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Māori Purposes Bill: Approval for Introduction
This Cabinet Paper seeks approval for the introduction of the Māori Purposes Bill.
Māori Reservations Amendment Regulations 2024: Approval for Submission to the Executive Council
This Cabinet paper seeks authorisation to submit to the Executive Council the Māori Reservations Amendment Regulations 2024.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua Order 2024
This paper sought Cabinet’s approval for the submission to the Executive Council of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua Order 2024 to be made under section 55 of the Māori Trust Boards Act 1955.
Te Matapaeroa
Te Matapaeroa is our data and insights series about Māori-owned businesses, Māori sole traders and significant employers of Māori. Te Matapaeroa 2021 is the third iteration in this series.
Te Puni Kōkiri Investment Recipients List 2023/24
This document reports detail of the investments made from funds directly managed by Te Puni Kōkiri, for the year to 30 June 2024.
Section 8I Report 2022-2023
A report on the progress made on implementation of Waitangi Tribunal recommendations to the Crown for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Exploring charging for access to some public conservation land
The Government seeks your feedback on the proposal to introduce access charges for some public conservation land. Submissions are now open and will close on 28 February 2025.
Te Puni Kōkiri Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work plan 2025
Te Puni Kōkiri organisational values, particularly manaakitanga and he toa takitini, guide us to inclusive behaviours. To support whānau to thrive, we need to have a workforce that can understand, and reflect, the Māori communities we serve, and we are committed to ensuring all kaimahi can achieve their full potential in a workplace free from inequities.
Pūrongo-ā-tau: Annual Report 2024
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 2020 -2024 and contains achievements for the year, performance against specific criteria, and audited financial statements.
Te Whakaaeetanga Trust – Draft Deed of Mandate
Te Arawhiti – the Office for Māori Crown Relations invites submissions on the Te Whakaaeetanga Trust draft deed of mandate.
Clarifying Agency Functions
Originally published by Te Kawa Mataaho.
Enabling Good Government through a modernised approach to Māori development
Originally published by Te Kawa Mataaho.
Register your interest to attend a public apology event on 12 November
Survivors of abuse in care and their ‘plus one’ are invited to register their interest to attend a public apology event at Parliament on Tuesday 12 November where the Prime Minister will formally apologise to survivors of abuse in care.
New Web App Enhances Climate Resilience for Hapori Māori with Data-Driven Insights
Our new Climate Resilience Web App to support hapori Māori in building resilience against climate change was presented at the Climate Change and Business Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau on 9-10 September 2024.
Climate Resilience Web Application
This is a key tool to support hapori Māori (Māori communities) in building resilience against climate change.
Fiscal Sustainability and Effectiveness Decision Document
This document outlines the final decisions made by the Te Puni Kōkiri Executive Leadership Team regarding the Fiscal Sustainability and Effectiveness 2024 Proposal for Change. The decisions in this document are final, and the confirmed structure went live on the 08 July 2024.
The Battle of O-Rākau – Ka Whawhai Tonu
The 1864 Battle of O-Rākau has been depicted in the film Ka Whawhai Tonu. Ka Whawhai Tonu tells the story of the battle of O-Rākau in the first New Zealand land wars in the Waikato region. Told through the eyes of two taiohi (adolescent), who are forced to decide their future within the turmoil of the battle.
Investing in the future of our Māori leaders
New dormitories and facilities at St Joseph’s Māori Girl's College have been lifted to the same high calibre as the school’s young achievers.
Royal Commission’s final report on Abuse in Care
The Royal Commission’s final report and recommendations are complete and are now with the Government.
New te reo Māori speech competition - Waha Kōrero
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has launched a new speech competition - Waha Kōrero. There is only one week left to enter - maybe yourself or someone you know! Karawhiua e hoa mā!
UN countries adopt groundbreaking intellectual property treaty
Mātauranga Māori is central to te ao Māori and a major part of our unique culture and national identity in Aotearoa.
Matariki, whakanui at Te Papa Tongarewa
Matariki celebrations are taking place across the motu. Matariki is the cluster of stars that rise on the northeastern horizon in mid-winter and marks the Māori New Year.