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Royal Commission’s final report on Abuse in Care
The Royal Commission’s final report and recommendations are complete and are now with the Government.
New te reo Māori speech competition - Waha Kōrero
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has launched a new speech competition - Waha Kōrero. There is only one week left to enter - maybe yourself or someone you know! Karawhiua e hoa mā!
UN countries adopt groundbreaking intellectual property treaty
Mātauranga Māori is central to te ao Māori and a major part of our unique culture and national identity in Aotearoa.
Matariki, whakanui at Te Papa Tongarewa
Matariki celebrations are taking place across the motu. Matariki is the cluster of stars that rise on the northeastern horizon in mid-winter and marks the Māori New Year.
Cadetship programme benefiting workforce productivity
The Te Puni Kōkiri Cadetships programme has been found to support intended outcomes including workforce retention, and a corresponding increase in productivity and revenue.
Accelerating the Performance of Whakaata Māori
This paper sought Cabinet’s agreement to adjust Vote Māori Development funding to strengthen the short-term financial position of Whakaata Māori.
World Intellectual Property Organization Diplomatic Conference May 2024 - Negotiating Mandate
The paper sought agreement for a Cabinet mandate so New Zealand can participate in Diplomatic Conference negotiations at the World Intellectual Property Organization in May 2024.
Whānau Centred Facilitation Initiative wānanga identifies next steps
A two-day wānanga with whānau centred providers will help guide the next steps for the Whānau Centred Facilitation Initiative.
Honours recognise those serving Māori
Twice a year, New Years and King’s Birthday, we recognise New Zealanders who have served and achieved in their respective passion, including those for their service to Māori.
Have your say on the future of the census
Stats NZ is consulting with the public of Aotearoa New Zealand about modernising the 2028 Census.
Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy winners
Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporate (WMI) took home the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy, for top dairy farming at the Ahuwhenua awards dinner on Friday 17 May in Kirikiriroa.
Te Puni Kōkiri recruitment process findings
Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri, Dave Samuels, accepts findings of the Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho about shortcomings in a process to appoint a staff member at Te Puni Kōkiri.
Māori Cadetships inspiring leadership in digital technology
Te piko o te māhuri, tērā te tipu o te rākau
As the shoot is nurtured, so shall it grow.
Māori Cadetships inspiring leadership in digital technology
Te piko o te māhuri, tērā te tipu o te rākau
As the shoot is nurtured, so shall it grow
A Māori leadership course has been opening bright career pathways for Māori kaimahi (staff) at Beca – including for those in digital technology careers.
Analysis of District Plan Papakāinga Rules
The Analysis of District Plan Papakāinga Rules report represents how well council district plans provide for the development of papakāinga housing.
Analysis of District Plan Papakāinga Rules
This report explores the different ways district plans across the motu enable the development of papakāinga through local planning rules.
New Traveller Declaration
Travelling overseas? There is a new Traveller Declaration to be completed when you return to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Understanding the exposure of climate hazards to Māori-owned businesses
This insights report highlights regions and sectors that will be particularly exposed now and, in the future, and the impacts on Māori-owned businesses
Whānau Ora Review Report - Tipu Mātoro ki te Ao
The Whānau Ora Review Report - Tipu Mātoro ki te Ao, affirms this unique whānau ora approach is working well for Māori and Pacific families
Summer internship: Saying ‘yes’ to opportunity
Our annual summer internship programme is an opportunity for young, passionate rangatahi to bring their fresh perspectives into the public service.
Downer degree graduates Te Puni Kōkiri cadets
Downer graduates from Otago Polytechnic – Te Pūkenga, brought colour and life to the streets of central Dunedin on their graduation day on 15 March 2024.
2023 Census resources and updates
Stats NZ will start releasing data from the 2023 Census at the end of May 2024, with more to follow between October 2024 and August 2025.
Engaging with communities in the far south
Early last week, Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka visited Te Waipounamu to meet with local whānau, hapū and iwi as part of a range of engagements across the motu.
ACC Annual Scheme Access Reporting
ACC is seeking feedback about its proposed ‘access reporting’ approach including developing a kaupapa Māori approach. Consultation is open until 8 April 2024. Have your say here.
Summer Internships: A kaupapa Māori approach to work experience
Driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to Māori development, Sophia ‘Unga took up the challenge of being a summer intern for Te Puni Kōkiri.