Bay of Plenty people honored in 2018 Matariki Awards

The identities of the Bay of Plenty were honored at the Māori Television Awards 2018.

Sportsman Māori of the Year and World Rugby Player of the Year Portia Woodman, who lives at Mount Maunganui, received the 2018 Te Waitā Award for Sport for outstanding performance as part of the Black Ferns World Champions in New Zealand.

Pem Bird of Bay of Plenty received the Te Ururangi Award for his education for his continued commitment to Indigenous education through Aotearoa, as well as continuous improvement in Maori school success.

Graham Hoete, a Tauranga artist, was nominated for the Te Waipuna-a-Rangi Award for Arts and Entertainment, awarded to Rachel House and Professor Derek Lardelli

Alien Weaponry, a kiwi metal band, has won the Te Whetū Maiangi Award for Young Achievers for his musical success over the past year. The trio of 18-year-old Henry De Jong, 16-year-old Lewis De Jong and 16-year-old Ethan Trembath released their first album Tū and toured their Te Reo music internationally.

Te Toi ō Ngā Rangi Award Sir Timoti Karetu, Lady Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi, Dr. Huirangi Waikerepuru, Professor Wharehuia Milroy and Professor Pou Temara

The Te Tupu-à-Rangi Award for Health and Science was awarded to Mike King for his work on mental health awareness with the Key To Life Charitable Fund to help communities build trust and confidence. their education. is at the heart of KONO NZ LP's operation, and the Te Tupu-to-Nuku award for business and innovation underscores their position as the leading company in New Zealand

With the ultimate goal of seeing Te Reo thrive through Aotearoa, Paraone Gloyne has been awarded the Te Waitī Award for Te Reo and Tikanga for her work revitalizing Te Reo in Aotearoa.

The Hiwa i t Rangi Award for Community was awarded to the NZ Māori Wardens Association for its national involvement and commitment of each member. is committed to providing support to their communities.

The Maori television general manager, Keith Ikin, said it was important to take the time to celebrate all Maori achievements and successes. "From the revitalization of Te Reo to entrepreneurship, to the art or to improving the well-being of our people, we must take the time to recognize this mahi that is happening throughout the world. country

. "We are proud to honor all the finalists and laureates who have each made an outstanding contribution to Aotearoa."

For his contribution to Maori kapa haka, art tá moko, the renaissance of Maori art and its spiritual significance, Professor Derek Lardelli was awarded the Te Tohu Tikitiki o Matariki- Supreme Prize. Derek joins Taika Waititi and Cliff Curtis as the only winners of the prestigious award.

The ceremony was organized by Stacey Morrison. He has presented live performances of Ria Hall, Russell Harrison and The Brown Brothers and Maimoa

Māori Television 2018 Matariki Award Winners

Waipuna-a-Rangi Award for the Arts and Entertainment

• Winners: Rachel House & Professor Derek Lardelli

• Graham Hoete aka Mr G

Te Waita Award for Sport
• Winner: Portia Woodman
• Jason Wynyard
• Rieko Ioane [19659002] Te Whetū Maiangi Award for Young Talents
• Winner: Foreign Weapons
• Shay Wright
• Pania Newton

Te Tupu-to-Nuku Award for business and innovation
• Winner: KONO NZ LP
• Animation Research Ltd.
• Tai Tokerau Honey Ltd.

Te Tupu-Rangi Award for Health and Science
] • Winner: Mike King
• Dr. David Tipene -Leach
• D r Matire Harwood

Te Ururangi Award for Education
• Winner: Pem Bird
• Dr. Melinda Webber
• Te Kura Kaupapa Maori or Te Rito with Fletcher Construction

Te Waitī Award for Te Reo & Tikanga
• Winner: Paraone Gloyne
• Matewa Media Charitable Trust
• Jeremy MacLeod

Hiwa i t Rangi Award for the Community
• Winner: NZ Māori Guards Association
• Hikurangi Enterprises
• Diana & Mark Kopua

Te Toi Ō Ngā Rangi – Award for Overall Achievement
• Sir Timoti Karetu
• Lady Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi
• Dr. Huirangi Waikerepuru
• Professor Te Wharehuia Milroy
• Professor Pou Temara

Supreme Prize To Tohu Tiketike or Matariki
• Professor Derek Lardelli