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NZ Professor to Give Prestigious Lecture in Canada
Monday, 28 July 2008
The Canadian lecture invitation provides international recognition for Riddet Institute co-director, Professor Paul Moughan. He has been invited to present the 2008 JM Bell Distinguished Lecture in Canada in September.
Investing in Nelson’s Arts Reputation
Friday, 25 July 2008
The beautiful city of Nelson has long held a reputation as a centre of New Zealand's arts scene. Now the government has confirmed that by providing $8.1 million to fund a new Arts and Media building at the Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology.
Harvard Medical Exchange Student Examines Maori Identity
Thursday, 24 July 2008
A Harvard University medical student spent time in New Zealand recently to study ways in which links might be identified between Mäori cultural identity and better mental health.
International Students Love Learning Kapa Haka
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Kapa Haka is a traditional Maori performance art involving singing, chanting and dancing. The introductory course offered at the University of Auckland is very popular, attracting mainly international students keen to learn about New Zealand culture.
Maori Language Week in New Zealand
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
July 21-27 marks the 33rd Maori Language Week in New Zealand. It's a chance for everyone, whether they are from a Maori background or not, to use New Zealand's original language more.
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