Monday December 2, 2024
News:
Councils Told To Follow Govt’s Lead And Ditch “Progressive” Procurement
ACT Local Government spokesman Cameron Luxton is calling on local councils across New Zealand to ditch “progressive procurement” policies.
“Council procurement should have one purpose: deliver quality services at the best possible value for ratepayers. The pursuit of ‘progressive’, ‘diverse’, 'sustainable', ‘social enterprise’, or ‘broader’ outcomes in contracting inevitably detracts from a value-for-money focus.
“In September, the Government ditched Labour’s quota for 8% of government agencies’ contracts to be awarded to Māori businesses. It’s time for councils to follow suit.....
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Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji petition gathers over 3700 signatures
A petition to get the Tino Rangatiratanga flag added as an emoji is gaining traction, driven by a rangatahi (youth) who believes it is a crucial step towards cultural representation online.
The idea for the petition came to Leah Heremia (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāitai ki Tōrere) after trying to use the Tino Rangatiratanga flag in a social media post and realising it was not available.....
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Crown-Māori relations 'probably worse' since coalition came to power – PM
Crown-Māori relations are "probably worse" under the coalition government with "more division" now than when they came to power, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
However, the PM said there had been frustration created "by some pretty horrendous decisions" made by the previous government.
It comes after more than 42,000 people marched on Parliament as part of a nationwide hīkoi, with many stridently protesting the Government's Treaty Principles Bill.....
See full article HERE
Groundswell NZ ‘appalled’ by plan to designate Gore District an area of significance to Māori
Groundswell NZ leaders say Gore’s ratepayers feel “betrayed and more than a little bit insulted’’ after the council increased rates by 21% and then proposed to designate the entire district as an area of significance to Māori.
Earlier this month, the Gore District Council moved to clarify confusion in its proposed District Plan, which would designate the entire district as an area of significance to Māori, and instead proposed to introduce a new chapter called Ngāi Tahu Cultural Values.
It said the change was intended to provide a more comprehensive proposal after months of confusion about the original proposal......
See full article HERE
2025 Ngā Rauru Kītahi Scholarship
The aim of this scholarship is to support undergraduate tauira who are registered members of the Ngā Rauru Kītahi iwi. Recipients of this scholarship are selected by Ngā Rauru Kītahi.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Capturing a Country - Dr Muriel Newman.
Sovereignty in New Zealand - Anthony Willy.
Mike Butler: Meet our secret sovereigns
Propaganda:
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles bill at Labour Party annual conference
Ria Hall: If you’re Māori, you’re automatically political
After the hīkoi, the challenge: the Treaty principles debate and an honest reckoning with history - Anne Salmond
Willie Jackson calls out anti-Māori bill
The Crown can’t decide on its own
In history, context is everything
Seymour’s principles of privatisation
Mahuta ready to be back in politics
See full article HERE
Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji petition gathers over 3700 signatures
A petition to get the Tino Rangatiratanga flag added as an emoji is gaining traction, driven by a rangatahi (youth) who believes it is a crucial step towards cultural representation online.
The idea for the petition came to Leah Heremia (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāitai ki Tōrere) after trying to use the Tino Rangatiratanga flag in a social media post and realising it was not available.....
See full article HERE
Crown-Māori relations 'probably worse' since coalition came to power – PM
Crown-Māori relations are "probably worse" under the coalition government with "more division" now than when they came to power, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
However, the PM said there had been frustration created "by some pretty horrendous decisions" made by the previous government.
It comes after more than 42,000 people marched on Parliament as part of a nationwide hīkoi, with many stridently protesting the Government's Treaty Principles Bill.....
See full article HERE
Groundswell NZ ‘appalled’ by plan to designate Gore District an area of significance to Māori
Groundswell NZ leaders say Gore’s ratepayers feel “betrayed and more than a little bit insulted’’ after the council increased rates by 21% and then proposed to designate the entire district as an area of significance to Māori.
Earlier this month, the Gore District Council moved to clarify confusion in its proposed District Plan, which would designate the entire district as an area of significance to Māori, and instead proposed to introduce a new chapter called Ngāi Tahu Cultural Values.
It said the change was intended to provide a more comprehensive proposal after months of confusion about the original proposal......
See full article HERE
2025 Ngā Rauru Kītahi Scholarship
The aim of this scholarship is to support undergraduate tauira who are registered members of the Ngā Rauru Kītahi iwi. Recipients of this scholarship are selected by Ngā Rauru Kītahi.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Capturing a Country - Dr Muriel Newman.
Sovereignty in New Zealand - Anthony Willy.
Mike Butler: Meet our secret sovereigns
Propaganda:
Willie Jackson decries coalition and Treaty Principles bill at Labour Party annual conference
Ria Hall: If you’re Māori, you’re automatically political
After the hīkoi, the challenge: the Treaty principles debate and an honest reckoning with history - Anne Salmond
Willie Jackson calls out anti-Māori bill
The Crown can’t decide on its own
In history, context is everything
Seymour’s principles of privatisation
Mahuta ready to be back in politics
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