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Kapiti cheese has come under fire for using the names of famous tupuna on its products. They are now reviewing how they consult with iwi when it comes to using Te reo Māori in naming its cheeses. Heta Gardiner reports: Tāwhirimātea Williams, Mātanga Reo.
Julie Anne Genter has announced an extension of the Governments “Safety Boost” programme. The programme will see 11 rural highways receive safety upgrades and improvements.
A Northland woman is asking for donor’s of breast milk to aid in feeding her baby girl after suffering from a series of cardiac events. In addition, her child is also allergic to eggs and dairy which means breast milk donors must also be egg and dairy free. Heta Gardiner reports: Melissa Crockett-Joyoue, Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa.
A record low number of boating fatalities has led to Maritime New Zealand thanking the boating community. Maritime NZ says an increase in people wearing life jackets and heeding calls about safety are responsible for the low death toll.
Mountains to Sea Wellington are helping people to learn about marine conservation by taking snorkelling groups through marine reserves. The group are also running marine protection programmes for schools at no cost to drive a younger generation towards monitoring and protecting the marine environment. Talisa Kupenga reports: Zoe Studd, Kaiwhakahaere, Mountains to Sea.
Wairere have defeated Playin Up 6 – 4 and the women’s team Bulletz defeated Playin Up 4 -3 at the Whakatāne Touch Tournament. Taroi Black reports: Mita Graham, Wairere. Shanan Ropati, Playin Up. Jean Waaka, Bulletz.
A youth born with Poland Syndrome is now one of softball’s rising stars and has highlighted his skills at the national under 15 tournament in Auckland. His disability didn’t stop him earning selection for the NZ ISA team which toured Australia. James Perry reports: Nikau Peipi, Tūhoe. Nathan Gill, Kaiako. Blake Love, Hoa Tākaro.
The newest waka ama club in Whanganui is Ngā Kaihoe o Ratana who are now preparing for the Nationals at lake Karapiro. Tema Hemi reports: Tahi Nepia, Heamana, Ngā Kaihoe o Ratana. Maria Paul, Kaiako, Ngā Kaihoe o Ratana. Karangi Hamahona, Kaiako, Ngā Kaihoe o Ratana.
An archer who won the Senior Women’s Compound event at the Eastern Central Bay of Plenty Archery Association’s Indoor Championship is now focusing on outdoor archery.
Chloe Underwood, Kaiwhakarere Kōpere.
A veteran paddler continues to support the new generation in Waka Ama. Even though he retired, he took the gold and silver medals in the over 70‘s events at the IVF World Elite. Tema Hemi reports: Howard Hyland, Te Karapu Waka Ama o Te Awa o Whanganui.
More than 400 people went on a treasure hunt in Wellington’s Kaitoke Regional Park at the weekend. The treasure hunt was designed to make children and youths more aware of the value of their environment and deliver information around conservation. Talisa Kupenga reports: Steve Edwards, Kaitiaki. Dion Ngaroto, Kaitiaki. Amelia Huirama, Kaikimi. Jared Garland, Tūhoe, Ngāpuhi. Kaitlyn Alheit, Kaikimi. Madelyn Alheit, Kaikimi.
The Māori lunar calendar – The moon will enter the phase of Tamatea a Ngana.