Over 12 months, this platform and community has helped us show that when real people share real stories, change happens. This month, we're honouring the community we've built together by resharing the stories that resonated deeply. 🩷 This is Ahmed's story of identity and belonging (first published October 2025). Originally from Somalia, Ahmed arrived in New Zealand in 2000 and was determined to make the most of the opportunity he had to start a new life in Aotearoa. Now he is a cross cultural w
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Over 12 months, this platform and community has helped us show that when real people share real stories, change happens. This month, we're honouring the community we've built together by resharing the stories that resonated deeply. 🩷 This is Ahmed's story of identity and belonging (first published October 2025). Originally from Somalia, Ahmed arrived in New Zealand in 2000 and was determined to make the most of the opportunity he had to start a new life in Aotearoa. Now he is a cross cultural w
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TikTokthis.is.aotearoa
🌿 Story behind the name Aotearoa According to Māori tradition, the Polynesian navigator Kupe was the first to discover New Zealand. When his wife Kuramārōtini saw the land from afar, she noticed a long white cloud hanging over it and exclaimed: “He ao! He ao!” (A cloud! A cloud!) Because of this, the land was named Aotearoa, which is commonly translated as “Land of the Long White Cloud.” 🌀 Meaning of the word • Ao = cloud • Tea = white • Roa = long So, Aotearoa literally means “long white clou
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🌿 Story behind the name Aotearoa According to Māori tradition, the Polynesian navigator Kupe was the first to discover New Zealand. When his wife Kuramārōtini saw the land from afar, she noticed a long white cloud hanging over it and exclaimed: “He ao! He ao!” (A cloud! A cloud!) Because of this, the land was named Aotearoa, which is commonly translated as “Land of the Long White Cloud.” 🌀 Meaning of the word • Ao = cloud • Tea = white • Roa = long So, Aotearoa literally means “long white clou
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Launched in 2017 the Aotearoa Humanity Project shared the stories of thousands of New Zealanders, creating connections through the experiences of life in this country. Now, after a break, we’re back. And we’re just a little bit different. We’ve got a new name. This is Aotearoa. But the concept remains the same. Each month we ask New Zealanders one question. We then share your responses via Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Together, your experiences tell a bigger story about Aotearoa and help us a
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Launched in 2017 the Aotearoa Humanity Project shared the stories of thousands of New Zealanders, creating connections through the experiences of life in this country. Now, after a break, we’re back. And we’re just a little bit different. We’ve got a new name. This is Aotearoa. But the concept remains the same. Each month we ask New Zealanders one question. We then share your responses via Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Together, your experiences tell a bigger story about Aotearoa and help us a
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Discover Aotearoa: Fascinating Facts About New Zealand
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Discover Aotearoa: Fascinating Facts About New Zealand
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Discover Amazing Facts About Aotearoa New Zealand
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As Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has been laid to rest in Aotearoa New Zealand, his youngest child and only daughter has been named the new Māori monarch. Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po was raised in a ceremony known as Te Whakawahinga in front of thousands of people gathered to mourn Kiingi Tuheitia, before he headed on his final journey by waka on his ancestral river, from Ngāruawāhia to Taupiri. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-05/maori-king-funeral-kiingi-tuheitia-aote
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As Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has been laid to rest in Aotearoa New Zealand, his youngest child and only daughter has been named the new Māori monarch. Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po was raised in a ceremony known as Te Whakawahinga in front of thousands of people gathered to mourn Kiingi Tuheitia, before he headed on his final journey by waka on his ancestral river, from Ngāruawāhia to Taupiri. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-05/maori-king-funeral-kiingi-tuheitia-aote
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This is absolutely New Zealand 🇳🇿 #Aotearoa #newzealand🇳🇿 #beautifulnewzealand🇳🇿 #factsaboutnewzealandinenglish #unfreezemyacount
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How hard is the Aotearoa New Zealand accent? Actor, producer and director Andy Serkis gives it a shot. The link to the full interview is in our bio. Andy Serkis - He’s brought to life some of the most iconic and emotionally complex characters in modern cinema. From Caesar in Planet of the Apes, to Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, and even King Kong. It doesn’t stop there; he’s delivered powerful performances in The Batman, Black Panther, and Star Wars spin-off series Andor. He’s now in Aotearoa
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Leaving Aotearoa: The Cost of Living Exodus – Part One 🇳🇿 Have you read the first instalment of Leaving Aotearoa: The Cost of Living Exodus on Waatea News today? It’s a powerful look at how rising costs — from food and housing to stagnant wages — are pushing tens of thousands of people to leave our whenua. For many, it’s no longer about chasing opportunity… it’s about surviving. The article highlights that: 🔹 Tens of thousands have departed Aotearoa in the past year because the cost of living
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Rising Car Theft in Aotearoa: From an 83-Year-Old Ford to Six Pink Cars – is your car pink? As we head into the summer season, many whānau are preparing road trips, holidays and family gatherings – but there’s an unwelcome trend on Aotearoa’s roads that needs attention: vehicle theft is surging. New data shows that 4,373 vehicles were stolen in just six months across the motu – a figure that highlights the scale of the issue facing motorists and communities alike. Among the stolen vehicles were
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Kia Manawanui Aotearoa: Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing | Ministry of Health NZ
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Discover the Beauty of New Zealand: Aotearoa's Natural Wonders
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Explore Aotearoa New Zealand: Your Ultimate Travel Guide 🌏
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