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 The
New Face of RANGIKAINGA
The company that launched Aotearoa's most widely
distributed online panui is back with a new face.
RANGIKAINGA Indigenous Media Network's managing
director Potaua Biasiny-Tule said the newsletter needed
to reflect the dynamic nature of the Internet. In order
to do this a panui that made use of cuttting edge ICT
was essential to providing an exceptional service.
RANGIKAINGA was first developed in 2002 when Mr
Biasiny-Tule noted that although there was much online
discussion on topical issues relevant to Tängata
Whenua Mäori there was little in the way of a Mäori
relevant panui that was delivered to people at regular
intervals. After just three brief panui the community's
response was overwhelming and Mr Biasiny-Tule set out
to create something phenomenal. At the end of their first
run RANGIKAINGA had over 2400 subscribers.
The decision was made to actively
engage in developing an indigenous business model that would
meet the needs of both subscribers and advertisers. The
company was incorporated in 2003. The domain name www.tangatawhenua.com
was registered soon after. Considering what has been accomplished
so far the future looks bright for this young, innovative
indigenous entrepreneur. 
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RANGIKAINGA would like to commend Monique Kapua,
a midwife at Kaitaia Maori health provider Te
Hauora o Te Hiku o Te Ika. Monique left for Sri
Lanka two weeks ago to assist those devestated by the
Boxing Day tsunami. She is one of five of Te Hiku's
employees that is on unpaid leave. Be safe on your journey
and kia kaha ki tö mahi.
 For
those seeking information related to Hauora Mäori
check out Te Rau Matatini Mäori Mental Health Workforce
Development's website. The site is geared for tängata
whaiora in order to have access to a well prepared and
well qualified Mäori Mental Health workforce. It
offers career, funding and scholarship info as well
as Provider Contact details - check it out!
Radio New Zealand reported that the Tairawhiti District
Health Board has launched the largest-ever health project
for children and youth on the East Coast. The Mäori
Health Manager, Maaka Tibble, says the project aims
to halt the Group B meningococcal epidemic especially
among rangatahi and tamariki. The latest statistics
show Meningococcal B disease hit 170 Mäori in 2003.
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 We
would like to welcome you all to this special section
of our panui, and to start off, we'd like to bring your
attention to the upcoming TE
MATATINI: 2005 Kapa Haka National Competitions.
Click on their logo to find out more about the Festival.
There is a position available
at the National Office in Wellington for a "Violence
Free Marae - Mäori Project Manager". This
position is a full time 30 month contract. So if you
or someone you know is highly skilled and can demonstrate
that they can work holistically in the following areas;
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Contact Tau Huirama, Kaiwhakahaere on 04 802
5402 or 021 4999 80. Details are avaliable at www.mahi.co.nz
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 There
is currently a vacancy for a Te Reo teacher at Taita College
in Lower Hutt. At least 25% of students are Mäori,
so if any of the whänau is interested contact the Principal
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Are you prepared for the upcoming Hui Taumata 2005
being held in Wellington March 1-3, the Hui Taumata
celebrates 20-years of Mäori Development by again
re-focusing, discussing and planning a collective way
forward. Strategic approaches have been gathered around
three key themes (Developing People, Developing Assets,
Developing Enterprise), with solutions being sought
during this exciting 3-day event. Indeed, a very historic
occasion. If you would like more information, go to
the Hui
Taumata website or call 04 499 7048.
 Ataahua
is an inspiring new business situated in Mt Maunganui.
The whänau of Ataahua present Guided Tours of Mauau,
Guided Tours of Significant Historical Areas within
Mt Maunganui and offer evening Hangi & Concert.
For more information about the whänau at Ataahua
and the services they offer, please visit their website,
email or call Rachael
Tata on 027-698-7678.
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It's offical, the UN General Assembly, on 20 December,
formally adopted the resolution for a second Decade
on the World's Indigenous People, to commence from 1
January 2005. This was done in order to further strengthen
international cooperation in finding solutions to problems
faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture,
education, health, human rights, the environment and
social and economic development.
 This
article
details the visceral experience seen and felt by all
gathered in Ruatoki, at the beginning of the Urewera
Claims with the Waitangi Tribunal. Written by Indigimedia,
it is also posted on the Independent
Media Centre.
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Have you seen the massive range of Rangatahi
Programmes on Mäori TV yet? No, I’m not
talking about Kiingi Maki – shows like Tuhono,
LIPS and the effervescent T-Sistaz, If you’re street
real, check out Aotearoa Skate and Hakina Ahurea, go
digital by watching Cyberworld and drop those live sounds
with the whanau on Coast. Check out the homepage of
rangatahi viewing on Mäori TV and tune in.
This weekend, Hamilton comes to life with thousands
of young people converging at Mystery Creek for the
Parachute
Festival 2005. This event is now regarded as one
of the largest music festivals in the Southern Hemisphere,
and features performances from Brooke Fraser, NZ Idol-winner
Ben Lummis, Atlanta Rockers Third Day, Hip Hop crew
Grits and Hard Rock Metal band, Day of Fire. It is shaping
up to be a well attended event, with sunshine forecast
during the entire weekend. If you happen to be at the
Parachute Festival, look out for the RANGIKAINGA
whänau – we have been invited to participate
in the Political Debate on Sunday morning, so keep an
ear out for us.
Update
(31.01.05) - Over 4,500 young people listened
intently as both major and emerging parties answered
questions related to the Civil Unions Bill and the upcoming
election. Debate was lively with three emerging parties
(United
Future, Destiny
New Zealand and Christian
Heritage) vying for the Christian youth vote. The
debate went well with Potaua Biasiny-Tule speaking on
behalf of the Maori
Party. Green
Party MP, Nandor
Tanczos reminded those present that the conservative
road being traveled was contrary to the teachings of
Jesus, who Tanczos termed a leading militant radical
of his time, in that he championed equality and compassion
during an era which witnessed little of either. It's
the 17th anniversary of the Parachute Festival, the
Festival ends the 31st of January.
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An exciting week was had
by all attending the 2005 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at
Lake Karapiro in the Waikato. Attendees commented on how
well organised the event was. Check out the Waka
Ama Website to get the latest info or click on the
image to get result info and view pictures (courtesy of
www.picturenz.co.nz)
of the event.
Here is an interesting discussion that raises an interesting
question – where in the media is the coverage of
our traditional Mäori sports and games? Sure we
get lots of footage on rugby, netball, basketball and
now waka ama, but are there any attempts to focus on
competitive and cooperative games played by our tupuna?
Take a read of this posting
and if you have an thoughts on this take, please drop
RANGIKAINGA
a line.
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