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2023 Iwi Led Census – A Resounding Success
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 9:54 am | Shine Collective
Te Mana Whakatipu, an initiative focused on empowering Iwi Māori through enhanced data collection capabilities has illustrated the power of by Iwi Māori, for Iwi Māori initiatives. Beyond improving participation in 2023 Census, the groundbreaking ... More >>
Horror Australian Case Reinforces Urgent Call To Protect NZ Children
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:01 am | Shine Collective
The case of a former childcare worker in Australia charged with abusing 91 children over 15 years has shocked and horrified authorities and the public alike. But New Zealand child protection advocate Child Matters says New Zealanders need to understand ... More >>
TECT Approves Largest-ever Funding Investment, Approving $21 Million For Tauranga’s New Civic Precinct
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 10:21 am | Shine Collective
TECT has confirmed its largest-ever funding investment towards a project of regional significance, approving a $21 million grant for Tauranga city centre’s new civic precinct. The future civic precinct, Te Manawataki o Te Papa, will include a library ... More >>
Hundreds Gather At Te Puia To Honour The Stars Of Matariki
Saturday, 15 July 2023, 6:18 am | Shine Collective
The atmosphere was thick with emotion at Te Puia this morning as more than 500 locals gathered in Te Whakarewarewa Valley to bear witness to a traditional hautapu ceremony celebrating Matariki. A collaboration between Te Puia | NZMACI and Te Arawa Whānau ... More >>
Maketū Iwi Collective Wins NZPI Best Practice Award For Community-led Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 7:13 pm | Shine Collective
An iwi and community-led climate strategy designed to ensure the seaside village of Maketū remains steadfast in the face of climate change has won the New Zealand Planning Institute’s (NZPI) Best Practice Award in non-statutory planning. He Toka ... More >>
Mōrena, Amerika! Te Puia Broadcasts Live To Millions Of Viewers On ABC News’ “Good Morning America”
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:18 am | Shine Collective
While most Kiwis slumbered through the night, millions of viewers on the other side of the world awoke this morning (3 February NZ Time) to the stirring sounds of pōhiri, and the sights of geothermal mist rising from Te Whakarewarewa Valley, live on ABC ... More >>
Wai Ariki Hot Springs And Spa Rising From The Whenua
Monday, 16 January 2023, 6:15 pm | Shine Collective
Pukeroa Oruawhata Deputy Chairman, David Tapsell, standing in what will be the Tirotiro Whetū (star gazing pool) at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa. After five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and building, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and ... More >>
Malachi Subecz Review Spurs Renewed Calls For Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 6:37 pm | Shine Collective
National child advocacy group, Child Matters, says while they welcome today’s report into 5-year-old Malachi Subecz’s tragic death, they are disappointed the government is yet to accept all the report’s recommendations. Malachi, from Te ... More >>
Counting Catfish With AI Wins Inaugural Science Fair Supreme Award
Friday, 1 July 2022, 7:41 pm | Shine Collective
A scientific project exploring the use of artificial intelligence and traps to identify and photograph catfish underwater to monitor population numbers has taken out Te Arawa Lakes Trust’s Ngā Karu Atua Supreme Award at the inaugural Te Tūkohu Ngāwhā ... More >>
A Life Dedicated To Whakairo: Master Carver Clive Fugill Recognised In Art Awards
Monday, 27 June 2022, 6:00 am | Shine Collective
25 June Renowned Master Carver Clive Fugill has spent the past 55 years taking chisel to wood, breathing life into the stories of his ancestors through his carving. From documenting tribal history and carving wharenui to teaching new generations ... More >>