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From te reo 'outsider' to te reo ambassador
There was a time when Jenny-May Clarkson felt like an “outsider” in her own culture. Yes, she “looked Māori, felt Māori”, but never quite got Māori.
Te Mātāwai
Membership of Te Mātāwai – the new organisation established to lead reo Māori revitalisation on behalf of iwi and Māori – is almost finalised and it’s likely it will hold its first meeting in late October 2016.
Te Pātaka a Te Ururoa
Karanga mai e Hine-takurua, karanga mai e Matariki!
The rise of Matariki is always a time to reflect – to be content with the year that has gone, and look forward to new challenges with renewed enthusiasm.
Mai i te Toihautū
Kei ngā ihuoneone, kei ngā taituarā o te ao Māori, tēnei ka mihi ake.
Nau mai Hine-takurua, nau mai Puanga kai rau, nau mai e te iwa o Matariki!
He Korowai Trust – providing ordinary services in an extraordinary way
He Korowai Trust has been working for the last four years to create a housing solution for whānau in desperate need in Kaitāia. This four year dream was finally realised with the opening of 9 homes within its social housing project – Kohuhu papakāinga, a 35 bed emergency accommodation unit, medical centre, community café and social services.
Minister lays wreath at Korean War memorial in Seoul
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell took part in a wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial of Korea acknowledging sacrifices during the Korean War including those of New Zealanders who lost their lives in the conflict.
Minister leads Māori business delegation to South Korea and Japan
Minister Te Ururoa Flavell led a Māori business delegation on a six-day Ministerial culture and trade mission to South Korea and Japan.
A lifetime of legislation
Growing up in rural Northland, the oldest child of a widowed mother, Rihi Paea (or Tottie) Paki, Ben Paki is clear on his motivation for following a university pathway. On the eve of his retirement from Te Puni Kōkiri he shared some of his memories.
Second choice leads to 50 year career
When a young Pete Little finished a five-year Government rural field cadetship in 1966, he was asked to rank the four sponsoring agencies in order of where he would like to work.
New Social Housing Development Opens at Mangatawa
True to the proverb that it takes a whole village to raise a child, these tamariki are doubly blessed in that they have their parents as well as the numerous kuia and koro who live in 16 kaumātua units close by to nurture and raise them together.
A good innings
Between them, Pete Little and Ben Paki have notched up nearly 80-years service to Te Puni Kōkiri and its iterations. So as they had towards retirement, we asked them to share their memories.
'Measuring what matters for Whānau' - 2016 Whānau Ora Conference
‘Measuring what matters for Whānau’ is the theme of the 2016 Whānau Ora Conference, hosted by Te Pou Matakana, the North Island commissioning agency.
Proposals sought for emergency housing places throughout New Zealand
The Ministry of Social Development has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals from providers interested in delivering emergency housing contracted places across New Zealand.
Thankful for a shot
Applying for up to 60 jobs a week with no success was getting her down. It wasn’t until Vanisa completed a single Māori mother’s employment programme offered through Manukau Urban Māori Authority that she was successful in her search.
Mā te uaua anō ona ora - Life is in our power of muscle
This week Minister Flavell announced the Māori Housing Network will receive a $12.6 million boost over the next four years in Budget 2016.
Solar panels help whānau get on their feet
It has been a long-awaited home improvement project for the Tukaokao whānau to get access to an affordable and reliable power supply and the whānau couldn’t be happier.
$12.6 million boost for Māori Housing Network
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell said at a pre-budget announcement the Māori Housing Network will receive a $12.6 million boost over the next four years in this year’s Budget.
Whānau Ora - Three new funding rounds open
Te Pūtahitanga are excited to announce three new investment rounds opening on 1 May 2016 and a round of hui throughout Te Waipounamu to help you put in the best possible application. Applications close 31 May 2016.
Whenua Māori Fund for land owners
Are you interested in generating a return from your land? Do you want to want to improve returns from your land?
Te Puni Kōkiri manage the Whenua Māori Fund to support owners and trustees of Māori freehold land explore different uses of land, and news ways to boost its productivity.
Te Ture Whenua Māori in Parliament
The new Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill recently had its first reading in Parliament.
Technology helping businesses engage with the Māori Economy
Māori and iwi organisations have the potential to become multi-million dollar businesses, if not already.
Te Pātaka a Te Ururoa
In this edition, Hon Te Ururoa Flavell talks about two pieces of legislation in the House namely Te Ture Reo Māori and Te Ture Whenua Māori and shares insight from his recent regional visits to Te Waipounamu and Waiariki.
Golden Shears can pay off for highly skilled Māori
Each year the Golden Shears competition, which is the largest shearing and wool handling event in the world, attracts competitors from all over the world all vying for the coveted Golden Shears title and Māori are among the best.
Funding and programmes for whānau-centred services transferred to Whānau Ora
The Government is transferring up to $11.38 million in funding and programmes from the Ministry of Social Development to support Whānau Ora.
Notification of the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claim’s Trust Mandate Hui
In November 2015, the Tū Ake Whakatōhea Collective submitted a draft mandate strategy to the Crown for consideration.