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Te Piringa Papakāinga the journey home
A beautiful new Papakāinga in the rural Māori community of Waiohiki, located 10km south of Napier is an excellent example of whānau wellbeing.
Te Puni Kōkiri supported a whānau-centred approach by recognising the needs, strengths and diverse aspirations of this whānau to be self-determining in their desire to live in a healthy home, develop their whenua and live as a community according to kaupapa Māori.
Investing in the continued revitalisation of te reo Māori
$33.84 million over four years has been secured in Budget 2019 for the continued revitalisation of te reo Māori.
This funding will support the aspirations of Te Whare o Te Reo Mauriora, a partnership model developed as part of Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016. This whare acknowledges that both Crown and Māori have a part to play in revitalising te reo Māori - sustainable change can only be achieved in partnership with iwi and communities.
Mōkai Pātea Waitangi Claims Trust Mandate Vote
The Mōkai Pātea Waitangi Claims Trust is seeking a mandate to represent Mōkai Pātea in Treaty settlement negotiations with the Crown and invites the Mōkai Pātea claimant community to attend mandate voting hui throughout the country.
Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Ratification Of Post-Settlement Governance Entity
Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust seeks the agreement of its members to accept the proposed Post-Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) to receive the Ngāti Rangitihi Settlement Redress once the Settlement is enacted.
Helping to build a brighter future
Kat grew up in Auckland living the life portrayed in the movie Once Were Warriors. She experienced things children shouldn’t and these experiences have left a dark mark. She has seven children from two relationships but only two live with her. She is working with agencies including Tāmaki ki Te Tonga District Māori Wardens to build a brighter future.
Induction of New Māori Wardens for Te Aroha
A group of locals willing to support this vision met at the Te Aroha RSA to start the process of being inducted as Māori Wardens.
Rangatahi reo initiatives announced today
Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Māngai Pāho and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to launch a series of rangatahi-focused reo initiatives.
Te Ao Pāpāho - Māori Media Sector Shift - Current state of the sector
This document sought Cabinet’s agreement to a guiding vision for the Māori media sector including outcomes and design principles that will inform its future state. Attached to the Cabinet paper is an overview paper that outlines the current state of the Māori media sector. The overview paper includes the challenges faced and the nature of the shift required to best serve audiences with te reo Māori and tikanga Māori content in a digital environment with changing consumer expectations.
Historic abuse in state care - Government sets out how it’ll respond to inquiry
The Government has agreed on a set of principles to guide how government agencies and the Crown responds to the Royal Commission into historical abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions.
Nancy Tuaine appointed Te Puni Kōkiri Regional Manager for Te Tai Hauāuru
Iwi from Te Tai Hauāuru welcomed Nancy Tuaine as the new Te Puni Kōkiri Regional Manager for Te Puni Kōkiri at Whangaehu Marae, near Whanganui today.
WhenuaViz upgrade an important first step
The launch of the upgraded WhenuaViz website marks an important milestone in the rollout of the new Whenua Māori Programme. The Whenua Māori Programme, co-led by Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Justice, aims to stimulate new opportunities for whānau to realise their aspirations for Māori freehold land.
Overseas Travel: Hon Nanaia Mahuta – Chile
These documents seek approval for and report on the Minister's travel to Chile.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki
A cheaper power bill and a sweet-smelling bathroom were the immediate positive impacts for the Goldsmith whānau after completing their housing repairs.
Developing a plan on New Zealand's progress on the United Nations
This document sought Cabinets agreement for the Ministry of Māori Development to lead a process to develop a declaration plan on New Zealand's progress towards the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP).
Māori Wardens are here to help our people on the right path to a better life
Joining the Māori Wardens in 1984 was a key step towards Haki becoming the kind of leader he thought his people needed.
Initial response to the review of Whānau Ora
This document sought Cabinet's agreement to release the report from the review of Whānau Ora: "Whānau Ora Review: Tipu Matoro ki Te Ao: Final Report to the Minister for Whānau Ora." It also sought to dissolve the Whānau Ora Partnership Group ahead of new governance arrangements. These documents have been proactively released.
Successful visit to Chile concludes
This was the Minister’s first official mission to Chile following an invitation to be the keynote speaker at an indigenous women’s workshop in Santiago, where she spoke about Māori economic and social development and the leadership role that wahine Māori have played in addressing indigenous rights and interests in Aotearoa.
Whānau Development Summit 2019
Te Puni Kōkiri will be hosting the Whānau Development Summit at Te Papa in Wellington on the 25th of March 2019.
The Whānau Development Summit is a forum that Te Puni Kōkiri has created to promote whānau development investment and whānau centred policy across the public and philanthropic sectors. In this respect it is sponsored jointly by the Minister of Māori Development and the Minister of Whānau Ora.
Feedback welcomed on final mandate strategy for remaining Waikato-Tainui claims
The Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Negotiator released a final mandate strategy on 19 March 2019. Te Arawhiti are welcoming feedback now.
Virtual reality game developed to activate te reo Māori in sports
Puni Reo Pāhekoheko is a Māori language virtual reality game aimed at encouraging the use of te reo Māori in sports.
Maihi Karauna Strategy Summary of Public Consultation
This report presents the results of the public consultation on the Maihi Karauna that occurred during August and September 2018. Over 2000 responses were received in English and Māori. These responses helped inform the finalisation of the strategy.
The Crown’s Strategy for Māori Language Revitalisation 2019 - 2023
This Maihi Karauna strategy sets out a bold vision for te reo Māori in the future, and sets out what actions the government will prioritise over the next five years to move towards this vision. This strategy will complement the Maihi Māori strategy which is being implemented by Te Mātāwai.
Tikanga Māori at the heart of Te Tau Ihu fires response
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta travelled to Nelson last Tuesday to meet with Te Tau Ihu iwi leaders, first responders, local council representatives and whānau involved in the Nelson/Tasman Fires.
“I’m blessed that the team in Te Puni Kōkiri and the regional footprint have deep relationships into our communities and it has long been a ministry that has moved to the aspirations of the people and we want more of that to happen," Minister Mahuta said.
A Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Maihi Karauna
This monitoring and evaluation framework was developed with support by Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori. This monitoring component will allow us to track strategy implementation and progress towards achieving the goals, outcomes and priorities of the Maihi Karauna. The evaluation component will focus on if and how the Maihi Karauna is effective in achieving its objectives, and where improvements can be made.
Crown launches commitment to te reo Māori
Minister Mahuta attended Te Matatini with the Prime Minister today to launch the finalised Maihi Karauna strategy. This strategy is the Crown's commitment to revitalising te reo Māori. It will work with the Maihi Māori to help make te reo Māori accessible everywhere, every way, for everyone, everyday.