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Tu Kaha secures Stevens Adams as brand partner
The Tu Kaha Foundation delivers a two day values programme to 3,000 rangatahi in 20-30 low decile schools.
Te Ture Whenua Māori (Succession, Dispute Resolutions, and Related Matters) Amendment Bill
These papers sought Cabinet approval to introduce Te Ture Whenua Māori (Succession, Dispute Resolutions, and Related Matters) Amendment Bill to the House of Representatives.
Two Māori entities take out Biosecurity Awards
Two Māori entities were recognised for their outstanding work and contribution to protecting our oceans, waterways and backyards at the third New Zealand Biosecurity Awards held in Auckland this month.
Taranaki maara kai nourishing body, mind and soul
It’s not unusual for a garden to grow kai. But what about maara that also grow language and communities? That is exactly what is blooming under the watchful gaze of maunga Taranaki in Te Taihauāuru.
Growing confident, connected young leaders
Since completing a Māori leadership programme, a remarkable group of rangatahi have become community volunteers, part time employees and university enrolled students. What inspired this standard of result? Whakapapa, whenua and community.
Building governance know-how in Māori communities
Today, big decisions in Te Ao Māori are made as much in boardrooms as they are on marae. Te Puni Kōkiri is getting behind the people who are making those decisions, by making sure they have quality governance training and development so they can plan for the years and generations to come.
Horouta Waka - ki te hoe!
The 100-plus strong group of high-performing waka paddlers had signed up for a wellbeing programme that refined not only their athletic skills and disciplines of waka ama, but also examined healthy lifestyles, eco-living and cultural connectedness.
Roles and Responsibilities of Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Arawhiti
These documents relate to Cabinet decisions on the roles and responsibilities of Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Arawhiti
Maihi Karauna Implementation Plan
These papers relate to the final Maihi Karauna Implementation Plan, related key legislative and system reviews, and the intention for a cross-agency package for Budget 2020.
Te Pōti Whanaketanga Māori: Vote Māori Development - 2019
On an annual basis, the Minister for Māori Development and the Minister for Whānau Ora are required, under the Public Finance Act 1989, to report on a specific number of non-departmental appropriations. This report, for the 2018/19 financial year, presents that information in the context of Māori Development investment to support whānau taurikura (wellbeing). A separate online publication lists recipients of investment funds directly managed by Te Puni Kōkiri, for the year to 30 June 2019.
Capability and Capacity Building Factsheet
Te Puni Kōkiri seeks to expand opportunities for whānau, hapū and iwi for social and economic prosperity. We fund a range of initiatives designed to strengthen capability and capacity development to assist whānau to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve their aspirations and build strong, resilient communities.
Housing: Finding the strength to ask for help in Takou Bay
“I was depressed until all this started. I’m everything now. The smiles are there. My babies, my mokos. I’m happy as can be. It’s a home now. What more could I ask for?" Georgina Taiapo says of her new lease on life following critical repairs to her whare in Te Tai Tokerau.
Housing provides new beginning for Waitara kaumātua
Makere and Doug Pike are among five kaumatua who have just moved into the new kaumatua flats, opened by Te Atiawa Kaumātua Housing Trust with support from our Māori Housing Network.
Pūrongo-ā-tau: Annual Report for the year ended 2019
Te Puni Kōkiri publishes an Annual Report to Parliament every year. It is a key accountability document, which all New Zealand Government departments are required to produce. It reports our performance against the Strategic Intentions 2018-2022 and contains achievements for the year, performance against specific criteria, and audited financial statements. (Pursuant to Section 44 (1) of the Public Finance Act).
Rehua Marae: Leading light during Christchurch earthquakes
Rehua Marae opened its doors to the Ōtautahi community following the devastating 2011 earthquakes.
Whenua Māori Programme: Targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
This booklet summarises the proposed legislative changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 when Te Ture Whenua Māori (Succession, Dispute Resolution, and Related Matters) Amendment Act was introduced to Parliament in September 2019. The amendments were passed in August 2020 and will come into force on 6 February 2021.
The Safer Credit and Financial Inclusion Strategy launched to address problem debt
Whānau on low-incomes often have no choice but to take out high-interest loans that are unaffordable and unsustainable, just to meet their everyday needs – which often creates debt and hardship.
Pae Aronui graduate excited for future
Ko Hikurangi te maunga, ko Waiapu te awa, ko Horouta te waka, ko Mangahanea te marae, ko Ngāti Porou to iwi, ko Walter Taingahue ahau.
Whānau Ora – Lasting Change: Response to the Review Findings
These documents noted the response of te Minita mō Whānau Ora to key findings of the Review and sought Cabinet’s agreement to establish an independent reference group.
Skills learned from Pae Aronui course saves participants' nana
Two rangatahi are extremely grateful to the tutors at Vertical Horizonz for the first aid and CPR skills that aided them to save their Nana’s life during a heart attack.
Investing in our future business leaders and entrepreneurs
Supported by Te Puni Kōkiri and run by Young Enterprise Trust, the Rangatahi Business Challenge is a fun and interactive 3-day introduction to business and enterprise for year 9-11 tauira.
Youth leadership highlights first parade held in Kirikiriroa
Close to 900 people attended the inaugural Te Reo Māori parade held in Kirikiriroa this year to mark Māori Language week. Two of the youngest members of the cross-organisational group responsible for the logistics and hosting this regional event were also charged with leading the group too.
Waikato-Tainui remaining claims
The Waikato-Tainui Negotiator released a draft deed of mandate on 13 September 2019. The Office for Māori Crown Relations – Te Arawhiti (formerly the Office of Treaty Settlements) invites submissions, views or enquiries on the Negotiator’s draft deed of mandate.
A hope for the history of Aotearoa
It started with the unveiling of a plaque in Parliament to commemorate the New Zealand Wars. But in front of a crowd of figureheads from iwi across the motu, the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand history will be taught in all schools and kura by 2022.
From homelessness to hope
From people living rough on the streets, to people who walk our corridors of power – on a bright winter’s day in Ōtautahi, they came together to listen, learn and take action against homelessness.