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... I hadn’t ever worked in a place that had anything Māori in it, I thought it would be a great opportunity. Toi Toi was the first...
... I wasn’t a public speaker, it was something I didn’t like doing. But they encouraged us to help us grow, by showing our...

...the whenua has been progressively bought back — with full Māori ownership finally achieved in October 2025. Standing overlookin...
...leaving the Trust in full control of its dairy operations. Dr Charlotte Severne said the kaupapa reflected exactly what Te Tumu...

...Ngāti Rangi) is very passionate about. “ I see Te Matatini as te pītau whakarei, the head of the waka. Leading from the front an...
... a tamaiti.  “ I anutaki under the leadership of Dr Peter Sharples when I was six and I ’ve been involve...

... school friends she wasn’t. “ I knew I was Māori but I not to look Māori.  People thought I was Indian which was great,”...
... youngest three children. “ I needed help.  I love my children and I want them with me but I knew I needed help before that...

...both Howard and I thought about it after 15 minutes and we decided to be a part of it”. Both of Fiona’s parents were involved...
... to attend. “ I remember when I was younger I always said to my parents that, “ I onna do that one day”. I would someday...

... Ko Ngāti Raukawa me Te Whānau-a-Apanui ngā iwi As a child I would see all my nannies, koro’s, aunties and uncles...
... Parewanui Beach in Scotts Ferry. I can’t recall what age I was when I started, but I was old enough to understand it, and...

...a few of the kaumātua I had spoken to have passed away,” Erin says. “So in a sense these stories are now taonga for the whānau,...
... of it to pure curiosity. “ I nal Archives and wondered what would happen when I searched my family name. All...

... sheep and beef farm so farming was something that I knew well and loved. I left school and managed to get a job on a dairy...
... women approaching farming differently? “As a woman farmer I do think we approach farming a little bit different to men. We...

...and I look forward to Michelle deploying her skills and talents for the benefit of the Maori Affairs portfolio,” said Dr...
... I want to take this opportunity to thank Leith Comer for his tremendous work in a very challenging job. Leith has given me...

... “ I am mindful that my staff, especially those engaged in Whānau Ora, will be seeking to understand the impact of these...
... Through the first eight months of my time as Chief Executive I have engaged with and consulted with staff and welcome their...