New Zealand energy corp and Te Runanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust took the first step in developing a relationship after entering an agreement at a hui in Stratford on Wednesday. Taranaki is New Zealand’s main supplier of oil and gas and New Zealand Enery Corp hope to develop these resources. They have the support from the… [Continue Reading]
Orakei marae hui marks community cooperation to address family and sexual violence
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A hui at Orakei marae on the 2nd of March marks the collaboration of Māori, Auckland Council, Ministry of Social Development and non-governmental organisations to address the council’s role in the prevention of family and sexual violence in Auckland. Deputy Mayor Penny ”This is a regionally significant hui on a critical issue facing our region.… [Continue Reading]
Māori iwis challenged to be responsible for prisoner’s children
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A survey conducted on the tamariki from 217 families, each with a parent in prison shows the children suffer from serious behavioural and mental health problems and are left traumatised, marginalised and often headed for a life of crime. Many belonged to gangs and were involved in petty crime. Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says… [Continue Reading]
Te Waka Māori top rated RWC attraction
February 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
A survey released by Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples shows that the 76 metre long waka was rated as the top Rugby World Cup attraction in 2011, ahead of the Fanzone, Cloud entertainment centre and the Real New Zealand Festival. The $2 million Waka Māori initially attracted opposition, however a survey completed by 180,000 visitors… [Continue Reading]
Māori party do not condone Hobson’s grave desecration
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tariana Turia Māori party co-leader has condemned the graffiti sprayed on Captain William Hobson’s grave saying “I do not condone the desecration of the grave. There is absolutely no need for it.” The words “lies” and “honour tiriti” were written on his grave in the Auckland cemetery. Hobson was New Zealand’s first Governor and one… [Continue Reading]
Te Puni Kokiri, to be restructured with loss of 50 jobs
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The National-led Government’s squeeze on the public sector is set to cut deep into the crown’s principal advisor on Maori issues says the PSA. Staff at Te Puni Kokiri were shocked when they were told that around 50 jobs could go from the public service agency. “Like other government departments TPK has already suffered significant… [Continue Reading]
Mokomokai – Maori mummified heads are returned from France to New Zealand
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It took a prolonged battle by a French MP to change their laws, but French authorities have returned 20 mummified heads of Maori warriors to New Zealand in the single largest handover to date, according to officials. The tattooed heads, handed over in a ceremony on Monday at the Quai Branly museum in Paris, followed… [Continue Reading]
Hekia Parata thrilled with new cabinet and front bench appointments
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mana’s National MP, Hekia Parata, is thrilled with her appointment as the new Minister of Education and Minister of Pacific Island Affairs. Prime Minister John Key announced his Cabinet this Monday 12 December, where Hekia Parata was not only appointed the Minister of Education and Pacific Island Affairs but was also promoted to the front… [Continue Reading]
Maori Seat Results 2011 Election
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Maori electorate seats delivered pretty much as recent polls had suggested on election night (with special votes yet to be counted). Rahui Katene (Maori Party) lost Te Tai Tonga to Rino Tirakatene (Labour). Pita Sharples (Maori Party) was pushed close by Shane Jones (Labour) and… [Continue Reading]
NZ Election 2011 results National lead, Greens and New Zealand First triumph
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Voter turnout for Election 2011 was very poor with over a quarter of available voters not turning up to vote. In what was an interesting New Zealand political election 2011, the key results of the night before special votes (The Electoral Commission said there were an estimated… [Continue Reading]
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