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Te Puni Kōkiri accepts the findings of the Review of Agency Management of Conflict of Interests
Te Puni Kōkiri accepts the Te Kawa Mataaho (Public Service Commission) review findings. A copy of the review findings and related information can be found here.
Māori Purposes Act 2022 gives Māori entities greater autonomy
On 28 November 2022, the Māori Purposes Bill received Royal Assent, meaning that the changes the Bill proposed are now made into law through the Māori Purposes Act 2022.
Wāhine Māori building careers thanks to Cadetships
Being a role model for her large whānau was at the heart of Melany Brown’s success with the Te Puni Kōkiri Cadetships programme and Bayleys Whanganui.
Paiheretia te Muka Tāngata – Strengthening relationships through wānanga
“Visualise the weaving of harakeke, noting fine threads by themselves break easily, but when bound together they are impossible to break”
The future is bright for Ōwhata
Thanks to funding through Te Puni Kōkiri Whenua Māori Fund, Ōwhata 2B and Ōwhata 2B7 Trusts in Rotorua is future-proofing their land for generations to come.
Pūniu River Care strengthening their awa and their people through Cadetships
Flowing from within the ngāhere (forest) of Pureora to the confluent of the Waipā awa, is Pūniu awa (river). Once known for its clear waters, the water quality of the Pūniu has seen better days.
Progressive Procurement Māori Business Capability Uplift Programme wins award
Te Puni Kōkiri and partner Height Project Management were announced winners at the Building Nations 2050 Impact Awards this week for our successful Māori Business Capability Uplift Programme.
Grace Smit and Geoff Short receive Te Tohu Ratonga Tūmatanui o Aotearoa - The New Zealand Public Service Medal
Two Te Puni Kōkiri kaimahi were celebrated for their outstanding work and commitment to New Zealand and New Zealanders at the 2022 Public Service Day Awards.
Te Puni Kōkiri Pay Gaps Action Plan 2022
Te Puni Kōkiri proudly promotes and engages in diversity and inclusiveness across the spectrum.
Giving vulnerable babies a better start in life
The Petal Foundation is the only specialist care facility in Tāmaki Makaurau for babies born to mothers who use drugs or alcohol.
Harnessing the Tairāwhiti sun for solar farm
Thanks to the Te Puni Kōkiri Te Ringa Hāpai Whenua Fund, Te Rimu Trust is harnessing the energy of the sun to empower their local community, build resilience and gain energy sovereignty.
Pilot pairs kaupapa Māori with mental health services
A collaborative multi-agency pilot, named Rapua Te Āhuru Mōwai (Rapua), with Te Toka Tumai, Mahitahi Trust and CORT Housing, is leading to a dramatic decrease in acute readmissions for whaiora (mental health patients).
Feedback welcome on possible changes to the Māori Trustee Act
Te Tumu Paeroa and Te Puni Kōkiri are exploring possible changes to the function and support provided by the Māori Trustee and are seeking feedback before end of November 2022.
Cultivating Careers Through Cadetships
On the shores of Tasman Bay, Kaupapa Tupuranga is cultivating career pathways on the green pastures of Motueka. Beginning in 2019, the Cadetship programme was created with the aim to connect, grow, and develop whānau on their own whenua.
Wi Pere Trust wins 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Wi Pere Trust took home the 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori sheep and beef farm at the Ahuwhenua Trophy awards dinner on October 21st.
Returning unclaimed war medals to whānau
Where are Koro’s war medals? For many whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, they were never claimed. Whether from a change in address, not wanting the reminder - or a sense that something so significant should have been presented in person, not in the post.
Restoring the mauri to ‘diseased’ whenua
Thanks to funding from Te Puni Kōkiri Whenua Māori Fund, Paengaroa South 3 can finally look to restore the mauri to their whenua.
Te Arawa marae benefit from MCCF
More than 50 Te Arawa marae have used $4.3 million from the Māori Communities COVID-19 Fund to build the resilience of vulnerable communities and help hapori Māori manage the impact of COVID-19.
Pūrongo-ā-tau: Annual Report 2022
The 2021/2022 Te Puni Kōkiri Annual Report was published in October, following tabling in Parliament.
Toby’s Seafood representing te ao Māori with kai
Friday night fish and chips are a treat for whānau throughout Aotearoa. With takeaway shops on nearly every corner, Pat Tobin, Director, Toby’s Seafood knows it is their te ao Māori approach that sets them apart. With counters full of fresh kaimoana and ika, a te reo Māori menu, legendary fry bread, and manaakitanga at the heart of their mahi they have a recipe for success.
Māori Emerging Leaders Programme
Former Te Puni Kōkiri staff Leith Comer, Rachel Jones, and Mere Pohatu imparted their wisdom and experience onto a new group of public servants.
Canadian delegation visit
A piece by Derek Fox
ICA between New Zealand and Canada
In August 2022, Minister for Māori Development Hon Willie Jackson and Canadian Minister of Indigenous Services Hon Patty Hajdu signed an Indigenous Collaboration Arrangement between the governments of Aotearoa-New Zealand and Canada.
2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy upholds farming excellence
The three finalists for the 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy Māori Excellence in Farming Award for sheep and beef farming have now each hosted their Field Day event.
Art as a tool for growth
Kākano Youth Arts Collective is creating a safe space for vulnerable West Auckland youth to create art and gain valuable life skills and work experience.