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Exempting Post-Settlement Governance Entities from the Supervisory Jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court
The Cabinet Paper and the associated Minute of Decision outline Cabinet decisions regarding the proposal to exempt Post-Settlement Governance Entities from the supervisory jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court.
Independent review into alleged inappropriate use of Whānau Ora funds
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Dave Samuels initiated an independent review into certain allegations of inappropriate use of public funding appropriated for Whānau Ora commissioning services on 27 June 2025.
2025 - 2029 Strategic Intentions released
Our Strategic Intentions are a public commitment to our vision of Thriving Whānau, setting the direction for Te Puni Kōkiri for the next four years.
He Takunetanga Rautaki | Strategic Intentions 2025 - 2029
This document sets out the Ministry’s strategic direction for the next four years. It includes our strategic framework | Tapatoru, outlining our vision, purpose and role, along with our policy and delivery approaches and the five strategic priority areas that will help achieve our vision of Thriving Whānau.
Tohu Whenua: discover the history of Aotearoa
Tohu Whenua — a kaupapa that celebrates our nation’s history, protects the mana of the whenua and creates opportunities for local communities to thrive – has launched a new itinerary in Waitaha Canterbury.
Report back on developing a Declaration plan
This December 2022 paper asked Cabinet to note that no draft Declaration plan had been agreed and time had run out for public engagement in 2022 as had initially been planned. The paper also sought Cabinet agreement to defer a report back on a draft Declaration plan until early 2024.
Going for Growth with Māori | Tōnui Māori
This paper and appendices set out the Government’s priorities for Māori economic growth.
Pay in Māori-led firms
This research, conducted by Richard Fabling and David C Maré, of Motu Economic and Public Policy Research (Motu Research), explores the wages of Māori kaimahi working within highly productive Māori-led firms.
Government Response to the Report of the Māori Affairs Committee Review briefing on the 2022/23 annual review of Te Aratuku Whakaata Irirangi Māori (Māori Television Service)
This paper sought approval of the Government’s response to the Māori Affairs Committee Report and Review briefing on the 2022/23 annual review of Te Aratuku Whakaata Irirangi Māori (Māori Television Service).
Survivors registration for top-up payment
From 9 May, living survivors who have previously received a payment for historic claims of abuse can register for a top-up payment.
Minister announces actions to accelerate Māori success
Māori Development Minister Hon Tama Potaka has released Going for Growth with Māori | Tōnui Māori and opened a consultation process on proposed amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993.
Statement on Whānau Ora Procurement process from the Secretary for Māori Development
Whānau Ora is a service focused on whānau wellbeing. Whānau decide which services and support they need to reach their fullest potential.
Māori Purposes Bill
On 12 February 2025, the Māori Purposes Bill was referred to the Māori Affairs Select Committee (MASC).
The Appointment Process for Waitangi Tribunal Members
Hon Tama Potaka, Minister for Māori Development has approved the proactive release of the advice he received from officials relating to appointments of members to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Māori Purposes Bill: Approval for Introduction
This Cabinet Paper seeks approval for the introduction of the Māori Purposes Bill.
Māori Reservations Amendment Regulations 2024: Approval for Submission to the Executive Council
This Cabinet paper seeks authorisation to submit to the Executive Council the Māori Reservations Amendment Regulations 2024.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua Order 2024
This paper sought Cabinet’s approval for the submission to the Executive Council of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua Order 2024 to be made under section 55 of the Māori Trust Boards Act 1955.
Te Matapaeroa
Te Matapaeroa is our data and insights series about Māori-owned businesses, Māori sole traders and significant employers of Māori. Te Matapaeroa 2021 is the third iteration in this series.
Te Puni Kōkiri Investment Recipients List 2023/24
This document reports detail of the investments made from funds directly managed by Te Puni Kōkiri, for the year to 30 June 2024.
Section 8I Report 2022-2023
A report on the progress made on implementation of Waitangi Tribunal recommendations to the Crown for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Exploring charging for access to some public conservation land
The Government seeks your feedback on the proposal to introduce access charges for some public conservation land. Submissions are now open and will close on 28 February 2025.