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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 13, 2019 3:46:53 GMT 12
TE PUIA | NZ MĀORI ARTS AND CRAFTS INSTITUTE PLAY KEY ROLEMeanwhile, a 1.5m taiaha carved by pouako whakairo rākau (wood carving tutor) Tommy Herbert was selected as the official gift to China. During Sunday’s closing ceremony Minister Kelvin Davis presented the taiaha to China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Luo Shugang, who visited Te Puia earlier this year. According to Māori tikanga, the taiaha is the most prized weapon and is only given to those held in the highest regard. Carved from rātā, a native wood, the designs within the taiaha reflect the strong connection between the Aotearoa and China with the waha, or mouth, symbolising the importance of conversations and dialogue, and the significant impact of cultural diplomacy.... www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1911/S00165/te-puia-nz-maori-arts-and-crafts-institute-play-key-role.htm
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 13, 2019 3:51:20 GMT 12
CULTURAL GRIEVANCES OVER CHANGES AT THE SOUTHLAND MORTUARYSome southern Māori are upset at the closure of the Southland Mortuary saying it interferes with their traditional grieving process. The Southern District Health Board Iwi Governance Group called a hui at Murihiku Marae on Tuesday to discuss the mortuary, which stopped performing post-mortems there since February 1. Post-mortem examinations are now handled in Dunedin and this is causing problems for Māori to perform traditional Tangihanga customs..... www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/117357941/cultural-grievances-over-changes-at-the-southland-mortuary
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 13, 2019 3:53:56 GMT 12
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