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Statement of Intent 2013 - 2016
The Statement of Intent is a high level document, which provides transparent information to Parliament and the New Zealand public about how Te Puni Kōkiri intends to manage for outcomes and outputs. It includes our strategic direction and operating intentions.
Waka Māori – taking Māori culture to the world
Māori Affairs Minister, Dr. Pita Sharples has welcomed news that Waka Māori will be used in San Francisco during the America’s Cup, and says that the pavilion will show our Māori culture to the world.
Te Puni Kōkiri mourns the passing of Hon Parekura Horomia
Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite added the voice of Te Puni Kōkiri to the many tributes to Hon Parekura Horomia today. ”We are gathering to remember the former Minister of Māori of Affairs, rangatira, friend and whanaunga.”
Media Release: Kuaka/ 斑尾塍鹬/Godwit: Incredible bird embodies ancient bonds
A tiny, unassuming bird that flies non-stop from New Zealand to northern China is one of many ancient bonds to be celebrated at this weekend's inaugural Taniwha & Dragon Festival at Auckland's Ōrākei Marae.
He kai kei aku ringa – The Crown-Māori Economic Growth Partnership
The Māori Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, He kai kei aku ringa, provides a blueprint for a productive, innovative, and export-orientated Māori economy that will support better paying jobs and higher living standards. The Māori Economic Development Panel produced two documents:
Expat Māori population untapped potential
“Understanding the profile of our international Māori population is an important component to realising the potential of the Māori economy,” says Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite.
Selection process for the Youth Press Gallery is now open – Be Heard!
The seventh Youth Parliament will be held in the Parliamentary Buildings on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 July 2013.
Youth Parliament Selection Process is Open – Be Heard!
Find out about New Zealand’s democracy and influence public decision-making by becoming a Youth Member of Parliament (MP).
Be part of the... Constitution Conversation
The Constitutional Advisory Panel launched resource-rich website www.ourconstitution.org.nz to encourage all New Zealanders to be part of the Constitution Conversation.
Iconic Māori Artist Tribute from Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive
Michelle Hippolite, Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri, pays tribute to Ralph Hotere ONZ - one of this country’s most revered artists.
Taniwha & Dragon Festival
A cultural celebration of the bonds between Māori and Chinese peoples - our shared past, present and future.
Te Puni Kōkiri realising Māori potential by growing Māori Assets
Inspirational role models share their motivational success stories in online video interviews aimed at encouraging Māori to pursue higher levels of education, training, employment, enterprise and innovation.
Opportunity to connect at America’s Cup 2013
Te Puni Kōkiri is part of the government’s ‘NZ Inc collective’ working to develop a business leverage and showcase programme at the America’s Cup 2013 in San Francisco (July – September).
A focus on the future
Considering the rules that govern our country is an opportunity the people of Aotearoa New Zealand shouldn’t miss. During the next six months whānau, work colleagues, community networks and iwi are invited to share their ideas about the constitution of Aotearoa. Taking an active part in the conversation could shape the future for generations to come.
28th Māori Battalion
Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
When the 28th Māori Battalion banner was marched out of Pipitea on 1 December 2012 it marked the end of the National Association of the mighty Battalion.
College Students Win Big at National and International Business Competitions
Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite today congratulated the outstanding young entrepreneurs who won the Te Puni Kōkiri Award for Excellence in Māori Business as well as the Supreme Award at the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme’s national awards in Wellington last night.
Treaty Settlement Secondment Programme
The Treaty Settlement Secondment Programme (also the iwi secondment programme) commenced in late 2009 to allow for the secondment of public servants to work with iwi and contribute to the Government aim of settling all historic Treaty claims by 2014.
New Te Puni Kōkiri CE Michelle Hippolite welcomed
New Te Puni Kōkiri Chief Executive Michelle Hippolite was welcomed to her tari today. Around 300 manuhiri and staff packed out the Nau Mai room for the pōwhiri. The whānau whanui from Te Papa Tongarewa accompanied Michelle, as well as her Waikato, Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki iwi.
Ngaitai Mandate Strategy
Ngaitai Iwi Authority is seeking a mandate to represent Ngaitai (Bay of Plenty) in negotiations with the Crown for the settlement of all Ngaitai historical Treaty claims. Ngaitai Iwi Authority’s mandate strategy sets out the process to seek a mandate from Ngaitai.
Ngāti Hinerangi Mandate Strategy
Ngāti Hinerangi Iwi Trust is seeking a mandate to represent Ngāti Hinerangi in negotiations with the Crown for the settlement of all Ngāti Hinerangi historical Treaty claims.
WIIE Fund media report and queries about Whānau Ora Performance Reporting
An evaluation of the Whānau Integration, Innovation and Engagement Fund (the WIIE Fund) administered by Te Puni Kōkiri was carried out earlier this year. The WIIE Fund is part of the broader Whānau Ora work Te Puni Kōkiri leads, while the WIIE Fund evaluation is part of an a broader series of reviews and evaluations Te Puni Kōkiri carries out on a planned basis.
Community Research Launches Whānau Ora Research Website
Whānau Ora research, toolkits, resources and researchers as well as whānau success stories will be showcased to a worldwide audience thanks to a new online initiative.
The Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research Centre – known as Community Research – will launch the Whānau Ora research website at its third annual seminar to be held in Wellington this month (November).
Minister congratulates Waka Māori for International Achievement Award
Media Statement from Minister of Maori Affairs Hon Dr Pita Sharples
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr. Pita Sharples has today congratulated Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei, and Structurflex Limited for winning a 2012 Industrial Fabrics Association International award of excellence for the design of Waka Māori. The award was announced at the association’s international expo held this week in Boston, Massachusetts.
Innovation, exports and people key to Māori business
Innovation, exports and people are key to the future and the history of the Māori economy Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples told participants at this weekend’s Federation of Māori Authorities’ AGM in Taupō.
Final chapter of Mokomoko restoration opens
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples told Parliament today that he looked forward to the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, and Reputation) Bill being passed so Te whānau a Mokomoko can move on to the next stage of their journey without the shame and stigma they have carried for so long.