Waatea 603AM News

Whale Of A Book To Be Written

Friday, 19 March 2010

Writer Brad Haami plans to use the first ever Maori residency at the Michael King writer's centre in Devonport to explore the special place whales have in Maori culture. ... Read more»»

Past Palyers sort For Maori Rugby Celebration

Friday, 19 March 2010

Anyone who has pulled on boots for the Maori All Blacks is being sought by the NZRU. ... Read more»»

Parihaka Part Of Taranaki Settlement Talks

Friday, 19 March 2010

A Taranaki claim negotiator says the iwi won't be constrained by earlier settlements within Taranaki Whanui. ... Read more»»

Impediments Visible In Devolution Plan

Friday, 19 March 2010

Former Maori affairs minister Parekura Horomia says devolving resources for Maori language promotion to community and iwi groups is a good idea, but some capacity building could be required. ... Read more»»

Canterbury Health Report Shows Unmet Need

Friday, 19 March 2010

A snapshot of health in Canterbury shows Maori enjoy better health than other Maori around the country, but still lag non-Maori. ... Read more»»

Finalists Found for Ahuwhenua Trophy

Friday, 19 March 2010

Three dairy farms have been named as finalists for this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy for Maori Excellence in Farming.... Read more»»

Maori School Success Project Extended

Thursday, 18 March 2010

A project looking at successful Maori secondary students could lead to changes in what schools do.... Read more»»

Dying Study Gets Health Grant

Thursday, 18 March 2010

A Waikato University researcher has won $340,000 from the Health Research Council to talk to Maori about death and dying.... Read more»»

Ration Packs Growing Part of Maori Business

Thursday, 18 March 2010

The chief executive of the army's ration pack supplier says his company knows how to stay one step ahead.... Read more»»

Language Boss Urges Consolidation Devolution

Thursday, 18 March 2010

The Maori language commission has told Parliament's Maori affairs select committee that resources for promoting te reo Maori need to be shifted away f... Read more»»