Nāia te Whakaaro is a place for our team to share what’s on our mind. From weighing in on current events to personal reflections, this is where we explore topics that interest us and share what we’re passionate about.
Nāia te Whakaaro is a place for our team to share what’s on our mind. From weighing in on current events to personal reflections, this is where we explore topics that interest us and share what we’re passionate about.
When I arrived on the first day of my full-immersion course, Mum and I had just completed the big
What does leadership from te ao Māori look like? What makes a good leader? Is it a vision or
Ah boil up. We had boil up and fry bread for lunch the other day. It was yum. Succulent, delicious,
Having the choice to send our kids to a kura where everyone is dedicated to the reo movement is
Here at NAIA, we’re focused on Puanga thanks to the mahi of our colleagues Che Wilson, Puti Akapita and Parakaia Tapiata.
I got a great reminder of whānau a while back when my father-in-law, who is the eldest of three,...
Local body elections are still over a year away, but the discussion is already heating up around Māori wards. The government has...
Between 1840 and 1939, almost 73 percent of Te Ika a Māui and almost the whole of Te Waipounamu were taken from...
It is a weird week for me. I am in the office. It’s a luxury and I am making the most of doing menial
Over the past couple of months I’ve been revelling in all the seasonal delights of autumn while...
A few weeks back, we had a wānanga at NAIA that posed the question: what are we doing to...
At Te Maru Mōkihi it is shoes off. Inside the door is a pile of hū and a rack. It makes sense to me but...
I went for a swim recently in Whakaraupō. It was brisk. There were no Hector’s dolphins. Then I...
‘Pepeha’ is a song by Six60. Long before that it was (and is) a way of introducing yourself by sharing...
This is the second post by Te Amorangi about her understanding of the Kiingitanga,...
Amo provides some background to the Kiingitanga movement, starting with what it means to her.
Parakaia Tapiata recounts a recent fishing and diving trip, including close encounters with a
At some point in your life, you may be lucky enough to stay overnight at a marae. It can
Tamara Bisseker reflects on the work of the Waitangi Tribunal in defining the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
I’ve been thinking about how generations work within our whānau, after we had our huihuinga ā whānau reunion at...
Kia ora e te whānau and welcome to 2024. Let’s kōrero about food security and sovereignty. Or rather, food insecurity. These are...
Kia ora e te whānau. Buckle in as I attempt to explain what it is that makes NAIA so special from my point of view as a kaimahi. My
In 1985 the Waitangi Tribunal decided te reo was a taonga and should be protected by the Crown...
“Hello.” “Kia ora!” “Wasn’t it all lovely just now?” “Beautiful. Everyone was so happy.” Please
In 1985 the Waitangi Tribunal decided te reo was a taonga and should be protected by the Crown under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. NAIA is...
Kōanga is a busy time, as it was for our tūpuna. For some it means thinking about preparing the
Māori are inherent storytellers and communicators. Our kaiwhakairo chisel our narratives into rākau, pounamu and bone. Our...
Just a short blog whānau. And a competition and a chance to talk about stuffing. At stake is some NAIA merchandise. Just send...
I can feel my eyeballs today. Really feel them. They are popping out of my face. I have...
The general election feels different this year. Indecision settles over me like a heavy
Parental leave feels like a daunting period of time in your life which you usually have a few months to prepare for, while you...
Thanks to Ngāti Kuri for trusting NAIA with your taonga in the form of your pūrākau which, in turn,
The challenges of running a small business never cease. Here are some of the learnings (and
I would guess that many of us have not witnessed true daybreak in a long time. Now when I say...
There’s been so much kōrero around the term co-governance lately, especially in relation to...
Ko ngā taringa ka rahirahi, ko te kiri ka hītaratara – The sound is physical.
As we mark 35 years since te reo Māori became an official language, we are delighted by...
