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Tributes paid to the founders of Parihaka Pā, the Pai Mārire movement and Rātana Church.

The drum has a special meaning to the people of Taranaki that many groups have paid tribute to this week.

Whether it's Māori business merch flying off the shelves, custom pounamu, or handcrafted pēke (bags) to carry all the necessities - every fit has a story.

Every item performed by kapa at Te Matatini carry a pūrākau (story) of people, places, and events of historical of significance for their hapū and iwi.

While temperatures around the bowl hit a high, so did the heat on stage as haka star Jeff Ruha wore a full suit for his performance.

Te Matatini officially got underway in New Plymouth

Wharehoka was an expert in marae arts, raranga and karanga, and the caretaker of the marae at Parihaka for nearly 30 years. Audio

Taranaki councillors have voted to investigate why a debate on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was shut down by conservative councillors at a December meeting.

Taranaki iwi harvested two tonnes of potatoes to koha groups staying at local marae for the national kapa haka festival at the end of the month.

The senior NZ First Minister said the pōwhiri had become a circus and was no longer fit for purpose after multiple interruptions.

Mt Taranaki will be jointly managed by iwi and the Crown and the name Mt Egmont will be consigned to history.

"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out.

RNZ's Te Manu Korihi team looks back at the moments that shook te ao Māori in 2024.

A debate over a council's investments turned into a heated argument.

Taranaki councillors have shut down a discussion on the Treaty Principles Bill, despite the legislation's cheerleader wanting everyone to read and debate it.

Noel O'Malley is proud to be tangata Tiriti - and after being claimed by hīkoi organisers as their own, he's now known as Matua Noel.

Analysis - The diversity of voices during the hīkoi was noticeable - from tangata moana to young immigrants to elderly Pākehā from the South Island.

The House - Much coverage has focussed on the protest that followed the speeches - but they themselves were enthusiastic, outraged, angry, even despairing. Audio

Upgrades are planned to two culturally significant sites, Rātana Pa and the Treaty Grounds, with just over $20 million being contributed from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.

Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti stood united to "protect the integrity of Te Tiriti o Waitangi", calling on the coalition government to "kill the bill."

Today marks 143 years since the invasion of the once-thriving Taranaki settlement led by Māori rangatira, Te Whiti-o-Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi.

Iwi and producers are collaborating to "create something which tells our stories in a different way". Audio

Explainer - When do fireworks go on sale? Where are they banned? And how do I protect my stressed-out pets? Here's what you need to know.

The Parihaka papakāinga, a village on ancestral Māori land, is located on the rural coast of Taranaki and is home to three marae and about 30 dwellings.