recent death of Patea Maori Club stalwart Nanny Hui Kahu who inspired rangatahi to join kapa haka teams. He says there is a buzz of excitement among members of his roopu.

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 9am on May 19th, 2012

3News NZ'Racist' dictionary terms spark online petitionTVNZA petition is calling for an online dictionary to remove posts referring to Maori as "thieves", "gangsters" and "self-proclaimed land owners". The petition claims the definitions, featured under the search term "Maori" on urbandictionary.com, …Anger over dictionary slurs against Maori3News NZall 21 news articles »

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 8am on May 19th, 2012

Stuff.co.nzkapa haka performers battle it outStuff.co.nzHIGH SCORE: Part of the judges panel at the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka Competition at Lincoln Events Centre. CENTRE STAGE: Mark Roberts, left, performs with Te Puna Wanaka group. SISTER ACT: Elizabeth Cunningham, right, and sister Linda Grennell perform …

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 8pm on May 18th, 2012

VoxyCultural Slam celebrates young Gisborne talentVoxyAmong those performing on the night are the regional award winning, Campion College Shakespeare in Schools group and the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka group winners, Te Roopu o Rangatahi o Ritana – amongst a plethora of other youth acts.and more »

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 6pm on May 18th, 2012

The biggest donor to the Act Party says he gave the money to Don Brash and John Banks so they could stop special treatment for Maori who were “either in jail or on welfare”.

In an extraordinary interview with the Weekend Herald…

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 9am on May 18th, 2012

Maori Party welcomes freshwaterVoxyCo-leader of the Māori Party, Tariana Turia, has welcomed the second report of the Land and Water Forum, specifically in its recommendations urging councils to use 'a transparent public process with iwi involvement' when developing a freshwater plan.and more »

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 8am on May 18th, 2012

Donna Grant first woman on Warriors board | Rotorua News | Local News in RotoruaThe Daily PostShe has led a number of delegations in the Pacific and serves on several boards including the Glenn Family Foundation, Te Matatini National Kapa Haka and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Nga Kaituhono Advisory Board. Asked whether she thought …

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 8am on May 18th, 2012

Over 400 compete at Hawera kapa haka festivalRadio New ZealandTen kapa haka groups from Waitara to Ratana have been polishing their moves and tuning their voices to stand tall and impress the 16 judges and wow the audience with their waiata and haka at the bi-annual event. Aotea Maori Performing Arts Committee …

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 7am on May 18th, 2012

NZ On Air releases original pitch for show that became The GCNational Business ReviewSo, too, is their desire for the things they love about "home" – the marae, kapa haka groups and the official marking of uniquely Maori celebrations like Matariki. But what differentiates this latest group from previous generations of Maori who have …and more »

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Posted by the Newsman, @ 6am on May 18th, 2012

Support for John Key’s National Party has fallen 2.5 per cent in the latest Roy Morgan political poll, suggesting a Labour-Greens-NZ First alliance would have the best chance of governing if an election was held today.The poll of…

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