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November 3, 2025 | News
Te Mana Kuratahi Opens in Tauranga, Celebrating Kapa Haka Tamariki
The 15th Te Mana Kuratahi kicks off in Tauranga, with 62 kura performing over five days in celebration of kapa haka excellence among tamariki.
March 6, 2026
October 30, 2025 | News
Report Reveals Harm and Neglect in State Care for Māori Rangatahi
A new VOYCE report reveals over 500 children were harmed in state custody last year, with Māori youth disproportionately affected. Advocates call for urgent reform and accountability.
October 9, 2025 | News
Global Vape Marketing Targets Māori Youth, Research Warns
New research by Dr Lucy Hardie reveals global vape brands are using targeted marketing to reach young people, putting Māori wāhine and rangatahi at increased risk.
October 7, 2025 | News
Jobseeker Changes Will Hit Māori Youth Hard, Says Lyndon
Green MP Huhana Lyndon warns that changes to the Jobseeker benefit will deepen inequality and leave Māori youth without support, as new income rules take effect next year.
September 23, 2025 | News
Breakthrough AI gives iwi power to create digital voices in their own dialects
A new AI voice developed by Waikato University’s Dr Te Taka Keegan allows iwi to create digital voices in their own dialects, supporting Māori data sovereignty and deeper cultural connection.
September 11, 2025 | News
Puāwai Project puts rangatahi at the heart of mental health change
Hauora Aotearoa’s Puāwai Project is a rangatahi-led mental health initiative that centres youth voices through mentorship, podcast kōrero, and an upcoming summit in Whanganui.
September 4, 2025 | News
Kura Kai fills school freezers to fight food insecurity
Kura Kai, founded by Makaia Carr, is tackling food insecurity by placing freezers filled with homecooked meals in secondary schools, helping keep rangatahi engaged in education.
March 3, 2025 | News
Māori youth vape daily at high rates
ASPIRE Aotearoa says Māori youth vape daily at nearly three times the national average, despite overall declines.
February 27, 2025 | News
Mana Mokopuna urges action for kids in care
Mana Mokopuna – The Children’s Commission calls for urgent government action to protect tamariki in state care.
January 31, 2025 | News
Rangatahi voices stand out in Treaty Bill debate
Labour MP Arena Williams says rangatahi voices were the standouts in this week’s Treaty Principles Select Committee submissions.
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