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March 19, 2025 | News
Fire and Emergency Calls for Marae Smoke Alarm Installations
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on marae to help more Māori households install smoke alarms at home and in wharenui.
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March 17, 2025 | News
Fire Damages Hamilton Marae, Rebuild Planned
A fire overnight caused significant damage to the wharenui, Tu Waerae, at Hui Te Rangiora Marae in Hamilton, impacting the community deeply.
- Radio Waatea is Auckland's only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.
