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Treaty Settlement Secondment Programme
The Treaty Settlement Secondment Programme (also the iwi secondment programme) commenced in late 2009 to allow for the secondment of public servants to work with iwi and contribute to the Government aim of settling all historic Treaty claims by 2014.
New Te Puni Kōkiri CE Michelle Hippolite welcomed
New Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite was welcomed to her tari today. Around 300 manuhiri and staff packed out the Nau Mai room for the pōwhiri. The whānau whanui from Te Papa Tongarewa accompanied Michelle, as well as her Waikato, Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki iwi.
Ngaitai Mandate Strategy
Ngaitai Iwi Authority is seeking a mandate to represent Ngaitai (Bay of Plenty) in negotiations with the Crown for the settlement of all Ngaitai historical Treaty claims. Ngaitai Iwi Authority’s mandate strategy sets out the process to seek a mandate from Ngaitai.
WIIE Fund media report and queries about Whānau Ora Performance Reporting
An evaluation of the Whānau Integration, Innovation and Engagement Fund (the WIIE Fund) administered by Te Puni Kōkiri was carried out earlier this year. The WIIE Fund is part of the broader Whānau Ora work Te Puni Kōkiri leads, while the WIIE Fund evaluation is part of an a broader series of reviews and evaluations Te Puni Kōkiri carries out on a planned basis.
Community Research Launches Whānau Ora Research Website
Whānau Ora research, toolkits, resources and researchers as well as whānau success stories will be showcased to a worldwide audience thanks to a new online initiative.
The Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research Centre – known as Community Research – will launch the Whānau Ora research website at its third annual seminar to be held in Wellington this month (November).
Minister congratulates Waka Māori for International Achievement Award
Media Statement from Minister of Maori Affairs Hon Dr Pita Sharples
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr. Pita Sharples has today congratulated Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei, and Structurflex Limited for winning a 2012 Industrial Fabrics Association International award of excellence for the design of Waka Māori. The award was announced at the association’s international expo held this week in Boston, Massachusetts.
Innovation, exports and people key to Māori business
Innovation, exports and people are key to the future and the history of the Māori economy Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples told participants at this weekend’s Federation of Māori Authorities’ AGM in Taupō.
Final chapter of Mokomoko restoration opens
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples told Parliament today that he looked forward to the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, and Reputation) Bill being passed so Te whānau a Mokomoko can move on to the next stage of their journey without the shame and stigma they have carried for so long.
Foreign-owned fishing vessels in New Zealand waters
Following is an update on a range of measures to improve safety, labour and fishing practices on foreign-owned commercial fishing vessels operating in New Zealand waters, implementing Government decisions made in March and May 2012.
Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2012
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 S39 of the Public Finance Act).
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive says every child, whānau and future is precious
The Government has announced a new kaupapa which ensures key agencies and professionals who work with children are better connected so that vulnerable tamariki can get the help they need - and at the right time.
Government announces new proposals to respond to children at risk
The Government has announced a new kaupapa which ensures key agencies and professionals who work with children are better connected so that vulnerable tamariki can get the help they need - and at the right time.
Minister of Māori Affairs’ Water Hui Summary Now Available
On Monday 6 August 2012, Minister of Māori Affairs Hon Dr Pita Sharples hosted a hui to discuss Māori rights and interests in water.
Te Puni Kōkiri in national earthquake drill
Te Puni Kōkiri staff were among the 1.3 million people across New Zealand who participated in New Zealand ShakeOut, the country's largest ever earthquake drill at 9.26am today.
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples welcomes Michelle Hippolite and thanks Leith Comer
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples welcomes the appointment of Michelle Hippolite as the new Chief Executive of Te Puni Kokiri, and thanks the departing CE Leith Comer for his ‘active service’ over the past 12 years.
Ngāti Ōrākei Claims Settlement Bill – 2ND Reading by Hon Pita R Sharples
Ka timu te tai, ka pari te tai ki Takaparawhau, e tū whakahī ana. Ōrākei! Tūkuna rā tō karanga kia areare mai ngā taringa, kia hiki i te wairua. Ōrākei! He tohu maumahara ki ngā whawhai o ō koutou nā kuia koroua i tū pakari ai mō te iwi. Ka kore e warewaretia.
Ngāti Manuhiri Claims Settlement Bill – 2nd Reading by Hon Pita R Sharples
From the shores of Whangaparaoa in the south to the cliffs of Paepae o Tū in the north.
From the western tides of Kōritotī, Ōtakamaitū, through the currents of Te Awa o Hōteo, flowing on to Kīkītangiao, Hauhanganui to the Pā of Te Ārai o Tāhuhu.
The children of Manuhiri, the people of Moekaraka Waka –Nau Mai. Haere Mai.
Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill – 1st Reading Speech by Hon Pita R Sharples
From the sands of Papakanui and Muriwai in the west to the waters of upper Waitematā in the east.
To the sons and daughters of Haranui, Reweti, Kakanui, Araparera and Puatahi marae.
The descendents of Ngāti Whātua, Te Taoū, Ngāti Rongo, Ngāti Hine.
Nau mai, haere mai.
Evaluation of the investment by Te Puni Kōkiri in the Māori Wardens Project 2007 - 2010
In 2011 Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned an evaluation on: how well the Te Puni Kōkiri investment strengthened the capacity and capability of Māori Wardens; and how well Te Puni Kōkiri implemented the investment. This is the full report of the evaluation findings.
Evaluation of the investment by Te Puni Kōkiri in the Māori Wardens Project 2007 - 2010
In 2011 Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned an evaluation on: how well the Te Puni Kōkiri investment strengthened the capacity and capability of Māori Wardens; and how well Te Puni Kōkiri implemented the investment. This is the full report of the evaluation findings. Published in 2012.
Speech by Hon Pita R Sharples - Signing of Deed of Settlement with Ngā Mana Whenua O Tamaki Mākaurau
It was a year ago tomorrow when the eyes of the world turned to the Waitematā and Tāmaki Makaurau.
Get Ready! Get Thru! Be part of New Zealand’s largest ever earthquake drill
At 9.26am on Wednesday 26 September, Te Puni Kōkiri will take part in the New Zealand ShakeOut.
An anticipated one million people will participate in New Zealand’s largest ever earthquake drill. Communities around the motu will practice the “Drop, Cover and Hold” – the right action to take in an earthquake.
Sustainable Farming Fund, special round for Māori agribusiness now open
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has opened two funding rounds this month to promote sustainable resource use in the primary industries.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Nominations Open for Whānau Ora Regional Group
Te Moana ā Toi (Bay of Plenty) Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora is calling for nominations to appoint a new community member.
Auckland Members Appointed to Whānau Ora Regional Group
A total of six community leaders in health and social services as well as whānau and community development have been appointed to the Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora.