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Housing repairs reignites community spirit within Ngāti Parewahawaha
Nestled around Parewahawaha Marae in Bulls is a community living in safe, warm and dry homes that were dreamed of 50 years ago when the marae was opened.
The whare include papakāinga that nurture the leaders of tomorrow and kaumātua flats that protect the treasures of today.
Keeping it cool under pressure
Often a calm reassuring word from a respected person is all it takes to diffuse a situation that has the potential to get out of hand says one of the training stalwarts of the Tāmaki ki te Tonga Māori Wardens – she knows she’s been doing this for over 40 years.
Warden stalwart still on duty
She’s proudly worn the Māori Warden uniform for over 40 years, clocked up thousands of hours of community service and driven three of her own cars into the ground: Peggy Hughes, Waikato has seen it all. Even catching up with her for an interview wasn’t easy because she’s still putting in more hours than most fulltime, paid workers and she’s not easing up. Not yet anyway.
O Te Motu security training programme launches
A popular new Whanganui-based security training programme has opened attracting students from across the motu.
Turehou Māori Wardens help whānau in need
Local Tāmaki Māori Wardens recently came to the rescue for a young south Auckland whānau in need.
Whanganui Wardens prepare for New Year event
Pena Hikuwai, chair of local Māori Wardens, says she's pretty sure the Māori Wardens have been involved with Caboodle from the start.
Meet one of the youngest Māori Wardens around
He’s become a familiar face to many at Ihumātao and although he’s only eight, Korus Tawha is passionate about his work as a Māori warden.
Third Māori Modernisation Hui
The modernisation of the Māori Wardens was the focus of the third hui held in Wellington last week.
Māori pop-up shop highlights in central Kirikiriroa
New and contemporary Māori goods and fashion pop-up store Ono has found a home in the multi-cultural Casabella Lane in Hamilton giving retailers additional options to choose from this year.
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.