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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 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/

November 11, 2011    Education, Employment, Health, Private Posts, Rōpu Māori, Social, Treaty, Welfare

Act Party: manifesto commitments:omnibus excerpt

ACT Party – Māori focused matters The ACT Party has nineteen policy statements, and Māori interests are captured almost exclusively in one of these, entitled the ‘One Law for All’ policy proposal.  (The only other place the word Māori appears is under Welfare where ACT notes the high numbers of Māori on welfare.)  The ‘One [...]

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Posted by Honoria on November 11, 2011

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November 11, 2011    Economic, Education, Employment, Government, Health, Private Posts, Rōpu Māori, Social, Te Reo, Treaty, Welfare

Mana Party: manifesto commitments: omnibus excerpt

Mana Party – Māori focused matters Despite its relative newness, the Mana Party has developed twelve broad policy platforms, all of which take into account specific Māori interests.  These policies, and salient features, are highlighted in the table that follows. Mana Party Notes – salient aspects of Māori-focused policy proposals Livelihoods and Economic Justice policies [...]

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Posted by Honoria on November 11, 2011

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November 11, 2011    Economic, Education, Employment, Private Posts, Rōpu Māori, Social, Te Reo, Treaty, Welfare

Green Party – manifesto commitments: omnibus excerpt

Green Party Māori focused matters This election the Green Party is the only ‘mainstream’ political party to produce clear Māori specific policy.  It is noteworthy that both National and Labour have, since the last election, jettisoned specific Māori-related policy documentation.  We consider the size of the Māori voting electorate (15%), and the significance of issues [...]

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Posted by Honoria on November 11, 2011

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October 17, 2011    Economic, Rōpu Māori, Treaty

Te Huarahi Tika interested in fourth generation spectrum allocation: Omnibus excerpt

Last week the Māori spectrum entity, Te Huarahi Tika Trust, clarified that they prefer an allocation of fourth generation radio spectrum with cash, when the spectrum is auctioned in 2012.  Communications Minister, Steven Joyce, has publicly indicated that the Government will allocate some of the radio spectrum to Māori, for both Māori language purposes and [...]

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Posted by Honoria on October 17, 2011

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September 12, 2011    Rōpu Māori, Te Reo, Treaty, Tribunal reports

WAI 262 report – Analysis English and Te Reo Māori Version

This week an extensive Waitangi Tribunal report has been released and we have therefore determined to limit this briefing to fuller coverage of that matter.  In recognition of Māori Language week we have also prepared this edition in Te Reo.    Treaty Matters WAI 262 report released Last Saturday the Waitangi Tribunal released report WAI262, [...]

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Posted by Honoria on September 12, 2011

http://www.panui.net/2011/09/12/wai-262-report-analysis-te-reo-maori-and-english-version/

August 29, 2011    Education, Government, Private Posts, Rōpu Māori, Social, Treaty

The Kōhanga National Trust – Treaty Claim: omnibus excerpt

Last week the Waitangi Tribunal heard the urgent claim of the Kōhanga Reo National Trust, which alleges multiple failures of the Crown to adequately support and respect the Trust and Kōhanga Reo. The Tribunal has now issued a short ‘memorandum-directional’ which requests that the parties seek mediation to resolve the claim. A report back on [...]

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Posted by Honoria on August 29, 2011

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August 26, 2011    Government, Rōpu Māori, Treaty

Lake Te Waihora to be clean up

   Ngāi Tahu, the Government,  Canterbury regional council and dairy cooperative Fonterra have contributed funds to the clean-up Lake Te Waihora. Run-off from surrounding dairy farms and clearance of wetlands has left Lake Te Waihora in Canterbury with the worst water quality of any New Zealand lake. The Government has contributed $6 million towards the project, while [...]

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Posted by Honoria on August 26, 2011

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