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Briefing to the Incoming Ministers
Te Puni Kōkiri's Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Māori Affairs, Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Whānau Ora, and Whānau Ora Pathway Discussion Document.
Invitation to submit tukutuku panels
If you are an artist, weaver or designer you will be interested in this!
A pattern of your creation may be used in tukutuku panels that will enhance the New Zealand wall in the United Nations Headquarters General Assembly building in New York. You are invited to submit a pattern for consideration. If your pattern is chosen, it may either appear in part or whole, in one of 25 pairs of tukutuku panels being created for permanent display on one of the most famous buildings in the world.
Whānau Ora Seeks Pacific Leadership
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs and Te Puni Kōkiri are hosting meetings next week to help attract candidates for new Pacific roles on three Whānau Ora Regional Leadership Groups.
Feedback Opportunity: Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Trust Mandate Strategy
The Trust’s mandate strategy sets out their claimant definition, and outlines the representative structure and the Trust’s process for going about seeking a mandate from the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua people. A summary of the mandate strategy document is available to view here, to give people the opportunity to review it and provide feedback.
Māori Health Leadership Scholarships – Open for Applications
Scholarships aimed at supporting Māori into careers in the health workforce –the Henry Rongomau Bennett Leadership in Māori Health scholarships – are now open for applications. The closing date is 20 January 2012.
General Health Scholarships & Work-Based Placements – Addictions
Targeted scholarships are also available for people interested in becoming qualified to work with whānau and families who have addiction issues – such as alcohol and other drugs, including methamphetamine or “P”.
Calling All Māori Dairy Farmers; 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award (Dairy) Launched
It’s the turn of Māori dairy farmers to accept the challenge and test themselves against some of the best dairy farmers in Aotearoa. Entries are now open for the 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy - BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award.
New CEO at Te Rau Matatini
Ms Trish Davis is the new Chief Executive of Te Rau Matatini. Trish Davis (Ngāti Maniapoto) comes to Te Rau Matatini with a strong background of working in the health and disability sector in the Ministry of Health and other health bodies for over 20 years, most recently based in Hamilton.
The Mokomoko Pardon (Restoration of Character, Mana and Reputation) Bill
On 12 October 2011, the Mokomoko Pardon (Restoration of Character, Mana and Reputation) Bill was introduced into the House.
Te Rau Matatini Annual General Meeting 2011
Last week Te Rau Matatini hosted its Annual General Meeting at Spectrum Theatre, BP House, Wellington.
Social Housing Funds open
The Social Housing Unit, Te Wāhanga Kāinga Pāpori, today released detailed information about four new funds to support increased social and affordable housing.
Wairoa nominations sought for Whānau Ora regional group
The Tairāwhiti Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora is calling for nominations from the Wairoa community.
National Diploma in Business
Nā te kaupapa ‘Growing Māori Assets through Targeted Education and Training’ a Te Puni Kōkiri te waka i tūwhera, nā Te Kuratini o te Tai Poutini i whakatinana, ā, nā Competency International Limited i waha ngā mahi. Ko tōna otinga, 37 ngā Māori i tutuki i a rātau te tohu ‘National Diploma in Business’.
Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2011
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).
Valuation of Māori Freehold Land
The value of Māori freehold land is adjusted to reflect the constraints of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (Māori Land Act). Rating valuation notices are now required to display the adjustments so the land owner can check the valuation. This fact sheet explains how Māori freehold land adjustments are determined for rating valuation purposes.
Rongowhakaata Deed of Settlement
Anō te ataahua a te nohotahi a ngā uri o Rongowhakaata. Muia ana te marae o Whakato i Manutuke i te tangata, tamariki mai, pakeke mai. Ko te hainatanga o te kawenata a Rongowhakaata me te Karauna (Deed of Settlement) te kaupapa nui o te rā. Ko tētahi o ngā wāhanga o te kawenata nei e hāngai ana ki ngā uri a Te Kooti Rikirangi. Timata mai te rā i te ata hāpara tonu, a, paoho ana ngā karakia o te Hāhi Ringatū.
Consumer rights important in big credit reporting shake up: Statement of consumer rights in four languages
Media Release, 5 October 2011
In announcing major changes to credit reporting law, Privacy Commissioner, Marie Shroff, highlighted the need for further public education about the rights New Zealanders have when seeking credit.
Ta Apirana Ngata Memorial Lectures
Tribal histories & Scholarship learning about ourselves
New Zealand's draft Periodic Report under International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination
The Ministry of Justice is seeking public feedback on the draft of New Zealand's 18th, 19th and 20th periodic reports (consolidated as one document) under the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The feedback period will run until 30 September 2011.
Māori Wardens Newsletter - June 2011
Aroha ki te Tangata is a bi-monthly newsletter which highlights the successes of the Māori Warden Project, and profiles the good work of Māori Wardens around the motu.
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.