Ngaropi Cameron at He Ara Whakamua (2012)

Ngaropi.jpgNgaropi Cameron speaks as a panelist at He Ara Whakamua New Plymouth on 24 July 2012.

The Families Commission joined with Taranaki Whanau to hold a wananga in 2012 as part of the He Ara Whakamua series. Ngaropi Cameron was one of the speakers at this seminar, and was asked to address the kaupapa: “Taranaki – Wealthy Again. This time all of us."

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Waka Huia on Tikituterangi Raumati (2012)

raumati_tiki.jpgWaka Huia profiles the life of the Venerable Tikituterangi Raumati. A humble servant of the Anglican church and a respected elder of the Taranaki people.

He tirohanga ki te Ao I tupu ake ai a Tikituterangi Raumati. He kaumàtua I whakapau I òna kaha mo te haahi Mihinare, a, he waha korero ano hoki mo tana iwi Maori.

(30 mins) July 2012

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Ngaropi Cameron interviewed in Matiro Whakamua (2011)

Mahi-Tamariki.jpginterviewed by Colleen Tuuta for the Families Commission, as part of the publication Matiro Whakamua.
"Ngaropi Cameron - Guided by the Wairua of my Tupuna". 

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Feathers for Whanau Ora — some thoughts on family violence and community well-being (2014)

by vivian Hutchinson

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This paper is based on workshop notes for a session on Whanau Ora and Community Well-Being held at the Taranaki District Health Board on 22-23 July 2014.

The paper reflects on family violence and the critical role that citizens, families, neighbours and friends play in creating community well-being.

Ma te huruhuru e rere ai te manu. — Without feathers, the bird can’t fly.

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Whanau Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (2011)

FamCom1.jpgby the Families Commission

A report by the Families Commission, highlighting stories of inspirational whanau.

Whanau Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow (2011) draws on Maori knowledge, cultural practices and methods to research stories of whanau success. Informed by the integrated nature of Maori knowledge, this paper addresses social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of whanau development.

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Matiro Whakamua (2011)

FamCom2.jpgthe full report by Colleen Tuuta for the Families Commission

In this report Colleen Tuuta interviews a stunning group of Maori leaders, as part of the Whanau Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow publication.

The women interviewed are: Ngaropi Cameron; Naida Glavish; Barbara Greer; Areta Koopu; Dame Dr Katerina Mataira; Moe Milne; Dr Rangimarie Rose Pere; Mereana Pitman; Dr Papaarangi Reid; Dr Khyla Russell; and Dame Dr Iritana Tawhiwhirangi.

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Parihaka - A Photographic Survey (1981)

Parihaka_1981_DVD_cover.jpga 30-min slide-show documentary on the history of Parihaka, compiled by vivian Hutchinson and Taranaki Kuia Matarena Marjorie Rau-Kupa in 1981 for the Taranaki Museum for the centennial commemorations of the sacking of Parihaka on 5th November 1881.  Includes photographs from the Taranaki Museum and the Alexander Turnbull Library. This is the 2013 Digital Restoration of this resource by Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki to commemorate the 100th birthday of Kuia Matarena (1913-2010).

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