Te Korimako o Taranaki

24/09/2026

South Taranaki iwi and council deepen relationship despite Govt trend

South Taranaki iwi want their partnership with the local council to get more specific and practical, with mana whenua involved earlier in making decisions.South Taranaki District Council signed He Pou Tikanga two years ago, agreeing to boost collaboration with the four iwi agencies Te Kaahui o Rauru...

23/09/2026

From 9 October the law will require all people on recreational craft, 6m or less, to wear a lifejacket.
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22/09/2026

Here is the livestream to day two of the National Manu Kōrero brought to you by Te Hiku Media and Tautoko FM.

Livestream of the National Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competition.

22/09/2026

Hapū wānanga gets council grant to help māmā and pēpi

A kaupapa Māori antenatal education service says a $5000 grant will help ease distress and su***de amongst new mothers.Hapū Wānanga ki Taranaki – which runs two-day courses to prepare whānau for labour, birth and parenting – has a new office in Bell Block and asked New Plymouth District Coun...

21/09/2026

Here is the livestream to the National Manu Kōrero brought to you by Te Hiku Media and Tautoko FM.

Te Waiao Chapman from Te Pi’ipi’inga Kākano Mai i Rangiātea Kura Kaupapa Māori will be standing in Pei Te Hurinui Jones Senior Māori today at 12.00pm.

Livestream of the National Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competition.

21/09/2026

All welcome to have a say on mātaitai reserves for kaimoana

Rāhui organisers on the western Taranaki coast are proposing a unique local advisory group to help shape future kaimoana reserves.The advice group – Kāhui Mātaitai – would bring knowledgeable locals from across coastal Taranaki to advise on bylaws for mātaitai reserves.Mātaitai reserves all...

18/09/2026

Is Ngāmotu council really listening to mana whenua?

New Plymouth councillors have told off staff for not talking with mana whenua before taking a council reform proposal to Government.New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) last month sent a proposal to reform Taranaki local government for the Government to consider under its Head Start amalgamation pro...

18/09/2026

He is a respected martial arts instructor from Waitara and one of the driving forces behind Taranaki Kempo Chi-Gung Community Martial Arts. From beginning his martial arts journey as a schoolboy in 1989 to becoming a black belt, competitor, coach, mentor, and community leader, he has spent decades helping young people build confidence, discipline, and respect.

Nau mai haere Sensei Jake Brand.

18/09/2026

She is a passionate advocate for health, fitness, and community sport. From attending a major Zumba convention in Orlando, to competing in IronMāori events, taking on virtual walking challenges during Covid, and now representing Taranaki in lawn bowls, her journey is an inspiring example of setting goals, embracing challenges, and staying active at every stage of life.

Nau mai haere mai Michelle Warren.

17/09/2026

She is a passionate advocate for health, fitness, and community sport. From attending a major Zumba convention in Orlando, to competing in IronMāori events, taking on virtual walking challenges during Covid, and now representing Taranaki in lawn bowls, her journey is an inspiring example of setting goals, embracing challenges, and staying active at every stage of life. Nau mai haere mai Michelle Warren.