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Whenua Māori Service brochure
This Whenua Māori Service brochure provides practical information for Whenua Māori landowners and Trusts.
North Island Flooding
Many whānau Māori have been adversely impacted by the recent extreme weather events. A state of emergency has been declared for Auckland, with other regions also affected.
Rātana rangatahi - our 'āpōpō'
This year’s Rātana celebrations mark the 150th birthday of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana. After a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions, this year sees a welcome return to the full-scale event.
24 more sets of medals presented at Upper Hutt ceremony
It was an emotional day at the Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt on 17 December as unclaimed war medals were presented to the whānau of soldiers from the 28th Māori Battalion.
Whare PR wins Māori Business of the Year at Tauranga Business Awards
The annual Tauranga Business Awards were held earlier this month, with more than 300 people coming together to celebrate the successes of Tauranga's thriving and innovative businesses.
Life-saving defibrillators in Whanganui Marae
Rural communities in Whanganui have a fighting chance thanks to life-saving defibrillators being installed in some local marae.
Whakapuāwai: Leadership programme grows cadets’ success
Digging deeper into mātauranga Māori seeded leadership growth for Billie Steedman of Ngāti Porou.
More medals returned
Crowds of people attended a medal ceremony in honour of B Company of the 28th (Māori) Battalion at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua on Saturday 3rd December 2022.
Showcasing quality Māori and Pasifika products
‘Joy to the Hood’ launched its 4th annual Pop-Up Shop in Manukau this past weekend, making Christmas shopping accessible for whānau who want to buy wholesome, quality, indigenous gifts for their loved ones.
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.