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Auckland is a City of Volcanoes

City of Volcanoes

From the Southern Light Motion Pictures Sports Collection back in the 1990’s. In-Line skating in the “City of Volcanoes” the action in-line skating video filmed in Auckland NZ.

Christian Ireland

Impacts of Christianity on indigenous Irish Culture

Christianity has had a significant impact on indigenous Irish culture, as it brought a new religion, language, and way of life to the country. When Christianity first arrived in Ireland, it encountered a pagan society with its own set of beliefs, rituals, and traditions. The following are some of the ways in which Christianity impacted indigenous Irish culture, and what was lost or no longer observed as a result:

Saint Patricks Day in NZ

St Patricks Day in NZ

Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th of March every year. The day commemorates the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the country. But how did this holiday come about, and what does it mean in modern-day New Zealand?

Kelly Kahukiwa

Oro Rua Podcast Ep 6: Horomona Horo & Kelly Kahukiwa

Horo speak with practitioner and cultural consultant Kelly Kahukiwa nō Te Arawa Iwi about entering the world of music through jazz musician Stu Buchanan. Starting with the saxophone and then focusing on Taonga Puoro, Kelly shares insights into his mahi of building bridges of cultural understanding through his practise of Mā Oriori. He gives back to the Ngāhere with the Oro and the Whē of puoro and helps to obtain positive outcomes for Ngāi Māori.