Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) is the Crown’s principal adviser on Crown-Māori relationships. We also guide Māori public policy by advising Government on policy affecting Māori wellbeing and development. Te Puni Kōkiri means a group moving forward together. As the name implies, we seek to harness the collective talents of Māori to produce a stronger New Zealand.
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On 3 February 2012 the New Zealand Inc China Strategy was launched by the Prime Minister at The Cloud in Auckland. Te Puni Kōkiri participated in the development of the Strategy. Read More »
If you are an artist, weaver or designer you will be interested in this! A pattern of your creation may be used in tukutuku panels that will enhance the New Zealand wall in the United Nations Headquarters General Assembly building in New York. You are invited to submit a pattern for consideration. Read More »
For 11 days in October the ‘waka themed’ events centre Waka Māori will carry the flag for Māori culture on the waterfront on Auckland. Read More »
Twenty-five provider collectives involving more than 150 health and social service providers are beginning work to develop and deliver Whānau Ora. Read More »
Tourists arriving in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup seeking to enjoy Māori culture and tourism won’t be disappointed. Māori tourism operators have been collaborating with mainstream tourism operators and Discover Māori, a guide for visitors seeking all things Māori, has been developed to provide tourists with a resource on Māori tourism offerings.Read More »
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