E rere te huata, kapohia!
E rere te huata, kapohia! - make the most of every opportunity!
te aka kumara
kaupapa - to promote Māori and Pasifika success.
tāera - promoting jobs for organisations who wish to engage with our community
tukanga - promoting the stories of everyday people. We hope to inspire rangatahi to reach for their biggest goals in life.
kawepūrongo / latest news and blogs
A student internship programme between Porirua City Council and local colleges has entered its third year.
The Mahi Rangatahi programme provides real-world work experience for young people in Porirua, including developing a CV, applying for a job, having an interview, as well the actual hands-on experience in their chosen role.
The first of 11 Pacific Language Weeks for 2024 is next week, as we look forward to celebrating the many varied cultures and identities of the Pacific communities in Porirua.
For the first time, two new languages have been added to the calendar, as we recognise the language of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. These join Rotuma, Samoa, Kiribati, Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Fiji, Niue and Tokelau.
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) is the New Zealand government research agency dedicated to the health, well-being, and safety of our communities. ESR uses world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, support the justice sector, and more. By joining forces with experts and iwi, ESR is tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa for all.
a mātau pūrākau / our stories
Manawa is a talented tattoo artist based in Pukerua Bay, Aotearoa, New Zealand, whose distinctive style and passion for his craft have earned him international acclaim. With a background as a carver, Manawa made the remarkable decision to transition into the world of tā moko, the traditional Māori art of tattooing. This blog post will delve into Manawa's fascinating journey, highlighting his unique background, his successful tattoo studio in Pukerua Bay, and his recognition in the art world.
Brett is now living the dream, working from home with his beautiful wife, making a fulfilling existence doing something he is deeply passionate about. His story explains how this choice rewards him in ways he never thought of before starting on this journey. But to get where he is today, he traversed a very different path.
Michael "Michel" Cliff Tuffery MNZM is a New Zealand artist of Samoan, Tahitian and Cook Islands descent. He is one of New Zealand's most well-known artists and his work is held in many art collections in New Zealand and around the world. He lives and works in Wellington, New Zealand. Renowned as a printmaker, painter and sculptor, Tuffery has gained national and international recognition, and has made a major contribution to New Zealand art
Tracie Pile is a born and bred South Aucklander. Having completed her Bachelor of Matauranga Maori at Te Wananga o Raukawa, she decided that the Teach First NZ programme was where she could make the biggest difference. Tracie is a part of the 2015 cohort and is currently teaching te reo Maori at James Cook High School, Manurewa.
Well. It’s early Friday afternoon, an absolutely stunning Kapiti Coast afternoon consisting of a slight north-westerly breeze with baking hot sun, making it feel like mid-Summer although we are still in the final days of Spring. I am just pulling into Paekakariki heading for a table at the Perching Parrot.
Feeling pretty excited as this is my first interview and article that I will publish in Our People and very happy that one of my very talented cousins from Hongoeka Marae is my subject.