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In the Canadian wilderness, First Nations are taking the lead in conservation tourism.

28 Sep 05:00 AM
'Humbled and moved': Sir David Moxon receives St John’s top honour
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'Humbled and moved': Sir David Moxon receives St John’s top honour

Only 35 people worldwide may hold the Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross title.

27 Sep 08:48 PM
'A legend in our family': Oxford grants posthumous degree to Māori scholar
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'A legend in our family': Oxford grants posthumous degree to Māori scholar

More than 100 people travelled from Aotearoa to Britain to mark the occasion.

27 Sep 04:00 PM
‘Extraordinary act of cultural generosity’: Century-old Māori carving gifted to UK
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‘Extraordinary act of cultural generosity’: Century-old Māori carving gifted to UK

The pou was begun in 1910 by Māori carver Tene Waitere and finished by his descendant.

26 Sep 08:30 AM

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