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Read copies of the presentations from Talking Trade: the Hong Kong Dragon and the New Zealand Taniwha

21/05/2012

Described by economists as a “sleeping giant”, New Zealand’s Māori Taniwha economy is “wide awake and hungry for business” said Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. At the start of May 2012, the Hong Kong Trade and Business Roadshow toured the country, with Te Puni Kōkiri hosting hui targeting Māori businesses. Read more »

Science, Innovation and Technology to power the Taniwha Economy

21/05/2012

New Zealand’s economic future will be determined by our ability to connect businesses with science, innovation and technology, says Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. Read more »

Auckland nominations sought for Whānau Ora regional group

14/05/2012

The Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora is calling for nominations to appoint two community members. Read more »

Local farm contender for national Māori farming award

10/05/2012

Te Puni Kōkiri Te Arawa Regional Director Wally Tangohau was amongst the supporters and judges visiting the Waewaetutuki 10 dairy unit in the final judging round of the 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award Dairy. Read more »

Budget 2012: Environmental programme benefits schools

10/05/2012

Budget 2012 will provide $7.6 million over the next four years for an education programme that gives schools and children a hands-on approach to looking after the environment, Environment Minister Amy Adams and Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples announced today. Read more »

Kaitoko Whānau to support Tāmaki community

3/05/2012

Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has opened a small office in Glen Innes to help tenants involved in the Tamaki Transformation Programme. Read more »

Talking Trade: the Hong Kong Dragon and the New Zealand Taniwha

3/05/2012

Described by economists as a “sleeping giant”, New Zealand’s Māori Taniwha economy is “wide awake and hungry for business” says Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. This week the Hong Kong Trade and Business Roadshow is touring the country, with Te Puni Kōkiri hosting hui targeting Māori businesses. Read more »

Te Puni Kokiri to be refocused and strengthened

2/05/2012

Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has announced the membership and terms of reference for a working group to refocus and strengthen Te Puni Kokiri. Read more »

Treaty settlements process: restorative justice in action

2/05/2012

The Treaty of Waitangi settlements process is restorative justice in action says Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples. Read more »