The New Zealand Defence Force have named the Special Air Service soldier who died in a training exercise. It is understood Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea of The New Zealand SAS lost his life at the Ardmore firing range in the “Southern Katipō” exercise involving the United States military. Kahotea enlisted with the New Zealand Army since January 2006 where he served as an engineer until successfully completing selection and training to join the SAS. He served in Afghanistan and was awarded four medals and has been described as a consummate professional known for this dedication and reliability. Piripi Taylor reports live from Tāmaki Mākaurau: Winston Peters, Pirimia Tuarua.
Tributes continue to flow for Te Wharehuia Milroy at Mātaatua Marae in Rotorua. Some of his students who strove for excellence in te reo attended and say they will continue his legacy. His work with Panekiretanga started in 2004, nurturing those who sought to entrench the Māori language in Aotearoa. Tāroi Black reports: Tā Tīmoti Kāretu, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu. Hana O’Regan, Ngāi Tahu. Joe Williams, Ngāti Pūkenga, Te Arawa. Pānia Papa, Ngāti Korokī Kahukura. Leon Blake, Ngāi Tuūoe. Weēini Mītai–Ngātai, Te Arawa. Kahurangi Maxwell, Te Arawa. Hēmi Kelly, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Whaoa. Te Ururoa Flavell, Te Arawa.
Te Wharehuia Milroy forged many friendships with leaders across the country during his life and his many friends gave words of farewell today. Heta Gardiner reports live from Mātaatua Marae, Rotorua: Te Waihoroi Shortland, Hoa Mauroa. Rāhera Shortland, Hoa Mauroa.
Hastings District Council is in talks with the New Zealand Police and the Te Mata Park Trust Board after the Mongrel Mob held a patching ceremony in the Te Mata carpark. It is the second time this year the gang have done so, and the police and Council have decided close the carpark and access road. Sandra Hazlehurst, Koromatua, Te Kaunihera O Heretaunga. Mike Devonshire, Heamana, Te Poari O Te Mata Peak.
The future of an iconic urban marae that has housed generations of Ngāti Awa is in doubt. The Department of Conservation owns the land and is currently reviewing whether to renew the lease and the land is also now the subject of a Treaty of Waitangi claim. The urban hapū Ngāti Awa ki Tāmaki Makaurau wishes to renew the lease on Mātaatua in Māngere, but the local iwi Te Ākitai, Te Waiōhua are seeking the land as cultural redress within their Treaty Settlement. Tāmati Tiananga reports: Pouroto Ngaropo, Ngāti Awa Ki Tāmaki Makaurau. Mereana Hona, Kaiwhakahaere, Mātaatua Marae Ki Tāmaki Makaurau.
Taranaki Iwi are welcoming the Government’s announcement of a $27 million project to build a clean energy centre and lead the country towards its zero-carbon emissions goal. The project is expected to employ 45 people directly and investigate alternative energy projects such as offshore wind farms, solar batteries, hydrogen cells and new forms of energy storage.Talisa Kupenga reports: Wharehoka Wano, Tumu Whakarae, Te Kāhui o Taranaki, Mai I Ngāmotu.
A new permanent exhibition at Te Papa titled “Te Taiao” provides an insight into the thriving natural environment which greeted Māori when they first arrived in Aotearoa. This is one of the biggest changes the museum has ever made and features over 1,200 specimens and research into Iwi history played an important role. The exhibition also aims to educate children about the environmental issues affecting New Zealand. Tema Hēmi reports: Richard Wallace, Kāti Māhaki Ki Makaawhio. Brad Haami, Kaiwhakataki Reo Māori, Te Papa. Arapata Hakiwai, Kaitohutohu, Te Papa. Ranea Aperahama, Kaimahi, Te Papa.
The South Pacific Tourism Exchange is being held in Auckland this week. It is an opportunity for Māori and Polynesian tourism operators to meet with travel agents from around the world and this year’s event has been co-sponsored by New Zealand Māori Tourism. Waka Experience Tairāwhiti have only been in business for 6 months and believe this conference is pivotal to the success of their business. James Perry reports: Christopher Cocker, Tāhūhū Rangapū, SPTO. Hokimai Chong, Poari Tāpoi Māori. Seda Proctor, Waka Experiences.
The Māori lunar calendar - The moon enters the phase of Tamatea Āio.