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November 20, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand This year’s World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) has arrived at what organisers describe as the “perfect time” – with thousands of delegates gathering in Tāmaki Makaurau as Indigenous rights face renewed pressure in Aotearoa and abroad. Held in partnership with mana whenua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the week-long hui brings ... <a title="World’s largest indigenous education conference comes at ‘perfect time’, organisers say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/20/worlds-largest-indigenous-education-conference-comes-at-perfect-time-organisers-say/" aria-label="Read more about World’s largest indigenous education conference comes at ‘perfect time’, organisers say">Read more</a>
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November 19, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Chef Joe McLeod. RNZ/Nick Monro A collective of indigenous chefs are using WIPCE as a springboard for cultural connection through kai. The group includes Māori chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird, Joe McLeod and Kia Kanuta, as well as Hawaiian Kealoha Domingo, Native American Crystal Wahpepah and Samoan Henry Onesemo. Nearly 4000 ... <a title="Indigenous chefs connect through kai at WIPCE" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/19/indigenous-chefs-connect-through-kai-at-wipce/" aria-label="Read more about Indigenous chefs connect through kai at WIPCE">Read more</a>
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November 18, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The historic waka hourua Hōkūleʻa returns to Tāmaki Makaurau after 40 years. Tamaira Hook / WIPCE Hōkūleʻa, the Hawaiian double-hulled voyaging canoe that helped spark a revival of Pacific navigation, returned back to Tāmaki Makaurau after 40 years. Hōkūleʻa and her sister vessel Hikianalia were welcomed into Ōkahu Bay by Ngāti ... <a title="Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomes historic waka Hōkūle’a to Tāmaki Makaurau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/18/ngati-whatua-orakei-welcomes-historic-waka-hokulea-to-tamaki-makaurau/" aria-label="Read more about Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei welcomes historic waka Hōkūle’a to Tāmaki Makaurau">Read more</a>
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November 18, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Master Carver Rei Mihaere receieves his tohū for service to the community. Sarah Sparks Master carver Rei Mihaere has been awarded the prestigious Hamilton Kirikiriroa Civic Award for over 40 years of service to his community, marae and education. Mihaere was honoured with a ceremony at the Hamilton Gardens on Monday ... <a title="Master carver Rei Mihaere honoured with Hamilton Kirikiriroa Civic Award" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/18/master-carver-rei-mihaere-honoured-with-hamilton-kirikiriroa-civic-award/" aria-label="Read more about Master carver Rei Mihaere honoured with Hamilton Kirikiriroa Civic Award">Read more</a>
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November 18, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Indigenous educators from across the world reconnected with the knowledge of their tūpuna at WIPCE 2025 – guided by Māori kaihautū and two of the original Hōkūleʻa navigators whose first voyage helped revitalise Pacific wayfinding. RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell ‘If you’re on a canoe, you’re in the same space your ancestors ... <a title="‘Portals to the past’: Indigenous educators reconnect with Pacific wayfinding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/18/portals-to-the-past-indigenous-educators-reconnect-with-pacific-wayfinding/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Portals to the past’: Indigenous educators reconnect with Pacific wayfinding">Read more</a>
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November 17, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Pōwhiri for the start of four-day WIPCE 2025 conference. Tamaira Hook The world’s largest indigenous education conference has kicked off in Auckland, bringing with it thousands of indigenous educators from around the world. About 3000 people were welcomed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education 2025 ... <a title="World’s largest indigenous education conference kicks off in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/17/worlds-largest-indigenous-education-conference-kicks-off-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about World’s largest indigenous education conference kicks off in Auckland">Read more</a>
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November 17, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Shaan Te Kani Hundreds of people will this week commemorate the loss, arrest and deportation of their ancestors in a siege that took place 160 years ago on Waerenga-A-Hika near Gisborne. Over five days, the pā was flattened, 71 Māori living at the pā and 11 government soldiers were killed and ... <a title="Hundreds to commemorate loss of ancestors on Waerenga-A-Hika 160 years ago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/17/hundreds-to-commemorate-loss-of-ancestors-on-waerenga-a-hika-160-years-ago/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds to commemorate loss of ancestors on Waerenga-A-Hika 160 years ago">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews A growing number of schools across Aotearoa are pushing back against the government’s plan to remove the requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying their ... <a title="Schools across Aotearoa reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi after changes to Education Act" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/schools-across-aotearoa-reaffirm-commitment-to-te-tiriti-o-waitangi-after-changes-to-education-act/" aria-label="Read more about Schools across Aotearoa reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi after changes to Education Act">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival, Toitū te Reo. RNZ / Pokere Paewai Te reo speakers of all levels and stripes gathered in Hastings on Thursday for Toitū te Reo. The two-day Māori language symposium attracted several thousand people to celebrate, with zones catering for beginners through to experts with the hope ... <a title="First Māori Language Commissioner impressed by younger generation’s reo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/14/first-maori-language-commissioner-impressed-by-younger-generations-reo/" aria-label="Read more about First Māori Language Commissioner impressed by younger generation’s reo">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of te reo learners are gathering in Hastings for the second year Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo which is taking place on Thursday and Friday. RNZ / Pokere Paewai Thousands of te reo learners are gathering the Hawke’s Bay for the second year Aotearoa’s national Māori language ... <a title="Hastings hosts Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/13/hastings-hosts-aotearoas-national-maori-language-festival-toitu-te-reo/" aria-label="Read more about Hastings hosts Aotearoa’s national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo">Read more</a>
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November 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Iwi say a second decade-long rāhui wasn’t about keeping people out, but reinforcing a focus on restoration. Supplied/DOC A 10-year rāhui following Tongariro’s devastating wildfire is causing confusion according to the Department of Conservation. The weekend blaze torched almost 3000 hectares in the national park. Local iwi, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, ... <a title="DOC, iwi hope to clear up confusion over rāhui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/12/doc-iwi-hope-to-clear-up-confusion-over-rahui/" aria-label="Read more about DOC, iwi hope to clear up confusion over rāhui">Read more</a>
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November 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand A Pākehā leader working to mobilise tangata Tiriti support for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, says last year’s hīkoi revealed the power of collective action and aroha. A year on from one of the largest protest movements in Aotearoa’s recent history, the sense of kotahitanga (unity) that filled the streets during Hīkoi ... <a title="Pākehā Te Tiriti leader reflects on Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti one year on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/12/pakeha-te-tiriti-leader-reflects-on-hikoi-mo-te-tiriti-one-year-on/" aria-label="Read more about Pākehā Te Tiriti leader reflects on Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti one year on">Read more</a>
