In a push to equip frontline workers with skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to child abuse the Deputy minister of Social Development, Judy Collins announced that CYFS and child protection trainers ‘Child Matters’ will deliver free workshops to 800 professionals who work with children.
November 22, 2010 Government
Labour retains Mana electorate seat
The Labour Party candidate Kris Faafoi won the Mana by-election by 1080 votes.
Posted by admin on November 22, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/22/labour-retains-mana-electorate-seat/
November 22, 2010 Government, Treaty
Mining lobby group unhappy with Marine and Coastal Area Bill
Mining lobby group Straterra says the Marine and Coastal Area Bill has a large number of inconsistencies, ambiguities and anomalies in its wording.
Posted by admin on November 22, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/22/mining-lobby-group-unhappy-with-marine-and-coastal-area-bill/
November 19, 2010 Rōpu Māori
Auckland super city’s statutory Māori Board say they will work with council
Despite a few firm words from the Auckland supercity Mayor Len Brown regarding the closed meeting held by the statutory Māori Board on Tuesday, the statutory Māori Board says it’s determined to work closely with the council.
Posted by admin on November 19, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/19/auckland-super-citys-statutory-maori-board-say-they-will-work-with-council/
November 18, 2010 Education, Government
Te Rōpū Whakahau says MOE policy is preventing the promotion of Te Reo Māori
Te Rōpū Whakahau (Māori Librarians and Information Association) spokesperson Ms Alice Heather, claims Ministry of Education policy preventing public libraries and schools from accessing its Māori language resources is preventing the promotion of Te Reo.
Posted by admin on November 18, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/18/te-ropu-whakahau-says-moe-policy-is-preventing-the-promotion-of-te-reo-maori/
November 18, 2010 Rōpu Māori
Māori Statutory Board hold private meeting
Auckland Mayor Len Brown says he expects the city’s Māori Statutory Board to hold public meetings.
Posted by admin on November 18, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/18/maori-statutory-board-hold-private-meeting/
November 18, 2010 Government
Resignation from MP may create opportunity for Nationals Māori women MPs’
This week 18th ranked National MP Pansy Wong resigned from her two ministerial portfolios; Women’s Affairs and Ethnic Affairs, after it was revealed she usedtaxpayer money for private purposes, as part of the controversial MPs’ travel perk.
Posted by admin on November 18, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/18/resignation-from-mp-may-create-opportunity-for-nationals-maori-women-mps/
November 16, 2010 Rōpu Māori
Iwi Leaders meet with Committee for Auckland
Last week Iwi leaders Tukoroirangi Morgan (Tainui) , Naida Glavish (Ngāti Whatua), Mark Solomon (Ngāi Tahu) and Timi Te Heuheu (Tūwharetoa) meet with the Committee for Auckland, an invitation-only group of company executives and high net worth individuals set up to influence the city’s development. Iwi Leaders used this opportunity to express they’re keeness to work in [...]
Posted by admin on November 16, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/16/iwi-leaders-meet-with-committee-for-auckland/
November 15, 2010 Rōpu Māori
Auckland Mayor Len Brown meets with Iwi Leaders
Over the weekend Auckland Mayor Len Brown accompanied Māori Party Co leader Dr Pita Sharples at an Iwi Leadership Group hui held at Takapuwahia Marae in Porirua.
Posted by admin on November 15, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/15/auckland-mayor-len-brown-meets-with-iwi-leaders/
November 12, 2010 Rōpu Māori
Parekawhia McLean Tainui Iwi CEO
Former public servant Parekawhia McLean, has been successfully awarded the CEO position with Tainui Iwi.
Posted by admin on November 12, 2010
http://www.panui.net/2010/11/12/parekawhia-mclean-tainui-iwi-ceo/