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Ngā tirohanga a te Toi Hapori
Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (www.creativenz.govt.nz) has developed a policy that sets out what it means by “toi hapori” or “community arts”. As part of this policy development the organisation is consulting with arts groups throughout the country by means of an online questionnaire and is particularly keen to hear from Māori communities who actively maintain their distinctive artistic and cultural traditions
Hauraki Treaty Settlement Mandate Information
On 1 October 2010, the Hauraki Collective signed a framework agreement with the Crown setting out the broad parameters of a settlement of all historical Hauraki Treaty of Waitangi claims.
Expressions of Interest for Judge of the Māori Land Court
The Minister of Māori Affairs wishes to hear from suitably qualified persons who would like to be considered for the position of Judge of the Māori Land Court. This position is to be based in Wellington.
Māori, Science and Innovation - scenarios of potential, opportunity and value
This paper summarises scenarios modelled to demonstrate potential benefits (or costs) to the Māori economy, as well as to the wider NZ economy over the period to 2061.
Whanau Ora to expand with nationwide coverage
The Government will invest an additional $30 million in Whanau Ora over the next four years, including $11.25 million in the coming year, Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says.
Budget maintains momentum for Māori Affairs
Budget 2011 will ensure the Government maintains momentum with its Māori Affairs programmes, which are delivering encouraging results, Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says.
Statement of Intent 2011-2014
The Statement of Intent is a high level document, which provides transparent information to Parliament and the New Zealand public about how Te Puni Kōkiri intends to manage for outcomes and outputs. It includes our strategic direction and operating intentions.
Ngā Manukura o Āpōpō
May 2011 marks a year of activity for the national workforce development programme for Māori nurses and midwives - Ngā Manukura o Āpōpō.
Tackling Methamphetamine: Indicators and Progress Report released
Tackling Methamphetamine: Indicators and Progress Report April 2011 has been released by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. This is the third progress report against the Tackling Methamphetamine Action Plan.
Launch of Te Reo Mauriora
A review of the Māori language strategy and sector was completed in March 2011. Te Paepae Motuhake publicly released its report ‘Te Reo Mauriora’ on 13 April 2011.
Owners' Aspirations Regarding the Utilisation of Māori Land
Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned case study research to improve its knowledge base about land utilisation and identify areas of improvement in current regulatory regimes so as to promote Māori land utilisation. The report, “Owners’ Aspirations Regarding the Utilisation of Māori Land”, sought to identify the aspirations that Māori have for their land and how these can best be supported.
Christchurch Earthquake Support Subsidy extended
The second round of assistance will support viable Christchurch businesses and help individuals who have lost jobs as a result of the earthquake.
Earthquake Bulletin No. 17
Te Puni Kōkiri currently has 10 staff on the ground in Otaūtahi. TPK’s Te Waipounamu staff resumed ‘normal’ working hours today. Late last week TPK staff attended the “Immediate Welfare Needs” meeting at the EOC.
New Scholarship Launch
Tāwera scholarship - for Māori completing a Business/management/Commerce Bachelor degree.
Deadline Approaching for Applications for Te Waka Toi Scholarships
Deadline Approaching for Applications for Te Waka Toi Scholarships.
Earthquake Bulletin No. 16
Staff visited five schools with significant Māori student populations and/or Māori language programmes. All schools reported significant decline in student numbers (especially Māori students), although all students have been located. Also, some teachers have left Christchurch and their future plans are unclear.
New Zealand television is going digital
New Zealand television is going digital, starting in Hawke's Bay and the West Coast in 2012.
Earthquake Bulletin No. 15
Te Puni Kōkiri had 10 staff on the ground over the weekend.
Hauora Maori Scholarships available
Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia is encouraging Maori students to apply for Hauora Maori Scholarships to help them start or finish their studies in health related courses.
Earthquake Bulletin No. 12
Te Puni Kōkiri has 11 staff on the ground as at yesterday and continues to rotate our Christchurch based staff with head office and regional staff. 30 Māori Wardens are deployed at Christchurch East and are now based at the Roy Stokes Hall in New Brighton. 16 of these are on duty at any one time. Ngai Tahu and TPK are continuing to facilitate and broker a co-ordinated and complementary effort between the government and Māori sector. Focus remains on Christchurch East.
Update from the Student Volunteer Army
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) continues to fight the effects of the quake on three fronts – bringing normality back to Christchurch’s battered communities.
Ngāi Tahu Earthquake Recovery Information Sheet
This document from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has a list of contact information for families to access support and information on the Earthquake Recovery.
Te Ākitai Mandate Strategy
Te Ākitai o Waiohua Iwi Authority is seeking a mandate to negotiate the settlement of Te Ākitai historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.
2011 Census to count every person and household in New Zealand
The 2011 Census will count how many people and households there are in New Zealand on Tuesday 8 March, and will provide an official measure of how many New Zealanders identify as Māori.
Advertisement for Māori Trustee
The Minister of Māori Affairs wishes to hear from suitably qualified persons who would like to be considered for the position of Māori Trustee.