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Increasing Māori representation in government procurement
Tupono Pahi, 21 of Ngāti Rereahu, is one of only 30 people who identify as Māori working in government procurement buying goods and services for his agency.
$15m investment helps hapori Māori recover from Cyclone Gabrielle
The Government announced the establishment of a short-term funding package of $15 million to accelerate the Māori-led response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Te Puni Kōkiri Investments Recipients List 2021/22
This document reports details of the investments made from funds directly managed by Te Pun Kōkiri, for the year ending 30 June 2022.
Kaimahi on stage, in front and behind the scenes #4
I knew in my heart that my dream of performing at te Matatini will one day come true - Jamal McGruer, Tauranga Advisor Waikato-Waiariki, Regional Partnerships and Operations
The impacts of recent adverse weather events
Our thoughts are with those who have passed away, and all whānau, hapū, and iwi impacted by the flooding in Tāmaki Makaurau and Cyclone Gabrielle.
The aroha of the people of Aotearoa is evident with an outpouring of koha, support, resources and assistance to help those impacted navigate the devastation and destruction it has caused.
Kaimahi on stage, in front and behind the scenes #3
Performing from a young age - Tipene James, Rotorua Advisor Waikato-Waiariki, Regional Partnerships and Operations
Cyclone Gabrielle impacts continue
A National State of Emergency remains in place to assist with the response to Cyclone Gabrielle in the affected regions of Te Tai Tokerau, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua District.
He Riri Awatea: Filming the New Zealand Wars
The New Zealand Wars Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa were major events in our history, and their impact continues today.
Te Puni Kōkiri intern Tane Gilbert to use education to benefit iwi
Tane Gilbert aspires to provide affordable financial assistance to Māori and Pasifika.
Te Matatini - Kaimahi on stage, in front and behind the scenes
Te Puni Kōkiri has been a proud supporter of Te Matatini for 50 years. A number of our kaimahi are involved in Te Matatini in other ways - as performers, commentators or organisers.
National State of Emergency
A National State of Emergency has been declared to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. It applies to the six regions that have already declared a local State of Emergency – Te Tai Tokerau, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Hawke’s Bay.
Kia haumaru te haere – keep safe!
Recognising indigenous people’s essential role in Global Biodiversity Framework
Aotearoa New Zealand joined nearly 200 parties at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP-15 meeting in Canada at the end of 2022 to adopt the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Make a plan – be prepared
Kia haumaru te haere – keep safe!
Many whānau Māori have been adversely impacted by the recent extreme weather events. The state of emergency has been extended in the Auckland and Thames-Coromandel regions, with others also affected.
Hōmai Haumaru helping rangatahi express themselves through art
Late last year a group of rangatahi artists and their friends and whānau came together for the opening of the Hōmai Haumaru exhibition in Ōtaki. The kaupapa is focused on giving rangatahi space to express their thoughts and feelings on mental health issues and suicide through creating art.
Whenua Māori Service brochure
This Whenua Māori Service brochure provides practical information for Whenua Māori landowners and Trusts.
North Island Flooding
Many whānau Māori have been adversely impacted by the recent extreme weather events. A state of emergency has been declared for Auckland, with other regions also affected.
Rātana rangatahi - our 'āpōpō'
This year’s Rātana celebrations mark the 150th birthday of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana. After a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions, this year sees a welcome return to the full-scale event.
24 more sets of medals presented at Upper Hutt ceremony
It was an emotional day at the Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt on 17 December as unclaimed war medals were presented to the whānau of soldiers from the 28th Māori Battalion.
Whare PR wins Māori Business of the Year at Tauranga Business Awards
The annual Tauranga Business Awards were held earlier this month, with more than 300 people coming together to celebrate the successes of Tauranga's thriving and innovative businesses.
Life-saving defibrillators in Whanganui Marae
Rural communities in Whanganui have a fighting chance thanks to life-saving defibrillators being installed in some local marae.
Whakapuāwai: Leadership programme grows cadets’ success
Digging deeper into mātauranga Māori seeded leadership growth for Billie Steedman of Ngāti Porou.