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.
MATAURANGA
Building of knowledge & skills
WHAKAMANA
Strengthing of leadership and decision-making
RAWA
Development and use of resources
TE IRA TANGATA
The quality of life to realise potential
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Rerewhenua = Train (railway)
I tatari rātou kia tae mai te rerewhenua ki te teihana
They waited for the train at the station
Draft documents to do with the Whakarewarewa Vesting for members of Tūhourangi-Ngāti Wahiao and Ngāti Whakaue, in advance of their endorsement hui being held on Sunday 27 July 2008 in Rotorua. Read More »
To mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2008, Te Puni Kōkiri is pleased to release the reprint of Kei Roto i te Whare /Māori Language in the Home. Since it was first released in 2001, this publication has become one of our most requested resources. Read More »
Information about the Treaty of Waitangi Amendment Act 2006, which introduces a closing date for the submission of historical claims to the Waitangi Tribunal. Read More »
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