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TE RUNANGANUI O NGATI POROU
Karma Rickard-Mauheni, a 17-year old student at Ngata Memorial College is on a mission to establish a gym that serves rangatahi and the broader community. Recognising an increasing enthusiasm for fitness among young people, Karma envisions a space that not only enhances physical health but also supports mental well-being, boosts self-confidence, and fosters community engagement.
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Jade Doel is the latest of our Ngati Porou exports making a global impact in the commercial world. Jade (or Jadey Boy as he is affectionately known by the whanau he grew up with in Te Akau o Tokomaru) shares with Nati Link what it’s like working for a corporate conglomerate in the UAE. He also shares his dream of one day returning home and using his creative talents to give back to the community.
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In the Waiapu valley, a whanau is restoring the mauri of their whanau landblock as a legacy for future generations.
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Fighters from the Ngati Porou Taekwondo Club achieved victory at the recent 2025 Big Boss International Taekwondo Championship held in Taiwan.
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A strong-willed seven-year-old girl, sent for a holiday with her Nanny after getting into trouble at home and school, is the central character of a children’s book by Ngati Porou writer Frances Rangihuna.
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Ko Tangimangaone Pewhairangi, uri o Ngati Porou, tetahi o nga whetu tarake of Kairakau, koinei tana whakaaturanga tuatahi. Kua korero mai a ia ki a Nati Link me nga whakamarama mo te huarahi i whaia e ia kia whiwhi i tenei turanga me te kapeka o te whakaaturanga i tino pai ki a ia.
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A groundbreaking collaboration in Ngāti Porou has not only opened doors for a flourishing kānuka industry but has also gained national recognition, securing a prestigious award and paving the way for a major export deal.
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Ani Pahuru-Huriwai is a Trustee of Te Aroha Kanarahi Trust (TAKT), a community trust based in Wharekahika that serves the Matakaoa community. Recently Nati Link asked Ani some patai to find out the latest news from Wharekahika.
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