Articles in Maori
International Kai Festival: Nelson, New Zealand – Invitation to Stallholders
International Kai Festival
Where: Whakatu Marae & Founders Park Nelson, New Zealand
When: Saturday 5th February 2011
Time: 11am – 4.30pm
Come celebrate the Waitangi Celebrations with us
Kai stalls & entertainment
There are still some stall sites available but be …
Shared Identity
“Our Identity Lies ahead of Us!”.
This quote from the famous late Kanak politician Jean-Marie Tjibaou, leader of the independence movement of the indigenous people of New Caledonia, is the theme of the fourth Melanesian Arts …
Maori Art and Design wins Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Awards
‘‘Maori Art and Design: Weaving, Painting, Carving and Architecture’ by Julie Paama-Pengelly, has been selected as the winner of the Art, Architecture and Design Award at the Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Awards 2010.
The book’s …
The Approach of Matariki
According to Maori tradition, 14th June 2010 is a day to be celebrated!
Around this time our geographical location provides for a unique marker of the New Year, where the Pleiades constellation of stars (or Matariki …
Kura Reo Kai Tahu
It is great to see communities working together to strengthen their traditional knowledge and increase the ties that bind.
From the Timaru Herald .
The community at Arowhenua is hosting the second annual Kura Reo Kai Tahu …
Positive Maori Initiative Gets Underway
Photo: Pita Sharples
Well done pita. While the hone circus goes on (nice to see the southland times apologise to hone) real action to address the issues facing maori is still happening – just doesn’t sell …
Discovery of moa bones handled well – mars2earth
Photo by: Robert Thomson
I like this story for a number of reasons.
“Road workers have uncovered what could be the bones of a family of moa while building a highway near Taupo.
They immediately stopped work, moved …
Protecting O Tu Wharekai for everyone, for ever – mars2earth
Upper Rangitata Photo PeterBray panoramio.com
It’s great that the public get a say on the future of our rivers, waterways and wetlands – like in this example from The Timaru Hearld
“The public is set to get their say …
Maori Herbal Medicine—Te Rongoa
This is a generalised, very basic roundup of Maori Herbal Medicine, listing remedies for bad breath, bruises, burns, colds, itching, fever, sores, swelling and vomitting to name but a few. Check it out here.
Speak Maori Now – Te Reo Tips
October 21st, 2009
Here are some online video examples of basic terms you can use with your whanau while you’re having a cup of tea or coffee on the Speak Maori.com site.
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Archie Tairoa Receives His Knighthood
October 21st, 2009
Popluar Maori leader Archie Tairoa was knighted today, at his old college – Hato Paora College, in Fielding. This was an unorthidox manner in which to be knighted, most people opting for the …
Speak Maori Now – Te Reo Tips
Here are some online video examples of basic terms you can use with your whanau while you’re having a cup of tea or coffee on the Speak Maori.com site.
Read more
Te Reo O Taranaki Digital Story – by Tetekura
October 15th, 2009
In 2006 a group of us who whakapapa to Taranaki immersed ourselves in learning te reo o Taranaki – Taranaki dialect. We journeyed to different marae around the Taranaki region and learnt our …
Te Reo O Taranaki Digital Story – by Tetekura
In 2006 a group of us who whakapapa to Taranaki immersed ourselves in learning te reo o Taranaki – Taranaki dialect. We journeyed to different marae around the Taranaki region and learnt our histo…
Gratitude – Maori Inspiration
With everything that we want to achieve in life, we must first be grateful for every single thing that we have. I want you to wake up in the morning, open your eyes, look outside …
Being Organised
August 23rd, 2009
The life of a maori at times can be hectic! Have you ever been in a situation where you are so busy, that you forget to do to something important? And you think …
Live Haka on twitter (Twaka) brings passionate Kiwis and All Black supporters together online
August 21st, 2009
Live Haka on twitter (Twaka)
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 3:22 pm
Press Release: Belinda Jackson
An online Haka may sound strange but the kiwi spirit is now embracing the social media world. Currently around 50 participants …
Believe In Yourself
August 13th, 2009
Its time for CHANGE my people! Its time for CHANGE!
YOU are able to achieve anything that your heart desires, anything in this whole entire world. You do NOT have to be born with …
Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei
August 9th, 2009
This weekend marks the end of the three-year Mō Tātou exhibition about Ngāi Tahu at Te papa.
On sunday they have this
4pm–5pm
Ngāi Tahu historical films
A collection of fascinating archival footage about the Ngāi Tahu …
Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori – Maori Language Week
August 2nd, 2009
Photo: from the Wellington Daily Photo Blog – of Wellington Girls College and Wellington College Kapahaka Group.
All across Aotearoa people have been focussing positively upon Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori over the …
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