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RNZ News
13-06-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Rangatahi use Māori speech competition Ngā Manu Kōrero to tackle big issues
Rangatahi are feeding their wairua through kōrero as they take the stage for Ngā Manu Kōrero - a kaupapa Māori speech competition. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Rangatahi are proving they have something to say - and the courage to say it - as they take the stage for Ngā Manu Kōrero, a kaupapa Māori speech competition. Ngā Manu Kōrero is regarded as "the most significant event on the Māori education calendar", allowing rangatahi to express their views, lay down their challenges and honour the "special and unique existence of being Māori", organisers say. Celebrating its 60th year, students from across the motu will compete at a regional level, eyeing for a spot to represent their rohe at nationals. Under the blanket of kotahitanga, Ngā Manu Kōrero Tāmaki ki te Waitematā, hosted at Ngā Puna o Waiōrea, brought together students from kura kaupapa Māori, kura rumaki and kura auraki, each speaking on a kaupapa they care about - from political commentary to cultural identity, language revitalisation and the legacy of colonisation. Kaea Paniora from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae, represented her kura in the Korimako section, she says what stood out to her most about the day was the unity. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Kaea Paniora from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae, represented her kura in the Korimako (Senior English) section. Her kaupapa for this years whakataetae, 'Help me find my place'. "I roto i tēnei kōwhiringa he āheinga tōku ki te kōrero mō ngā take o te wā mai i ōku tirohanga, me ngā kaupapa nui kua aupēhi i te reo Māori. "This topic allows me to talk about the big issues of the day from my perspective and the things that have repressed the Māori language." Within her speech Paniora spoke about the discrimination she faced as a young wahine Māori and the challenges of finding belonging in a system not built for her. "As a wāhine Māori, I am misrepresented, overpoliced and undervalued," she said. She pointed out harrowing statistics, outlining the disparities faced by Māori in Aotearoa. " Stats NZ say I'm likely to die 7.3 years earlier than non-Māori. Māori are 17 percent of the population, but over 50 percent are prisoners. Wāhine Māori are five times more likely to die by suicide after giving birth ." "This is the legacy of racism and colonisation, and it's everywhere. "The discrimination is real, the assumptions are damaging, and the stereotypes are perpetuated through every corner of society. They are in my face every day, and it seems like there is little hope for what lies ahead." Paniora was among the rōpū who performed with Stan Walker at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ She also called out National MP Chris Bishop for his reaction to Stan Walkers performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards earlier this year. Paniora was one of the many rangatahi who performed alongside Stan. "He sat alcohol-in-hand, looking down at us, judging, stereotyping a group of young Māori, future leaders of our hapū and iwi. How dare he judge me, judge us, judge my people, my ancestors," she said. "This vitriol from someone elected to make decisions about my future helped me find my place." Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae students Kaea Paniora (right) and Rereaio Kahi (left). Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Offstage, Paniora said what stood out most to her about the day was the unity. "We have kura kaupapa, kura rumaki, kura auraki - all together in one place. So kids like me can showcase our skills to the rohe, to Tāmaki Makaurau, and some will be lucky to represent our schools at nationals." Also competing was Te Au Āio Ani Mereti, a senior student from St Mary's College, who delivered her kōrero in the Pei Te Hurinui Jones (Senior Māori) section. "My kaupapa was Mā taku ahurea tōku wairua e puāwai - through my culture my spirit can flourish," she said. She spoke about all of the things that feed her wairua, like kapa haka. "It's just something that was personal to me coming from a Kura Auraki. It was important for me to talk about that and encourage our whānau to kia kaha te ako i ngā āhuatanga o te ahurea." Te Au Āio Ani Mereti (bottom-centre) a senior student from St Mary's College, delivered her kōrero in the Pei Te Hurinui Jones (Senior Māori) section. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Mereti said kaupapa Māori spaces like Ngā Manu Kōrero were crucial for rangatahi. "It's sometimes hard when there are adults around for rangatahi to feel like they can say something. This is a space made for us - to actually have a kōrero and talk about our ideas. "It's important to us because we are the future." She also responded to adults who claim rangatahi weren't politically aware. "If anyone is saying we don't care - kei te hē rātou. We're here speaking about these kaupapa. We are the ones speaking up. Even at the hīkoi, it was rangatahi at the front." She said it was "obvious" for rangatahi to care about political issues, because it was their future. "Our kaumātua are here to teach us. And at one point it's going to be us who are the kaumātua. So, we want our mokopuna and our future to look bright." Waiheke Kahi (Ngāti Porou, Waikato, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Whakaue) junior student at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Waiheke Kahi also took to the stage for Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae but in the Te Rāwhiti Ihaka (Junior Māori) section. "Ki āku whakaaro he wahi pai tēnei mea te Manu Kōrero. E torutoru noa ngā papa tūwaewae mō ngā rangatahi Māori i tēnei ao, ko te Manu Kōrero tētahi." Kahi spoke on the kaupapa 'Ka maumahara tonu tātau ki a rātou', honouring those who came before him. "I think Manu Kōrero is a great place. There are very few stages for young Māori in this world, and Manu Kōrero is one of them," he said. Te Au Āio Ani Mereti alongside a contingent of supporters from St Marys College. Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Looking ahead to Matariki, all three students said it was a time to be with whānau, reflect and keep traditions alive. "Matariki is just time for whānau, time for kai," Mereti said. "It's one of the first indigenous celebrations in Aotearoa, so it's important we celebrate who we are and where we come from." Paniora said they hoped for the new year was to "keep on striving." "No matter how much the government is suppressing us at the moment, no matter the oppression, no matter the hate from those in power - keep striving, Māori mā. He waka eke noa." Under the blanket of kotahitanga, Ngā Manu Kōrero Tāmaki ki te Waitematā brought together rangatahi from kura kaupapa Māori, kura rumaki and kura auraki, each speaking on a kaupapa they care about - from political commentary to cultural identity, Photo: Layla Bailey-McDowell / RNZ Ngā Manu Kōrero Nationals will be held in September in Whanganui, hosted by Whanganui me Taranaki rohe. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Screentime: Conan O'Brien Must Go, The Surfer, Mountainhead,
Photo: IMDb Film and TV correspondent Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to look at New Zealand's part in Conan O'Brien Must Go , the new incarnation of horror flick Final Destination , Nicolas Cage's performance in mind-bending Aussie thriller The Surfer , tech-bro series Mountainhead and new Kiwi series The Sender . Tom Augustine is a Tāmaki based filmmaker and critic. He writes for Rialto Channel's View Magazine and Metro Magazine. Tom is the co-programmer of the Capitol Cinema Film Club, which shows rare and underseen gems from throughout cinema history monthly
RNZ News
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- RNZ News
Matariki takes to the water for 2025 festival
Celebrations at last year's festival. Photo: Supplied / Auckland Council Auckland's Matariki Festival will invite visitors to paddle waka and experience kapa haka, as the city celebrates the Māori lunar new year. The festival will run from 7 June to 13 July and decorate central Auckland with murals, sculptures and neon lights. The month-long celebration will also host dozens of free events across the city. "The theme for this year's festival is all based around the water... You're going to see an array of events across Tāmaki that will have that theme based around the water," Auckland Council Māori culture and identity programme lead Melz Huata-Lucas said. "We will be having events across the city where family can get involved and really feel the essence of Matariki, but the thing is it's going to be a little bit cold around that time so I'd suggest everyone to rug up nice and warm but definitely get out to as many free events as possible." Auckland's Matariki Festival in 2024 . Photo: Supplied / Auckland Council The first tent-pole event would be an exhibition hosted by iwi partner Ngaati Tamaoho at the Sir Edmund Hillary Library and Papakura Museum on 14 June. "On the 14th there'll be an exhibition held showcasing Ngaati Tamaoho who is our iwi partner, they have weavers and carvers and artists that will be showcasing a lot of their work that they have been working towards for this year's team," Huata-Lucas said. "But also for our hapori, for our community, to get to know who the iwi are and their stories." Auckland's Matariki Festival in 2024 . Photo: Supplied / Auckland Council The next day, Aucklanders and visitors would be invited to try paddling a double hull waka. "With the theme of water, we have an intimate event with Ngaati Tamaoho showcasing the waka hourua... They will have that experience of jumping on the waka, learning how to paddle and navigate via the stars," she said. "I'll be looking forward to getting along to that experience myself, that will definitely be a highlight for anyone participating." The main event on the Friday 20 June, the Matariki public holiday, would be a day-long festival at the Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa with activities like kapa haka, kite making and carving demonstrations. "We have free entertainment, we've got kai there, and from my recollection from last year the feedback we had was the community loved it. We're hoping the weather will be on our side so the community can get involved," Huata-Lucas said. Huata-Lucas said that just scratched the surface, estimating the 2025 programme would include about a hundred events throughout the city including workshops, exhibitions and more. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
29-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Over $6,000 Raised For Breast Cancer Foundation NZ At Pink Ribbon Breakfast
More than 100 people gathered this morning to support breast cancer awareness at a Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Ōrākei Bay this morning, raising over $6,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. The event was co-hosted by Tāmaki MP Brooke van Velden and Epsom MP David Seymour with proceeds supporting research, education, and patient care across New Zealand. 'This is a cause that touches thousands of Kiwi families every year,' said van Velden. 'It's great to see so many people from our community come together to support such an important cause.' 'Every dollar raised helps fund better outcomes for people facing breast cancer. We're grateful to everyone who came along and contributed,' said Seymour. 'A huge thank you to our guest speaker Jude Dobson, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ ambassador, for joining us and sharing her perspective. We're also incredibly grateful to the Foundation's experts who gave up their time to answer questions and engage with attendees. Their presence made the event truly meaningful.' The breakfast was made possible thanks to the generosity of local businesses. Collective Hospitality provided the stunning Ōrākei Bay venue free of charge, ensuring that all proceeds could go directly to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Function Staff, Insphire, and The Revelry also generously donated their services. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ relies on the support of community events like this one to fund life-saving initiatives. Donations can still be made at
National Business Review
13-05-2025
- General
- National Business Review
Tanks, but no tanks, as council goes back to DC drawing board
When Auckland Council ran the numbers for future builds at its Tāmaki housing programme, it assumed 78,600 detention water tanks would be needed to mitigate flooding. The residential 'regeneration' programme, which covers 786 hectares of 'developable' green and brownfields land, is primarily
