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Young Māori Grower Finalists all wahine
Since the inaugural Ahuwhenua Trophy in 2012, this is only the second time the competition is recognising Young Māori Growers, and the first time all three finalists are wahine.
Three wāhine Māori business owners, three stories of success
Inspiring wāhine Māori business owners are paving the way in their respective fields – from roading in Ruatōria, to creative design solutions in Ōtautahi, to a virtual contact centre run from Taranaki.
Joint COVID-19 Case Study with NIAA
A look into the policy measures adopted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand in response to the pandemic and the resulting impact on Indigenous peoples and their communities - March 2020 to July 2021.
Te Au Rangahau: Māori Business Research
Understanding the economic value of Māori taonga: a scoping study
2023 Ahuwhenua Trophy field days completed
Finalists have all successfully hosted Ahuwhenua judges, sponsors, guests, iwi, hapū and whānau at their respective field day.
Government’s Budget 23 released today
Today, the Government has released Budget 23 – Support for today, building for tomorrow.
Forestry slash, debris, flood and cyclone support update
Funding and support for the people and regions affected by flooding and the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle continues to be announced.
Sediment and debris package launched to accelerate recovery to Cyclone Gabrielle
The Government has launched a $172 million funding package to support councils and commercial properties in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti, with vital clean-up and processing of sediment and debris as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Celebrate Matariki 2023
Aotearoa is once again gearing up for Matariki! 2023 is the second year we will officially celebrate Māori New Year as a public holiday. This year Matariki falls on 14 July.
Cyclone Gabrielle Māori Communities Response Fund near capacity
Cyclone Gabrielle exposed disproportionate risks to Māori, and severely damaged cultural infrastructures and taonga such as marae and urupā. This in turn challenged the holistic resilience of many Māori communities.
Solar power packs next step in marae emergency preparedness
Rapid response portable solar power packs are on the drawing board to help power-up marae in times of need, and Te Puni Kōkiri is supporting this important resilience building kaupapa.
It’s not too late to complete the census
Census events are happening in all communities.
Funding for iwi and NGO participation in regional family violence governance groups
Eligible NGOs and iwi participating at the regional governance tables are encouraged to apply for the Regional family violence governance groups operating in the 12 police districts.
Māori Electoral Option resources available to share
The Electoral Commission is providing resources in English, te reo Māori and alternate formats, including New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), large print, Braille and audio for everyone to share in their communities.
Proposed overseas travel: Hon Willie Jackson
These documents sought Cabinet’s approval for Hon Willie Jackson to travel to France and Ireland from 11 Hakihea to 17 Hakihea 2022 for engagements relating to his Māori Development and Broadcasting and Media portfolios.
Initial Short-term response package to accelerate Māori response to Cyclone Gabrielle
This document, Initial short-term response package to accelerate Māori response to Cyclone Gabrielle, sought Cabinet’s agreement to initial funding to assist hapori Māori recover from recent extreme weather events.
Māori contact centre startup on mission to help solo Mums
Wairua Pai, the only majority Māori-owned customer contact centre, is a new startup with a goal of giving 100 solo Māori Māmā a job through offering flexibility and home working.
Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Willie Jackson
These documents sought Cabinet’s approval for Hon Willie Jackson to travel to France and Ireland from 11 Hakihea to 17 Hakihea 2022 for engagements relating to his Māori Development and Broadcasting and Media portfolios.
Insights gained from Māori Communities COVID-19 Fund benefits Cyclone Gabrielle response
Insights gained from working with Māori communities in the fight against COVID-19 are now aiding their recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Waka Kōkiri delivers whānau support to Pōrangahau
Many whānau remain displaced and their everyday lives turned upside down with 33 of their whare and the Rongomaraeroa marae damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle back in February.
Te Puni Kōkiri intern Anahera Pohe - a growing talent in Māori communications
Anahera Pohe wants to strengthen Māori voices across Aotearoa.
Progress on implementing the progressive procurement policy and review of the policy settings
These documents provide a review of the Government’s Progressive Procurement policy along with refinements to the policy settings.
Māori Wardens: For the love of the people
For years the Māori Warden movement has generally gone unnoticed in Aotearoa New Zealand. Tonight, we get an exclusive peek into their world.
Government target increased to keep powering up the Māori economy
A government target for relevant government procurement contracts for goods and services to be awarded to Māori businesses annually will increase to 8%, after the initial 5% target was exceeded.
Taranaki construction company is helping to grow the next generation
Established in 2012 and founded by Hone Tipene, Tuarā Civil Roading Limited and Tuarā Tūmārō Concrete Limited are Taranaki based civil construction companies within the Tuarā Group. They have assisted larger construction companies in meeting their contractual needs for the last ten years.