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Te Toki grants for Matariki 'giving back to community'

Matariki funding from Te Toki Voyaging Trust will be made available to Waikato groups.

Whanganui observatory to host talk on indigenous astrology

The couple pioneered a field looking at the astronomy of indigenous people over time.

M9 event to celebrate toi Māori: Spotlight on Nikau Hindin

Nikau Hindin is engaged in the renewal of the Māori aute (bark cloth) tradition.

Whanganui brick show builds back bigger

The event will be held at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre on July 8 and 9.

M9: All speakers announced for Matariki as the spotlight goes on The Hori

Spotlight on Hohepa Thompson, better known as ‘The Hori’.

Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer

Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.

Hawke’s Bay music month reaching its crescendo

Momentum has built across the month, with near-capacity audiences in several halls.

District councillor takes out songwriting competition

“Adulting gets in the way, but every time I perform I really love it."

100-year-old motorcycles feature at annual Northland rally

A motorcycle from 1918 featured at the annual event.

Linden Singers set to perform Wintermezzo

The Linden Singers are now in their 52nd year of performing.

Ebony Lamb headlining second week of HB Music Month

HB Music Month is running throughout May, with 16 concerts in small halls across the Bay.

Rotorua Marathon: Men's and women's race winners revealed

A memorable 59th year of the historic Red Stag Timber Rotorua Marathon.

Sonya Bateson: My view on whether we should build the controversial stadium

Opinion: I like the idea - but I also cherish our parks and green spaces.

Pre-Olympic showdown: Coup for Kiwi riders as Rotorua to host BMX World Cup event

The World Cup event will put “New Zealand on the map” as a BMX destination.

Polyfest: Celebrating 30 years of 'beautiful' Māori and Pasifika cultures

Otago Polyfest draws in upwards of 160 schools and more than 6000 performers.

Awards celebrate the best of region's hospitality

Awards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.

Tararua District will get the royal treatment for the coronation

Dannevirke's High Street will be decked out for the coronation.

Largest powwow in North America draws indigenous dancers to New Mexico

Hundreds of tribes from across the US and Canada are represented at the gathering.