An advocate for Māori students at Massey University is worried that rent increases and a lack of accommodation will create obstacles for potential students. Some students are now facing homelessness or ceasing studies as the academic year is about to commence. Moana Makapelu Lee reports: Joseph Ngametuangaro, Tauira Kimi Whare. Hine Tīhore, Māngai Tauira Māori.
The 92 year old victim of a home invasion in Kawakawa has had her stolen property returned to her. 2 Women have appeared in court in relation to the incident.
The Ngā Muka Development Trust and Waahi Whānui are supporting a chicken hatchery at Whāngāpē. The construction of the poultry breeding plant is nearing completion and has offered employment throughout the Waikato region. Mānia Clarke reports: Glen Tūpuhi, Heamana, Tarahiti o Ngā Muka Development. Pat Kīngi, Ngāti Naho, Ngāti Pou, Ngāti Hine. Jimmy Chand, Tumu Whakarae, Cobb-Vantress.
A decision on the possibility of a second Te Papa located to South Auckland could be announced in conjunction with the budget in May. Auckland Council’s ATEED would like to see the Te Papa Manukau museum and cultural centre completed as soon as possible. Nick Hill, Tumu Whakarae, ATEED.
The chairperson of Ka Pai Kāiti wants all pokie machines removed from the East Coast because of the harm they cause to Māori families. The problem gambling service Te Ara Tika has closed meaning there is no support for those in Gisborne. Te Kuru Dewes reports: Elizabeth Crawford, Heamana, Ka Pai Kāiti. Debbie Light, Karapu Whakauruuru.
The Department of Internal Affairs has released records showing that Australia and the United Kingdom are the most common countries for New Zealanders to give birth. More than 35,00 people were granted New Zealand citizenship last year with people from the United Kingdom, India and Samoa contributing the highest numbers.
A Wellington student has been awarded a scholarship to study dentistry at Otago University. The rangatahi says he wants to support better oral health amongst Māori and be able to support his whānau. Talisa Kupenga reports: Ethan Kāmana, Tauira Pou Niho. Aaron Kāmana, Pāpā.
Kotahinet has been named as a finalist in the Innovation World Cup Series for its work in monitoring water pollution in rivers and waterways. The company has developed floating self-contained automatic water quality monitors which are currently in use on the Waikato river.
A Master Weaver is currently in Arizona using an artist’s residency to further his knowledge of the art. Te Atiwei Ririnui will be hosted by the Tohono O’odham for 2 weeks and is looking forward to sharing weaving traditions.
The Māori Ferns have named Rona Peters and Krystal Rota as co-captains for the upcoming All Stars rugby league match in Melbourne. Rusty Matua, Kaiako.
The Māori Ferns will boast 7 players with NRLW or international experience while the Indigenous team is expected to be led by Rebecca Young and Talisha Harden.
Day 4 of the National Waka Ama Sprint Championships at Karāpiro saw Marcus Thompson and Miimama Pēpē take to the water. Tāroi Black reports live Karāpiro:
The Junior Diamond Blacks are preparing to compete in the Oceania Baseball Championship in Guam. The team hope to qualify for the Under 18 Baseball World Championship which will be held in South Korea. James Perry reports: Dominic Elliott, Tūhoe. Huriwaka Repia, Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa. Tukuteihu Repia, Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa. Ryan Flynn, Tāhuhu Rangapū, Poipapa Aotearoa.
Kawe Roes presents the weather and the Māori lunar calendar – The moon will enter the phase of Atua Whakahaehae.