TREE CREST – CRUICKSHANK MONTROSE, NGA PUHI, TE AUPOURI, TE RARAWA, NGATI WHATUA, TAINUI
The tree of life,
crest of whakapapa tūturu.
E i toto, vis fortibus armas.
Ne oublie, mauri ora.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 9.2.13~
NEW ZEALAND DAY, WAITANGI DAY 2013
Although the spirit of Waitangi Day lies in honoring Maori inclusion as equal business partners with The Crown each day, Waitangi Day celebrations are “to give us a full sense of nationhood” du jour in agreement for all that New Zealanders as a team are trying to achieve.
To stay in agreement with the principles of Waitangi’s foundational spirit (to see others different to ourselves as equals) is the benchmark of respect in New Zealand that our founding fathers and mothers hoped for, when they as intelligent and adventurous people inked a deal to uphold justice – in the concept of communities evolving and being strong trading partners working together for the good of Aotearoa, NZ.
Prime Minister John Key said, he believed Waitangi Day was a valuable opportunity for discussion and stood by his commitment.
“How will history judge [us]? History will judge [us as New Zealanders] well because [we] come back year after year.”
He also urged the iwi [Ngapuhi] involved in the Te Hiku collective to sort out their differences and move toward a settlement, saying it would inject as much as $200 million into an area that greatly needed it.
Ngapuhi has over 20% of the Maori population. Ironically, the tribe is one of the last to settle with The Crown. So, a timely speech from the PM to Ngapuhi.
most photos: Michael Cunningham.
photos: nzh & northern advocate.
Top photo: In a rare display, Te Arawa Iwi’s flag flew too on Waitangi Day.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 6.2.13~
SOMETHING GOTTA GIVE – ADVENTUROUS HEARTS
be strong... for all the times i took you for granted, ... i should have won a grammy, something gotta give, should've been strong, from now on... be strong...
–ricky marx + white dawg. bootleg remix. photo: adventure – mm.
~Posted by Horiwoodbog, Aoteaora New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 5.2.13~
ADVENTUROUS NEW ZEALAND
irg42 website says: New Zealand is the youngest country on earth – the last major landmass to be discovered. It has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting both our Maori and European heritage. Amazing Maori historic sites and taonga (treasures), some dating back almost a thousand years, are a contrast to many beautiful colonial buildings. A walk around any New Zealand city today shows what a culturally diverse and fascinating country we have become. The Treaty of Waitangi: In 1840 treaty between Maori and the British Crown is New Zealand’s founding document. Today, the Treaty of Waitangi has a major impact on all New Zealanders. The Youngest Country: Only a thousand years ago, Maori became the first people to migrate to New Zealand. Since then, people have come from around the world to settle here. (more…)
TAURANGA’S SAM McDOUGALL
"Once you go to Kenya, you will never be the same again."
–Sam McDougall, Tauranga missionary student, 18. photo: George Novak.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 23.1.13~
POEM: THE LAND BETWEEN MY TOES
poem:
its the difference between
being
and owning
surging
and standing
living
and landing
she said
she’d read
he said
have
not am
I keep
the am
anyway
–Salina Tusitala Marsh
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 21.1.13~
TA MOKO OF THE DAY – CHEY MILNE INTERWEAVES IWI MAORI LEGACIES
Q. Do most Maori have ta moko art?
A. No. A lot of Maori and New Zealanders do though. Los Angeles has three artists who do ta moko design too.
Featured ta moko design, Nga Puhi design. Model: Chey Milne of Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Nga Puhi and Ngai Tahu.
Pop culture reference: Moko.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 21.1.13~
POU WHENUA EXPRESSION, ANTARCTICA IS A LOVELY TOUCH – JANUARY 2013
“It is expression [that] we are part of the culture of New Zealand… Scott Base has a place in the hearts and minds of New Zealanders, even if they haven’t visited here. To have this representation here is a lovely touch.”
56 years after New Zealand settled into Ross Island, Ngai Tahu’s Mark Solomon and NZ’s John Key speak in Artactica unveiling Ngai Tahu Maori artwork sculpture made of West Coast totara. The sculpture of cultural significance was placed next to the New Zealand flagpole that Sir Edmund Hillary put up in 1957 to mark the opening of Scott base on Ross Island.
–reporting Isaac Davison. Photo: Alan Gibson. NZH.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 20.1.13~
MILLIE, SIR PAUL, REUBEN – JANUARY 2013
Millie Elder and Reuben Holmes pose for a candid photo with their dad Sir Paul.
Photo: instagram.
Kiwi families… are the best! :)
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 19.1.13~
MUSIC TRACKS – JT AUDIO “SUIT & TIE” feat JAY-Z
The return of Justin Timberlake to music’s stage has his older fans who danced to his vibe, quite excited. He reminds us of the art of cool. Currently in recording studio, a new track Suit & Tie has made it to audio stage. Jay-Z is collaborating on the track. Take a listen.
JT’s Top Ten hit single tracks in Billboard Charts Music History follows:
1. The odd funky debut single of JT’s FSLS record, Sexy Back saw JT described as ahead of his time. In those days the song was said to have had a European club feel.
2. My Love was a hip hop, r&b pairing, with a silky vocal to T.I’s southern style rap sound. (more…)
NGATI OTAUTAHI IS A VERY BLESSED CHRISTCHURCH IWI IN NEW ZEALAND 2013
It is fair to say, that when reviewing the Maori political scene of New Zealand in the last seven years, (thus the political scene of NZ entire), that one stand out feature can be said.
Fact no.1: $2b in payouts to be shared for land claims in Christchurch.
Fact no.2: Ngai Tahu (the original founding parent tribe) of Ngati Otautahi (Christchurch City) are doubly blessed. (more…)
TODD McCLAY’S FAVORITE WORDS JANUARY 2013
Todd McClay of NZ Politics - Favorite 2013 words:
FEC. gang patch bill [banning gang patches in Government- and local government-owned buildings]. not spending as much quality time family. supporting and understanding families. slashing particularly high teen suicide rates. Te Ururoa Flavell (pictured below). dignity. respect. integrity. honesty. gravitas. humanised politics. Facebook. schools. businesses. every day get out among people. listen. understand people’s trials and tribulations. discuss issues with people on both sides of the debate. Read books for fun. World trade negotiation and policy books, read too. A kindle on on my iPad. camping at beaches. pursuits you can have around water. bush. hunting. hut stays. walking. Pacific Island countries. trade negotiations with the European Union. Most people, when agreements are being negotiated, don’t understand. be best trade negotiators. a Kindle on my iPad. Read world trade negotiation and policy books. camping at beaches. children’s pursuits you can have around water. bush walks. hunting. staying in a hut family time, away from everybody else. I would love an opportunity to do more in an area I have done a bit of work in before. Trade is that.
[words: Audrey Young. pic: NZH.Voxy].
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 14.1.13~
OCEAN GIRLS OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND – MARINE SCIENCE KAITIAKITANGA CREW
Nicki Wakefield (pictured centre) does cool stuff studying the moana (our ocean) and awa (our rivers). Working for EMR since 2008 Nicki holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Waikato. She has served as a trustee of the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust since 2009. Blessed with a wealth of homegrown Kiwi genes, Nicki also happens to be of Ngapuhi, Ngai Tahu and Te Arawa Iwi (three Maori tribes of NZ).
~Posted by Horiwooodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 13.1.13~
ISLA ADRIAANSZ DEBUTS – ROTORUA’S FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BABY NAMES 2013
Isla Adriaansz made her debut in the Rotorua Daily Post newspaper, New Zealand. Isla is snapped with her folks Rotorua couple Danielle Caudwell and partner Kris Adriaansz. Isla is adorable.
Other baby names that are popular for Rotorua’s next wave of Kiwi citizens are:
Mystery
Manaia
Axel
Mylene
Harlow
Piata
Glamorous
Diamond (more…)
ONLINE & TRENDING HOT – HALBERG SPORTS PRIZE NOMINEES 2013
The Aussie-owned Westpac Bank sponsored Halberg Sports Awards 2013 are generating good buzz in New Zealand.
All athletes are rating okay today on the website who are nominated for the year of sports gongs. NZ invested heavily into sports profiling in 2012. Let’s see who takes the prizes this year. All deserve a prize. Not just a few. It’s a difficult year to decide on the winners.
Read more at Halberg website. Good luck. Photo: HPSNZ of a 2013 champ of sport.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 1.1.13~
BLESSED + LUCKY KARDASHIAN-WEST BABY-ON-DA-WAY CELEBRITY NEWS – 1st JANUARY 2013
LA is on new years celebrity gossip. Here we go:
Kim Kardashian is pregnant, and rapper Kanye West is the father.
“It’s true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby,” Kardashian posted Monday on her blog. “We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us. Looking forward to great new beginnings in 2013 and to starting a family. Happy New Year!!! ” (more…)
SALT – SELINA TUSITALA-MARSH POETICS
beautiful is: Salt
as if God spilt salt on his midnight tablecloth as if Gibran’s Ugly had flung Beauty’s cloak across the waters - its soft light muted in repentence as if star by blue star (more…)
RHYTHM & VINES – A GISBORNE NEW YEARS TALENT LINE UP SHOW
“It is absolutely brilliant. Gisborne is definitely going to be the best place in the country to be.”
Publicity for Rhythm & Vines involved sixteen wheeler trucks going west while heading east. More about the New Years music festival can be peeped here. Sam Ronson‘s bro Mark and NZ’s Kimbra are set to create some music at the event. Dave Dobbyn, Six60, Home Brew, P Money, PNC, Hudson Mohawke are a part of the talent line up that is amazing. A crowd of 25k pax is expected to rock Gizzy 2012/13. It’s coastie sticky then. (more…)
HELENSVILLE IWI-PEOPLE, TAMARIKI IN COMMUNITY – A RARE VIEW OF RURAL NEW ZEALAND LIFE
Helensville Iwi (Ngati Whatua o Kaipara) perform together a cultural song of New Zealand.
And tamariki (children) of the Helensville and Kaipara community have fun together.
A rare view of peaceful, fun, New Zealand life. :)
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 25.12.12~
THE CELEBRITY REHAB – HEALTH REALIGNMENT INDUSTRY – BILLIONAIRE’S HQ THINKING
The last time I went to an Iwi meeting, we were asked to present our ideas for tribal business advancement.
I said, let’s create celebrity rehab centres in New Zealand as a part of the medical tourism industry. Upmarket, with an entire range of health products our Iwi (Maori tribe) makes and creates, in conjunction with the spiritual side of healing and psychology too.
It went down like a … like a… like a… ?! (more…)
IWI PROGRESS – MAORI NEWS – 23rd DECEMBER 2012
“Nothing really has happened for a long time, but I am very keen to move on and both the iwi and the Crown have been working very hard on these settlements for about 18 months,” said Chris Finlayson working right to year’s end while acting for The Crown when addressing three Iwi (Maori tribes) historical redress moment. The settlement process dates back to rightful recognition as equal treaty partners to The Crown of 171 years ago. Earlier in the year, the Iwi were involved in a peaceful march through the nation’s capital, where the tribes met again yesterday.
The next step is a deed of settlement, which will include an official apology. (more…)
THE OLYMPIC GAMES 2012 7th MOST VOTED STAR TOPIC 2012
The Olympic Games sports event in London was the 7th most voted star topic of 2012.
Featured athlete, Ms Lisa Carrington, New Zealand. (more…)
ELIJAH HELPS OUT IN SAMOA & FIJI SAMOA HELPERS 2012-3
Elijah “The Samoan” is on clean up mahi duties in Alafua, Samoa post Cyclone Evan.
20 schools in the North of Samoa have been destroyed. Five people are reported dead, two have been reported missing, nine fisherfolk are also unaccounted for. 5500 people remain in temporary shelters. Heavy damage has occurred to water supplies, electricty infrastructure, public infrastructure. Thousands of displaced people need to be fed and debris cleared. 28 x 1000 litre water tanks are being installed around Upolu Island. Extra generators are also being organized to help in the crises. The end of next week should see power improvements.
In Fiji, 11,700 people are in evacuation centres, FijiVillage.com reports.
Elijah joins this team who are also helping in Samoa: The New Zealand Red Cross. Oxfam.The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. ShelterBox. Auckland Indian radio station Radio Tarana 1385am. All links to help can be linked to at the wing it. To help Fiji, click on Elijah’s pic too.
Photo: Vanessa.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 21.12.12~
MOSAICS OF CONCERT FUN – GISBORNE 1st JANUARY 2013
Right on! Rock it.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 1.1.13~
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