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Aotearoa's own regional Burning Man event!

2009-09-16T04:02:54Z

Aotearoa's own regional Burning Man event!

The first tier tickets are (very reasonably priced at) $50. This price is good until the end of October.

Kiwiburn 2010 dates: 3 days -- Friday, January 29 (10 am) – Monday, February 1 (10 am)

The man burns Sunday night.

(the weekend before Waitangi weekend; before school starts)

Whakamaru Domain/Mangakino, about 30 km north of Lake Taupo

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Kiwiburn 2009: this is your last chance to BURN!

2009-01-24T09:13:05Z

New Zealand's own regional Burning Man event.

You know what I'm saying?

But without the specatators.

The tickets are (very reasonably priced at) $70. $80 at the gate.

3 days from Thursday, February 5 (10 am) to Sunday, February 8 (10 am). The man burns Saturday night.

Waitangi weekend

Whakamaru Domain, about 30 km north of Lake Taupo, near Mangakino.

www.kiwiburn.com/tickets.html

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Research for folk festivals

2008-06-21T07:14:16Z

I'm doing some research for my dance group on various festivals of the pacific islands. Can anyone point me in the right direction of some reliable research for New Zealand festivals? Much appreciated. Thank you!

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coming next week!!

2008-01-20T00:02:21Z

heya!
i am currently in oz and am heading to aotearoa next week for the next two weeks
i am super super stoked
i'm flying in and out of christchurch, hoping to make it as far north as wellington to catch salmonella dub

hoping also to make it to the nelson, and motueka areas

any advice, suggestions
also, do u know of anything music related going on in that time, would love to check out the music scene as i am a music person, also know of any outdoor festival / dance parties happening?

thanks so much
be well
xoxo

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New Zealand's own BURNING MAN regional event!

2008-01-07T09:44:31Z

New Zealand's own regional Burning Man event!

The first tier tickets are (very reasonably priced at) $52, just a few left!

1-4 February 2008 (the weekend before Waitangi)

Whakamaru Domain, about 30 km north of Lake Taupo

www.kiwiburn.com/

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Air New Zealand Sucks!

2007-10-24T04:50:23Z

I'm writing this from the domestic terminal in Wellington. I got here 3 hours early for my peak hour flight hoping to get on an earlier one. First of all they said no problem, then they said if I wanted to catch an earlier flight it would cost me another fare of $239! Of course the peak flight I was scheduled for will be full and they could have sold that seat easy and put me in a half empty flight, but no that's against policy.

Just this year I have flown domestically half a dozen times and I have been to the US and back as well, all with Air New Zealand. Virgin has just arrived in New Zealand and Air New Zealand is going to be appealing to me for my continued loyalty, well guess what, I'm going to go out of my way when I have a choice, to fly with anyone other than Air New Zealand in future. Instead of being able to sell an extra ticket, they will lose nout on thousands of dollars from me.

That was a good move on their part wasn't it? Of course I am also going to tell anyone who will listen about how shabbily they treat their frequent flyers. Do you think another airline would like my business?

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Parihaka 2008

2007-10-16T00:21:17Z

Tix are cheaper at $135 till 31 st Oct then they go up to $150...

Was a really nice experience last year...hope to see you there...

www.parihaka.com

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Reveal the past ; heal the future

2007-10-07T06:08:35Z

In the days of Marinonga, the land knew only peace. The Nation, the one we call Waitaha, brought many people together to share their talents in harmony.

Some were of the Bird People; others carried the spirit of the Tree People, the Stone People, the Fire People and the Kumara People. There were even the Star People who followed the twinkling markers of the night across the oceans.

There were many peoples, and they had many children, and they spread throughout the land to become numerous as the sands upon the shore.

The waka (canoes) of Waitaha, the great double hulled vessels sailed the Long Tides to reach across the widest of oceans.

But many returned to Aotearoa because of its joy in the arms of Rongo-marae-roa, the Peace Maker. Generation after generation kept the promises of the Ancestors, lived the dream that lasted for a thousand years or more. Aue, those were the days….
…it was a long time of peace, a long time to be One with each other

The tide turned…

Who knows what happened in the homelands to thrust the peaceful ways aside and raise the warrior…?

Who knows what fostered the dark clouds that sent the warriors south on the long tides?

We welcomed these waka to these shores wearing cloaks of peace, but were greeted by the cries of war. The creed of death leapt swiftly across the waves and the old ways were soon no more.

The beginning of the Long Dark Night was marked by so many deaths, the waters of the rivers turned red for much blood flowed. These events marked the land, even in this day many places are in need of healing.

This act of genocide was but the beginning of many Nights of Pain. Those who unleashed the dogs of war found it hard to cage them again. Chaos is not easily tamed.

The blood that flowed was of the same source, for those who dealt in death were of the ancient lines as those who suffered. This was death of the worst kind, death loosed within the family. The pain of it turned the Ancestors in their graves, stirred the bones painted red in the burial caves, found those lost within the Tides and screamed, “You do this to your brothers and sisters!”

And what of Waitaha…they took up no weapons….lifted no hand to defy….gathered in circles….hand in hand…..man, woman and child…to receive the fatal blow…

Ae…how they lived was meant more to them than how they died.
They did not depart from the peaceful way, for they knew the death wielders sowed there own death, the death of spirit. To take the life of another, was to take your own away.

The manner of it strikes the core, because the weapon used was the Patu, the tongue of learning carved and fashioned in Punamu, to honour Peace. It is hard to forget that this taonga, carved in the sacred stone, that carried the Spirit of Aroha (love), was the chosen instrument of death.

Other waka with warriors, found their way into the southern ocean, feasting on the Nation that was broken. When that was done they turned upon each other.

Warfare spread like fire in the fern, it reshaped the land as never. The river of death was swept along by the need to repay death with death.

The next vessels to bring turmoil to the islands of Old Tides carried many sails. At first they came in peace, but set in motion events that changed much and led to conflict and in the end to more loss and pain, to more blood spilt in anger and greed, to shame the Spirit of Aotearoa.

Now the land carries the pain and reveals it in many ways.

Ae, it is time for the return of the peaceful warrior, those who learn the taiaha skills to discipline the mind, to learn the wisdom of the Ancestors and add compassion to courage.
That is the challenge of this age, the challenge that calls forth the truly brave,

Reconnect to the healing spirit that abides in all of us.

Heal the past,
heal yourself,
heal the land

The gate swings two ways. Old hurts can be hidden and remain, or revealed and healed to free the future of pain.
Kia Kaha!

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hi all from a kiwi in Aus

2007-09-13T02:59:47Z

Great to read all the postings, me a man the other day who is Mori ori /Moari and native american blood. Was a shock to hear him speak, said the Moari, killed most of them when they came from the Pacific Islands to New Zealand. The woman were taken as wives but whole sale slaughter of the Mori ori race wiped them of the face of the Earth as a people. When i lived in New Zealand i did not know this! So have had to sit with what that means regarding the Moari claim to New Zealand? They were not the first Nation!! Wow this realy challenges ones upbringing! An old Moari lady took me in for school holidays when i was young, i called her Aunty, she was the last Moari princess in that part of New Zealand, so i learnt much from her, she was my heart mother. And i always understood the sadness and anger over what had been lost. Now..... i dont know what to think !
Blessings ***

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Looking for Chants on CD

2007-07-12T04:48:01Z

Anyone got any good recommendations? I saw a few at Amazon.com, but I'm not sure what would be the best for my money... i don't want to have to buy four cd's to find one good chant. I dance with a professional Polynesian dance troupe, and we dance a Maori dance before we do poi typically in our shows. Unfortunately, none of our dancers really like the song we are doing now. It is too slow and quiet.

We acquired this song from a workshop in which our talented Maori teacher sang us a song on her guitar. We recorded it and that is what we use. It is very beautiful, but I think we are ready for a change. Can anyone recommend a song or cd that i can use? I'm looking for either a chant or a song, just as long as it is a moderate pace.

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Maori / Polynesian Religion

2007-05-21T03:37:23Z

From what I understand, which is still very little, Maori are more of a Spiritual people than religious people. I'm wondering what Maori people believe about reincarnation? My boyfriend is a Maori Kiwi (As well as Samoan, Tongan, German and a few others) but unfortunately isn't very connected to tradition, although the man speaks fluent Maori in his sleep and can't very well speak it awake. This Pakeha, or Pakelani as I joke, and Vaughan (couldn't remember what it was and called myself a Pakelani once...everyone got a big laugh from it) have been together for three years and the only real link I had was a friend of his, from back home, that would teach me about Spirit and Maori tradition. She passed away about 9 months ago however and I am left trying to learn more about his heritage on my own. I'm in the states and have never travelled to NZ, so learning about the culture is done from a distance.

I think he takes for granted the wonderful history that runs through his blood, but that's him. He lives his life utterly in every moment of Now. I'll explain more once someone can explain to me what the beliefs are on reincarnation.

Thanks & Love,

Katrina

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Kia Ora Kotau

2007-04-13T06:39:36Z

So here we are, enetering the yet another phase of life this year.
Time passing and lessons learning, we grow with delight to reach the truth of ourselves and all that is.

My Blessings and Love to all back in the Homeland,
and Invites of Warmth open Hearts to all those still to visit Aotearoa.

Blessings Brothers and Sisters.....

Oh....
.....If anyone knows of a good Hangi going down in Northern New South Wales, let me know....hmmmmm.

Peace ~ Aroha Nui ~ Nadja

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Song of Waitaha

2007-03-22T05:42:33Z

The Nation of Waitaha, a peaceful nation, was brought to an end when the Long Night of Patu started.
It was then that the Tohunga (wisdomkeepers) of Waitaha had a vision.
They foretold a day that when 2 special stars would meet in a unique way.

This happened in 1990 and allowed 2 things to happen.
They could now share their sacred lore “Song of Waitaha” as a gift to the world.
Secondly they could help others understand that it was time for the People of Peace to walk tall.

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message for the seeker

2007-03-22T03:41:07Z

Light the fire
Tend the flame,
journey in peace

Kia Kaha!

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Kia Ora Whanau

2007-03-20T05:31:41Z

Kiwi blessings and sweetness to you all....
...reaching out to all the kiwis in Northern New South Wales - Australia.
Aroha Nui..... Yeeeeoooo

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Sion workshop in Christchurch: Connecting to One's Enlightened Self

2007-03-15T04:26:04Z

Hello lovelies,

We are going to be hosting a workshop by an amazing presenter on 24 & 25 March. Highly recommended. If you know someone who might be interested, please let them know. The information is below, written by the presenter. Soon there will be a wee story of how this all came to pass on my tribe blog :-)

Connecting to Ones Enlightened self
(The irony being that when we become enlightened, there is no Self)
Enlightenment, Ascension, God Self, True self, Ones Truth, Unity, Oneness, Being, Presence, Heaven, Home, Higher Self, Incarnation of Goddess… Whatever……… The One that is at One with The One…….

These are all different flavours of the one state or one being, You, Me, Us. On some level we all know this, well, how about experiencing it, or being it. All That Is.

When this happens world-wide (and it will…) then all the Political, Social and Environmental problems will naturally resolve. It is our highest service to allow ourselves to be there, here, and everywhere, so let’s support each other in this.
We can do this ourselves by learning to raise our vibration, or frequency. Calming our mind and dissolving and transmuting our resistance, blocks, and all that stuff…. is good too. This can be simple and great fun and feels beautiful and uplifting, peaceful, empowering and humbling.

The facilitator, Sion, has been working and playing with techniques for raising ones vibration, connecting with ascended energies, accepting and transcending the blocks, and taking oneself to an enlightened state for many years. He is pretty good at it too. He is now also opening to the Grace and is being asked to be a Vessel for the Grace. He is thus is in the process of connecting with Enlightenment and would like to offer this by getting his self out of the way for a moment or two and allowing the grace to transmit to you.

Enlightenment is a Neuro-Biological shift in the Brain and The Energy systems.

The Keys for Freedom from the old “stuff’ (which you probably already know…) and creating a Life of Flow will also be offered. The subtle differences between Enlightenment and God Realisation will also be discussed and played with.

About The Facilitator:
Sion Richard A Windelov is a Minister (BA of Divinity) and a Reiki Master and has several other bits of paper too (somewhere…). He has been teaching in the fields of Body, Mind and Spirit since the age of 24, which was back in 94. A Channel for The Ascended Masters for many years, and a Earth healer who has travelled extensively, helping Gaia and family, to ease through this worldwide transformation as gracefully as possible. A Shaman, Spiritual councillor and Medical Intuitive, Sion has helped many people heal themselves, find their truth, and begin to really live it! Born in The Southern Alps of New Zealand, he has a 3 year old son, who has helped him ground greatly and is teaching him many things.

Location: 36 Clyde Rd (near the Uni)
Fendalton/Upper Ricarton, Christchurch

Suggested Donation: $80 one day, $140 two days

Date and Time: 24 & 25 March
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Please Contact:
Bruce Scanlon, Kathy Guidi
bruce.scanlon (-at-) gmail.com
(03) 348 7844 or 021 202 2954

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New York Fire Spinner in New Zealand

2007-02-09T15:51:57Z

Hey all,
I'm headed to NZ next week and would love to meet up with some good people while I'm over there. I am a fire spinner, and would also love to find some of the Maori to learn from. Anyone know anyone?
Much Love,
Lucky

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nice......

2007-01-02T07:56:23Z

www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp

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Invite2GO for your next event in New Zealand

2006-11-20T04:15:24Z

GeoSmart hasa just launched a new product which you can use for free at www.invite2go.co.nz.

It allows you to send an invitation to a meeting, party, conference, show, hotel or pretty much any destination or event you can think of. You include the address of the event and confirm it on a map. When the recipient receieves the Invite2GO, they enter the address of the location they are leaving from, confirm it on a map and can then view and print out full turn by turn directions from anywher in New Zealand to that location. Don't take my word for it, try it out. It doesn't matter if it is business or just to tell your mates where you are going for drinks tonight!

www.invite2go.co.nz

regards from Luigi http://luigicappel.libsyn.com

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NEW TO AOTEAROA -TRIBE THAT IS

2006-10-09T13:54:06Z

Hello all,
Im originaly from Queenstown New Zealand (I now live in Minneapolis USA) I worked selling jade carvings (tourist-y I know:-) . My dad also does a bit of bone carving so thought this would be an interesting tribe to be part of. I will keep an eye on your conversations and chime in when I have the urge :-) but wanted to say Hi..

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A Kiwi Songwriter Podcast

2006-10-09T00:18:45Z

Giday folks, I am a songwriter based in Auckland. I have a new podcast which might be of interest to other songwriters, performers looking for new material or just people interested in a bit of new Kiwiana. If you have iTunes or any other means of subscribing to podcasts, you can get mine at http://luigicappel.libsyn.com/rss. I also have a music site at www.musicforte.com/member/bluesbro. Have a listen to Greenhouse. It is obviously about the Greenhouse efect. There is also a reference to Helen Clarke, our PM there. It says that she has depression on the run. I was interviewed by a LA podcaster who thought it was about a woman with bipolar disease:)

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Kia Ora Whanau...

2006-08-29T12:56:41Z

...As 'Four seasons in a day'...my sweet, how you 'Sway my way'.....
....'Just thinking about you, thinking about me' ....
.....New Zealand '4shore' the place to be!

Kia Kaha Whanau...missing you...tooo meke !!!
...Arohanui...Nadja ` Om Shanti

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Looking for a housemate or house sitter in Dunedin? Pick me! :-)

2006-08-10T03:57:05Z

Kia Ora!

Do you need a trustworthy house sitter between January and June of next year?

Or perhaps an extremely unobtrusive housemate?

Straight-A U of Otago student with superb references seeks quiet, furnished accommodation for the first 1/2 of 2007.

I'm happy to discuss a trade situation involving pet care, gardening, and other domestic duties.

I only have 3 living requirements:
1. I need my own bedroom (unless you're super cute and don't snore! Haha)
2. I need a FAST internet connection.
3. I need to be within walking distance (or a bus ride away) from the university--unless you're able to give me a lift every day in your car, in which case I would happily contribute petrol money. :-)

Other than those 3 points, I'm flexible!

Please shoot me a personal message on Tribe.

I look forward to living with you! :-)

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Yearly Moari Gathering

2006-07-27T19:50:43Z

A friend of mine told me there was a yearly Moari Gathering called "Weigingy" (spelling?) and i was windering if anyone knew about it. I'm a fire dancer and I would love to attend if its going to be happening between Jan and March.

Thanks

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"Action" vacation in Nov? Any ideas?

2006-07-27T19:46:26Z

I'm traveling to New Zealand in November for my sabatical from work (hallelujah!) Anyone know where to book a 2 - 3 week action type vacation - I'm into almost anything except rock climbing! (scared of heights!) Fancy being out in the winderness, hiking, camping, kayaking, biking whatever.... I'm open to most things.

I'll most likely fly into Auckland but plan to head to the South Island pretty much straight away - have spent some time in Auckland before. Loved Kare Kare beach.... loved it! Very spiritual..

So any ideas... let me know..

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He Mihi

2006-07-27T02:13:10Z

Ko Tokatoka te maunga,
Ko Te Wairoa te awa,
Ko Te Kaipara te moana
Ko Taoho te tangata,
te puru o Kaipara ...

Tokatoka is the mountain
Wairoa is the river
Kaipara is the sea
Taoho the pre-eminent person,
the blockade of Kaipara

Kia Ora koutou, greetings and much respect to all as a foreigner in YOUR LANDS. I would like to pay my respects the the ansestors and to the tradtional land owners and to acknowledge your Sovereignty of all that stands between the land and the sky in these lands.

As one of the many peoples who were colonised and dispossessed by the British/French/American etc.. I have survived so my children will survive and so that my grandchildren will one day be free to live as their ansestors dreamed of..not in some physco white nightmare.

Our family feel that as Maori in your country it is incumbent on us to Support the struggle of the indigenous peoples in this land , and not to make a life here like many on the backs of aboriginal, men and women.

As a mother away from home, the only way I can teach and show my children my true culture and politic as a Maori women in struggle in my own lands, is to actively support aboriginal soverignty here, and to challenge the racism that is abundant and flourishes in Australia.

I believe in my heart that it is only right that the peoples of this land, run these lands from the basis of their cultures, be cause it is our breath as indigenous peoples to, Honour the spirit, Love the Land, Respect Nature, Resist Oppression, Value Tradition, Claim our Rights.

Naku noa na
Ana

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Day 13 - Arthur's Pass

2006-06-06T22:02:45Z

Hi everybody,

Day 13 of my NZ photo-blog is now live.

Here it is:-

http://possum-pie.blogspot.com/

Shaune

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More Possum-Pie

2006-05-23T23:15:57Z

Day 11 - Christchurch is now live.

http://possum-pie.blogspot.com/

Shaune.

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The Possum Pie Travelogue Blog

2006-05-23T07:36:51Z

I've noticed a few people posting here recently looking for advice on travelling to NZ for the first time. My girlfriend and I visited this wonderful place earlier this year and have been enchanted by it ever since.

As a way of remembering our time there I've set up a blog which details and follows our 22 day journey across NZ. I've tried to be as honest as I can about places we've stayed and things we've seen and there should be links to just about everything we did so that other travellers can get the info they're after quickly without having to do the months of preperation that we had to do. Currently I'm about 11 days in.

Check it out if you like, and please feel free to leave comments, suggestions and ask questions.

If nothing else there are a few nice pictures to look at.

http://possum-pie.blogspot.com/

Shaune.

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First Visit to New Zealand

2006-05-22T18:28:20Z

Hi,

I'm visiting New Zealand next month and would like some recommendations on the best places to go. I'm into cultural ceremonies, history and would love to visit the Powhiri Ceremony, Auckland, and see the Nga Tai Ru performers. Any other suggestions as far as local must-see's? My girlfriend and I are both single, and are going together as a "girl's escape vacation;" we're psycked about the time we're going to have. so any information at all is appreciated.

Thanks!
Titi

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Know anyone in Raglan???

2006-05-14T10:35:38Z

Kia Ora Kiwi Whanau,
I'm Just about to venture off on my own, (exciting...but scary....ish) and move to Raglan....but know no people in the area.
I'm wanting to know if you know some people out this way, that may be able to assist me in finding accomodation and some work in the area. Im into Music, Art, Natural Healing,Yoga and anything and everything beyond.I'm great at organising,creating and super quick to learn.Happy to work doing whatever to start with....please help me connect if you know somebody,or someone, who may know something....about anything!
Thanks,
Smiles and blessings,
Nadja ~ Om Shanti

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Party in Wellington!!

2006-05-14T06:45:35Z

Kiwi Giving Tree is having their first fundraiser event "FUEGO" here in Wellington this Thursday at 9 PM. This party is a fundraiser/ farewell to some/ welcome to some/ anniverseries to some including the explosion of Mt St Helen. So please join us at the Curve Bar starting 9PM. Entertainment includes DJ Maia from Ireland, DJ David Quick from LA (1st time playing in New Zealand), Burning Man/ KiwiBurn/ and our art project imagery on projection, a hooka smoking area where I will provide the hooka and smoke, and fire spinning. Come in costume: Playawear, or Fuego(fire)wear. Donation of $5 which will go to the rental of the venue and future art and events by the Kiwi Giving Tree. I posted the flyer in the photo album here on tribe.

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does any one know

2006-05-10T18:44:28Z

amy mccomb

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Parihaka festival

2006-02-20T04:42:35Z

Kia ora! Is anyone here going to the Parihaka Peace festivals? www.parihaka.com i think
Would anyone be willing to share rides from New Plymouth area (or from further south, I'm comin from Nelson) and/or tent?
Smiles,
Jules

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kia ora

2006-02-11T01:15:47Z

hello fellow kiwis

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Help?

2006-02-10T09:23:01Z

Does anyone know the direct English translation for the word "Iawana"?
I might be spelling it incorrectly, but here's why:
http://canada.tribe.net/thread/2fc9da5f-94bc-4048-a675-7cec44a209b3?tribeid=18186099-2456-4e3e-a7f6-1d854fb40ab5&r=10448

Thanks so much for any help
~Light and Love~
Barefoot Willow

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Iwi Affiliation

2006-02-10T09:01:33Z

How many others out there are of mixed ancestry?
How much does your ancestry influence your identity?
Particularly if you live overseas, how do you find people react when you tell them about being "part maori"?
How "literate" do you feel about your iwi affiliation, and how does this affect your day to day life?

Me - I'm pakeha and Ati Awa (Taranaki).
Tho I look "white" I feel that my being tangata whenua plays a huge role in how I see the world, and my role in it - even tho I live in the US. I feel that there are huge gaps in my knowledge - and would love to learn more.
Any resources anyone recommends?

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Conscious Healthy Enriching New Zealand Travel..?

2005-12-28T21:55:16Z

Hello,
Im traveling with my beloved to New Zealand...Or we are in the stages of tickets, and gear.
Im an experienced traveller and I have a sense of what i would like to get out of this trip...though not to dismiss any divine mystery.

This trip to New Zealand means to me much rest, ease, and integration.
I want to be on the earth recieiving the healing of vast views and breath taking beaches.

SUN...mmmmmm

I m also in the mood to dance, and be a part of a participatory cosmic dance community of liquid sounds and tribal rhythms. Festivals, dances, music, drumming...

Sometimes i would also enjoy staying in a hostel or friendly space in which i could work and also help out...or be affordable....Intentional communities, permaculture farms....kind peoples houses...

Im hopeful i will be able to camp on some of these beaches and EAT ORGANIC FOOD:) O i can be such a virgo....well, i do value health especially when travelling.

If anyone out there has any advice, experience, forlorn, warning, direction, guidene or a kind word of encouragement on any of the above topics, (organic food, music dance festivals, artsy rootsy places to stay, communal places to visit, best beaches, healing views and spaces etc) it would help me so much in this continually challenging process of travel planning.

Much gratitude and appriciation,
Ezra
PS: Im posting this thread to a couple of different New Zealand Tribes...

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Free maps and directions for Aotearoa

2005-12-07T00:45:45Z

My company and the AA have just launched a new web site for people travelling around New Zealand. Come and have a look at www.aamaps.co.nz.

It has where to stay, what to do, where to eat, play and lots more. The site is totally free and not only shows you where places are, but will give you turn by turn directions from one to the next, to the next................

Check it out and tell me what you think.

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Anyone here got any music contacts???

2005-11-03T04:30:19Z

My friend from Tribe.... Medicine Man is coming over in Jan for 3/4 weeks to do afew gigs....Do you wanna support his creativity and do you wanna hear some good sounds in yr town?
If you think you might be able to help and offer any suggestions please feel free to msg....
For those of you who dont know...there is a Organic River Fest in Horowhenua in Jan 20/21....its very cool and you can camp for 2 days by the river....awesome music...organic foods/alcohol...etc....great vibe...and it's cheap!!!!!Enjoy the upcoming summer people....

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language

2005-10-27T12:18:59Z

Does anybody know a place or person who teaches Maori language?
Thanks, Jules

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yehaa...

2005-10-02T08:53:07Z

As of yesterday our Govt is still officially with the Labour party....thank the Goddess's that Bush Brash did'nt get in....Labour has it's wekaness's for sure...but at least we stay nuke free and our troops stay on NZ soil....
They may well work with the Greens...breathes a huge sigh of relief....

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Pix from historic Maori/Ohlone/San Francisco ceremony available

2005-08-15T01:38:52Z

there are pictures at http://www.davidperry.com/ga_newzealand.html of yesterday's arrival of the Maori in San Francisco where they were greeted by the native Ohlone Tribe and San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin. Enjoy.

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Maori art exhibit in San Francisco, Aug. 5-14

2005-07-31T00:38:04Z

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is hosting the largest exhibition in the US of contemporary Maori art and culture from New Zealand including The Eternal Thread, a world class collection of traditional and contemporary Maori cloaks, Ta Moko (body tattooing), sculpture and clay works as well as weavers and tattooists at work.

The exhibit runs from August 5 -- August 14 and is FREE.
for more information, go to www.ybca.og

Go to www.newzealand.com for information on winning a trip for two to New Zealand

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pounamu

2005-07-26T00:29:50Z

hi

my name is matt, and i am new to this tribe. my girlfriend recently gave me a cow bone pounamu. its a double twist. ive read that it symbolizes friendship, eternity, and even the joining of two cultures. i was thinking of getting it tattooed on me, but i was wondering what any of you maori folks have to say....

aloha
matt

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WI TE MANEWHA

2005-07-15T03:37:27Z

WI TE MANEWHA. by Gottfried Lindauer

"A chief of the Ngati-Raukawa, of Otaki, Wellington Province. He was born in the Maungatautari district, Waikato. Wi and most of his tribe, under the celebrated Te Whatanui, migrated to Otaki about 1834 in order to join Te Rauparaha who some years earlier had conquered a large part of the west coast north of Wellington.
http://www.spirasolaris.ca/record1.html

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Gday kiwis

2005-07-14T10:07:41Z

Hi ya guys and goddesses

Ive just joined the tribe

My last trip to New Zealand was one of the most remarkable holidays I have ever had. The genuine warmth and friendliness of everyone I met was enlightning. The scenery was to die for .
I cant even fault your local beers .......you know how we are about our beer this side of the ditch.
dani

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haeri mai

2005-07-14T10:05:53Z

welcome

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Books on Maori Spirituality

2005-07-03T16:50:42Z

Someone recommended the Happy Isles of Oceania, but I was wondering if there were any others?

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Holiday in Nelson

2005-06-15T05:37:28Z

Hi - I'm looking for advice/tips on "what not to miss" in the Nelson area on the South Island...I'm armed with the Rough Guide and Lonely Planet (and will be there for a week or so) but would love some help on hidden gems - activities, sites, restaurants, etc...

thanks!
maya

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Tourist

2005-06-15T05:34:39Z

Hi!

Does it piss people/Kiwis/Maori off if you try and pronounce Maori words correctly (i.e. wh=f)?

I've see both Haere Mai and Kia Ora used in the context of "welcome". Which is correct?

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Spear Dance

2004-07-29T20:21:28Z

Hello!
Much like " " I'm a tourist as well. Virutal tourist. I first learned about the Maori while digging for information about New Zeland for a report for work and have been in love ever since.
I have been tearing apart the net, in my own feeble way, to try and find purchasable video footage of cutural dances. I ordered a DVD from a New Zeland web site that said it had the "Spear Dance" and "War Haka" advertised in nice big print. Yea, $40 for a total of 10 seconds of both. I got a better idea in "Whale Rider" than the eudcational video. Harumph.
Are the dances still a very private part of the culture? Or is it my poor web surfing skills?

Jessica

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haka

2003-10-02T07:43:08Z

Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
Tenei te tangata puhuru huru
Nana nei i tiki mai
Whakawhiti te ra
A upa ... ne! ka upa ... ne!
A upane kaupane whiti te ra!
Hi !!!

I die! I die! I live! I live!
I die! I die! I live! I live!
This is the hairy man
Who fetched the Sun
And caused it to shine again
One upward step! Another upward step!
An upward step, another.. the Sun shines!!

http://www.haka.co.nz/haka.php

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Te rere ra

2003-09-26T05:51:04Z

I wrote this donkey's years ago, but seems like a good place to share it:

A Tale of 5 Buses

Te rere ra, Te rere ra
Wake up!
It's not time for sleeping.
I sing Maori
You sing Pakeha words.

When Maori talks Maori
Pakeha don't understand.
When Pakeha talk Pakeha
Maori, he understand.

Te rere ra Te rere ra
Where are we now eh?
Taihape.
This not Taihape......
We been in Taihape.
Yeah! We're back in Taihape,
The bus broke down
Oh.........

Te rere ra Twe rere ra
Where are we now?
Taihape.
Eh boys, where are we?
We're in Taihape, go to sleep!
Eh shudup.
We go to Porirua e girl.
ASll my fmaily dere
Got plenty more booze.

Breakfast in Wellington
What a feast
Best food in weeks
And coffee to soothe rough throats
Treated by our best road No 1.
Pork Pie and gravy.
Just the thought is enough to send
Saliva washing off dust-stained boots.
Here it comes,
Looks good enough to step in.
Hellaby's pig blubber,
Vaseline and jellied flies.
Don't think I'll ever touch
Another railway pie.

New Zealand's best people collide
At the Inter-Island Ferry terminal,
Displaying good christian morality
Until the queue starts moving forward,
6 abreast.
Dirty looks from 10th in line
Upon finding himself slowly moving back
While feet stand still.

Passenger count at a quarter to ten,
Better bring some stretchers by then.
Push hard,
Your chance won't come again.
2 in casualty and all get on
With room for a hundred more!

Into the Ferry restaurant walks
'Lincoln and Wife'
Weighed down by cameras, horn-rim
Glasses and thick make-up.
Unfortunately the poodles were kept
back by the agriculture department.
Buying quaint plastic Teekees made in Hong Kong
To show the folks back home.
Esyes glittering as they savour the idea
Of chicken, curry and rice for one dollar
They're on holiday so they buy ten tickets.
Jaws agape, they see rice stew appear.
Laughs turn to stunned silence.
They can't tell the folks back home about that.
Still they can have a real breakfast
In the American Success in Picton.

Newmans driver
Almost friendly
Picks two chicks up young and trendy
Lift up skirts their knees are showing
His eyes light up, it's Nelson their going
Riding through the Rai Forest
They moan all the way
So in the end the frustrated driver
Makes them pay

(Things have changed since then)

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