In Focus presents a sharpened look across a range of key issues for Māori. Each In Focus area provides a snapshot of key topic based information, including statistical information, current Government policy, research, the work of Te Puni Kōkiri, and links to other information sources.
Each In Focus area will be updated regularly, and new topic areas will be progressively added to this site. We welcome your feedback on In Focus, including feedback on particular topics of interest for addition. Please contact info@tpk.govt.nz.
The revitalisation of the Māori language began during the 1970s. By then, few Māori families spoke Māori, and there were fears that it was in danger of dying out as an everyday language.
This led to the development of initiatives such as Te Kohanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori and Te Ataarangi. By the mid-1980s, the focus has widened to include Māori broadcasting, which eventually led to the establishment of the Māori Broadcasting Funding Agency, Te Māngai Pāho, and the current network of iwi radio stations. Find out more »
While the Māori development issues of the day are a critical focus for Te Puni Kōkiri, we are equally concerned to secure a bright and optimal future for Māori. Ngā Kaihanga Hou – For Māori Future Makers is built from a platform of understanding both the current circumstances of Māori economic position and participation, and the key drivers of global economic change that are most likely to impact on Māori. Find out more »
All Māori people want to have good health, be well educated, live in a healthy environment, have adequate housing, have access to meaningful employment, feel secure, and have the knowledge and capacity to participate fully in society. Government supports Māori to achieve these outcomes through a broad range of policies, programmes and services. Find out more »
The purpose of the project is to encourage a reciprocal exchange of knowledge and information between Te Puni Kōkiri and marae. This project will help marae to carry out an organisational self-assessment to identify future development opportunities and aspirations; and support the collection of information about marae nationally. Find out more »
The Māori Economic Taskforce was established in March 2009 as a result of the Māori Economic Summit. The Taskforce is a key initiative for the enhancement of Māori economic prosperity and contributes to the work programme of the Prime Minister's Jobs Summit. Find out more »
These guidelines have been developed by Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to provide information to Ministers and officials about flying the national Māori flag. The Guidelines provide information about the national Māori flag, and specify how the national Māori flag should be positioned in relation to the New Zealand flag in various situations. Find out more »
Māori Wardens are an unique feature of our Māori community. The service is voluntary and can be seen at a number of national and community events, providing security, traffic control, crowd control, first aid and safe events.
The Māori Wardens Project is a Government initiative to build the capacity and capability of Māori Wardens with a particular focus on youth, safer communities and community reassurance. The Project is administered by Te Puni Kōkiri. Find out more »
Whānau Ora provides practical, community-based support to whānau so they can be self-managing and determine their own economic, cultural and social development. The primary focus is on achieving best outcomes for whānau through the development of whānau leadership and integrated whānau-centred service delivery. Find out more »
Last modified: 18/06/2010