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Friday, August 28, 2026
Hauora in motion: Hashtag Horo take Te Tai Tokerau to the world From Pawarenga to Singapore’s Marina Bay, six wāhine from Te Tai Tokerau have already begun racing on one of waka ama’s biggest stages.
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ashtag Horo is the Golden Master Women’s crew from Ngā Hoe Horo Waka Ama Club. Kay Ratana, Mary Sissons, Nyree King, Gloria Park-Cosson, Moana Eruera and Henrietta Sakey are representing their whānau, their club and Te Tai Tokerau at the 2026 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. The scale of the event is immense. The world sprints are being staged in Asia for the first time, with more than 3,000 athletes from over 30 countries gathered at Marina Bay for racing across a wide range of age groups and events. Hashtag Horo earned their place after an outstanding national campaign. The crew won gold in the W6 500 metre sprint and silver in the W6 1000 metre turns race. They also joined another six person crew to win gold in the W12 500 metre double hull event. They describe themselves as ‘healthy, strong, ambitious wāhine in our 60s’. Waka ama is part of lives that are already full, alongside busy jobs, whānau responsibilities and
commitments within their communities. Preparing for competition at this level requires regular training. Waka ama develops strength, endurance, balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. It also calls for concentration and composure, especially when tiredness sets in and the pressure of racing begins to tell. Teamwork is just as important. In a six person waka, every paddler has to match the rhythm, respond to changes and trust the crew around her. The hours spent training together build the connection they need to hold their timing under pressure. That shared responsibility can make healthy habits easier to sustain. On days when work has been demanding or life is busy, the rest of the crew are waiting at training. Their commitment to one another helps get them to the water, and their shared goals give each session a clear purpose.
Hashtag Horo of Ngā Hoe Horo Waka Ama Club, Pawarenga. Pictured in the waka from right to left: Kay Ratana, Mary Sissons, Nyree King, Gloria Park-Cosson, Moana Eruera and Henrietta Sakey. Their example makes the health message practical. Regular movement can take many forms. A walk with a friend, a swim, gardening, kapa haka or joining a local sports club can all help build activity into the week. Finding something enjoyable, with people who make you want to return, can make it easier to keep going. For Hashtag Horo, the goal is competition. They are now racing in Singapore, testing themselves against the best crews in their division and representing home with pride.
As Hashtag Horo compete at Marina Bay, the Ngā Hoe Horo name carries Pawarenga and Te Tai Tokerau into an international field. Their journey has taken years of paddling, months of preparation and the support of whānau, teammates and their wider community. For their whānau, club and rohe, seeing Hashtag Horo competing on the world stage is a proud moment. Back at Marina Bay, the crew are focused on the racing in front of them.
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New homes offer hope for Far North whānau For dozens of Far North families struggling to find secure housing, a major development in Kawakawa is a step closer to becoming reality.
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overnment funding has been approved for the first 42 homes at Te Mataora, a planned 117-home development led by Ngāti Hine Health Trust, helping pave the way for more affordable housing options in a region where housing demand continues to outweigh supply.
community where residents have access not only to quality housing, but also to support services that help whānau thrive. The project reflects a growing recognition that housing solutions need to address more than simply a lack of homes. They also need to support the wellbeing of the people who live in them.
While the announcement is a significant milestone for the project, the real impact will be felt by the whānau who may gain access to safe, warm and stable homes.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust is already one of the largest social and affordable housing providers in the Kawakawa and Moerewa area and has extensive experience supporting tenants across the rohe. Through Te Mataora, the Trust hopes to build on that work by creating housing that remains affordable, sustainable and responsive to local needs.
Research has consistently shown that housing plays a critical role in health and wellbeing. Families living in secure housing are more likely to experience better health outcomes, improved educational achievement and stronger social connections. For many whānau, a stable home provides the foundation needed to build a better future. Te Mataora has been designed with that longterm vision in mind. The development will ultimately deliver 117 homes and aims to create a connected
The funding forms part of a wider government investment into housing projects across nine priority locations around the country and will allow Stage One of Te Mataora to proceed. For communities across Te Tai Tokerau, where access to affordable and quality housing remains a longstanding challenge, the development represents more than new houses. It represents an opportunity to
Ngāti Hine Health Trust co-chairs Troy Brockbank and Rowena Tana with Te Mataora Pouwhakahaere, Roland Daymond. strengthen whānau wellbeing, keep families connected to their communities, and create greater housing security for future generations. Although the first 42 homes are only a portion of the wider Te Mataora vision, the approval marks an important step towards increasing housing supply in the Far North and providing more options for local whānau needing a place
to call home. As planning progresses, Ngāti Hine Health Trust says it will continue sharing updates with the community on the development and its future stages. More information about Te Mataora is available at www.nhht.co.nz/temataora.
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LETTUCE,KALE and BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD Ingredients
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1 med lettuce 1 cup brussels sprouts 3-4 leaves of kale (kalvernara) 1/2 apple 1/2 cup of feta cheese 1 cup of shredded chicken Salt and pepper
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Finely slice the lettuce, grate or finely cut brussels sprouts. Roast the kale leaves under the grill for 5-6 mins with a little drizzle of oil then cool down. Finely slice apple, add cubed feta, chicken and greens and toss in a bowl. Crunch the kale and garnish your salad with the crispy kale Optional dressing: coconut water, olive oil, yoghurt and or mayonnaise.
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MEATLESS STIR FRY Ingredients
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1 medium beetroot 1 potato 2 carrots 2 red onions 3 brown mushrooms 1 bunch of rocket and spinach 2 tsp of vege powder (organic)
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Blanche the greens and set aside. Grate carrots, potatoes, and beetroot. Slice the onions into rings. Finely slice the mushrooms. Using hemp or coconut oil, sauté everything for 3–4 minutes. Mix the vege powder into ½ cup warm water and stir-fry into everything. Lastly, add the greens and stir, then serve hot.
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Te Ruarangi – Hearing the voices of haukāinga at Motatau Marae Te Ruarangi, Northland Regional Council’s working party of regional councillors and iwi and hapū representatives, was hosted by Ngāti Hine at Motatau Marae for its August workshop.
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embers were welcomed by haukāinga, with Jaycee Tipene hosting on behalf of Ngāti Hine, and heard directly about taiao mahi, kāinga concerns, and matters connected to the relationship with local government. The presence of both kaumātua and mokopuna grounded the hui in mātauranga, whakapapa and future aspirations as a living, breathing expression of “Titiro ki te taumata o te moana kei reira te oranga” – Te Ruki Kawiti, reminding us that wellbeing is found when we
look to the horizon together. The day highlighted kaupapa led by whānau, hapū and community across the rohe, including freshwater monitoring and restoration in the Taumarere catchment, hapūled pest management, wetland restoration, whenua Māori land use, forestry pathways, local business opportunities and future employment for whānau. Recent flooding across the valley also highlighted the vital role Motatau Marae
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plays as a community hub in times of need. Members discussed how marae, hapū, councils and emergency management agencies can work together to strengthen preparedness and resilience. Te Ruarangi Co-Chair and Te Raki Māori Constituency Councillor Arama Morunga said hui like this helped strengthen relationships and support better outcomes for future generations.
“When we come together, listen to one another and share what is happening in our communities, we all do better together. Hui like this help us build understanding and identify where we can work alongside each other to advance the aspirations of our people and the wellbeing of Taitokerau.” He thanked Ngāti Hine, Motatau Marae, presenters and all those who contributed their time, knowledge and manaakitanga to make the hui a success.
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“Ko Te Tai Tokerau, e ngunguru nei...”
What a time to call Te Tai Tokerau home.
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fter 48 long years, the Northland Taniwha have brought the Ranfurly Shield back to the North, defeating Canterbury 36–12 in Christchurch in a performance that captured the heart, determination and mana of our region.
and supporters who have stood behind the Taniwha. But while the Taniwha celebrate their historic achievement, another Northland team is preparing to write its own chapter.
Now, the celebrations continue. Over the next few days, the famous Log o’ Wood will make its way from Kaitaia down through Northland towards Whangārei, allowing our hapori to share in a piece of history that belongs to all of us. From the Far North to the city, this is a chance to celebrate the people, families, clubs
The Northland Kauri are on their way south to Nelson, ready to begin their Farah Palmer Cup campaign against the Tasman Mako this weekend. The Kauri have put in the time through their pre-season with the first wananga, which
started right here in Muriwhenua, building connections, confidence and belief as they head south knowing exactly what it means to pull on the Northland jersey. This is more than just another season. It is an opportunity to represent Te Tai Tokerau with pride, passion and purpose. The Taniwha have shown what is possible when a team believes and plays for something bigger than the individual. Now it’s time for the wahine to show the mana of the mighty Kauri tree.
Two teams. One region. One identity. From Te Hiku o Te Ika, and now down to Nelson, we stand together behind our Northland whānau. Let’s get behind the Kauri, celebrate the Taniwha, and show the country just how proud we are to be from the North.
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