Sharing content that is true to the rangatahi Māori experience is so important to us! Which is why TM have employed our expert rangatahi communications team, ‘Pakaru Pānui’, to lead all of our online community engagement.
Pakaru Pānui, meaning “breaking news,” translates rangahau (research) and important kaupapa into accessible, rangatahi-friendly formats such as TikTok videos, photography, short films, digital storytelling, and our recently established podcast, Why Should We Give a F#k?*, where rangatahi explore issues with experts and unpack why they matter.
They also report on local events, most recently Ahuriri Pā Warz and run a segment called “Caus Some Heroes…” highlighting everyday local heroes who often go unnoticed.
If you have any feedback on how our website or social media content could be improved or have an event you would like our team to cover, please contact our friendly Pakaru Panui team – pakarupanui@toimatarua.co.nz
Follow us on socials to see our actual mahi:
Monthly Pānui
Our monthly Pakaru Pānui news article is a space we created where we promote important things happening in our community, our voices on kaupapa that affect us and opportunities up for grabs. If you would like to feature a kaupapa in our newsletter, please contact us:
pakarupanui@toimatarua.co.nz
Bringing Rangatahi News to the Kahungunu Rohe
Pakaru Pānui has an article in the Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated monthly ‘Tīhei Kahungunu’ and the Hawke’s Bay Today. They cover rangatahi wellbeing, events and awesome stuff being achieved in our community. Click the links below to download the recent editions.
Part of our mahi involves capturing images that tell stories. To see some of our portfolios, follow the link.
Pakaru Pānui Portfolios
Meet our Pakaru Pānui Team
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Tamia, Rangatahi Employee
Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Te Arawa
Tamia, 17 years old, is a dancer from Nuhaka. She is interested in all types of Performing Arts. She is currently training as our Pakaru Pānui Team Lead specialising in social media management and podcasting.
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Preston, Rangatahi Employee
Ngāti Kahungunu
Preston, 15 years old, is a kickboxer from Maraenui, Napier. His interests include performing arts and kickboxing. He is currently training to become one of our interviewers.
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Te Koha, Rangatahi Employee
Ngāti Kahungunu
Te Koha, 15yrs, attends Taradale High. She is one of our Pakaru Pānui members specialising in trends & interviewing.
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Vellyn, Rangatahi Employee
Ngāti Kahungunu
Vellyn, 15yrs, attends Flaxmere College. He is a boxer at Shamrock Boxing and training to become one of our social media analysts and a familiar face in front of the camera.
