Te Koutu a feature of Te Arawa history
Te Koutu has a long history that stretches back to the time of Tuhoromatakaka.
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'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation bill
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Paora Sharples: Kapa haka isn’t just cultural revitalisation, but the vehicle for Māori excellence.
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