A critical analysis of Eastern Bay of Plenty tradition as it applies to the Mataatua canoe which traditionally arrived at Whakatane as one of the Great Fleet.

“Now that the recovery of the waka is under way, the role of Manatū Taonga is to engage with imi and iwi on the processes detailed in the Protected Objects Act 1975. We will work alongside them ...

Partial remains of a waka have been found on RēkohuWharekauri Chatham Island. Manatū Taonga is working with local iwi and authorities to ensure proper recovery and conservation. Heritage New ...

They have been instrumental in securing the site and in the ongoing monitoring of the waka", Pou Mataaho o Te Hononga Deputy Secretary Māori Crown Partnerships Glenis Philip-Barbara said. "Our focus ...

The partial remains of a waka have been found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island. "We are very grateful to the local family for informing us of the find and caring for the exposed waka and ...

“Our focus is on being guided by imi and iwi to ensure that the waka is protected for the benefit of future generations and is allowed to tell its own story.” Manatū Taonga had also engaged ...

19, 2025, the Black Conservative Federation is hosting a ball featuring celebrity appearances from Waka Flocka Flame, Antonio Brown, Fivio Foreign, and more. The Legacy of Freedom Ball promises to ...

"While we agree that the Bill is divisive, polarising, and controversial, we also believe that healthy debate plays a critical role for those elected to represent our region," the iwi reps' letter ...

On Monday, they notified Kiai Colliar. “Let the descendants auamo kuleana,” he said. Colliar asks that people be respectful if they ever come across iwi kupuna. “Definitely don’t take bone ...