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South Auckland whānau complete unique financial literacy course
Whānau members from South Auckland have completed a unique financial literacy course funded by the Commission for Financial Capability to enable whānau to better manage their finances.
One Community, Two Schools, 300 Whānau - Kaiti School and Te Kura Reo Rua o Waikirikiri
When Kāiti School and Te Kura Reo Rua o Waikirikiri identified low whānau engagement as a barrier to education achievement for their tamariki, they evaluated their mahi and investigated various models for whānau engagement – resulting in a hugely successful collaborative approach.
Māori Housing Network Fund giving hand up to motivated Māori
Māori lag far behind non-Māori in homeowner stats, but a new housing strategy known as the Māori Housing Network Fund could help Māori families find new homes, but it’s difficult to get in on the strategy. One of the criteria is having a legal entity.
Living life to the fullest
“I was working at Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao when I got my Breast Cancer diagnosis. The whole process was traumatic and it took a huge toll on my body. It was brutal and I was exhausted but it was during that time I realised what a taonga our health is and I wanted to fight for mine”, explains Barbie.
Instead of being held captive by fear and pain, Barbie decided to take control of her health and wellbeing. This new focus meant Barbie began to think about the steps she would take to build the strength she needed to battle her disease.
Health course ‘changed my life’ – A Te Arawa Whānau Ora Story
Rotorua man Victa Wilson feels like anything is possible after completing the Tane Takitu Ake programme run by Korowai Aroha.
Mr Wilson, 47, recently graduated from the 10-week programme and was one of six participants who committed themselves to enhancing their health through exercise and nutritional advice.”I am just happy and it’s given me a springboard to help myself and help others”, Mr Wilson explained.
Tū Ake Whakatōhea Collective Notification of the Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust’s draft Mandate Strategy for Treaty Settlement Negotiations and Trust Deed
Whakatōhea Pre-Settlement Claims Trust’s is seeking a mandate.
Winners of Haka! Whiti Te Rā! Draw
Two lucky Kōkiritia readers won a copy of the English version or te Reo Māori version of Patricia Grace’s Haka! and Whiti Te Rā!
Local people providing local solutions
A small band of young local Whanganui Māori are part of the clean-up effort of the area. We talk to one of the young home-grown men about the experience.
Science can be a powerful ally
Māori have a strong and active presence in New Zealand’s primary industries, and the New Zealand government has identified key actions for realising the potential of Māori land and water assets through its He kai kei aku ringa strategy and action plan.
They were all our sons
All Our Sons, a new Taki Rua Production and written by Witi Ihimaera, opened last Friday at Circa Theatre to a full house of over 240.
Emergency Management Resource Finalist at Māori Language Awards
A combined regional effort by different government agencies based in Hastings has earned them a spot at the national Māori Language Awards to be held in Napier later this year.
Big business for Māori Economy in China
Successful businesses representing New Zealand’s $42 billion and growing Māori economy are represented in a trade delegation that left for China and Hong Kong last week. The delegation was led by Māori Development Minister Hon Te Ururoa Flavell.
Māori ICT Fund Expert Advisory Group to hold workshops
The Māori ICT Fund expert Advisory Group will hold four workshops to discuss priorities for the new $30m fund supporting Māori economic development and digital initiatives for Māori language and culture.
Celebrating 35 years of Māori Squash
Rangatahi and kaumatua from across Aotearoa descended upon Tauranga Moana over the Labour weekend to compete against familiar foes in the 35th Nga Hau e Whā National Māori Squash Tournament.
Whakamaua kia tina!
In this edition of Mai i te Toihautū, Michelle Hippolite introduces our four outcome areas – Whakapapa (Identity), Oranga (Wellbeing), Whairawa (Prosperity), and Whanaungatanga (Relationships).
Seeking the cream of the crop - Ahuwhenua Young Māori Dairy Farmer competition entries open
Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year 2015, Hannah Wallace is urging all young Māori farmers to enter the 2016 competition.
40 years – Waitangi Tribunal
This month staff and judges acknowledged the 40th anniversary of the Waitangi Tribunal. Māori Development Minister Flavell joined the celebrations via video conference from China to thank the Waitangi Tribunal for their hard work. He paid tribute to the late Matiu Rata for his role in establishing the Waitangi Tribunal.
Te Pātaka a Te Ururoa
In this edition, Minister Flavell mentions his recent trade mission to China and Hong Kong representing the Māori Taniwha economy. He also recalls last month’s visit to Te Tairāwhiti.
Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015
The annual report is a key accountability document which all New Zealand Government departments are required to produce. It reports performance against the statement of intent and contains achievements for the year, performance against specific criteria, and audited financial statements.(Pursuant to Section 44 (1) of the Public Finance Act).
Vote Māori Development - Minister's Reports in relation to Non-Departmental Appropriations for the year ended 30 June 2015
This document reports on the Māori Potential Fund and Whānau Ora Non-Departmental Appropriations.
He Uru Whetū, He Ara Haere: Strategic Intentions 2015-19
This document outlines the Ministry’s strategic outcomes, key priorities, and desired impacts for the period 2015-2019.
Future leaders - willing and able to foot it with the best in the world
How do we capture and utilise the entrepreneurial and innovative skills of young Māori to drive our economic trade and development?
That’s the question posed at several hui I have recently attended and I am pleased to say the answer was standing right in front of us.
A discussion of the future of Māori industry
Indigenous trade partnerships on a global-scale and transformational fisheries models were among subjects put before Māori business and industry leaders over the two day programme at the fifth annual conference Ngā Whetū Hei Whai - Charting Pathways for Māori Industry Futures.
TPK launches ‘Understanding whānau-centred approaches’ report
Te Puni Kōkiri launched the Understanding whānau-centred approach report earlier this month, a report focusing on the key findings and learnings of whānau-centred approaches used in the first three years of the Whānau Ora initiative.
Minister opens Te Uru Rangi Māori web development scholarship
Minister for Māori Development, Hon Te Ururoa Flavell was thrilled to open the Te Uru Rangi last month, a scholarship to support Māori students entering the technology industry.