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NZ Herald
20-05-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
‘Momentous moment': Pukupuku (little spotted kiwi) moved from Wellington to Hawke's Bay
Despite Cape Sanctuary already having more than 40 pukupuku, those birds were all related, which made for less genetic variation. Ledington said the translocation of kiwi from Zealandia would introduce new genetics to the Cape Sanctuary population. She said Zealandia was proud to be in a position to support other pukupuku populations in New Zealand – and during their time at Zealandia, the birds had inspired thousands of people to care about the rare species. The kiwi were carefully collected from Zealandia in accordance with Ngāti Toa and Taranaki Whānui tikanga, screened for diseases and fitted with locator transmitters. They were released into their new home that same day. Ngāti Toa Rangatira representative and Karori Sanctuary trust board chair, Russell Spratt, said translocations were conservation milestones that reinforced the cultural and spiritual connections between Ngāti Toa, Kāpiti Island and broader conservation efforts. He said Ngāti Toa Rangatira was proud of the role Kāpiti Island played in the revival of the bird from near extinction. Terese McLeod, Taranaki Whānui representative and Zealandia's lead ranger for bicultural engagement, said the birds played 'an honourable role for te taiao [the environment] across Aotearoa'. 'Taranaki Whānui are honoured to support and witness the whakakāinga anō [rehousing] of kiwi pukupuku from the sanctuary,' she said. Hariata Dawn Bennett, the cultural liaison for Cape Sanctuary, Ngāti Mihiroa, called it 'a momentous moment for Ngāti Mihiroa and the Cape Sanctuary'. 'It was the moemoea led by the late Hariata Te Ruru Akonga Mohi Baker to receive these kiwi pukupuku. We honour this dream and duty to devotedly care for these taonga.'
RNZ News
20-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
'Momentous moment': Pukupuku moved from Wellington to Hawke's Bay
File image. Photo: Kimberley Collins Fifteen of the country's smallest kiwi have taken flight from Zealandia in Wellington, heading to Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's Bay, in an effort to grow the national population. The translocation marks the first time pukupuku have been moved between sanctuaries since their reintroduction to the mainland two decades ago, in a collaboration between Zealandia, local iwi, Cape Sanctuary, Kiwi Recovery and the Department of Conservation. Pukupuku disappeared from the mainland in the late 1800s, and just five birds remained on Kāpiti Island. Jo Ledington, Zealandia's general manager conservation and restoration, said all of the roughly 200 pukupuku at Zealandia had grown from the same group of five birds they had brought over from Kāpiti Island in the early 2000s. Despite Cape Sanctuary already having more than 40 pukupuku, those birds were all related, which made for less genetic variation. Ledington said the translocation of kiwi from Zealandia would introduce new genetics to the Cape Sanctuary population. She said Zealandia was proud to be in a position to support other pukupuku populations in New Zealand - and during their time at Zealandia, the birds had inspired thousands of people to care about the rare species. The kiwi were carefully collected from Zealandia in accordance with Ngāti Toa and Taranaki Whānui tikanga, screened for diseases, and fitted with locator transmitters. They were released into their new home that same day. Ngāti Toa Rangatira representative and Karori Sanctuary trust board chair, Russell Spratt, said translocations were conservation milestones which reinforced the cultural and spiritual connections between Ngāti Toa, Kāpiti Island, and broader conservation efforts. He said Ngati Toa Rangatira were proud of the role Kāpiti Island played in the revival of the bird from near extinction. Terese McLeod, Taranaki Whānui representative and Zealandia's lead ranger for bicultural engagement, said the birds played "an honourable role for Te Taiao across Aotearoa". "Taranaki Whānui are honoured to support and witness the whakakāinga anō of kiwi pukupuku from the sanctuary," she said. Hariata Dawn Bennett, the cultural liaison for Cape Sanctuary, Ngāti Mihiroa, called it "a momentous moment for Ngāti Mihiroa and the Cape Sanctuary". "It was the moemoea led by the late Hariata Te Ruru Akonga Mohi Baker to receive these kiwi pukupuku. We honour this dream and duty to devotedly care for these taonga."
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Te Pāti Māori MPs' Haka sparks debate on Māori rights in Parliament
By abstaining from a New Zealand Parliament Privileges Committee hearing on their haka protest against the Treaty Principles Bill , the Te Pāti Māori MPs have highlighted the tension between cultural expression and legislative protocols. Co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, alongside MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, submitted written statements to the committee on April 23, citing a "lack of procedural fairness" and a disregard for tikanga Māori as reasons for their absence. Tikanga Māori means the traditional ways, rules, and values that guide how Māori people live and interact with others. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Shooter Action MMO Crossout Play Now Undo Their requests for a joint hearing, inclusion of expert testimony from tikanga authority Sir Pou Temara, and legal representation were reportedly denied without explanation. The MPs defended their November 2024 haka as a constitutionally protected form of political expression, responding to what they described as "the worst potential legislative breach of Te Tiriti(Māori name for the Treaty of Waitangi ) in our generation." They emphasized that the haka is not merely a performance but a profound expression of identity, protest, and ancestral connection, and the permission for the haka was secured from Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Āti Awa, aligning with tikanga protocols. Live Events The Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by the ACT Party, aimed to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, a foundational document signed in 1840 between Māori chiefs and the British Crown. Critics argued that the bill threatened Māori rights and sovereignty, leading to widespread opposition, including a massive protest march in Wellington. The bill was ultimately voted down on its second reading in April 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters criticized Te Pāti Māori's plans to hold an independent inquiry into the matter, labeling it a "political carnival." As the Privileges Committee deliberates on potential sanctions, the broader conversation about the place of tikanga Māori in governance continues to evolve.
