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Publications – Measuring performance and effectiveness for Māori: Key themes from the literature

This report highlights the key themes of the literature on measuring and reporting on the performance of government services in relation to Māori (or other indigenous people). It provides illustrative... Published in 2013. Read more »

Publications – Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Review Panel Discussion Document

The Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Review Panel has developed some proposals to improve the likelihood of utilisation of Māori land. These are based on the core principles of owner engagement and empow... Published in 2013. Read more »

Publications – He Kai Kei Aku Ringa – The Crown-Māori Economic Growth Partnership

The Māori Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, He Kai Kei Aku Ringa, provides a blueprint for a productive, innovative, and export-orientated Māori economy that will support better paying jo... Published in 2013. Read more »

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Publications – Evaluation of the investment by Te Puni Kōkiri in the Māori Wardens Project 2007 - 2010

In 2011 Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned an evaluation on: how well the Te Puni Kōkiri investment strengthened the capacity and capability of Māori Wardens; and how well Te Puni Kōkiri implemented the inve... Published in 2012. Read more »

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Publications – The Asset Base, Income, Expenditure and GDP of the 2010

Prepared by BERL, this report estimates the size of the Maori Economy and illustrates the relationships between Māori economy and the wider New Zealand economy. Published in 2012. Read more »

Publications – The Status of Marae in 2009 – Te Ora o te Marae i 2009

Marae are a key feature of the cultural Infrastructure of Māori society, acting as guardians of mātauranga and taonga and connecting whānau through whakapapa. The Status of Marae in 2009 report presen... Published in 2012. Read more »

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Publications – RWC2011 Media Highlights

Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 was held in New Zealand over September and October. The Opening Ceremony on 9 September was a spectacular display with Mäori tikanga imbued throughout. National and internat... Published in 2012. Read more »

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Publications – Waka Māori: He Pūrongo Rangahau/ Waka Māori: Summary Sheet

Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 was held in New Zealand over September and October 2011. Waka Māori was a Māori showcase pavilion, proposed by Ngāti Whātua o Ōrakei, and supported by Government. This sheet... Published in 2012. Read more »

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Publications – Waka Māori: He Pūrongo Rangahau/ Waka Māori: Survey Report

Waka Māori was a Māori showcase pavilion supported by Government to: contribute to the vibrancy and energy of the Auckland waterfront; provide a unique venue for hosting events that was quintessential... Published in 2012. Read more »

Publications – A study of the children of prisoners: findings from Māori data

This study reports on the Māori data collected as part of a research project on the children of prisoners carried out in 2009 and 2010, for Pillars, a community organisation that works with the famili... Published in 2011. Read more »

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Publications – Māori Export Competitiveness

This report was produced because Te Puni Kōkiri wanted to gain a better understanding of the economic benefits of exporting, areas of New Zealand’s exporting advantage, and some strategies to enter ex... Published in 2011. Read more »

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Publications – Māori: Demographics for Economic Return

Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned research to help create an evidence base on the impacts of demographic trends and their implications for Māori economic futures. The report shows that Māori demographic tre... Published in 2011. Read more »

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Publications – A Profile of Iwi and Māori Representative Organisations

This reference document provides an overview of Iwi and Māori organisations. Published in 2011. Read more »

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Publications – Addressing the Drivers of Crime for Māori

The Government’s work to address the Drivers of Crime is co-led by the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Māori Affairs. Te Puni Kōkiri is working with the Ministry of Justice and other agencies... Published in 2011. Read more »

Improving Literacy and Numeracy for the Māori Workforce

Publications – Improving Literacy and Numeracy for the Māori Workforce

Government and Māori emphasise the critical importance of good literacy and numeracy skills for Māori development, and more broadly for the New Zealand economy. Te Puni Kōkiri recently completed a... Published in 2011. Read more »

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Publications – Māori, Science and Innovation - scenarios of potential, opportunity and value

This paper summarises scenarios modelled to demonstrate potential benefits (or costs) to the Māori economy, as well as to the wider NZ economy over the period to 2061. Published in 2011. Read more »

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Publications – Owners' Aspirations Regarding the Use of Māori Land

Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned case study research to improve its knowledge base about land utilisation and identify areas of improvement in current regulatory regimes so as to promote Māori land utilisa... Published in 2011. Read more »

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Publications – Māori designed, developed and delivered initiatives to reduce Māori offending and re-offending

This publication reports on a wānanga hosted by Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 June 2010. It was an opportunity to share the learning from Māori designed, developed and delivered initiatives with policy analyst... Published in 2010. Read more »

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Publications – 2009 Survey of Attitudes, Values and Beliefs towards the Māori Language

This report provides a snapshot of the attitudes, values and beliefs of New Zealanders towards the Māori language in 2009. The findings show that Māori and non-Māori attitudes towards the Māori langua... Published in 2010. Read more »

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Publications – Lifting Māori Productivity – a scoping paper

Productivity is about using resources more efficiently. A better use of resources will deliver a wide range of benefits including higher incomes, better use of the environment and higher quality soci... Published in 2010. Read more »

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Publications – Māori Wardens Project, Funding Programme

The Māori Wardens Funding Programme is a Government initiative to directly support Māori Wardens deliver community based projects and services. Funding is available to help with patrolling, event safe... Published in 2010. Read more »

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Publications – Māori and the Out of School Services Sector

This research looks at how the out of school service sector is working for Māori and to explore what is important to them in accessing out of school services for their children and the choices that th... Published in 2010. Read more »

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Publications – Whānau Social Assistance Programmes

Whānau Social Assistance Programmes – Māra Kai, Oranga Whānau, and Kaitoko Whānau – are all about enhancing the overall wellbeing of Māori. The three programmes were launched by the Hon Dr Pita Sharp... Published in 2010. Read more »

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Publications – Tirohanga Ohanga mō Te Moana a Toi: Māori Entrepreneurs in Te Moana ā Toi and New Zealand for 2001 and 2006

Growing and promoting higher levels of Māori entrepreneurship and innovation has been identified as one of the key enablers for greater Māori participation in the future economy. Published in 2010. Read more »

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Publications – Te Ripoata Ohanga Māori mō Te Waiariki: Report on the Māori Asset Base in the Waiariki Economy – An Economic Growth Strategy for a Sustainable Future

Māori economic development is historically concentrated in the primary industries and is driven by land ownership. An informed understanding of the current value and growth potential of the Maori asse... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – Kia Eke ki ngā Taumata, kia Pakari ngā Kaiako

Kia Eke ki ngā Taumata, kia Pakari ngā Kaiako - He Tirohanga Akoranga: An Exploration of In-Service Support and Professional Development Provision for Māori-Medium Teachers. Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – Ahumoana Ahutāngata, Aquaculture Development in New Zealand: Scientific and Technical Information to Inform Māori

Aquaculture has the potential to meet the increasing demand from local and overseas markets for seafood. A range of reasons can be given for why Māori might get involved in aquaculture. These include... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – Māori Immersion Education for your Child

This publication provides information for parents and whānau and looks at: the benefits of Māori immersion education, what to expect, what children learn, preparing your child for kura, and supporting... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in the South Island 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Te Waipounamu in 2006. For the purposes of this report, Te Waipounamu is defined as Southland, Otago, West Coast, Canterbury and the Chatha... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in Te Tairawhiti and Takitimu 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Te Tairāwhiti and Tākitimu in 2006. For the purposes of this report, Te Tairāwhiti includes the Gisborne regional council area and Tākitimu... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in Waiariki 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Waiariki in 2006. For the purposes of this report Waiariki is defined as the Tauranga, Ōpōtiki, Western Bay of Plenty, Kawerau, Rotorua, Ta... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in Waikato 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Waikato in 2006. For the purposes of this report, Waikato is defined as the Waikato Regional Council area that includes the Thames-Coromand... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Maori Language in Te Taihauauru 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Te Taihauāuru in 2006. For the purposes of this report, Te Taihauāuru is defined as the Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatū regions. This is... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in Te Taitokerau 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Te Taitokerau in 2006. For the purposes of this report, Te Taitokerau is defined as the Northland Region encompassing the Far North, Whānga... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in Te Upoko o te Ika and Te Tau Ihu 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Te Upoko o Te Ika and Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Māui in 2006. For the purposes of this report, Te Upoko o Te Ika and Te Tau Ihu includes the d... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in the Archives Sector 2006

This report provides an overview of Māori Language Archives in 2006. It highlights key activities and developments in the Māori language archives sector in recent years. The report is divided into fiv... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Maori Language in the Arts Sector 2006

This report provides an overview of Māori Language Arts in 2006. It highlights the Māori language arts sector, particularly in Māori performing arts and contemporary music, in recent years. The report... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in Tamaki Makaurau 2006

This report investigates the health of the Māori language in Tāmaki-Makau-Rau in 2006. For the purposes of this report, Tāmaki-Makau-Rau is defined as the broader Auckland region.This is one of eight... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – Evaluation of Investments in the Strengthening Management and Governance Programme

This report provides an outcome of Te Puni Kōkiri's Strenghtening Management and Governance (SMG) programme. The SMG programme aims to develop strong and effective governance and management capacity... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – New Zealanders' Use of Broadcasting and Related Media

This report provides an overview on New Zealanders’ use of broadcasting and related media. It reports data about what media devices New Zealanders (including Māori) own or access, how often they use t... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – The Implications of a Recession for the Māori Economy

Te Puni Kōkiri presented a paper at the Māori Economic Summit providing a snapshot of and highlighting the key risks to the Māori economy in order to inform further work to mitigate these risks. It a... Published in 2009. Read more »

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Publications – Current and future broadcasting and e-media preferences of Māori youth

This report includes findings from four group discussions with young New Zealand Māori (aged 15-24 years) from the greater Wellington area. The objectives of this qualitative research were to identify... Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – Sir Graham Latimer Symposium

Iwi leaders, politicians and academics gathered at Te Papa on Tuesday 22 October to honour one of Māoridom’s most influential leaders Sir Graham Latimer.     From very humble beginnings Si... Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in the Broadcasting Sector 2006

This report provides an overview of Māori Language Broadcasting in 2006. It reports data about listenership and viewership, and describes some important recent developments in this sector. Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in the Education Sector 2006

This report provides an overview of Māori Language Education in 2006. It highlights key issues and activities in the Māori language education sector in recent years. Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – Closing the Gaps - Lessons from New Zealand

Presentation from Leith Comer to the Ministerial Council for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Affairs -  15 July 2008. Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – Kei Roto i te Whare / Māori Language in the Home

This booklet is designed to help you with decisions about learning and speaking te reo Māori. It provides you with information about the importance of using te reo Māori, strategies you can use to ove... Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – The Health of the Māori Language in 2006

This report provides an overview of the health of the Māori language in 2006, and makes some comparisons with the health of the Māori language in 2001. It considers the health of the language in three... Published in 2008. Read more »

Inventory of Māori Language Services 2006

Publications – Inventory of Māori Language Services 2006

This inventory provides a stocktake of the many and varied activities that were undertaken by 80 government agencies in 2005/06 to support the growth and development of the Māori language. Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – A Time For Change in Māori Economic Development

A discussion document prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) on the future of Māori economic development. Published in 2008. Read more »

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Publications – Communicating with Stakeholders

This booklet outlines techniques boards can use to maintain good communication with stakeholders and looks at crisis communications management. Published in 2007. Read more »

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Publications – Making Decisions : A process guide for boards

A guide for boards on the elements of decision-making processes that are “good practice”.  Includes a look at identifying issues, problem definition, information gathering, analysis, making a dec... Published in 2007. Read more »

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Publications – Māori and Aquaculture Development

This paper discusses how tangata whenua can: Engage with the planning processes for aquaculture development; Develop relationships with the aquaculture industry; and Implement arrangements for the all... Published in 2007. Read more »

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Publications – For Māori Future Makers

We need to understand what the future will bring so Māori can make good decisions today. This report aims to share ideas and stimulate debate in the predicted context of an innovation economy, redistr... Published in 2007. Read more »

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Publications – Māori in Australia

This report uses data from a survey and interviews completed in 2006 by more than 1200 Māori across Australia. The Trans-Tasman flow of people, money, ideas and language means that Māori development s... Published in 2007. Read more »

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Publications – Being on a Board

Gives an overview of what boards do and the roles and responsibilities of board directors and trustees. Includes a look at personal risks, ethics, conflicts of interest, and knowing the law. Published in 2006. Read more »

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Publications – Chairing a Board

Gives an overview of the key duties of a Chair, a summary of “best practice” for how these duties are carried out, and an outline of the knowledge and approach which will assist a Chair in being effec... Published in 2006. Read more »

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Publications – Māori and Council Engagement Under The Resource Management Act 1991

In late 2004, Derek Fox and a Te Puni Kokiri analyst travelled to six regions throughout New Zealand and met with selected Māori groups, hapu and iwi, and the corresponding regional and territorial au... Published in 2006. Read more »

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Publications – Māori Council Engagement Under the Resource Management Act 1991

This case studies report presents the views of council staff and Maori resource management practitioners on the current processes and structures that local authorities have in place to engage with Mao... Published in 2006. Read more »

Hei Whakamarama i nga Ahuatanga o te Turua Po - Investigating Key Maori Business Characteristics for Future Measures: Thinking Paper

Publications – Hei Whakamārama i ngā Āhuatanga o te Tūrua Pō - Investigating Key Māori Business Characteristics for Future Measures: Thinking Paper

This research paper provides a wider understanding of the characteristics of successful Māori businesses. The brief was to analyse thirty case studies and identify framework characteristics for future... Published in 2006. Read more »

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Publications – Crown-Māori Relationship Instruments: Guidelines and Advice for Government and State Sector Agencies

These Guidelines assist state sector agencies in developing and formalising relationships with whanau, hapu, iwi and Māori organisations. The Guidelines provide advice on negotiating and drafting Crow... Published in 2006. Read more »

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Publications – The Māori Language Strategy

The Māori language is a taonga guaranteed to Māori by the Treaty of Waitangi. This Māori Language Strategy draws together the different strands of language revitalisation to create an overarching fram... Published in 2003. Read more »

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Publications – He Tirohanga o Kawa ki te Tiriti o Waitangi

This guide has been prepared as a resource for policy analysts who are called upon to formulate policy and advise on the application of the Treaty principles. Published in 2001. Read more »