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Local farm contender for national Māori farming award
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Leith Comer was among visitors to the Kapenga M dairy unit near Rotorua today for the first of three field days on properties of finalists in the 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award Dairy.
Bay of Plenty regional council commitment to Māori participation applauded
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s commitment to improving Māori participation in decision making has been demonstrated by their hosting of the innovative Te Tōanga Mai o Te Rā conference says Te Puni Kōkiri regional director, Rachel Jones.
Wairoa Representative Appointed to Whānau Ora Regional Group
Hine Flood has been appointed to Te Tairāwhiti (East Coast) Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora as the local representative for the Wairoa community.
The Status of Marae in 2009 – Te Ora o te Marae i 2009
Marae are a key feature of the cultural Infrastructure of Māori society, acting as guardians of mātauranga and taonga and connecting whānau through whakapapa. The Status of Marae in 2009 report presents some of the findings from the Marae Development Project undertaken by Te Puni Kōkiri Regional Offices in 2009.
Two Hui in Auckland on 29 March 2012
The Māori Economic Development Panel (MEDP) is holding their second engagement Hui from 10am at the Conference Centre, 585 Great South Road, Penrose. The first Hui which was held in Wellington last week was a great success with about 100 participants from business people, representatives of iwi and Māori organisations, academics, economists and whānau.
Opening Doors to China – Introducing the NZ Inc China Strategy.
Following the successful launch of the NZ Inc China Strategy on 3 Feb, key officials and private sector representatives will hold a series of regional seminars to explain what the NZ Inc China Strategy means for business and other key NZ Inc China stakeholders. The seminar will include panel discussion and Q&A.
Māori Wardens Newsletter - December 2011
Aroha ki te Tangata is a bi-monthly newsletter which highlights the successes of the Māori Warden Project, and profiles the good work of Māori Wardens around the motu.
Media release: Ministry committed to supporting the Māori contribution to NZ Inc
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Leith Comer says his Ministry remains committed to supporting the Māori contribution to NZ Inc. whenever and wherever it can.
Minister of Māori Affairs speech: Māori Contribution to NZ Inc
I want to talk this afternoon about what it means to be a New Zealander, and what is our place on the world stage.
Have your Say for our Tamariki
Time is running out to have your say on the Government’s discussion document about child abuse and neglect – submissions close at the end of February.
New Zealand Inc China Strategy
On 3 February 2012 the New Zealand Inc China Strategy was launched by the Prime Minister at The Cloud in Auckland. Te Puni Kōkiri participated in the development of the Strategy.
Briefing to the Incoming Ministers
Te Puni Kōkiri's Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Māori Affairs, Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Whānau Ora, and Whānau Ora Pathway Discussion Document.
Invitation to submit tukutuku panels
If you are an artist, weaver or designer you will be interested in this!
A pattern of your creation may be used in tukutuku panels that will enhance the New Zealand wall in the United Nations Headquarters General Assembly building in New York. You are invited to submit a pattern for consideration. If your pattern is chosen, it may either appear in part or whole, in one of 25 pairs of tukutuku panels being created for permanent display on one of the most famous buildings in the world.
Whānau Ora Seeks Pacific Leadership
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs and Te Puni Kōkiri are hosting meetings next week to help attract candidates for new Pacific roles on three Whānau Ora Regional Leadership Groups.
Feedback Opportunity: Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Trust Mandate Strategy
The Trust’s mandate strategy sets out their claimant definition, and outlines the representative structure and the Trust’s process for going about seeking a mandate from the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tāmaki Nui ā Rua people. A summary of the mandate strategy document is available to view here, to give people the opportunity to review it and provide feedback.
Māori Health Leadership Scholarships – Open for Applications
Scholarships aimed at supporting Māori into careers in the health workforce –the Henry Rongomau Bennett Leadership in Māori Health scholarships – are now open for applications. The closing date is 20 January 2012.
General Health Scholarships & Work-Based Placements – Addictions
Targeted scholarships are also available for people interested in becoming qualified to work with whānau and families who have addiction issues – such as alcohol and other drugs, including methamphetamine or “P”.
Calling All Māori Dairy Farmers; 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award (Dairy) Launched
It’s the turn of Māori dairy farmers to accept the challenge and test themselves against some of the best dairy farmers in Aotearoa. Entries are now open for the 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy - BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award.
New CEO at Te Rau Matatini
Ms Trish Davis is the new Chief Executive of Te Rau Matatini. Trish Davis (Ngāti Maniapoto) comes to Te Rau Matatini with a strong background of working in the health and disability sector in the Ministry of Health and other health bodies for over 20 years, most recently based in Hamilton.
Family Court Review - Ministry of Justice Seeking Submissions
The Ministry of Justice was directed in April by the Government to undertake a fundamental review of the Family Court. The Ministry is seeking submissions on the Review, and would very much appreciate receiving views from Māori to ensure that the services put in place deliver services that are more responsive to Māori needs.
The Mokomoko Pardon (Restoration of Character, Mana and Reputation) Bill
On 12 October 2011, the Mokomoko Pardon (Restoration of Character, Mana and Reputation) Bill was introduced into the House.
Te Rau Matatini Annual General Meeting 2011
Last week Te Rau Matatini hosted its Annual General Meeting at Spectrum Theatre, BP House, Wellington.
Social Housing Funds open
The Social Housing Unit, Te Wāhanga Kāinga Pāpori, today released detailed information about four new funds to support increased social and affordable housing.
Wairoa nominations sought for Whānau Ora regional group
The Tairāwhiti Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora is calling for nominations from the Wairoa community.