The latest stories, notices, publications, and other news from across our website.
National Diploma in Business
Nā te kaupapa ‘Growing Māori Assets through Targeted Education and Training’ a Te Puni Kōkiri te waka i tūwhera, nā Te Kuratini o te Tai Poutini i whakatinana, ā, nā Competency International Limited i waha ngā mahi. Ko tōna otinga, 37 ngā Māori i tutuki i a rātau te tohu ‘National Diploma in Business’.
Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2011
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).
Valuation of Māori Freehold Land
The value of Māori freehold land is adjusted to reflect the constraints of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (Māori Land Act). Rating valuation notices are now required to display the adjustments so the land owner can check the valuation. This fact sheet explains how Māori freehold land adjustments are determined for rating valuation purposes.
Rongowhakaata Deed of Settlement
Anō te ataahua a te nohotahi a ngā uri o Rongowhakaata. Muia ana te marae o Whakato i Manutuke i te tangata, tamariki mai, pakeke mai. Ko te hainatanga o te kawenata a Rongowhakaata me te Karauna (Deed of Settlement) te kaupapa nui o te rā. Ko tētahi o ngā wāhanga o te kawenata nei e hāngai ana ki ngā uri a Te Kooti Rikirangi. Timata mai te rā i te ata hāpara tonu, a, paoho ana ngā karakia o te Hāhi Ringatū.
Consumer rights important in big credit reporting shake up: Statement of consumer rights in four languages
Media Release, 5 October 2011
In announcing major changes to credit reporting law, Privacy Commissioner, Marie Shroff, highlighted the need for further public education about the rights New Zealanders have when seeking credit.
Ta Apirana Ngata Memorial Lectures
Tribal histories & Scholarship learning about ourselves
New Zealand's draft Periodic Report under International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination
The Ministry of Justice is seeking public feedback on the draft of New Zealand's 18th, 19th and 20th periodic reports (consolidated as one document) under the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The feedback period will run until 30 September 2011.
Māori Wardens Newsletter - June 2011
Aroha ki te Tangata is a bi-monthly newsletter which highlights the successes of the Māori Warden Project, and profiles the good work of Māori Wardens around the motu.
Ngā tirohanga a te Toi Hapori
Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (www.creativenz.govt.nz) has developed a policy that sets out what it means by “toi hapori” or “community arts”. As part of this policy development the organisation is consulting with arts groups throughout the country by means of an online questionnaire and is particularly keen to hear from Māori communities who actively maintain their distinctive artistic and cultural traditions
Hauraki Treaty Settlement Mandate Information
On 1 October 2010, the Hauraki Collective signed a framework agreement with the Crown setting out the broad parameters of a settlement of all historical Hauraki Treaty of Waitangi claims.
Expressions of Interest for Judge of the Māori Land Court
The Minister of Māori Affairs 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.
Māori, Science and Innovation - scenarios of potential, opportunity and value
This paper summarises scenarios modelled to demonstrate potential benefits (or costs) to the Māori economy, as well as to the wider NZ economy over the period to 2061.
Whanau Ora to expand with nationwide coverage
The Government will invest an additional $30 million in Whanau Ora over the next four years, including $11.25 million in the coming year, Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says.
Budget maintains momentum for Māori Affairs
Budget 2011 will ensure the Government maintains momentum with its Māori Affairs programmes, which are delivering encouraging results, Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says.
Statement of Intent 2011-2014
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.
Ngā Manukura o Āpōpō
May 2011 marks a year of activity for the national workforce development programme for Māori nurses and midwives - Ngā Manukura o Āpōpō.
Tackling Methamphetamine: Indicators and Progress Report released
Tackling Methamphetamine: Indicators and Progress Report April 2011 has been released by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. This is the third progress report against the Tackling Methamphetamine Action Plan.
Launch of Te Reo Mauriora
A review of the Māori language strategy and sector was completed in March 2011. Te Paepae Motuhake publicly released its report ‘Te Reo Mauriora’ on 13 April 2011.
Unlocking the potential of Māori agribusiness
Two reports to guide the Government’s work in unlocking the potential of Māori agribusiness have been released by Agriculture Minister David Carter and Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Owners' Aspirations Regarding the Utilisation of Māori Land
Te Puni Kōkiri commissioned case study research to improve its knowledge base about land utilisation and identify areas of improvement in current regulatory regimes so as to promote Māori land utilisation. The report, “Owners’ Aspirations Regarding the Utilisation of Māori Land”, sought to identify the aspirations that Māori have for their land and how these can best be supported.
Christchurch Earthquake Support Subsidy extended
The second round of assistance will support viable Christchurch businesses and help individuals who have lost jobs as a result of the earthquake.
Earthquake Bulletin No. 17
Te Puni Kōkiri currently has 10 staff on the ground in Otaūtahi. TPK’s Te Waipounamu staff resumed ‘normal’ working hours today. Late last week TPK staff attended the “Immediate Welfare Needs” meeting at the EOC.
New Scholarship Launch
Tāwera scholarship - for Māori completing a Business/management/Commerce Bachelor degree.
Deadline Approaching for Applications for Te Waka Toi Scholarships
Deadline Approaching for Applications for Te Waka Toi Scholarships.
Earthquake Bulletin No. 16
Staff visited five schools with significant Māori student populations and/or Māori language programmes. All schools reported significant decline in student numbers (especially Māori students), although all students have been located. Also, some teachers have left Christchurch and their future plans are unclear.