Ko Tangoio taku tūrangawaewae, ā, ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara taku ūkaipō. Whenever I’m asked to introduce myself, this is what I say. I’m a hearty Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Rangitāne wahine Māori — the moana is where I thrive, the first tā moko I get will be of Maungaharuru, and my...
Can we talk about something, koutou? This marae in Australia. What the fuck? Before immediately jumping into this with anger and frustration, let’s have a look at the timeline and facts. The Sydney Marae Alliance (SMA) is a group of tangata who’ve spent the past 30 odd...
The options for Māori support on campus is greater than it’s ever been. With numerous Rōpū and the increasing traction of Māori ki Waikato, tauira Māori are able to find their voice and be included in important kōrero. WSU, in conjunction with VP Māori and Rōpū on campus, are...
