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Making Decisions : A process guide for boards
A guide for boards on the elements of decision-making processes that are “good practice”. Includes a look at identifying issues, problem definition, information gathering, analysis, making a decision, and getting action.
Being on a Board
Gives an overview of what boards do and the roles and responsibilities of board directors and trustees. Includes a look at personal risks, ethics, conflicts of interest, and knowing the law.
Chairing a Board
Gives an overview of the key duties of a Chair, a summary of “best practice” for how these duties are carried out, and an outline of the knowledge and approach which will assist a Chair in being effective.
Statement of Intent 2008-09
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.
Māori Council Engagement Under the Resource Management Act 1991
This case studies report presents the views of council staff and Maori resource management practitioners on the current processes and structures that local authorities have in place to engage with Maori under the RMA.
Inventory of Māori Language Services 2006
This inventory provides a stocktake of the many and varied activities that were undertaken by 80 government agencies in 2005/06 to support the growth and development of the Māori language.
He Tirohanga o Kawa ki te Tiriti o Waitangi
This guide has been prepared as a resource for policy analysts who are called upon to formulate policy and advise on the application of the Treaty principles.
Planning for Aquaculture
The introduction of new aquaculture legislation and the lifting of a moratorium that had been placed on new aquaculture development has created significant new opportunities for Māori. This information sheet looks at how new aquaculture developments are now planned for. 4 pages.
Business Services for Aquaculture
This information sheet lists some of the public and private sector business support services, funding sources and training opportunities available to assist Māori to develop business opportunities in the aquaculture industry. 4 pages.
Aquaculture Science Providers
A critical component of any aquaculture activity is access to robust scientific information, research, development, and the piloting of new technology. This information sheet lists some of the many organisations that offer these components, delivering scientific research, support, and technological advances in the aquaculture industry. 2 pages.
The Aquaculture Settlement
This information sheet provides a brief overview of the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004. 4 pages.
Getting into the Aquaculture Industry
Whether you are looking to enter the aquaculture industry, or expand your existing business, this information sheet provides guidance on what you need to know. 1 page.
Roles and Responsibilities in Aquaculture
This information sheet sets out the Government's position on aquaculture, and explains the roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders in aquaculture: key central government agencies; local government; Te Ohu Kaimoana; Iwi Aquaculture Organisations; and New Zealand Aquaculture Ltd. 4 pages.
Māori and Aquaculture Development
This paper discusses how tangata whenua can: Engage with the planning processes for aquaculture development; Develop relationships with the aquaculture industry; and Implement arrangements for the allocation of aquaculture assets. The aim is to provide tangata whenua with sufficient information and tools to enable their own aquaculture development within their own kaitiakitanga, and for effectively influencing regional planning to take their values into account. 31 pages.
The Aquaculture Industry
This information sheet is a brief introduction to the aquaculture industry. It focuses on sea (marine)-based aquaculture. 2 pages.
Attitudes Toward the Māori Language
In order to measure progress toward achieving the fifth goal of the Māori Language Strategy, three telephone surveys of language attitudes were undertaken in 2000, 2003 and 2006. They measured knowledge, attitudes and general values about the Māori language amongst Māori and non-Māori. This factsheet provides information on the findings. A bilingual publication. 8 pages.
The Māori Language Survey Factsheet
The Survey on the Health of the Māori Language in 2006 shows good progress towards the first three goals of the Māori Language Strategy.
The Māori Language Strategy
The Māori language is a taonga guaranteed to Māori by the Treaty of Waitangi. This Māori Language Strategy draws together the different strands of language revitalisation to create an overarching framework for the activities and endeavours of whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori and Government. 44 pages.
Statement of Intent July 2006
Te Puni Kōkiri has identified three core areas for strategic investment: building knowledge and skills (Matauranga); strengthening leadership and decision-making (Whakamana); and the development and use of resources (Rawa).
Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2006
We strengthened our role as the government's lead policy advisor on Crown and Māori relationships; we worked with more Māori communities; we created better synergies with other agencies, and started working with Education sector agencies.
Statement of Intent July 2005
The 2004 Statement of Intent recognised that Te Puni Kōkiri contributed towards both Māori Specific Outcomes and Universal Outcomes in order to achieve the Strategic Outcome of Māori succeeding as Māori.
Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2005
2005 was a year of consolidation. We confirmed and embedded our Strategic Direction; developed the Māori Potential Approach, and its key component, the Māori Potential Framework; established the Information Advisor positions in our regional offices; started developing our Relationship Management Strategy; developed and implemented our People Capability and Knowledge Management Strategies, including work to improve our Information Technology support systems. 84 pages.
Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2004
Te Puni Kōkiri was an organisation requiring change. Change has occurred. We created a new strategic direction: Māori succeeding as Māori; moving forward together to lead and influence the way government engages with Māori. In 2004, we released both our Strategic Direction and Decision Document: Change Programme. The Executive Leadership Team is tasked with leading Te Puni Kōkiri in a collective way and implementing our changed direction. 95 pages.
Statement of Intent July 2004
The new Strategic Direction and Decision Document Change Programme released in February 2004 are the foundation of this Statement of Intent. We will focus on areas we expect to have a significant influence on Maori succeeding as Maori: Education, Health, Economy and Society. 71 pages.
Helping Families
Explains the financial support and other subsidies that have been designed to assist our young; our families; and our elderly. 4 pages.