Ask to use material, get more information or tell us about an item
After Mia was revealed to be the most popular Māori baby name some are questioning if it is a Māori name. One expert in Māori language says it is not a name, but can be part of Māori words. Heta Gardiner reports: Tāwhirimātea Williams, Mātanga Reo.
Auckland Women’s Refuge are asking for an increase in funding so they can assist those suffering from family and domestic violence. The Refuge says that Christmas and New Year are the busiest time for support centres and each year has seen a significant increase in the number of people seeking help. Mānia Clarke reports: Megan Grace, Kaitaunaki Māori, Te Whare Āhuru Mōwai o Tāmaki Makaurau.
Jacinda Ardern will not be attending the Rātana celebrations this year as she will be occupied at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Winston Peters will attend the ceremonies instead and the Rātana church do not see the absence of the Prime Minister as a snub or insult. Tema Hēmi reports live from Rātana Pā: Andre Meihana, Mema, Komiti whakahāere o Rātana.
A Members bill from the National Party would see fines for littering increased in an effort to deter such behaviour. Local Councils are thought to be ignoring littering and rubbish dumping and it is hoped a financial incentive would make enforcement more attractive. Moana Makapelu Lee reports : Scott Simpson, Nāhinara. Liz Mellish.
The National Māori Golf Association say they are working to grow the sport and increase participation. This comes as they prepare to induct Michael Campbell into their hall of fame. Tāroi Black reports: Kahurangi Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, Kāihahau Pōro Māori. Te Rongopai Clay, Toki o te Wā. Michael Campbell, Tohuna Hahau Pōro.
The Wellington Astronomical Society will be holding a number of stargazing events as part of an international celebration of astronomy. Moana Makapelu Lee reports: Antony Gomez, Perēhitini, Wellington Astronomical Society.
This years Waka Ama Sprint Nationals will see a showdown between Ash Roozendaal and Tupuria King. King is the undisputed 500 metre National Champion, but Roozendaal defeated him at the World Waka Ama Sprints event last year. Rahia Timutimu reports: Raanj Rapana, Māmā o Ash. Ash Roozendaal, Ngāti Awa. Bevan Roozendaal, Pāpā o Ash.
Mitimiti in Northland is rich in history and has one of the most remote beaches in Aotearoa. Locals talk with Te Kāea about what makes the location so unique. He Momo: Shirley Matthews, Te Rarawa, Jane Matthews. Kereama Brown, Te Rarawa. Candy Matthews, Te Rarawa.
The Māori lunar calendar – The moon will enter the phase of Okoro.