The Economic Argument for Saving te reo Maori in New Zealand

Ever since the country started marking the Maori Language Week forty years ago, the cultural and historical argument to preserve the language has held its ground. It's time to introduce the economic element into it as well.

New Zealand, No- 8 wire, NZ Issue 2newzzitDecember 31, 2015Maori, te reoComment

Maori: The benefits of Kapa Haka

With Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival coming to Christchurch this year, spotlight was once again on the contributions made by the traditional Maori warrior dance to social cohesion, health and education outcomes

New Zealand, No- 8 wire, NZ Issue 2newzzitDecember 31, 2015kapa haka, Maori, Te MatatiniComment

Sports: How safe is rugby

Americans are talking about it, some in UK are also sitting up and taking notice; it's time New Zealand also tackles Rugby safety issues head-on

New Zealand, No- 8 wire, NZ Issue 1newzzitDecember 31, 2015american football, rugbyComment

Elderly: Focus on regulating retirement villages

With proliferation of retirement villages in recent times, the need now is to put in place regulations to protect the interests of elderly residents of such homes

New Zealand, No- 8 wire, NZ Issue 1newzzitDecember 31, 2015elderly, retirement villagesComment