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Ngāpuhi evolved mandate vote underway now
E tū Ngāpuhi! It's time for your vote on the evolved Ngāpuhi mandate.
Read more to learn about how you and your whānau can have a say on the evolved Ngāpuhi mandate.
Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana mandate strategy
The Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Negotiation Group seek the mandate to represent Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana in Treaty settlement negotiations with the Crown.
New home ownership trials underway to help whānau
More innovative trials to assist low-income whānau to move towards owning their own homes were announced today by Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite.
Marae emergency project winner at international awards
A marae emergency project has taken out two awards at this year’s 66th International Association for Emergency Managers (IAEM) Awards in Michigan, USA.
Doors open to new papakāinga in Wairarapa
A new papakāinga housing development has opened its doors in Wairarapa for the descendants of Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae, located 10km east of Carterton.
Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2018
The annual report is a key accountability document which all New Zealand Government departments are required to produce. It reports performance against the statement of intent and contains achievements for the year, performance against specific criteria, and audited financial statements. (Pursuant to Section 44 (1) of the Public Finance Act).
Strategic Intentions | He Takunetanga Rautaki 2018-2022
This document outlines the Ministry’s strategic outcomes, key priorities, and desired impacts for the period 2018-2022. It addresses how Te Puni Kōkiri will ensure it can deliver on these objectives that will result in meaningful contributions to Māori development.
Vote Māori Development - 2018
The Minister for Māori Development and Minister for Whānau Ora is required under the Public Finance Act 1989 to report against the following non-departmental appropriations in accordance with section 19B (2) for the year ended 30 June 2018.
Papakāinga provides refuge in time of need
One year on from the Edgecumbe floods local whānau in urgent need of a place to live will now benefit from new papakāinga housing at Kokohinau Marae. Bringing forward of plans for their papakāinga development to help whānau in ongoing need will provide whanau with the help they need to rebuild and move forward.
Expressions of Interest for Judge of the Māori Land Court
The Minister for Māori Development wishes to hear from suitably qualified persons who would like to be considered for the position of Judge of the Māori Land Court. This position is to be based in Wellington.
E whakakorikori ana i ngā tākaro tuku iho me te reo mā te hangarau
Ka whakarewaina e Te Puni Kōkiri te taupānga reo Māori tuatahi mō te tākaro o Kī-o-Rahi, arā, ko Puni Reo Kī-o-Rahi te ingoa.
Call for Nominations - Vacancies on Statutory Health Boards
The Ministry of Health is advertising the following vacancies.
Whānau wellbeing behind urban Hastings papakāinga
The importance of whānau could not be more evident than at a new papakāinga in Hastings.
The Tawhai whānau have traversed a significant journey to realise the aspirations of their parents, Te Hore and Ngaikiha Tawhai, by developing a legacy for future generations including more than 100 tamariki and mokopuna.
Running to Stop It - Rotorua
"If we help one wahine, we help their whānau", says Kahira Rata-Olley, Facilitator of Running to Stop It.
E hāpai ana a Te Puni Kōkiri i ngā hīkoi mō te reo
Te Puni Kōkiri is proud to support Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and the many language parades taking place throughout the country this week.
Tu Kaha mobile classroom changing the lives of rangatahi
Te Puni Kōkiri has partnered with Tu Kaha Foundation to deliver an educational values programme to rangatahi focusing on great decision-making and building resilient leaders through a purpose-built mobile classroom.
Mahuru Māori – Te marama o te reo Māori
Hei tā te Toihautū o Te Puni Kōkiri, hei tā Michelle Hippolite, kei te koa Te Puni Kōkiri ki te tautoko i te Mahuru Māori, arā, he kaupapa tēnā e akiaki ana i te tangata ki te kōrero i te reo Māori anake i te marama o Mahuru.
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite says the Ministry is proud to support Mahuru Māori – an initiative that challenges people to only speak te reo Māori for the month of September.
More housing for whānau in Ōpotiki
A new project to provide more housing in Ōpotiki will make it easier for whānau and residents of Ōpotiki to find temporary and emergency housing.
Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust recently gathered to formally bless the whenua before construction and building was to commence on the housing site.
Te Pūtake o Te Riri - Wars and Conflicts in Aotearoa New Zealand Fund opens
The fund supports whānau, hapū, iwi and communities to bring to life local histories that have shaped the cultural evolution of Aotearoa and its people.
Suicide prevention video series
This four part video series includes important kōrero around encouraging resilience and sharing what you are feeling.
Earthquake response leads to ongoing relationship with New Zealand Red Cross in Kaikōura
The relationship was a natural fit since the organisations have similar kaupapa - to provide support to the Kaikōura community.
Maihi Karauna sets Crown direction for language revitalisation
All New Zealanders are invited to give feedback on the Maihi Karauna - the Crown's draft strategy for Māori language revitalisation 2018 – 2023.
Expressions of Interest for Judge of the Māori Land Court
The Minister for Māori Development wishes to hear from suitably qualified persons who would like to be considered for the position of Judge of the Māori Land Court. This position is to be based in Te Taitokerau.
2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy Dinner
Video coverage from the 2018 Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award dinner.
Harepaora Ngaheu winner of the 2018 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
The 2018 winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award is twenty six-year-old Harepaora Ngaheu from Te Teko in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Proudly sponsored by Te Puni Kōkiri.