Anne Carter (Ngāti Kahungunu) has been appointed as a new member of the Local Government Commission. The Local Government Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Local Government Act 2002. Its main roles are to make decisions about the structure and boundaries of local government and the representation arrangements for local authorities.
All posts for the month July, 2011
July 27, 2011 Government, Rōpu Māori
Local Government Commission appointment for Anne Carter
Posted by Honoria on July 27, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/27/local-government-commission-appointment-for-anne-carter/
Spectrum sale – potential Māori returns: omnibus excerpt
Spectrum sale – potential Māori returns This week Vodafone suggested that Māori should receive cash from the sale of ‘fourth-generation’ radio spectrum. This spectrum will become available for reuse and sale once the analogue television network is closed in 2013. Communications Minister, Steven Joyce, has indicated that the auction is expected to raise at least [...]
Posted by Honoria on July 22, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/22/spectrum-sale-potential-maori-returns-omnibus-excerpt/
Deed of Settlement initialled between Rongowhaata and the Crown
On Wednesday a deed of settlement was initialled between Rongowhaata and the Crown. The settlement includes ownership of the historic Te Hau ki Turanga meeting house, financial redress of $22 million, plus interest since 2008, the return of several Crown-owned properties in the Gisborne region, and an apology.
Posted by Honoria on July 21, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/21/deed-of-settlement-signed-between-rongowhaata-and-the-crown/
July 20, 2011 Economic, Rōpu Māori
Robin Hapi appointed to the NZ Trade and Enterprise Board
On Tuesday the Economic Development Minister David Carter announced Robin Hapi,s appointment to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board. Mr Hapi has extensive experience in the fisheries industry and has held the roles of Chairman of Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd and Board Chair of Sealord Group since 2007. He was previously CEO of the former Treaty of [...]
Posted by Honoria on July 20, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/20/robin-hapi-appointed-to-the-nz-trade-and-enterprise-board/
Ministerial Inquiry on Foreign Charter Vessels: omnibus excerpt
Yesterday Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley announced that a Ministerial Inquiry into the operation of Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs) will be held. The terms of reference have yet to be set by Cabinet, however the issue of concern relates to employment conditions experienced by foreign crew, while working in New Zealand waters. The fisheries [...]
Posted by Honoria on July 18, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/18/ministerial-inquiry-on-foreign-charter-vessels-omnibus-excerpt/
July 14, 2011 Rōpu Māori
Memorandum of Understanding to be signed Wairoa District Council and Mahia Māori
On Saturday a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to be signed between the Wairoa District Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, trustees of four marae, Mahia Māori Committee and landowners. The MoU states that the council will act to protect the integrity of the Whangawehi River and the council will involve tangata whenua in the design, [...]
Posted by Honoria on July 14, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/14/memorandum-of-understanding-to-be-signed-wairoa-district-council-and-mahia-maori/
Whanganui Iwi Settlement Bill -third reading
Yesterday the third reading debate of the Whanganui Iwi (Whanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and Northern Part of Whanganui Forest) On-account Settlement Bill began in parliament.
Posted by Honoria on July 13, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/13/whanganui-iwi-settlement-bill-third-reading/
Changes to legal aid funding for treaty claims
Effective from 1 July 2011, legal aid funding which had been available for treaty settlement negotiations will be transferred to the Office of Treaty Settlements for allocation as claimant funding.
Posted by Honoria on July 8, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/08/changes-to-legal-aid-funding-for-treaty-claims/
July 6, 2011 Government, Rōpu Māori
Appointment to the Electoral Commission
Jane Huria (Ngāi Tahu) has been appointed by the Governor General as a member and Deputy Chair to the Electoral Commission. Ms Huria’s appointment is for a term of four years.
Posted by Honoria on July 6, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/07/06/appointment-to-the-electoral-commission/