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May 5, 2012    Corrections, Education, Employment, Health, Justice, Rōpu Māori, Social, Welfare

Māori news stories for the week ending 4 May 2012

The Auckland Independent Māori Statutory Board has commenced a series of six hui to consult on health and wellbeing issues such as Te Reo Māori, housing and co-governance of natural resources.  Feedback from hui will be used to develop the Tāmaki Makaurau – Māori Wellbeing Plan. Ngāti Kahungunu iwi continues to support locked out AFFCO [...]

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Posted by Honoria on May 5, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/05/05/maori-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-4-may-2012/

April 27, 2012    Economic, Rōpu Māori, Social

Māori news stories for the week ending 27 April 2012

 Georgina te Heuheu has been appointed to the board of Māori Television, and will become Chair from the 1st of May. We advise some people might consider this somewhat hypocritical, given as a parliamentarian Mrs te Heuheu voted against establishing this television service. Mark Solomon has been appointed to the board of Pure Advantage. Pure [...]

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Posted by Honoria on April 27, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/04/27/maori-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-27-april-2012/

April 13, 2012    Agriculture, Economic, Government, Rōpu Māori, Social

Māori news stories for the week ending 13 April 2012: omnibus excerpt

  Sir Peter Tapsell passed away last week, aged 82.  Sir Peter Tapsell was the first Māori Speaker of the House and served as Internal Affairs Minister, Arts Minister, Police Minister and Defence Minister. Mr Tom Roa has been named the new chairperson for Waikato-Tainui executive. From 1 July, Sir Henry van der Heyden will [...]

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Posted by Honoria on April 13, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/04/13/maori-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-13-april-2012-omnibus-excerpt/

April 2, 2012    Education, Government, Rōpu Māori, Social, Treaty, Tribunal reports

News and Emerging Matters Briefing – to 30 March 2012

This paper provides a summary of emerging matter of interest relating to Māori policy development, for the week 30 March 2012.  General matters On Tuesday, the first reading of the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill was held in parliament.  The Bill has been referred to the Social Services Committee, and a [...]

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Posted by Honoria on April 2, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/04/02/news-and-emerging-matters-briefing-to-30-march-2012/

March 10, 2012    Education, Employment, Fisheries, Government, Private Posts, Rōpu Māori, Social

Māori news stories for the week ending 9 March 2012

Retired High Court judge and historian Sir Rodney Gallen passed away last Saturday. Te Putea Whakatupu Trust will be offering up to ten Rona scholarships to Māori students completing a degree in fisheries, aquaculture, or marine sciences.  The value of each scholarship is $10,000.  The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will host Te Tōanga Mai [...]

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Posted by Paanui on March 10, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/03/10/maori-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-9-march-2012/

March 3, 2012    Health, Protests, Rōpu Māori, Social, Treaty

Māori news stories for the week ending 2 March 2012

Ngāi Tuhoe Tribal Authority has appointed Kirsti Luke to the position Chief Executive Officer. On Thursday, ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) released their 2011 annual Year 10 Smoking Survey.  The survey showed a drop in youth smoking – especially among Māori females.  The smoking rate amongst 14-15 year old Māori females is now 11.3%, [...]

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Posted by Honoria on March 3, 2012

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March 3, 2012    Economic, Government, Rōpu Māori, Social, Treaty

Omnibus Briefing – Policy matters arising 2 March 2012

This omnibus brief outlines emerging issues relating to Māori social, economic and treaty matters to 12 noon, 2 March 2012.  Key matters to note are: Welfare reforms; Māori beneficiary numbers; Crafar-farm properties – Treaty of Waitangi Action; Partial sale of State-Owned Enterprises; Inquiry into the operation of foreign charter vessels (FCV) in New Zealand If [...]

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Posted by Honoria on March 3, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/03/03/omnibus-briefing-policy-matters-arising-2-march-2012/

February 25, 2012    Corrections, Government, Health, Rōpu Māori, Social, Treaty

Omnibus Briefing – Policy matters arising to 24 February 2012

This omnibus brief outlines emerging issues relating to Māori social, economic and treaty matters to 12 noon, 24 February 2012. Key matters to note are:  Services to children of Māori prisoners;  Comparative research on rates of infectious diseases;  Protest group occupy two Crafar farm properties;  Ministry of Education – Brief to [...]

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Posted by Honoria on February 25, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/02/25/omnibus-briefing-policy-matters-arising-to-24-february-2012/

February 24, 2012    Economic, Education, Rōpu Māori, Settlements, Social, Te Reo, Treaty

Māori news stories for the week ending 24 February 2012

Pat Bolstad, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa passed away on Tuesday. Mrs Bolstad worked within the Kohanga Reo and Te Ataarangi moments in the Wairarapa. Vanessa Eparaima, has been elected as chairperson of the Raukawa Settlement Trust. A delegation of 20 Māori, including academics, scientists, community leaders, artists and business people will visit India from 27 [...]

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Posted by Honoria on February 24, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/02/24/maori-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-24-february-2012/

February 18, 2012    Rōpu Māori, Social, Te Reo, Treaty

Māori news stories for the week ending 17 February 2012

On Tuesday four hectares of land was gifted back to Ngāti Te Whiti iwi by the Methodist Church and the Grey Institute Trust.  The iwi sold the land to the church during the mid 1800’s. On Monday the High Court trial began for the ‘Urewera Four’.  The ‘Urewera Four’ are some of original eighteen people [...]

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Posted by Honoria on February 18, 2012

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February 18, 2012    Economic, Education, Government, Rōpu Māori, Social, Treaty, Welfare

Omnibus briefing for the week ending 17 February 2012

This week’s omnibus brief outlines emerging issues relating to Māori social, economic and treaty matters to 12 noon, 17 February 2012.  Key matters to note are: NZQA – Draft Māori Strategy; Families Commission Research on Financial Hardship; Waka Māori – Survey Report; Crafar Farms sale suspended; Six Treaty Settlement Bills Progressed in Parliament; Te Puni [...]

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Posted by Honoria on February 18, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/02/18/omnibus-briefing-for-the-week-ending-17-february-2012/

February 13, 2012    Economic, Education, Fisheries, Rōpu Māori, Social, Te Reo, Treaty

Māori news stories for the week ending 10 February 2012

  Aotearoa Seafoods, Tohu Wines and Ngātahi Horticulture are now trading under the combined brand name of ‘Kono’ to assist with exporting. A consultation meeting between Ngāti Kahungunu and Government representatives is to be arranged for late February to discuss partial asset sales. On the opening day of parliament, last Tuesday, Winston Peters (NZ First [...]

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Posted by Honoria on February 13, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/02/13/maori-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-10-february-2012/

January 27, 2012    Private Posts, Rōpu Māori, Social

Top Māori news stories for the week ending 27.01.2012

Māori Rugby Board member and chairman of Te Waipounamu Rugby Board Allan “Smiley” Haua passed away on Tuesday. On Monday a ceremony was held in Paris to return 20 toi moko (preserved Māori warrior heads) back to New Zealand.  The toi moko were received by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa’s repatriation team. On [...]

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Posted by Honoria on January 27, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/01/27/top-maori-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-27-01-2012/

January 27, 2012    Private Posts, Rōpu Māori

Appointments -Māori New Years Honours: omnibus excerpt from week ending 27.01.2012

Member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ); Hone Hotere Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) Robyn Bargh; Wharehuia Milroy Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) Grace Dorset; Russell Feist  Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) Piatarihi Callaghan; Margaret Kawharu; Merata Kawharu; Bert Mackie; John Maihi; [...]

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Posted by Honoria on January 27, 2012

http://www.panui.net/2012/01/27/appointments-maori-new-years-honours-omnibus-excerpt-from-week-ending-27-01-2012/

December 5, 2011    Government, Rōpu Māori

Māori Party – Coalition discussions: omnibus excerpt

From week ending 2 December 2011 Despite losing significant voting franchise in this election, the Māori Party retains three seats in parliament, and is in discussions with the Prime Minister (elect) on whether another confidence and supply agreement can be reached, or some other form of agreement between the parties. We note the general media [...]

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Posted by Honoria on December 5, 2011

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