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17/10/2025

Pūrongo 911 | Energy Summit 02
Ku tū Te Hui Taumata Pūngao Māori tuatahi mō te motu ki Taranaki.
Ku' tatū ngā rangatira o ngā iwi ki te wānanga me te kohi whakaaro me te mātirotiro ake, he aha ngā rauemi o te taiao hei pūngao mō te tangata.

He maha tonu ngā pūkenga e āta ruku ana i te kaupapa o te pūngao kia hua ake he painga mō te mārea tangata haere ake nei.

Anei a Phoenix Manley-Green me te pūrongo.

Māori Communities and Energy Leaders Unite to Power a Greener Future.

Iwi Māori and energy innovators are joining forces to reshape Aotearoa’s energy future, with projects exploring both wind and solar power across Taranaki and Whanganui. Hiringa Energy is partnering with Ngā Wairiki and Ngāti Apa to develop a wind farm near Whangaehu, while the Parihaka Papakāinga community works alongside Massey University to install solar panels on homes. Together, these initiatives aim to reduce costs, strengthen energy independence, and create sustainable, community-led power solutions for generations to come. Here’s Phoenix Manley-Green who’s been at the inaugural National Māori Energy Summit.

Manu Tīeri: Phoenix Manley-Green
Amo Reo: Rauru Broughton
Kaikapo Whakaahua/Kaiwāwahi: Renee Temara
Kaiwāwahi Matua: Sacha Keating
Kaiwhakahaere: Tipene O’Brien
Kaiwhakaraupapa Pūrongo: Roihana Nuri
Kaiwhakaputa: Tamzyn Pue
🔹▪️He rau aweawe nō Te Māngai Pāho i tere ai te manu nei

16/10/2025

Final results are in!

Ko taku taumata tonu ko runga ko Ruapehu, mārama te titiro he ao ka rere mai.
- Koro Enoka Mareikura

Congratulations to Ruapehu District for voting to retain Māori wards!

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Photo Credit: Julie Herewini

16/10/2025

Pūrongo 909 | Taranaki Māori Rugby League Tournament - Rāhotu

I tū taikaha te huinga o Te Tākaro Riki Māori o Taranaki ki Rāhotū.

Karamuia ana te papa hākinakina ki ngā uri o ngā iwi oTaranaki. Otirā, ki ngā uri matā waka, matā iwi hoki.
E rere ana te Wehiwehi o ngā kaitakaro me te manawa ora.

Ko whanaunga, ko kotahitanga ngā mauri tiaki i te kaupapa o te hui whakaharahara nei.

Koia anō ko ngā taipahake me te hunga taiohi e whakamana ana i te wairua o te tākaro riiki nei.

Anei a Phoenix Manley-Green me te pūrongo.
10 years of Māori League in Taranaki
Returning back to Rahotū where the very first Taranaki Whānui Māori Rugby League Tournament happened 10 years ago.

Manu Tīeri: Phoenix Manley-Green
Amo Reo: Rauru Broughton
Kaikapo Whakaahua/Kaiwāwahi: Renee Temara
Kaiwāwahi Matua: Sacha Keating
Kaiwhakahaere: Tipene O’Brien
Kaiwhakaraupapa Pūrongo: Roihana Nuri
Kaiwhakaputa: Tamzyn Pue
🔹▪️He rau aweawe nō Te Māngai Pāho i tere ai te manu nei

15/10/2025

Pūrongo 910 | League Kings Academy
Ko ngā rehe o te NRL RĪKI a Kenny Edwards rāua ko James Tamou ku hoki ki tō rāua tuatahitanga.

Arā, ki te papa whenua o te kāinga ki te tuku āwhina ki te hunga rangatahi e maiangi i te ao rīki.

Ku' māringanui pai te kāhui rangatahi i ngā tohutohu a ngā mātanga rīki nei.

Ka noho o tēnei wheako hri whakakipakipa i te kōkiri whakamua mā ēnei tauira o te hākinakina rīki.

Anei a Regan Paranihi me te pūrongo.

𝗡𝗥𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗡
Rangatahi from across Horowhenua got the opportunity to experience first-hand how it feels to train like a National Rugby League star at an anaugral League Kings two-day training clinic. Delivered by uri of Muaūpoko and National Rugby League legends, Kenny Edwards and James Tamou, the programme marks a stepping stone to encourage future athletes to chase their dreams.

Manu Tīeri: Regan Paranihi
Amo Reo: Rauru Broughton
Kaikapo Whakaahua/Kaiwāwahi: Sacha Keating
Kaiwāwahi Matua: Sacha Keating
Kaiwhakahaere: Tipene O’Brien
Kaiwhakaraupapa Pūrongo: Roihana Nuri
Kaiwhakaputa: Tamzyn Pue
🔹▪️He rau aweawe nō Te Māngai Pāho i tere ai te manu nei

15/10/2025

Road access into Taranaki from the Waikato is expected to remain closed until at least Friday evening as crews continue to clear slips, flooding, and debris caused by yesterday’s heavy rainfall. While the rain has eased, the ground remains waterlogged, with new slips and fallen trees still affecting key routes across the region.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi System Manager for Taranaki and Manawatū-Whanganui, Liesl Dawson, says safety remains the top priority for both road users and work crews. “The roads are still unsafe and need to be properly assessed once water levels have receded,” she said, urging motorists to respect cordons and avoid driving through floodwaters. “We know the closures are frustrating, but the safety of all road users and our crews is of paramount importance.”

As of late Wednesday, State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth remains closed at Awakino, with multiple slips further south and stop/go controls at Tongapōrutu.

State Highway 4 between Eight Mile Junction and Taumarunui, and the State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway between Whangamōmona and Taumarunui, also remain closed.

In the Waikato, SH31 from Ngutunui to Oparau will stay closed overnight, while SH30 between Te Kūiti and Maniaiti-Benneydale is expected to reopen later this evening. Geotechnical teams will continue assessing damage throughout Thursday.

Photo Credit: Blair Cunningham, NZTA

14/10/2025

Kenny Edwards (Muaūpoko, Ngāti Te Ata) has returned to his hometown of Levin, along side his cousin and NRL great, James Tamou (Muaūpoko) to deliver a two-day training camp for aspiring rugby league athletes.

14/10/2025

Ruapehu Mayor Credits Affordability Message for Win

"People are struggling with the long-term potential for rate increases," re-elected Ruapehu district mayor Weston Kirton says.

14/10/2025

Pūrongo 908 | National Māori Energy Summit
Ku' tū Te Hui Taumata Pūngao Māori tuatahi mō te motu ki Taranaki.

Ku' tatū ngā rangatira o ngā iwi ki te wānanga me te kohi whakaaro me te mātirotiro ake, he aha ngā rauemi o te taiao hei pūngao mō te tangata.

He maha tonu ngā pūkenga e āta ruku ana i te kaupapa o te pūngao kia hua ake he painga mō te marea tangata haere ake nei.

Anei a Phoenix Manley-Green me te pūrongo.

The National Māori Energy Summit is in New Plymouth.
The inaugural summit currently being hosted here in Taranaki aims to advance Māori-led energy futures in Aotearoa. The National Māori Energy Summit brings together iwi, organisations, and industry experts to offer insights on various themes.

The major topic is finding pathways forward to eliminate energy hardship and promote Māori investment in renewable energy.

Phoenix Manley-Green went to the Devon Hotel to interview some of the Summit's important participants.

Manu Tīeri: Phoenix Manley-Green
Amo Reo: Rauru Broughton
Kaikapo Whakaahua/Kaiwāwahi: Renee Temara
Kaiwāwahi Matua: Sacha Keating
Kaiwhakahaere: Tipene O’Brien
Kaiwhakaraupapa Pūrongo: Roihana Nuri
Kaiwhakaputa: Tamzyn Pue
🔹▪️He rau aweawe nō Te Māngai Pāho i tere ai te manu nei

14/10/2025

Kua hoki atu ngā hautipua o te ao rīki ki te pākaiahi, ki Muaūpoko kia toitoi manawa i ngā whatumanawa o ngāi pīkoko ki te hākinakina nei. He mea whakatipu te tokorua nei e tēnei hapori, nā wai ka tauhou, ka toa whakaihuwaka i te NRL. Koinei tā James Tamou rāua ko Kenny Edwards whakahoki ki te hapori i whakatipu i a rāua.

National Rugby League legends, James Tamou and Kenny Edwards, have returned to their home ground in Levin to deliver a two-day training clinic for young aspiring rugby league athletes. The pair began their rugby league journey playing grass-roots footy in Levin and now they've returned to give back to the community who nurtured them to become the league legends they are.

More to come on this

14/10/2025

Work crews won’t begin clearing roads until water levels have receded, with several key state highways across Taranaki and Waikato remaining closed overnight due to flooding and multiple slips.

Heavy rain continues to batter the northern parts of Taranaki, prompting NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to advise motorists to delay travel through the region. Road closures will remain in place until tomorrow morning when conditions are reassessed.

As of 4pm, State Highway 3 remains closed north of New Plymouth at Awakino between Mokau and Piopio, with smaller slips reported further south. SH3 at Tongapōrutu is down to one lane under stop/go traffic management and a 30km temporary speed limit. State Highway 4 is closed between Eight Mile Junction and Taumarunui, while SH43 (Forgotten World Highway) remains closed from Whangamōmona to Taumarunui, though access from Stratford to Whangamōmona remains open.

In Waikato, SH30 is closed between Te Kūiti and Benneydale, and SH31 is closed from Ngutunui to Ōpārāu. Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and check the NZTA Journey Planner for the latest updates.

This is a photo taken this afternoon at Awakino as SH3 is now flooded.

Photo Credit: Blair Cunningham

14/10/2025

E hikaka ana a Jaimee Tuuta, te kaiwhakahaere o te Taumata Pūngao Māori ā-Motu, i te kotahitanga e rangona ana i tēnei hui tuatahi, e tautokona ana e Te Pokapū Pūngao o Aotearoa - arā, ko Ara Ake. Hei tā Will Edwards, te Kaihautū Hononga Māori, ko te aronga nui o ā rātou mahi, he tautoko i te Māori kia whai wāhi atu ki te ao pūngao, mā runga i te rangatiratanga, te mahi ngātahi, me te whakaaro nui ki te taiao.

14/10/2025

Heavy rain has forced multiple highway closures throughout the rohe.

Heavy rain continues to batter Taranaki, triggering slips and flooding that have forced the closure of several key state highways across the region.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging motorists to delay all non-essential travel, with conditions expected to remain hazardous until at least Thursday, 16 October.

State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth remains closed at Awakino between Mokau (as per supplied photo) and Piopio, while SH3 at Tongapōrutu is restricted to one lane under stop/go control with a temporary 30km/h speed limit.

State Highway 4 between Eight Mile Junction and Taumarunui, and the Forgotten World Highway (SH43) between Whangamōmona and Taumarunui, also remain closed.

Crews are working around the clock to clear debris and restore access, with temporary routes created to allow trapped vehicles to exit the affected areas safely. In Waikato, SH30 between Te Kūiti and Benneydale and SH31 between Ngutunui and Ōpārāu are also closed due to slips.

Motorists are reminded to drive to the conditions, remain alert for further flooding or debris, and stay updated through the NZTA Journey Planner, social media channels, or by calling 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).

Photo Credit: Blair Cunningham