Saturday September 3, 2022
News:
Downer training Māori staff for leadership roles
Downer NZ is celebrating Māori trades graduates through its Te Ara Whanake leadership programmes that aim to enhance Māori representation at all levels of business.
Downer is one of the largest service providers in the country, with employees specialising in engineering, infrastructure management and construction.
It has partnered with Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development to create leadership programmes called Te Ara Whanake which are aimed at encouraging Māori staff to advance their career in all leadership levels of the business......
See full article HERE
Iwi scrutiny for Census 2023
The Associate Minister for Statistics, Meka Whaitiri, says there will be no repeat of the 2018 Census that left between 20 and 30 percent of Māori uncounted.
“Getting the baseline right through Census 2023 is our starting point and we want to make sure our Maori people realise the significance of participating and to make the process a lot easier. You will see a lot more Maori on the ground, facilitators, engagement officers, so you will see a lot of our people,” Ms Whaitiri says.....
See full article HERE
Māori disparity focus for disability ministry
The first chief executive of Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People – says working closely with Māori will be essential to the success of the new organisation.
“There are real disparities for tangata whaikaha Maori and those need to be addressed and in terms of who I work with, there is a lot of work that Whaikaha are already doing as a community to identify which ropu will be really important for us to work with,” she says......
See full article HERE
Senior Housing Development Site Blessed
A site blessing of Council’s new senior housing development in George Street was celebrated this morning.
Tangata whenua iwi, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Toa led the dawn ceremony, with a kōrero followed by a karakia and karanga.....
See full article HERE
Celebrating 50th anniversary of Māori language petition
People march in Wellington on 1 August 1980, during Māori Language Week, to demand that the Māori language have equal status with English. Seven years later Māori became an official language of New Zealand.....
See full article HERE
Interim report on Maori appointments to Regional Planning Committees (wai 2358)
New Zealand Māori Council endorses the findings of the Waitangi Tribunal that the Marae and other Māori communities are adequately consulted on appointment to the proposed resource management committees. The Waitangi Tribunal recognises that not just iwi, but hapū, urban Māori communities and Māori Land owners all have a role. New Zealand Māori Council supports the inclusive approach that the Tribunal has taken as being consistent with Māori customary ethics (tikanga).....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > Waitangi Tribunal finds Māori seats on planning committees is compliant
Waitangi Tribunal rejects challenge over iwi role in resource management reforms
The Waitangi Tribunal has rejected a challenge from some Māori organisations about the role of iwi in resource management reforms, saying it found no treaty breach.
But it did endorse the role of non-tribal organisations like the Māori Council having a role in the reforms.
Under its proposed Natural and Built Environments Bill, the government has proposed regional planning committees with Māori representatives, with iwi and hapū taking a lead role in appointing them......
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
M9: Learning te reo before English has paved the way for Te Aorere Pewhairangi
M9: Pere Wihongi champions holistic benefits of learning te reo Māori
The billion dollar Māori economy must look towards the Asia-Pacific region for shared prosperity
Māori and Pacific communities achieved impressive outcomes with Covid-19 vaccination. Mobilising their great knowledge, expertise, and experience could go a long way to tackling rheumatic fever.
See full article HERE
Iwi scrutiny for Census 2023
The Associate Minister for Statistics, Meka Whaitiri, says there will be no repeat of the 2018 Census that left between 20 and 30 percent of Māori uncounted.
“Getting the baseline right through Census 2023 is our starting point and we want to make sure our Maori people realise the significance of participating and to make the process a lot easier. You will see a lot more Maori on the ground, facilitators, engagement officers, so you will see a lot of our people,” Ms Whaitiri says.....
See full article HERE
Māori disparity focus for disability ministry
The first chief executive of Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People – says working closely with Māori will be essential to the success of the new organisation.
“There are real disparities for tangata whaikaha Maori and those need to be addressed and in terms of who I work with, there is a lot of work that Whaikaha are already doing as a community to identify which ropu will be really important for us to work with,” she says......
See full article HERE
Senior Housing Development Site Blessed
A site blessing of Council’s new senior housing development in George Street was celebrated this morning.
Tangata whenua iwi, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Toa led the dawn ceremony, with a kōrero followed by a karakia and karanga.....
See full article HERE
Celebrating 50th anniversary of Māori language petition
People march in Wellington on 1 August 1980, during Māori Language Week, to demand that the Māori language have equal status with English. Seven years later Māori became an official language of New Zealand.....
See full article HERE
Interim report on Maori appointments to Regional Planning Committees (wai 2358)
New Zealand Māori Council endorses the findings of the Waitangi Tribunal that the Marae and other Māori communities are adequately consulted on appointment to the proposed resource management committees. The Waitangi Tribunal recognises that not just iwi, but hapū, urban Māori communities and Māori Land owners all have a role. New Zealand Māori Council supports the inclusive approach that the Tribunal has taken as being consistent with Māori customary ethics (tikanga).....
See full article HERE
More on the above here > Waitangi Tribunal finds Māori seats on planning committees is compliant
Waitangi Tribunal rejects challenge over iwi role in resource management reforms
The Waitangi Tribunal has rejected a challenge from some Māori organisations about the role of iwi in resource management reforms, saying it found no treaty breach.
But it did endorse the role of non-tribal organisations like the Māori Council having a role in the reforms.
Under its proposed Natural and Built Environments Bill, the government has proposed regional planning committees with Māori representatives, with iwi and hapū taking a lead role in appointing them......
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
M9: Learning te reo before English has paved the way for Te Aorere Pewhairangi
M9: Pere Wihongi champions holistic benefits of learning te reo Māori
The billion dollar Māori economy must look towards the Asia-Pacific region for shared prosperity
Māori and Pacific communities achieved impressive outcomes with Covid-19 vaccination. Mobilising their great knowledge, expertise, and experience could go a long way to tackling rheumatic fever.
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Friday September 2, 2022
News:
Truancy challenge for iwi says Jones
Former New Zealand First MP Shane Jones says iwi should get involved in getting Māori back to school.
He says many whanau are reluctant to send taitamariki back to schools because of concern about the spread of Covid, but truancy was a problem even before the pandemic.
He says many whanau are reluctant to send taitamariki back to schools because of concern about the spread of Covid, but truancy was a problem even before the pandemic.
He wants to see a drive to prepare Maori to be part of the workforce of the future – and that means getting to schools to bring up their level of literacy and numeracy.
He says it’s a more important issue than putting Maori names on government agencies or arguing about co-governance......
See full article HERE
Wananga to encourage Māori entrepreneurs
Māori professional services organisation, HTK Group is partnering with Auckland Council development agency Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to deliver programmes for Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs......
See full article HERE
Trust plans affordable Tūrangi rentals to help whānau into home ownership
Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust chairperson Rakeipoho Taiaroa said the homes would provide an affordable rental option for Ngāti Tūwharetoa people and help tenants gain financial literacy and home maintenance knowledge so they can move towards home ownership......
See full article HERE
Air New Zealand celebrates employees committed to Māori language
Araraurangi Aotearoa, known to most as Air New Zealand, held its first Tohu Reo awards to acknowledge and celebrate its staff’s commitment to te reo Māori at Te Mānukanuka o Hoturoa Marae in Tāmaki Makaurau yesterday.
The 10 recipients will now wear Tohu Reo pins, indicating their fluency and identifying them as te reo Māori speakers to Air New Zealand customers......
See full article HERE
Geo Noho at Awanui: Retaining science talent 'critical for all our iwi'
"They should have some of the top scientists and geologists in front of them to help consolidate their learning, as well as marry it up with Mātauranga Māori."
"Geo Noho is about not just Western science perspectives."
"It's about mātauranga Māori, kōrero tuku iho (histories) and atuatanga Māori as well.
"Our tūpuna (ancestors) were scientists in their own right, and we should be sharing both bodies of knowledge at the same time......
See full article HERE
Think tank the New Zealand Initiative's, latest report argues health funding should be assigned regardless of race.
He says it’s a more important issue than putting Maori names on government agencies or arguing about co-governance......
See full article HERE
Wananga to encourage Māori entrepreneurs
Māori professional services organisation, HTK Group is partnering with Auckland Council development agency Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to deliver programmes for Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs......
See full article HERE
Trust plans affordable Tūrangi rentals to help whānau into home ownership
Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust chairperson Rakeipoho Taiaroa said the homes would provide an affordable rental option for Ngāti Tūwharetoa people and help tenants gain financial literacy and home maintenance knowledge so they can move towards home ownership......
See full article HERE
Air New Zealand celebrates employees committed to Māori language
Araraurangi Aotearoa, known to most as Air New Zealand, held its first Tohu Reo awards to acknowledge and celebrate its staff’s commitment to te reo Māori at Te Mānukanuka o Hoturoa Marae in Tāmaki Makaurau yesterday.
The 10 recipients will now wear Tohu Reo pins, indicating their fluency and identifying them as te reo Māori speakers to Air New Zealand customers......
See full article HERE
Geo Noho at Awanui: Retaining science talent 'critical for all our iwi'
"They should have some of the top scientists and geologists in front of them to help consolidate their learning, as well as marry it up with Mātauranga Māori."
"Geo Noho is about not just Western science perspectives."
"It's about mātauranga Māori, kōrero tuku iho (histories) and atuatanga Māori as well.
"Our tūpuna (ancestors) were scientists in their own right, and we should be sharing both bodies of knowledge at the same time......
See full article HERE
Articles:
John Porter: One Person One Vote
Propaganda:
Something is broken in our universities
Where the cinematic language of action meets the indigenous language of Tūhoe
John Porter: One Person One Vote
Propaganda:
Something is broken in our universities
Where the cinematic language of action meets the indigenous language of Tūhoe
Thursday September 1, 2022
News:
Report: Poor Māori health attributed more to socio-economic factors than racism
Claims the Government can't back up claims systemic racism is to blame for poor Māori health outcomes.
Think tank the New Zealand Initiative's, latest report argues health funding should be assigned regardless of race.
Author, Bryce Wilkinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan he believes poor Māori health can be attributed more to socio-economic factors.....
See full article HERE
Waitangi Tribunal told of disparities in funding, care for disabled Māori
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard of the poor quality of care for disabled Māori in remote areas and how health providers are struggling to help because of funding disparities.....
See full article HERE
New Partnership To Accelerate Māori And Pacific Entrepreneurship
The partners will explore opportunities to deliver work programmes for Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs, who are underrepresented in the business community in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, this partnership is built around the shared mission to grow the number of successful Māori and Pacific businesses in Tāmaki Makaurau.....
See full article HERE
Waikato-Tainui 'dropping' legal action to control $40 million in river clean-up funding
Waikato-Tainui is reported to have dropped legal action to gain control of $40 million in river clean-up funding from Auckland’s Watercare Services.
Approached for details Wednesday on the case being dropped and why, a Waikato-Tainui spokesperson said he would get back to Stuff. Comment has also been sought from the chair of Waikato-Tainui’s Te Arataura executive Tukoroirangi Morgan.....
See full article HERE
Three waters dilutes co-governance says candidate
Tina Nixon, who is currently a district councillor, says she has the experience to drive continued growth in the district.
That includes supporting the aspirations of local iwi and Māori......
See full article HERE
"What is not made clear by some parties is that a good deal of Crown and local government infrastructure is underpinned by Crown legislation which allowed the acquisition and confiscation of Māori land for public infrastructure.
Waitangi Tribunal told of disparities in funding, care for disabled Māori
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard of the poor quality of care for disabled Māori in remote areas and how health providers are struggling to help because of funding disparities.....
See full article HERE
New Partnership To Accelerate Māori And Pacific Entrepreneurship
The partners will explore opportunities to deliver work programmes for Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs, who are underrepresented in the business community in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, this partnership is built around the shared mission to grow the number of successful Māori and Pacific businesses in Tāmaki Makaurau.....
See full article HERE
Waikato-Tainui 'dropping' legal action to control $40 million in river clean-up funding
Waikato-Tainui is reported to have dropped legal action to gain control of $40 million in river clean-up funding from Auckland’s Watercare Services.
Approached for details Wednesday on the case being dropped and why, a Waikato-Tainui spokesperson said he would get back to Stuff. Comment has also been sought from the chair of Waikato-Tainui’s Te Arataura executive Tukoroirangi Morgan.....
See full article HERE
Three waters dilutes co-governance says candidate
Tina Nixon, who is currently a district councillor, says she has the experience to drive continued growth in the district.
That includes supporting the aspirations of local iwi and Māori......
See full article HERE
Health Ministry looks for racism cure
The Ministry of Health is tackling racism in the health sector.
Deputy director general John Whaanga says its Ao Mai te Ra online campaign is getting a good response......
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Small steps for Māori at councils and in media add up to progress
The Ministry of Health is tackling racism in the health sector.
Deputy director general John Whaanga says its Ao Mai te Ra online campaign is getting a good response......
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Small steps for Māori at councils and in media add up to progress
Wednesday August 31, 2022
News:
Ngāi Tahu argues for Three Waters co-governance in Parliament
Ngāi Tahu, the iwi whose takiwā takes in most of the South Island, made a spirited defence of co-governance on Three Waters reforms, pointing out that Māori assets have historically been seized by governments - including for use as council water infrastructure.
"What is not made clear by some parties is that a good deal of Crown and local government infrastructure is underpinned by Crown legislation which allowed the acquisition and confiscation of Māori land for public infrastructure.
"The Christchurch sewerage ponds is fundamentally located on land that our people owned and taken in 1956 under the Public Works Act," Tau said, noting the land was confiscated at well below its appropriate value......
See full article HERE
Fletcher Living strikes new 160-home deal with Māori at Albany after Ihumātao defeat
Fletcher Building's residential development division has struck a new deal with Māori, this time on Auckland's North Shore, after its Ihumātao plans failed when the Government bought its south Auckland land......
See full article HERE
Raukawa-council partnership not just box ticking
South Waikato iwi Ngāti Raukawa is teaming up with its local council to push Wellington for more resources for the district.
“What I think has changed and maybe in particular for the South Waikato District Council is they genuinely want to partner with us and not tick a box,” Ms Te Kanawa says....
See full article HERE
Council backs 'race-baiting' question over candidates support for Māori wards in New Plymouth district
Along with whether they supported rates rises, the proposed three waters reform and if the council was doing enough to address climate change, candidates were asked if they supported a Māori ward......
See full article HERE
'Wokeism': Australia TV host, panel slam mātauranga Māori
But Dean hit out at mātauranga Māori science on his show this week, saying the Royal Society of New Zealand is pushing its "woke agenda on to students".
On the show The World According to Rowan Dean, Dean said if people questioned Māori science, they were termed, racists.
Author James Macpherson, a guest on Dean’s panel, said science has been “kissing up to every 'wokey' fad; science has become completely politicised”.
Later in the show Macpherson said there was a difference between someone looking at the stars and the invention of GPS......
See full article HERE
You’re invited: Hui for Māori about proposed Export Control regime changes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) would like to invite Māori exporters and business leaders to a hui on 5 September to discuss proposed changes to the Export Controls regime.
The hui, facilitated by Te Taru White from Te Taumata, is an opportunity to better understand Aotearoa New Zealand’s export controls regime, and to discuss and give feedback on proposed changes.....
See full article HERE
Adrian Rurawhe's job as Speaker could leave opening for Māori Party
His main competitor, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, believes her first term in Parliament has grown her profile enough that she’s well-placed to win the seat next year.
She says it will be a very tight race if Rurawhe chooses to contest the seat again, but he may not, given his new role.....
See full article HERE
New chairperson for the Human Rights Review Tribunal
Sarah Eyre, of Wellington, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Associate Minister of Justice Aupito William Sio announced today.
"Ms Eyre is of Tongan and Pakeha descent and was born in Auckland before moving to Dunedin as a child. She spent her primary, secondary school and university years in Dunedin before graduating from Otago University with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Maori Language and Culture and a Bachelor of Laws.
"Sarah Eyre began her professional career as a Refugee Status Officer with the NZ Immigration Service. She then worked as a Solicitor and then Associate with Walters Williams and Co and subsequently Powell Webber and Associates in Auckland. She provided advice on Treaty of Waitangi Claims and refugee and migrant issues, appearing before both the Waitangi Tribunal and the Refugee Status Appeals Authority......
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Māori survivors continually reflect on the trauma of being forced into Pākehā cultural identities and the loss of te reo
Fletcher Living strikes new 160-home deal with Māori at Albany after Ihumātao defeat
Fletcher Building's residential development division has struck a new deal with Māori, this time on Auckland's North Shore, after its Ihumātao plans failed when the Government bought its south Auckland land......
See full article HERE
Raukawa-council partnership not just box ticking
South Waikato iwi Ngāti Raukawa is teaming up with its local council to push Wellington for more resources for the district.
“What I think has changed and maybe in particular for the South Waikato District Council is they genuinely want to partner with us and not tick a box,” Ms Te Kanawa says....
See full article HERE
Council backs 'race-baiting' question over candidates support for Māori wards in New Plymouth district
Along with whether they supported rates rises, the proposed three waters reform and if the council was doing enough to address climate change, candidates were asked if they supported a Māori ward......
See full article HERE
'Wokeism': Australia TV host, panel slam mātauranga Māori
But Dean hit out at mātauranga Māori science on his show this week, saying the Royal Society of New Zealand is pushing its "woke agenda on to students".
On the show The World According to Rowan Dean, Dean said if people questioned Māori science, they were termed, racists.
Author James Macpherson, a guest on Dean’s panel, said science has been “kissing up to every 'wokey' fad; science has become completely politicised”.
Later in the show Macpherson said there was a difference between someone looking at the stars and the invention of GPS......
See full article HERE
You’re invited: Hui for Māori about proposed Export Control regime changes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) would like to invite Māori exporters and business leaders to a hui on 5 September to discuss proposed changes to the Export Controls regime.
The hui, facilitated by Te Taru White from Te Taumata, is an opportunity to better understand Aotearoa New Zealand’s export controls regime, and to discuss and give feedback on proposed changes.....
See full article HERE
Adrian Rurawhe's job as Speaker could leave opening for Māori Party
His main competitor, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, believes her first term in Parliament has grown her profile enough that she’s well-placed to win the seat next year.
She says it will be a very tight race if Rurawhe chooses to contest the seat again, but he may not, given his new role.....
See full article HERE
New chairperson for the Human Rights Review Tribunal
Sarah Eyre, of Wellington, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Associate Minister of Justice Aupito William Sio announced today.
"Ms Eyre is of Tongan and Pakeha descent and was born in Auckland before moving to Dunedin as a child. She spent her primary, secondary school and university years in Dunedin before graduating from Otago University with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Maori Language and Culture and a Bachelor of Laws.
"Sarah Eyre began her professional career as a Refugee Status Officer with the NZ Immigration Service. She then worked as a Solicitor and then Associate with Walters Williams and Co and subsequently Powell Webber and Associates in Auckland. She provided advice on Treaty of Waitangi Claims and refugee and migrant issues, appearing before both the Waitangi Tribunal and the Refugee Status Appeals Authority......
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Māori survivors continually reflect on the trauma of being forced into Pākehā cultural identities and the loss of te reo
Tuesday August 30, 2022
News:
Ngāti Ruapani sign-off on agreement in principle for $24m in financial redress
Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana and the Crown have signed an agreement in principle at parliament today, which includes $24 million in financial redress and the option to purchase the Crown’s share in Patunamu Forest Ltd and other commercial properties.
The agreement marks a significant milestone towards the settlement of Ngāti Ruapani's historical Treaty of Waitangi claims......
See full article HERE
Rurawhe bringing tikanga Māori into House
The Māori Party is looking forward to a more Māori feel in the House with Adrian Rurawhe as Speaker.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the party was proud to give its two votes towards his election.
He brings dignity, humility but also our tikanga Maori in the House and infuses it with the current standing orders
Mr Waititi says with Dame Cindy Kiro as Governor General it now means Maori hold two of the highest constitutional positions in the country......
See full article HERE
Next Generation Of Leadership Appointed To Tangata Whenua And Tauranga City Council Committee
On Wednesday (24 August), at Hei Marae, the next generation of leadership was appointed to the Tangata Whenua and Tauranga City Council Committee.
Anthony Fisher replaces long-standing independent chair and kaumatūa Huikākahu Brian Kawe, who chaired the committee for nearly a decade prior to his passing in late-2021.
“The support, advice and wisdom that Huikākahu brought to this committee was invaluable and has helped created a solid base to continue enhancing the relationships between Council and tangata whenua,” says Anne Tolley.....
See full article HERE
Hospice Taranaki's te reo signage goes deeper 'than just words'
A significant change in Hospice Taranaki history is coming in the form of five words, but their purpose goes to the heart of its wish to connect better with Māori.
From next month, the charity will start installing its new signage, which for the first time includes its te reo ingoa (name), Te Kahu Pairuri ki Taranaki.....
See full article HERE
Local iwi opposes new Whangārei Airport site
The Whangārei District Council has chosen a controversial site for a proposed new airport terminal, despite concerns by local iwi.
Nicki Wakefield, a spokeswoman for local hapū issues, says Māori in Whangārei feel they have been left out of the conversation.
"Patuwairua stream flows right through the site. There's wāhi tapu. There's a wairere (waterfall) of importance there. There's great concern. We are also worried about climate change. We've got an uncertain future. Do we need a large airport in Whangārei?"
And Wakefield says that of even greater concern for hapū is its people, and what an airport would do to their tribal lands.....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Resurgence of te reo Māori is part of NZ's culture, not a replacement of English
You might not understand me, but please hear me out
Lady Tureiti Moxon: Charges should be brought against the Crown
A reasoned response
Do Maori rights racially discriminate against Non-Maori?
Rurawhe bringing tikanga Māori into House
The Māori Party is looking forward to a more Māori feel in the House with Adrian Rurawhe as Speaker.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the party was proud to give its two votes towards his election.
He brings dignity, humility but also our tikanga Maori in the House and infuses it with the current standing orders
Mr Waititi says with Dame Cindy Kiro as Governor General it now means Maori hold two of the highest constitutional positions in the country......
See full article HERE
Next Generation Of Leadership Appointed To Tangata Whenua And Tauranga City Council Committee
On Wednesday (24 August), at Hei Marae, the next generation of leadership was appointed to the Tangata Whenua and Tauranga City Council Committee.
Anthony Fisher replaces long-standing independent chair and kaumatūa Huikākahu Brian Kawe, who chaired the committee for nearly a decade prior to his passing in late-2021.
“The support, advice and wisdom that Huikākahu brought to this committee was invaluable and has helped created a solid base to continue enhancing the relationships between Council and tangata whenua,” says Anne Tolley.....
See full article HERE
Hospice Taranaki's te reo signage goes deeper 'than just words'
A significant change in Hospice Taranaki history is coming in the form of five words, but their purpose goes to the heart of its wish to connect better with Māori.
From next month, the charity will start installing its new signage, which for the first time includes its te reo ingoa (name), Te Kahu Pairuri ki Taranaki.....
See full article HERE
Local iwi opposes new Whangārei Airport site
The Whangārei District Council has chosen a controversial site for a proposed new airport terminal, despite concerns by local iwi.
Nicki Wakefield, a spokeswoman for local hapū issues, says Māori in Whangārei feel they have been left out of the conversation.
"Patuwairua stream flows right through the site. There's wāhi tapu. There's a wairere (waterfall) of importance there. There's great concern. We are also worried about climate change. We've got an uncertain future. Do we need a large airport in Whangārei?"
And Wakefield says that of even greater concern for hapū is its people, and what an airport would do to their tribal lands.....
See full article HERE
Propaganda:
Resurgence of te reo Māori is part of NZ's culture, not a replacement of English
You might not understand me, but please hear me out
Lady Tureiti Moxon: Charges should be brought against the Crown
A reasoned response
Do Maori rights racially discriminate against Non-Maori?
Sunday August 28, 2022
News:
Māori and Polynesian communities meet to reflect on hurtful history
A meeting is to be held at the Orākei marae in Tamaki Makaurau where Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Pacific leaders and communities will meet to commemorate the anniversary and reflect on the hurt caused in that time.
“We want to build on it, and help other communities that are settling into New Zealand Aotearoa so they don’t suffer the same indignities that we did at the time of the dawn raids.”
“We want to build on it, and help other communities that are settling into New Zealand Aotearoa so they don’t suffer the same indignities that we did at the time of the dawn raids.”
“I also think that Pacific people should learn about the struggles of Māori and what better place to do it than at the Ngāti Whātua marae.
“I think that the Māori history still needs to be worked through our education system. Young people need to know what happened after the Treaty of Waitangi.”......
See full article HERE
Ancient Māori tools repurposed for modern-day sandpits
A Wellington design duo has gone into business creating children’s garden tools based on traditional Māori designs.
“I noticed one day at my kids’ kōhanga reo that all the kids loved the sandpit, but they only had tools from Europe – like shovels and trowels and things,” he said.....
See full article HERE
Māori Party says no apologies for local body stand
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the decision of local body candidates to stand under the Māori Party banner shows the growing strength of the movement.
Toi Kai Rakau Iti has been re-elected unopposed to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council seat he won last time as an independent, and there are two other candidates in racers around the country.....
See full article HERE
Three Waters better off funding: Projects across Nelson to benefit
$1.1m Iwi engagement capacity - $350k Community car sharing scheme - $55k Whai Oranga Wellbeing Centre - This centre will focus on the social and cultural wellbeing and mental health of Maori in Nelson
This funding is split three ways. $500k will go towards Toi Maori, increasing the amount of Maori art in the city and providing a highly visible tangata whenua identity for Nelson.....
See full article HERE
“I think that the Māori history still needs to be worked through our education system. Young people need to know what happened after the Treaty of Waitangi.”......
See full article HERE
Ancient Māori tools repurposed for modern-day sandpits
A Wellington design duo has gone into business creating children’s garden tools based on traditional Māori designs.
“I noticed one day at my kids’ kōhanga reo that all the kids loved the sandpit, but they only had tools from Europe – like shovels and trowels and things,” he said.....
See full article HERE
Māori Party says no apologies for local body stand
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the decision of local body candidates to stand under the Māori Party banner shows the growing strength of the movement.
Toi Kai Rakau Iti has been re-elected unopposed to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council seat he won last time as an independent, and there are two other candidates in racers around the country.....
See full article HERE
Three Waters better off funding: Projects across Nelson to benefit
$1.1m Iwi engagement capacity - $350k Community car sharing scheme - $55k Whai Oranga Wellbeing Centre - This centre will focus on the social and cultural wellbeing and mental health of Maori in Nelson
This funding is split three ways. $500k will go towards Toi Maori, increasing the amount of Maori art in the city and providing a highly visible tangata whenua identity for Nelson.....
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Articles:
Two Waters? - Anthony Willy
Local Body Election Exposé – Dr Muriel Newman.
Ross Meurant: Democracy in New Zealand
Propaganda:
Abuse in Care: System change is the only way to protect Māori and Pasifika tamariki, ministries say
Two Waters? - Anthony Willy
Local Body Election Exposé – Dr Muriel Newman.
Ross Meurant: Democracy in New Zealand
Propaganda:
Abuse in Care: System change is the only way to protect Māori and Pasifika tamariki, ministries say
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Shovels/spades and trowels have been around since the dawn of the metal age 7000 or so years ago and have proved vital to the construction which has led to the devlopment of the modern world. The stone age maori digging stick, the pinnacle of acheivemnt until 220 years ago, was suited to little more than tillage of the soil. Little children are constructive with spades and trowels but can only be destructive with digging sticks. I suppose for many in immersion situations the sentiment fits well.
If we had a boatload or several of say islamic refugeses sneak ashore and hide in the local community, I wonder what the maori/pacific islander attitude would be.
I remember as a kid when that fabulous song by the patea maori club, Poi eh was a number 1 song in nz in 1984. Voted no 1 by all kiwis. Majority votes mattered then. It brought a tear to my eye to read a youtube comment written years ago by a kiwi saying - new zealand, where everyone is your cousin and the finest cuisine is fish n chips! This was exactly what nz was like and how I remember it. I went to school with maori kids but we never saw each as you are this and I am that. This is not how nz society worked. . Now suddenly, a group of activists have decided that nasty colonists have been disadvantaging one group of people for years? Oh really? The english language is suddenly racist and democracy hasn't worked here in nz? Oh really? What is happening to our beautiful nz is cruel, damaging and an utter lie. We need to tell the truth about how things were and to stand up for ourselves and our country before it is too late.
If I expire in a hospice I want to go out in an aura of peaceful content, not enraged by a bevy of signs in maori twaddle reminding me on my death bed of the conquest by maori of the once democratic NZ.
changes as part of the new curriculum framework - this is #5
All Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland undergraduate degrees will require
completion of:
• a zero-point te reo Māori pronunciation screening for all students by the end of first
year of enrolment; and
• a 15-point faculty-based “Waipapa Taumata Rau” course for all students, relevant
to their programme of study and completed in the first year of full-time equivalent
enrolment. The course will provide Māori-focused curriculum content and Te Tiriti
o Waitangi principles and accountabilities and will ensure all students have the
relevant knowledges of place to enhance their learning.
Sept 1st. There are a myriad factors maori health should be tested against for correlation before asserting racism. Perhaps genetics affects dispositon and hence outcome. Very many people forgo ideal rural and country existance and move to cities primarily to better access health care. Maori seem to expect it to come to their doorstep, and be free, wherever they are.
Is there systematic racism in the choice of AB forwards?
Re 2nd Sept. Do not agree with Shane that co governance less important than maori school truancy. A large element of tikanga and te ao in the latter. The m.d.o. is long established. Striving for a good job will likely diminish chances of an idle life and a nice new state house.
And as for the subsidised housing in Turangi; is the grant money taxed as earned at source?. Or as income to the recipient? Does it count as income when considering qualification for other assistance?
Most of the issues that are winding up this country tighter than a spring wouldn't exist if we were all seen as New Zealanders. We could say Kia Ora when we felt like it or Tena Koe and smile at strangers like we used to. We were actually a nice relaxed bi-cultural country. We will still be bi-cultural but not the other two unfortunately.
Being bi-cultural is ok by most people but pretending to be Maori is a whole new deal that we didn't buy.
MC
Shane Jones is absolutely right about getting Maori kids back in school. Of course, that might impact future gang prospects, and the elite's need for the unemployable, indigent etc. to support their claim for more taxpayer funding based on 'poor' Maori metrics, which are of course essential to keep the gravy train flowing.
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