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$1.4 billion Māori economy important for Waikato’s well-being
Media Release
Leveraging off the strength of the Māori economy in Waikato is important for maximising the region’s growth potential, says a new report from Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL).
Toi Māori Arts Market set to wow Wellington
Darcy Nicholas, Creative Director of the Toi Māori Arts Market, talks to Kōkiritia leading up to the market's return to the Wellington waterfront this month.
Show me the Honey
We visit an innovative workshop organised in Waikato by the Māori Business Facilitation Service of Te Puni Kōkiri.
Te Kī a Te Ururoa
The Minister for Māori Development, Hon Te Ururoa Flavell's pānui in the first issue of Kōkiritia.
Welcome to Kōkiritia
Kōkiritia, Tuhinga 1
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite's introduction to the first issue of Kōkiritia - the email newsletter of Te Puni Kōkiri.
Tukutuku panels journey to New York
Kāhui Raranga - Aotearoa New Zealand’s heart at the United Nations.
Annual Report for year ended 30 June 2014
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 S39 of the Public Finance Act).
2015 BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award – Sheep & Beef
Michelle Hippolite
Chief Executive, Te Puni Kokiri
FOMA Conference, Whanganui
Iwi-Crown partner up to commemorate Waikato Wars
2013 marked the beginning of a series of commemorative events to mark the 150th anniversary of the Waikato Land Wars. Te Puni Kōkiri was among a number of government agencies that worked with Waikato-Tainui to mark this significant milestone in our history.
Strategic Intentions 2014 - 2018
State sector reforms of 2013, including changes to the Public Finance Act 1989, resulted in significant changes to the way agencies are required to describe and assess their performances, both in terms of the Estimates of Appropriations’ and corresponding strategic accountability documents.
The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund 2015 is now open
Administered by Manatū Taonga – the Ministry for Culture & Heritage, the Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund (the Fund) is available to support events organised by local government and/or communities in partnership with tangata whenua that invite wide community participation to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Notification of Deed of Mandate for Treaty Settlement Negotiations
Te Puni Kōkiri invites submissions, views or inquiries about the Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust’s (Iwi Trust) Deed of Mandate. Submissions must reach Te Puni Kōkiri no later than Monday, 25 August 2014
Māori Language Strategy 2014
In May 2014, Cabinet approved the Government’s new Māori Language Strategy. This booklet provides a summary of the key elements of the Māori Language Strategy 2014.
Summary of oral and written submissions in response to proposed changes to the Māori Community Development Act 1962
Te Puni Kōkiri received feedback on options in its discussion paper through the 20 public consultation hui held throughout the country in September 2013 and through 86 unique written submissions and 1,193 form submissions. Te Puni Kōkiri has produced a summary report which outlines the key themes expressed through the consultation.
Launch of Te Puni Kōkiri Framework and Case Study for measuring effectiveness for Māori
Trevor Moeke
Deputy Chief Executive
Strategy and Organisational Performance
Ngātiwai Deed of Mandate
The Office of Treaty Settlements invites submissions, views or inquiries about Ngātiwai Trust Board (Ngātiwai) Deed of Mandate. The mandate document and addendum is available to view below, as well as on Ngātiwai Trust Board website.
Regulatory Impact Statement: Developing a New Māori Language Strategy: Revised Arrangements for Māori Language Entities
Te Puni Kōkiri produced a regulatory impact statement on 14 May 2014 to help inform the Government in its considerations of the policy proposals for a new Māori Language Strategy, particularly in relation to the proposals for new arrangements for the Māori Language entities.
2014 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Te Puni Kōkiri supports the Ahuwhenua Competition - recognising its contribution for strengthening economic wealth
Effectiveness for Māori publication suite
This suite of publications introduces the Effectiveness for Māori Framework, including an explanatory resource, and case study. These publications build on findings from Te Puni Kōkiri’s literature review Measuring Performance and Effectiveness for Māori: Key themes from the literature.
Free information seminars about the 2013 Census and Te Kupenga
Following the release of Te Kupenga survey findings last week, Statistics New Zealand is holding free information seminars about the 2013 Census and Te Kupenga.
Government Announces North Island Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
Te Pou Matakana - a new organisation born from the National Urban Māori Authority (NUMA) has been selected to establish the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Ika a Māui (North Island) announced Minister for Whānau Ora, Tariana Turia today.
South Island Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency Announced
Minister for Whanau Ora Tariana Turia announced today that the organisation Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu will be the Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island.
Government selects prominent Pasifika Health NGO for Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
Media release from: Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for Whānau Ora and Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs.
2014 Ahuwhenua Finalists Uphold 80-Year Legacy
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite has congratulated the three finalists in this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy Dairy Awards describing them as exemplars of the dedication and innovation crucial to the Māori economy.
Launch of BOP Māori economic strategy first of its kind
New Zealand’s first regionally coordinated Māori Economic Development Strategy was officially launched in the Bay of Plenty today after two years of development and the input of more than 200 iwi and Māori business representatives.