The first of 11 Pacific Language Weeks for 2024 is next week, as we look forward to celebrating the many varied cultures and identities of the Pacific communities in Porirua.

For the first time, two new languages have been added to the calendar, as we recognise the language of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. These join Rotuma, Samoa, Kiribati, Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji, Niue and Tokelau.

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is the New Zealand government research agency dedicated to the health, well-being, and safety of our communities. ESR uses world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, support the justice sector, and more. By joining forces with experts and iwi, ESR is tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa for all.

Anoushka Alo, who has just completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care with a focus on Pacific health leadership, shared her story during the evening and encouraged Pacific students to consider the health sector as a future pathway.

Expressions of interest are open now for a unique Mau Rākau course coming to Horowhenua.

Through this course, young people in Horowhenua will learn the importance of this traditional Māori martial art, mastering and learning the significance of the taiaha as they develop their timing, balance, and coordination skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Are you looking to use your skills and make a real impact on the planet? Look no further than Greenpeace Aotearoa - an organisation dedicated to fighting for our environment and building a sustainable future. Join us as we work towards creating a more peaceful, greener world.

Saturday 6th April 2024 - The third installment of the Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival commenced today, marking a historic moment as the largest fleet of waka hourua in centuries sailed into Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui.

Hundreds of spectators gathered at dawn in Kaiteretere to witness the event, many experiencing the awe-inspiring sight of waka hourua for the first time.

5 April 2024, AUCKLAND, NZ – Coca-Cola® is bringing real music magic to Australia and New Zealand for the first time by launching its globally renowned Coke Studio® platform. The first season of Coke Studio Australia and New Zealand sees global star and the first female artist ever to hit 3 billion streams, Australian artist Tones And I, join forces with Kiwi artist CHAII and fellow Aussie artist Young Franco to create a brand-new track and music video which will launch later this year.

ProCare Fresh Minds, New Zealand’s largest provider of primary mental health and wellbeing services, is delighted to be appointed, alongside Tāmaki Health, for Te Whatu Ora’s Psychologist Intern Hub Services for 2024. The Intern Hub is based at Fresh Minds’ busy central Auckland clinics, and at one of Tāmaki Health’s sites, and sees the interns working in various clinical settings across Tāmaki Makaurau.

The internships are available for students in any University in Aotearoa who are undertaking their final year of post-graduate training in either Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology. We currently have students from the University of Auckland, AUT, and University of Wellington.

Wellington, New Zealand – [2 April 2024] – Te Taumata, representing a voice of Māori interests in global trade, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation, will spearhead wāhine Māori in tech trade opportunities within the UK and European (EU) markets.

Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa and WelTec have joined up to launch an initiative called Try-a-Trade to encourage members of the community who are not currently working, studying or in training to consider pathways into further education or employment via trades training.

Paddling in waka ama through the Marlborough Sounds, sharing a sunrise karakia on the shores of Anakiwa, listening to traditional stories, and exploring sacred sites once stood by their tūpuna, was experienced this week for 12 students on Te Toki o Awa, a five-day course co-designed by Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust and Outward Bound.

Thursday 14 March 2024:   Leading advertising agency DDB Aotearoa and pioneering kaupapa Māori agency Whare Creative have today announced a unique partnership that will see them working together under a new brand, Takitoru.

Everyday, we hear how digital marketing (mainly Google & Social Media) are changing the world and not everyone likes what is happening. However, the fact is for many industries the changes are very positive. A great example of this is recruitment and the enhanced ability digital marketing techniques and tactics can provide to help organisations to reach many, more well targeted candidates when promoting their job vacancies.

The breathtaking exhibition Wharenui Harikoa (House of Joy) ends on Sunday 17 March, concluding a record-breaking summer season. The six-metre-high crocheted sculpture is the creation of husband-and-wife duo Lissy Robinson-Cole (Ngaati Hine, Ngaati Kahu) and Rudi Robinson-Cole (Ngaruahine, Te Arawa, Ngaati Paaoa, Waikato ki Tai).

Rotorua, New Zealand, February 28, 2024 – The adrenaline is set to spike from March 16-24 as the Crankworx World Tour returns with a bang to the beautiful landscapes of Rotorua, marking a decade of high-flying mountain bike action in Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s festival not only commemorates its 10th anniversary but also introduces a groundbreaking milestone with the inaugural women’s competition in the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship.

The Kumara Vine is a project run by Tony Cutting Digital. Tony is of Ngāti Toa Rangatira descent and runs the business out of his home which is located 500 metres form his marae at Hongoeka Bay in Plimmerton, Porirua.

The Kumara Vine Facebook page currently attracts between 80,000 and 100,000+ viewers every month.

The Kumara Vine website features Jobs, positive news stories and positive stories of Māori and Pasifika success helping to create content that attracts the right audience for our clients.

ROTORUA, Monday 12th February 2024: Ōwhata 2B & 7 Ahuwhenua Trusts has appointed Alicia Adler (Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Manawa, Te Arawa, Pasifika) as its inaugural General Manager.

Jason Rogers, chairman of Ōwhata 2B & 7 Ahuwhenua Trusts says Adler brings a wealth of management experience spanning over 30 years in the retirement sector, resident management, design & development and health services.  

The final lineup of speakers for M9 has been announced. Five more Māori voices with expertise in Te Tiriti will be taking the stage for the Māori oratory and performance event at Auckland’s Civic Theatre on 8 March 2024 - Ka Tohe Au! Ka Tohe Au! I AM THE SOVEREIGN.

A large delegation from Te Kiingitanga and Tainui Waka arrived at Rātana Pa this afternoon to deliver the mauri (life force) of last Saturday’s Hui-aa-Motu at Turangawaewae.

On Wednesday, Te Kiingitanga will deliver its message on behalf of te Iwi Maaori to political leaders at Rātana, including examples of mana Motuhake discussed at Hui-aa-Motu such as protection of Te Reo, a voice for Rangatahi, more Maaori kaupapa-driven businesses and fulfilling Princess Te Puea's vision of a Maaori hospital.

The Office of the Kiingitanga and Iwi of Tainui Waka are finalising plans to host more than 3,000 guests at Kiingi Tuheita’s Hui-aa-Motu at Turangawaewae Marae on 20th January, with thousands more to follow the discussions online.

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII issued a Royal Proclamation last December calling for the national hui to unify the nation and hold the Government to account.