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The Waitangi National Trust is preparing for an increase in visitors ahead of Waitangi day. Iwi in Northland are also preparing to host Jacinda Ardern onto Ōtamatea Marae for the first time. An investiture ceremony for Hekenukumai Busby will also be held at Waitangi. Rāniera Harrison reports: Pita Tipene, Heamana, Te Tarahiti Ā Motu o Waitangi.
A Māori kiwifruit orchard is looking to hire more fruit pickers for the upcoming harvest. Mānia Clarke reports: Carlo Ellis, Mema, Tarahiti Uru Huarākau o Ngāi Tūkairangi, Mai I Tauranga. Wilie Jackson, Minita, Ngā Take Mahi, Mai I Te Tai Kōura.
More than 800,000 Federal workers in the United States of America have been affected by the government shutdown as President Trump seeks funding for a border wall. The shutdown will also affect people throughout the country and impact on food stamps and tribal groups. Heta Gardiner reports: Reweti Wiki, Mātanga Pūtea, Mai i California.
Whānau focused workouts are being seen as a way to encourage healthy lifestyles for Māori at the Metcon RX gym in Rotorua. Te Kuru Dewes reports: Mārama Jones, Hōtaka Hauora, Metcon RX. Max Matenga, Hōtaka Hauora, Metcon RX. Dianne Akurangi, Kaiwhakahaere, Metcon RX.
Te Atiwei Ririnui has arrived in Arizona for a 2 week residency aiming to develop his knowledge of Native American weavers
Walter ‘the Wiz’ Walsh will be awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community and broadcasting. After 29 years with Turanga FM Walsh sees his work as serving his community. Te Kuru Dewes reports: Walter Walsh, Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga a Māhaki.
Makaira Berry is part of Maimoa Music and starred in the video for their single ‘Wairua’. The 21 year old came from kura kauapapa and is working to revitalize Te reo Māori and keep it relevant for her generation. He Momo:
Kawe Roes presents the Māori lunar calendar – The moon will enter the phase of Tīrea.