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The Matariki public holiday, a significant event in the New Zealand calendar, is set to unfold this month on Friday, June 28th, 2024. Established in 2022 to commemorate the Māori new year and recognize the cultural heritage surrounding Matariki, this special day is strategically positioned on the Friday closest to the new moon following the rising of the Matariki star cluster. The decision to institute the Matariki public holiday stemmed from…

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Real Estate Love, Passion and Obsession From an early age I have nurtured an unshakable love for Real Estate. Discovering how real estate creates that special type of shelter that everyone yearns to possess; it evens generates the brand of wealth that most cannot amass by simply working a job; and it gives great power to its owners who are fortunate enough to hold on to it at the right time and wise enough to let go when necessary. Whether you…

Summary The conversation covers a range of topics related to the New Zealand budget, foreign affairs, political commentary, and criticism of various political parties. It also delves into the Māori Party and its actions. The speaker, Mykeljon Winckel, provides a critical analysis of the budget and the performance of different political parties, offering a unique perspective on the state of affairs in New Zealand. Keywords · New Zealand budget,…

Creamy Pumpkin and Camembert Soup · Ingredients: · 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large pumpkin 1 large onion, chopped 4 large or 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon cloves Tiny dash of cayenne pepper (optional, if you like spice) Freshly ground black pepper 4 cups vegetable stock ½ cup full fat coconut milk or heavy cream 2 tablespoons…

Karl Barkley from Operation Good Oil has raised serious concerns regarding New Zealand’s energy security. The recent closure of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery, the only oil refinery in the country, by the previous Labour Government under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, has sparked a debate about its far-reaching implications. The closure happened without public consultation, raising alarms about the nation’s future energy stability and economic…

The violent unrest in New Caledonia France’s Pacific island territory is alarming. Sadly, the island territory is no stranger to violence. Here’s what’s worth knowing about the crisis. How serious are the riots? · The country is experiencing a wave of violence on a scale not seen since the terrible events of the 1980s — a period of near civil-war between supporters and opponents of independence that ended with landmark political accords in 1988…

The Human Rights Commission and the National Iwi Chairs Forum1 are working together on a campaign to transition from New Zealand’s existing democratic government system to a radical race-based constitution. In 2010, the Iwi Chairs Forum initiated the ‘Matike Mai Aotearoa, the Independent Working Group Constitutional Transformation’ project to explore the creation of a new constitution. · The Terms of Reference did not ask the Working Group to…

When you take into account the way we live in society today it is an incontrovertible fact that Mining is essential to our way of life. Everything we touch or use outside of living creatures requires a product from either a mine or a quarry at some stage of its lifecycle. · From the time that Stone Age man picked up the first rock and started to use it as a tool we have been committed to the need for mining and quarrying to support our way of…

CelticNZ https://www.youtube.com/@AncientCelticNewZealand Summary · Russell Price, an amateur archaeologist, conducted extensive archaeological digs at Pukawa in New Zealand over a period of 25 years. He discovered undeniable proof of ancient human occupation spanning 7,000 years, predating the arrival of the Polynesian Maori. Price used tephra stratigraphy, the study of volcanic ash layers, to date the artifacts found beneath the ash bands.…