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They showed off the first stages of the project at the marae recently. Visitors could pop on a virtual reality headset, “click” on one of the Wharenui’s ornate panels and watch and listen to a telepresence explanation of the panel from Te Rūnaka O Awarua educator Bubba Thompson or kaiwhakahaere of the rūnanga Dean Whaanga. Ātea project lead Dr Hēmi Whaanga (Ngāti Kahungunu) idea for a virtual marae came about when Te Rūnanga o Te Whānau chief executive Rikirangi Gage mused how great it would be if he could still share knowledge with his grandchildren in the distant future, during a Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge workshop.
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Reddy said she was fascinated by the Vining family s story and Melissa s ability to turn a tragic situation into something for the benefit of the community. The pressures of modern society meant there would always be unmet health needs, she said, and she did not think there was anywhere in the world that did not need the help the charity hospital would provide. Reflecting on her term, Reddy said she was proud of the state of New Zealand. Considering environmental and geopolitical challenges elsewhere in the world, she said: “I look around, and I think: where else would I rather be?”
Waitangi Day Celebrations have begun in Waitangi.
Ngāpuhi are hosting the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, leader of the Opposition Judith Collins and other prominent New Zealanders at Te Rau Aroha Marae.
Hundreds have gathered for the dawn service.
Jacinda Ardern will hold her annual breakfast on the Treaty Grounds.
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09:27am - Newshub politcal reporter Zane Small has been in Waitangi since Thursday, here is his wrap of this morning.
08:49am - The Royal Family has tweeted about Waitangi Day
08:45am - Here are a few tweets about the dawn service