The world premiere for Mana Moana, Mana Tangata will be in Tamaki Makaurau tomorrow. It tells the story of how Maori fought to reclaim their fishing rights. Julian Arahanga, who starred in Once Were Warriors, also speaks about his other films and the possibility of taking on future acting roles.
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Neavin Broughton writes about what almost killed him
First time author Neavin Broughton was a young man when tests discovered a brain tumour 'about the size of an orange' and his ensuing health problems almost killed him three times. Now he's written a book about his experiences, Everything I Am.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Te Mātāwai Tumu Whakarae Poia Rewi
Professor Poia Rewi is the Tumu Whakarae-Chief Executive of Te Mātāwai the independent organisation established in 2016 with the mission to 'restore Māori as a nurturing first language within Māori homes and communities'. Professor Rewi will step down next month after almost five years at the helm. Is Te Mātāwai on track to achieve its goals?
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Dr Maia Nuku, Oceania curator at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dr Maia Nuku (Ngai Tai) is the Oceania curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and recently its Oceania galleries underwent a major renovation. They will reopen in May 2025 and host a number of delegations from the Pacific including one from Aotearoa.
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Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has just returned from Cape Town where she led her team to victory in a tournament there. It adds to a stacked trophy cabinet that includes Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medals, sevens world championships and two World Cups in the 15-a-side game. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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