Saturday June 11, 2022
News:
A Partnership For The Future Of Our Whenua
The growing relationship between Maraetaha Incorporated and Gisborne District Council has been formalised after both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
“This MoU is a relationship document that recognises partnership, it aligns with similar principles and understanding as the Treaty of Waitangi,” says Ms Hawkins......
See full article HERE
Prison ship name needs to go from Porirua
Ngati Toa has asked Porirua City Council to change the name of Calliope Park in Cannons Creek.
This follows a recent shift in the name of nearby Calliope Crescent to Matahourua Crescent.
Calliope was a the name of the 26-gun frigate on which Ngāti Toa paramount chief Te Rauparaha was held after his arrest in 1846 by Governor George Grey.
Matahourua is the name of the waka on which Kupe discovered Aotearoa.
The proposal is open for public feedback until June 24.
See full article HERE
Māori Liaison Committee
The Committee has permanent members drawn from the judiciary, the legal profession, academia and te ao Māori. It may also have advisory members, who, on an ad hoc basis, give advice on projects where they have expertise....
See full article HERE
Scholarships for Māori scholars announced
Thirteen Māori scholars are the recipients of the 2022 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships, announced today by Associate Minister of Education Kelvin Davis at Te Rau Aroha Museum on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds......
See full article HERE
See full article HERE
Prison ship name needs to go from Porirua
Ngati Toa has asked Porirua City Council to change the name of Calliope Park in Cannons Creek.
This follows a recent shift in the name of nearby Calliope Crescent to Matahourua Crescent.
Calliope was a the name of the 26-gun frigate on which Ngāti Toa paramount chief Te Rauparaha was held after his arrest in 1846 by Governor George Grey.
Matahourua is the name of the waka on which Kupe discovered Aotearoa.
The proposal is open for public feedback until June 24.
See full article HERE
Māori Liaison Committee
The Committee has permanent members drawn from the judiciary, the legal profession, academia and te ao Māori. It may also have advisory members, who, on an ad hoc basis, give advice on projects where they have expertise....
See full article HERE
Scholarships for Māori scholars announced
Thirteen Māori scholars are the recipients of the 2022 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships, announced today by Associate Minister of Education Kelvin Davis at Te Rau Aroha Museum on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds......
See full article HERE
This Breaking Views Update monitors race relations in the media on a weekly basis. New material is added regularly. If you would like to send Letters to the Editor in response to any of these articles, most media addresses can be found HERE.
Friday June 10, 2022
News:
Permanent Ngāi Tahu representation on Environment Canterbury a step closer
Ngāi Tahu is a step closer to getting permanent seats on Environment Canterbury (Ecan).
A bill allowing such a move has passed its second reading at Parliament.
A bill allowing such a move has passed its second reading at Parliament.
Once it becomes law the iwi can appoint two councillors who will have full decision-making powers......
See full article HERE
Widow vows to take legal action after husband's body taken by whānau and buried
A wife is vowing to fight to get her husband back after she was left distraught when his body was forcibly taken from their home by his whānau and taken back to his marae.
Sara said she and her husband had spoken in depth about what he wanted after his death and he was clear he wanted to be cremated and remain close to her.
"When they walked in, Sara opened the door. One of the ladies gave her a hug, but they were pushing [her] backwards into the room," Sara Murray's spokesperson said.
"One of the men he said, 'you have to help us take him home', and then that's when she realised. And that's when all the chaos happened and they picked him up and it was ugly. Very ugly. And there's holes on the walls as well, from what they did."
Tommy was taken up north and was buried at his urupā the next day......
See full article HERE
Government asks for help to fix Māori electoral law, but it needs support
The Government wants to change electoral laws to make it easier for Māori to change whether they vote for candidates in Māori or general electorate seats - but National could scupper the proposal, which requires support from both major parties to succeed.
Currently, Māori can only elect to switch rolls once every five years, despite elections occurring every three years.
Proponents of change, including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi, have called the rule "racist" and argued it should be changed to make it easier to switch rolls.....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > Government to introduce changes to 'racist' Māori electoral voting laws; National vows to block it
United Taranaki hapū ask minister for kaimoana ban
The fisheries minister is considering an application from the hapū of Taranaki iwi to ban shellfish collection along their coastline for two years.
A legal ban would make enforceable the customary ban that has spread along the coast since hapū of Ōrimupiko Pā laid the first rāhui in January......
See full article HERE
Māori economy heading to $100b
A Māori banker says the Maori economy is on track to top $100 billion by 2030.
Anthony Ririnui, the head Māori services for ASB Bank, says many āaori entities are doing well, especially the long-established whenua trusts.
He says over the past decade the āaori economy has been growing at over 10 percent a year, which is faster than the general economy.....
See full article HERE
Bruce Moon: Changing our country's name by stealth
Deceitfulness of Professor Joanna Kidman
University of Auckland law professor Janet McLean doesn’t expect the same support for Prince Charles once he succeeds his mother, but moving to a republic won’t be easy.
Widow vows to take legal action after husband's body taken by whānau and buried
A wife is vowing to fight to get her husband back after she was left distraught when his body was forcibly taken from their home by his whānau and taken back to his marae.
Sara said she and her husband had spoken in depth about what he wanted after his death and he was clear he wanted to be cremated and remain close to her.
"When they walked in, Sara opened the door. One of the ladies gave her a hug, but they were pushing [her] backwards into the room," Sara Murray's spokesperson said.
"One of the men he said, 'you have to help us take him home', and then that's when she realised. And that's when all the chaos happened and they picked him up and it was ugly. Very ugly. And there's holes on the walls as well, from what they did."
Tommy was taken up north and was buried at his urupā the next day......
See full article HERE
Government asks for help to fix Māori electoral law, but it needs support
The Government wants to change electoral laws to make it easier for Māori to change whether they vote for candidates in Māori or general electorate seats - but National could scupper the proposal, which requires support from both major parties to succeed.
Currently, Māori can only elect to switch rolls once every five years, despite elections occurring every three years.
Proponents of change, including Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi, have called the rule "racist" and argued it should be changed to make it easier to switch rolls.....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > Government to introduce changes to 'racist' Māori electoral voting laws; National vows to block it
United Taranaki hapū ask minister for kaimoana ban
The fisheries minister is considering an application from the hapū of Taranaki iwi to ban shellfish collection along their coastline for two years.
A legal ban would make enforceable the customary ban that has spread along the coast since hapū of Ōrimupiko Pā laid the first rāhui in January......
See full article HERE
Māori economy heading to $100b
A Māori banker says the Maori economy is on track to top $100 billion by 2030.
Anthony Ririnui, the head Māori services for ASB Bank, says many āaori entities are doing well, especially the long-established whenua trusts.
He says over the past decade the āaori economy has been growing at over 10 percent a year, which is faster than the general economy.....
See full article HERE
Historic milestone for Māori Television as the sun rises on new name
It is the dawn of a new era for Māori Television this morning as the indigenous broadcaster officially changed its name to Whakaata Maori in an early morning service today at its East Tamaki premises.
Tāhuhu rangapū (CEO) Shane Taurima says, with the evaluation of digital platforms it was only natural that the name television changed to accommodate multiple platforms....
See full article HERE
Rongoā immersion in Māori world
Traditional medicine practitioner Donna Kerridge has worked with the symposium organiser, Whanganui-based Whakauae Research Centre for Māori Health & Development, on a project to map the biosphere of rongoā.
She says government agencies are now keen to understand the practice, and last month she was able to take Health Ministry officials who are rewriting the Medicines Act into the ngāhere to show them what rongoā is for Māori.....
See full article HERE
John Tamihere replaces Che Wilson as Māori Party president
Former Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere has replaced Che Wilson as the party’s president.
Tamihere has a career in social services, after working in broadcasting and as a MP and minister of the Labour Party.....
See full article HERE
Waipā dogs facing cultural ban
Proposed changes to Waipā District Council’s dog control policy and bylaw could see dogs prohibited from some parts of Kakepuku maunga (Mount Kakepuku) based on cultural concerns.
Council is seeking early feedback on its draft dog control policy and bylaw in response to concerns from the Te Kopua marae committee......
See full article HERE
Hapū raise consent issues
A Waipā hapū representative group is being overwhelmed with resource consent applications which should be reviewed by staff first.
Council staff have acknowledged they are “pushing” more applicants to talk to consult first with mana whenua – and that should not come at a cost to them.
Ngā Iwi Tōpū O Waipā meets monthly to consider resource consent applications. It also considers issues brought directly to iwi for consultation and consideration and nominates members on to Waipā District Council’s Iwi Consultative Committee......
See full article HERE
Next Steps To Protect New Zealand’s Unique Biodiversity
“In particular we have made important changes to allow for a more flexible approach to managing Significant Natural Areas on Māori land, recognising the rights and interests of Iwi-Māori to develop their land while at the same time protecting native species......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Denis Hall: A more positive perspective - On the relationship between Maori and Europeans
It is the dawn of a new era for Māori Television this morning as the indigenous broadcaster officially changed its name to Whakaata Maori in an early morning service today at its East Tamaki premises.
Tāhuhu rangapū (CEO) Shane Taurima says, with the evaluation of digital platforms it was only natural that the name television changed to accommodate multiple platforms....
See full article HERE
Rongoā immersion in Māori world
Traditional medicine practitioner Donna Kerridge has worked with the symposium organiser, Whanganui-based Whakauae Research Centre for Māori Health & Development, on a project to map the biosphere of rongoā.
She says government agencies are now keen to understand the practice, and last month she was able to take Health Ministry officials who are rewriting the Medicines Act into the ngāhere to show them what rongoā is for Māori.....
See full article HERE
John Tamihere replaces Che Wilson as Māori Party president
Former Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere has replaced Che Wilson as the party’s president.
Tamihere has a career in social services, after working in broadcasting and as a MP and minister of the Labour Party.....
See full article HERE
Waipā dogs facing cultural ban
Proposed changes to Waipā District Council’s dog control policy and bylaw could see dogs prohibited from some parts of Kakepuku maunga (Mount Kakepuku) based on cultural concerns.
Council is seeking early feedback on its draft dog control policy and bylaw in response to concerns from the Te Kopua marae committee......
See full article HERE
Hapū raise consent issues
A Waipā hapū representative group is being overwhelmed with resource consent applications which should be reviewed by staff first.
Council staff have acknowledged they are “pushing” more applicants to talk to consult first with mana whenua – and that should not come at a cost to them.
Ngā Iwi Tōpū O Waipā meets monthly to consider resource consent applications. It also considers issues brought directly to iwi for consultation and consideration and nominates members on to Waipā District Council’s Iwi Consultative Committee......
See full article HERE
Next Steps To Protect New Zealand’s Unique Biodiversity
“In particular we have made important changes to allow for a more flexible approach to managing Significant Natural Areas on Māori land, recognising the rights and interests of Iwi-Māori to develop their land while at the same time protecting native species......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Denis Hall: A more positive perspective - On the relationship between Maori and Europeans
Bruce Moon: Changing our country's name by stealth
Deceitfulness of Professor Joanna Kidman
Propaganda:
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: National and Labour falling out of favour and smaller political parties rising
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: National and Labour falling out of favour and smaller political parties rising
Thursday June 9, 2022
News:
Māori consent needed for republic
A constitutional law expert is picking a swing towards republicanism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
University of Auckland law professor Janet McLean doesn’t expect the same support for Prince Charles once he succeeds his mother, but moving to a republic won’t be easy.
There would be major questions to address about the status of the Treaty of Waitangi and whether separate consent from Māori is needed, perhaps through a referendum......
See full article HERE
Registrations Now Open For Inaugural National Māori In Governance Summit
The summit is the first of its kind to be held in Aotearoa aimed at growing and inspiring the next generation of tikanga-led, future-focussed Māori leaders and hosted by Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust.
"This summit aims to nurture the growing movement of highly educated, entrepreneurial Māori governance practitioners though tikanga-led governance practice - setting a new bar for best practice governance in Aotearoa," says Te Pūoho Kātene, Kaihautū of Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust.....
See full article HERE
Way cleared for Māori Health Authority
The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament, paving the way for a new deal for hauora Māori.
The Bill will establish Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority on July 1 as permanent entities to replace the fragmented DHB system, establish the public health agency within the Ministry of Health, and strengthen the stewardship role of the Ministry of Health.
He says the Bill enshrines the Māori Health Authority as an equal partner at the heart of the new system......
See full article HERE
Council to return Granville Flats land to Wellington Tenths Trust
The Council supports the Trust’s desire to end the lease, which was confirmed by the Trust’s board on 26 May 2022. Council officers have been working with the Trust over the last few months to finalise details. The Council will dismantle and remove the buildings, clearing the site before it is returned to the Trust.
The Chairman of the Wellington Tenths Trust, Anaru Smiler said: “this is an historical moment for the Trust and its owners. The land is part of the original tenths land blocks dating back to the 1839 deed of purchase with the New Zealand Company. Having full control of our whenua means we can provide better opportunities for our people. It is a momentous occasion…”.
See full article HERE
Māori must work together to achieve local board parity in Auckland
Former Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere says it's time all Māori candidates ran on a platform that better promoted Māori ideals across the city, "lifting out people's view of our right to participate as a brown voting bloc in local body elections, as well as national body elections.".....
See full article HERE
Registrations Now Open For Inaugural National Māori In Governance Summit
The summit is the first of its kind to be held in Aotearoa aimed at growing and inspiring the next generation of tikanga-led, future-focussed Māori leaders and hosted by Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust.
"This summit aims to nurture the growing movement of highly educated, entrepreneurial Māori governance practitioners though tikanga-led governance practice - setting a new bar for best practice governance in Aotearoa," says Te Pūoho Kātene, Kaihautū of Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust.....
See full article HERE
Way cleared for Māori Health Authority
The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill has passed its third reading at Parliament, paving the way for a new deal for hauora Māori.
The Bill will establish Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority on July 1 as permanent entities to replace the fragmented DHB system, establish the public health agency within the Ministry of Health, and strengthen the stewardship role of the Ministry of Health.
He says the Bill enshrines the Māori Health Authority as an equal partner at the heart of the new system......
See full article HERE
Council to return Granville Flats land to Wellington Tenths Trust
The Council supports the Trust’s desire to end the lease, which was confirmed by the Trust’s board on 26 May 2022. Council officers have been working with the Trust over the last few months to finalise details. The Council will dismantle and remove the buildings, clearing the site before it is returned to the Trust.
The Chairman of the Wellington Tenths Trust, Anaru Smiler said: “this is an historical moment for the Trust and its owners. The land is part of the original tenths land blocks dating back to the 1839 deed of purchase with the New Zealand Company. Having full control of our whenua means we can provide better opportunities for our people. It is a momentous occasion…”.
See full article HERE
Māori must work together to achieve local board parity in Auckland
Former Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere says it's time all Māori candidates ran on a platform that better promoted Māori ideals across the city, "lifting out people's view of our right to participate as a brown voting bloc in local body elections, as well as national body elections.".....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Hugh Perrett: The Government Must be Stopped!
Open letter to Mahuta: has our country’s name been changed by stealth?
Deceitfulness of Professor Joanna Kidman
Bruce Moon: Changing our Country’s Name by Stealth
Propaganda:
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash riding roughshod over Māori land rights
Hugh Perrett: The Government Must be Stopped!
Open letter to Mahuta: has our country’s name been changed by stealth?
Deceitfulness of Professor Joanna Kidman
Bruce Moon: Changing our Country’s Name by Stealth
Propaganda:
Forestry Minister Stuart Nash riding roughshod over Māori land rights
Wednesday June 8, 2022
News:
Māori-owned land: Hīkoi at Tokomaru Bay over perpetual leases
The small town of about 450, located 90km north of Gisborne, has made headlines in recent weeks over perpetual leases - contractual arrangements that have effectively stripped Māori landowners of control of their whenua.
The leasing arrangements were applied to the town's Tuatini Township Blocks following a government error after 1910, and enforce a strict set of conditions including 999-year terms and restrictions on how the owners control the land.
The leasing arrangements were applied to the town's Tuatini Township Blocks following a government error after 1910, and enforce a strict set of conditions including 999-year terms and restrictions on how the owners control the land.
Rent is fixed for 21-year periods at 5 per cent of the unimproved value for rural land, or 4 per cent for urban land, and lessees are given a perpetual right of renewal on the leases.....
See full article HERE
Historic reserve to cover pounamu trails
Ngai Tahu leader Lisa Tumahai is welcoming the proposed creation of an historic reserve out of some of the Department of Conservation’s stewardship land on the West Coast.
A Ngāi Tahu mana whenua board which is working alongside DoC to review 600,000 hectares of land in Tai Poutini which was not assessed for its conservation and other values when it was parked with the department in the 1980s.
Ms Tumahai says that meant it was not available or treaty settlements, but the iwi does not want to see it alienated further, such as being added to a national park......
See full article HERE
Racists triggered by Māori doctors
University Auckland medical school dean John Fraser says a story about Māori students being on the butt end of racist comments has triggered a fresh wave of racist hate mail.
Professor Fraser says one email claimed the medical school was producing half baked products – a reference to its Māori and Pasifika Admissions Scheme.
The reality is Pacific students have a 95 percent completion rate – the same as non-Māori students......
See full article HERE
First real estate branch to be blessed by local iwi
The beautiful sounds of waiata and karakia could be heard from the new Ray White Manurewa office on May 26, as members of the Tainui Iwi officially opened and blessed the branch, becoming the first-ever real estate agency to be blessed by local iwi.
Important members of the Tainui Iwi, including Rangi McLean and Ngaire Lasika, carried out an official spiritual karakia whakatuwheratia from 5am at the freshly renovated Great South Road office, while nearly a hundred Ray White staff and salespeople were guided by this important blessing......
See full article HERE
Tamatea High School strides into history
"Ākonga are engaged in meaningful authentic learning that focuses on mātauranga Māori, te ao Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori. It is our obligation to provide opportunities for rangatahi to learn about their history. Our school's local curriculum development reflects our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi......
See full article HERE
Law Scholarship Recipients Tackle Bias In Public Decision-making And How To Draw On Tikanga Māori
Finding ways to use litigation to remedy bias in public decision-making and provide greater recognition of tikanga Māori are the aims of the two recipients of this year’s New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarships......
See full article HERE
Māori organisations lead the way in dealing with family violence - report
One of the key findings of the report is that Māori community organisations are leading the way in dealing with family violence - showed by a decrease in Māori deaths. But it also shows that government agencies are yet to move to transform these outcomes.
Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Marama Davidson said a recent report showing the failings of government agencies to deal with the issue had strengthened her resolve.
"The report affirms that we are building a strong foundation with Te Aorerekura, while making it clear where our actions need to be even more precise and intentional.".....
See full article HERE
Mana whenua warn over island access
Former Māori affairs minister and Matauri Bay resident Dover Samuels says the new owner of Motukawaiti better get in touch with local hapū if they want access.
Mr Samuels says despite spending millions building a luxury lodge, Mr Zang and his agents failed to secure the support of customary owners.
“They knew nothing about the sea. They knew nothing about the islands and they thought they could just come across our whenua, get on their big waka and go over to the island. Well, they were in for a big shock, weren’t they,” he says.....
See full article HERE
Building Kaupapa Māori Skills In Aotearoa Businesses
A unique programme focusing on Māori business management will equip Māori and other New Zealanders entering or working in businesses to thrive in bicultural New Zealand.
Designed to strengthen learners’ knowledge of tikanga Māori in business, te reo and Māori values, the programme welcomes iwi and others to work through its enquiring content and develop a greater understanding of how to work with Māori business and businesspeople nationwide......
See full article HERE
Havelock North McDonald's worker warned against using 'kia ora'
A Havelock North McDonald's manager has apologised after telling a young staff member to use less te reo Māori when talking to customers.
A 15-year-old worker at the Havelock North restaurant said he was told by the manager to lessen his use of "kia ora" on the job.......
See full article HERE
Māori economy sees strong future
The Māori economy reached a value of nearly $70 billion back in 2018 and is playing a significant role in New Zealand's gross domestic product and growth – not just in earnings but also in sustainability and long-term relationships.
"The Reserve Bank engaged with the banks to look at ways of releasing more capital for Māori organisations, particularly financing on Māori freehold land. It has been led by consultation to make things easier and to provide funding.".....
See full article HERE
Hauora Māori Advisory Committee to amplify Māori voice in new health system
The Committee will advise the Minister of Health on matters relating to the Māori Health Authority Board and to the Public Health Advisory Committee.
“The Committee is an important part of the new health system because it will ensure the voices of Māori will be heard at all levels of decision-making,” Health Minister Andrew Little said......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Michael Laws: Aotearoa? It's New Zealand
Geoff Parker: Important Message from 2012
Propaganda:
Joe Hawke, the activist and politician who kept saying 'land back'
Witi Ihimaera: 'The concept of time now has an indigenous alternative'
Racist posts promoting anti-Maori sentiment on rise - researcher
Advocating for Māori a 'privilege' - Dr Ella Henry
Time to unteach ‘race’
Historic reserve to cover pounamu trails
Ngai Tahu leader Lisa Tumahai is welcoming the proposed creation of an historic reserve out of some of the Department of Conservation’s stewardship land on the West Coast.
A Ngāi Tahu mana whenua board which is working alongside DoC to review 600,000 hectares of land in Tai Poutini which was not assessed for its conservation and other values when it was parked with the department in the 1980s.
Ms Tumahai says that meant it was not available or treaty settlements, but the iwi does not want to see it alienated further, such as being added to a national park......
See full article HERE
Racists triggered by Māori doctors
University Auckland medical school dean John Fraser says a story about Māori students being on the butt end of racist comments has triggered a fresh wave of racist hate mail.
Professor Fraser says one email claimed the medical school was producing half baked products – a reference to its Māori and Pasifika Admissions Scheme.
The reality is Pacific students have a 95 percent completion rate – the same as non-Māori students......
See full article HERE
First real estate branch to be blessed by local iwi
The beautiful sounds of waiata and karakia could be heard from the new Ray White Manurewa office on May 26, as members of the Tainui Iwi officially opened and blessed the branch, becoming the first-ever real estate agency to be blessed by local iwi.
Important members of the Tainui Iwi, including Rangi McLean and Ngaire Lasika, carried out an official spiritual karakia whakatuwheratia from 5am at the freshly renovated Great South Road office, while nearly a hundred Ray White staff and salespeople were guided by this important blessing......
See full article HERE
Tamatea High School strides into history
"Ākonga are engaged in meaningful authentic learning that focuses on mātauranga Māori, te ao Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori. It is our obligation to provide opportunities for rangatahi to learn about their history. Our school's local curriculum development reflects our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi......
See full article HERE
Law Scholarship Recipients Tackle Bias In Public Decision-making And How To Draw On Tikanga Māori
Finding ways to use litigation to remedy bias in public decision-making and provide greater recognition of tikanga Māori are the aims of the two recipients of this year’s New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarships......
See full article HERE
Māori organisations lead the way in dealing with family violence - report
One of the key findings of the report is that Māori community organisations are leading the way in dealing with family violence - showed by a decrease in Māori deaths. But it also shows that government agencies are yet to move to transform these outcomes.
Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence Marama Davidson said a recent report showing the failings of government agencies to deal with the issue had strengthened her resolve.
"The report affirms that we are building a strong foundation with Te Aorerekura, while making it clear where our actions need to be even more precise and intentional.".....
See full article HERE
Mana whenua warn over island access
Former Māori affairs minister and Matauri Bay resident Dover Samuels says the new owner of Motukawaiti better get in touch with local hapū if they want access.
Mr Samuels says despite spending millions building a luxury lodge, Mr Zang and his agents failed to secure the support of customary owners.
“They knew nothing about the sea. They knew nothing about the islands and they thought they could just come across our whenua, get on their big waka and go over to the island. Well, they were in for a big shock, weren’t they,” he says.....
See full article HERE
Building Kaupapa Māori Skills In Aotearoa Businesses
A unique programme focusing on Māori business management will equip Māori and other New Zealanders entering or working in businesses to thrive in bicultural New Zealand.
Designed to strengthen learners’ knowledge of tikanga Māori in business, te reo and Māori values, the programme welcomes iwi and others to work through its enquiring content and develop a greater understanding of how to work with Māori business and businesspeople nationwide......
See full article HERE
Havelock North McDonald's worker warned against using 'kia ora'
A Havelock North McDonald's manager has apologised after telling a young staff member to use less te reo Māori when talking to customers.
A 15-year-old worker at the Havelock North restaurant said he was told by the manager to lessen his use of "kia ora" on the job.......
See full article HERE
Māori economy sees strong future
The Māori economy reached a value of nearly $70 billion back in 2018 and is playing a significant role in New Zealand's gross domestic product and growth – not just in earnings but also in sustainability and long-term relationships.
"The Reserve Bank engaged with the banks to look at ways of releasing more capital for Māori organisations, particularly financing on Māori freehold land. It has been led by consultation to make things easier and to provide funding.".....
See full article HERE
Hauora Māori Advisory Committee to amplify Māori voice in new health system
The Committee will advise the Minister of Health on matters relating to the Māori Health Authority Board and to the Public Health Advisory Committee.
“The Committee is an important part of the new health system because it will ensure the voices of Māori will be heard at all levels of decision-making,” Health Minister Andrew Little said......
See full article HERE
Articles:
Michael Laws: Aotearoa? It's New Zealand
Geoff Parker: Important Message from 2012
Propaganda:
Joe Hawke, the activist and politician who kept saying 'land back'
Witi Ihimaera: 'The concept of time now has an indigenous alternative'
Racist posts promoting anti-Maori sentiment on rise - researcher
Advocating for Māori a 'privilege' - Dr Ella Henry
Time to unteach ‘race’
This Breaking Views Update monitors race relations in the media on a weekly basis. New material is added regularly. If you would like to send Letters to the Editor in response to any of these articles, most media addresses can be found HERE.
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