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Introducing our Interns: Varshini Suresh
Varshini was a part of our 2015/2016 intern programme, joining Te Puni Kōkiri as part of the Economic Wealth team. She now works for Deloitte as a tax consultant.
Introducing our Interns: Lucy Pia
Lucy has spent two summers as an intern for Te Puni Kōkiri. Her first internship was in the Te Tai Tokerau office for the 2015/2016 intern programme. The following summer, Lucy joined the Policy Partnerships Team in our National Office in Wellington.
Te Puni Kōkiri 2016-2017 Interns Get Inducted
Eleven interns and one summer placement have spent the last week in Wellington participating in induction, meeting their new teams, and attending the Machinery of Governance course in preparation for their three month internship at Te Puni Kōkiri.
A matter of personal and national identity – a note on revitalising Māori culture
Colin James is a political journalist of more than 40 years experience and political columnist of the year in 2003. He is a senior associate of the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University of Wellington and makes presentations on the strategic political, policy and political-economy environment to companies, industry associations, government departments and other groups.
Pūmau Tonu te Mauri, Living as Māori, now and in the future
Sir Mason Durie KNZM FRSNZ FRANZCP (Rangitāne, Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Raukawa) is one of New Zealand’s most respected academics, and was knighted in 2010 for services to public and Māori health.
Marae housing helps Edgecumbe whānau affected by floods
Kokohinau Marae have kick-started their papakāinga housing development with a ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony in Edgecumbe. The papakāinga development will be used to help house whānau who lost their homes in the Edgecumbe floods in April.
He Tautoko i ngā Pakihi Māori | Support for Māori Business
Whether you have a business idea or are well established in the international markets, there is a range of help available to you through government agencies and non-governmental organisations. This guide has been developed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to help you understand what information, assistance and support is available and where you can go to access it.
Whānau Ora Annual Summary Report: 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016
This report describes the way Whānau Ora (the initiative) was delivered in 2015/16 and the results achieved. As 2015/16 was the second year of commissioning, results at a whānau level can be identified and the wider activities of Commissioning Agencies can be considered.
Haka on Great Wall of China
Feeling the mauri on one of the Seven Wonders of the World, 13 year-old Tawhiao Kaitapu rallied his peers into formation before proudly leading the haka ‘Ka Mate.'
Pearls of Wisdom for Rangatahi at Matariki
Nearly 200 rangatahi in Tāmaki Makaurau took the morning off school in late June to take part in Matariki 20x20 at the Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson.
Māori Land Owners Co-Design Māori Land Service
Te Puni Kōkiri has released a summary of the findings from the second series of wānanga held with Māori land owners earlier this year. The purpose of the wānanga was to ensure Māori land owners co-design the Māori Land Service and that it is fit-for-purpose.
Brymer goes from Marae to Man-Power
After 10 years making their mark as professionals in the marae construction business, Brymer Group Ltd is rolling up its sleeves to help more Waikato whānau through the Māori Housing Network.
59 Sign Up at For Future’s Sake Vote Launch
Helping Māori aged 18-29 understand the value of their vote is a key driver of a new programme to get more whānau enrolled and ready to go to the polls at the next General Election.
Young Dad With No Farming Background Wins Ahuwhenua
Swapping his Swanndri for a suit for the very first time, Hawke’s Bay shepherd Jordan Biddle took a deep breath before crossing the stage in front of 700 people to claim the title of Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer for 2017.
Ngāti Rangi Finds Work for 220 in Ruapehu
About 400 people gathered at the War Memorial Hall in Whanganui in July for the inaugural Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Awards.
Waikato Chefs Battle Matariki Inspired Dishes
After a nine hour round trip in the car, Māori leader Willie Te Aho was delighted when the fancy restaurant he stopped at in Hamilton had a special menu to mark the Māori New Year.
Healing Wounds at Parihaka
Tears were shed at Parihaka last month when more than a thousand people gathered to hear the Crown apologise for desecrating the peaceful Taranaki settlement in 1881.
New iwi business finds work for 220 locals since opening
About 400 people gathered at the War Memorial Hall in Whanganui on Saturday evening for the inaugural Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Awards.
Te Puni Kōkiri supports Matariki celebration
Te Puni Kōkiri in Te Waipounamu are proud to be supporting the Matariki Fashion Show.
Te Puni Kōkiri supporting Māori led developments
Te Puni Kōkiri has signed agreements with the Māori Women’s Development Inc. (MWDI) and NZ Māori Tourism (NZMT) today ahead of plans to invest more than $15 million into both agencies over the next three years.
Spotlight on Thriving Maori Businesses in Whanganui Region
The finalists for the inaugural Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Awards have been announced, showcasing a variety of successful Māori ventures in the Whanganui region.
Māori Family Violence Infographic
This resource introduces a set of indicators collated from a range of agencies which show that the impact of Māori family violence extends beyond the whānau and has a high social and financial cost to society. The infographic was developed in 2017 for a wider discussion on family violence and uses data from the period 2009-2012. There may be more recent information available from other sources including https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/mrc/fvdrc/
Initialled Vesting Agreement for the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Below is a copy of the Agreement to Introduce a Bill Vesting The Business of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Māori Wardens Conference held to discuss proposed plans for an independent future
Three hundred Māori Wardens from around Aotearoa travelled to Rotorua on 1 June to discuss two key kaupapa that could move Māori Wardens towards an independent future.