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Expressions of Interest for Judge of the Māori Land Court
The Minister for Māori Development 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.
Activating traditional sports and te reo Māori through technology
Te Puni Kōkiri will launch the first Māori language Kī-o-Rahi application (app called Puni Reo Kī-o-Rahi).
Call for Nominations - Vacancies on Statutory Health Boards
The Ministry of Health is advertising the following vacancies.
Whānau wellbeing behind urban Hastings papakāinga
The importance of whānau could not be more evident than at a new papakāinga in Hastings.
The Tawhai whānau have traversed a significant journey to realise the aspirations of their parents, Te Hore and Ngaikiha Tawhai, by developing a legacy for future generations including more than 100 tamariki and mokopuna.
Running to Stop It - Rotorua
"If we help one wahine, we help their whānau", says Kahira Rata-Olley, Facilitator of Running to Stop It.
Te Puni Kōkiri right behind Māori language parades
Te Puni Kōkiri is proud to support Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and the many language parades taking place throughout the country this week.
Tu Kaha mobile classroom changing the lives of rangatahi
Te Puni Kōkiri has partnered with Tu Kaha Foundation to deliver an educational values programme to rangatahi focusing on great decision-making and building resilient leaders through a purpose-built mobile classroom.
Mahuru Māori – Te marama o te reo Māori
Hei tā te Toihautū o Te Puni Kōkiri, hei tā Michelle Hippolite, kei te koa Te Puni Kōkiri ki te tautoko i te Mahuru Māori, arā, he kaupapa tēnā e akiaki ana i te tangata ki te kōrero i te reo Māori anake i te marama o Mahuru.
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite says the Ministry is proud to support Mahuru Māori – an initiative that challenges people to only speak te reo Māori for the month of September.
More housing for whānau in Ōpotiki
A new project to provide more housing in Ōpotiki will make it easier for whānau and residents of Ōpotiki to find temporary and emergency housing.
Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust recently gathered to formally bless the whenua before construction and building was to commence on the housing site.
Te Pūtake o Te Riri - Wars and Conflicts in Aotearoa New Zealand Fund opens
The fund supports whānau, hapū, iwi and communities to bring to life local histories that have shaped the cultural evolution of Aotearoa and its people.
Suicide prevention video series
This four part video series includes important kōrero around encouraging resilience and sharing what you are feeling.
Earthquake response leads to ongoing relationship with New Zealand Red Cross in Kaikōura
The relationship was a natural fit since the organisations have similar kaupapa - to provide support to the Kaikōura community.
Maihi Karauna sets Crown direction for language revitalisation
All New Zealanders are invited to give feedback on the Maihi Karauna - the Crown's draft strategy for Māori language revitalisation 2018 – 2023.
Expressions of Interest for Judge of the Māori Land Court
The Minister for Māori Development 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 Te Taitokerau.
2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy Dinner
Video coverage from the 2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award dinner.
Harepaora Ngaheu winner of the 2018 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
The 2018 winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award is twenty six-year-old Harepaora Ngaheu from Te Teko in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Proudly sponsored by Te Puni Kōkiri.
2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy Award Winner – Onuku Māori Lands Trust
2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy Award Winner Onuku Māori Lands Trust. Proudly sponsored by Te Puni Kōkiri.
2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy Competition Finalist – Mawhera Incorporation
2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy Competition Finalist Mawhera Incorporation. Proudly sponsored by Te Puni Kōkiri.
2018 Gold sponsor Te Puni Kōkiri – Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award
Hear from Te Puni Kōkiri Regional Manager David Ormsby of Te Waipounamu acknowledge the farmers up for this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy.
Te Tairāwhiti drivers become legal beagle
More than 50 whānau and rangatahi completed their restricted or full licenses with help through the Tairāwhiti REAP Graduated Driver Licencing programme. It was the fourth intake of students since the programme started in 2017.
Investing into rangatahi – investing into our future
“Pūhoro has given me the greatest gift – they’ve helped me find my passion, and that’s for the environment. I honestly can’t see myself doing anything else” said Pūhoro STEM Academy student, Meschka Seifritz. Meschkha was a key speaker at the Ka Hao te Rangatahi – STEM Futures Symposium
Impact evaluation of the Māori Housing Network
This report presents the findings of an independent evaluation of the Māori Housing Network, undertaken by Litmus Limited in 2017.
PopUp business gives sisters the push they need
Sisters Karla and Nicole Hogan (Ngāti Porou, Rongomaiwahine. Ngāti Kahungunu) says PopUp Business Aotearoa is giving the whānau-owned startup the drive and confidence they need to follow their passion.
Pūhoro STEM Academy - Equipping the leaders of tomorrow
“The type of environment we have at school doesn’t cater to my needs or disabilities, but when I’m here at Pūhoro it doesn’t matter because they have a culture of belonging. We’re engaged because we belong and that leads to success,” said Ella Cameron-Smith, who has been a part of the Pūhoro STEM Academy since its inception in 2016.
Future bright for Rangatahi Māori in STEM fields
Thanks to programmes like Pūhoro STEM Academy, rangatahi are rising above and beyond expectations and challenging negative stereotypes about Māori in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
“Not only are Pūhoro students disrupting the narrative regarding Māori student NCEA science achievement, but they are also trailblazers in their own whānau,” says director, Naomi Manu.