Saturday March 15, 2025
News:
Auckland University Māori student centre opens, Act raises concerns over segregation
The opening of He Āhuru Mōwai and similar separate spaces for Māori students has been labelled segregation by Act, which is are concerned about the direction of New Zealand’s academic institutions.
“Part of the joy of university is the chance to learn alongside students of different backgrounds, with different perspectives,” Act tertiary spokeswoman Dr Parmjeet Parmar told the Herald.
“This contest of perspectives helps to test ideas and improve understanding. All of this requires an inclusive approach, not segregation.....
See full article HERE
Popular Whangārei walk Te Whara at Bream Head should close, hapū say
“This contest of perspectives helps to test ideas and improve understanding. All of this requires an inclusive approach, not segregation.....
See full article HERE
Popular Whangārei walk Te Whara at Bream Head should close, hapū say
A hapū-iwi group wants to close access to Te Whara/Bream Head to stop people walking over their wāhi tapu or culturally sacred land.
The Bream Head Scenic Reserve in Whangārei Heads is managed by the Department of Conservation and includes Te Whara Track, which was nationally recognised as a Great Day Walk in 2017.
But the site’s strategic location at the entrance to Whangārei Harbour means its history includes large battles by tribes contesting the area, said Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari Hapū-Iwi Trust chairwoman Dr Arvay Armstrong-Read....
See full article HERE
Whangārei hāpu fear landowners will cut down ancient Puriri trees on Onoke Pā
A Whangārei-based hapū battling the development of houses on a sacred site are concerned the landowners will cut down ancient Puriri trees that are significant to mana whenua.
Ngāti Kahu o Torongare have been in and out of court for the last 30 years to protect Onoke Pā, in the suburb of Kamo, which they say was traditionally used to bury the dead.....
See full article HERE
Māori Design Leader - Auckland City Council
* Lead the Māori Design Kaupapa Programme, shaping urban design and influencing outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau.
* Provide expert Māori urban design input into key regional and national projects.
* Mentor and develop Māori design capability within a collaborative team dedicated to achieving positive urban and community outcomes…
See full article HERE
Articles:
Barrie Davis: Principle of Sovereignty Proposition
Eliminating Woke - Dr Muriel Newman.
The Decline of Conservation - David Round.
Propaganda:
Language is a ‘central element in being Māori’ – using structured literacy to teach te reo misses the point
The flap over DEI: woke, or just awake?
Older voters feel so threatened they’re ‘prepared to burn down the house', Māori ward councillor says
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
The Bream Head Scenic Reserve in Whangārei Heads is managed by the Department of Conservation and includes Te Whara Track, which was nationally recognised as a Great Day Walk in 2017.
But the site’s strategic location at the entrance to Whangārei Harbour means its history includes large battles by tribes contesting the area, said Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari Hapū-Iwi Trust chairwoman Dr Arvay Armstrong-Read....
See full article HERE
Whangārei hāpu fear landowners will cut down ancient Puriri trees on Onoke Pā
A Whangārei-based hapū battling the development of houses on a sacred site are concerned the landowners will cut down ancient Puriri trees that are significant to mana whenua.
Ngāti Kahu o Torongare have been in and out of court for the last 30 years to protect Onoke Pā, in the suburb of Kamo, which they say was traditionally used to bury the dead.....
See full article HERE
Māori Design Leader - Auckland City Council
* Lead the Māori Design Kaupapa Programme, shaping urban design and influencing outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau.
* Provide expert Māori urban design input into key regional and national projects.
* Mentor and develop Māori design capability within a collaborative team dedicated to achieving positive urban and community outcomes…
See full article HERE
Articles:
Barrie Davis: Principle of Sovereignty Proposition
Eliminating Woke - Dr Muriel Newman.
The Decline of Conservation - David Round.
Propaganda:
Language is a ‘central element in being Māori’ – using structured literacy to teach te reo misses the point
The flap over DEI: woke, or just awake?
Older voters feel so threatened they’re ‘prepared to burn down the house', Māori ward councillor says
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
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Friday March 14, 2025
News:
Māori economy surpasses $100b goal, assets grow to $126b in 2023
Māori contributions to the economy have far surpassed the projected goal of “$100 billion by 2030”, a new report has revealed.
The report conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s and Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Ōhanga Māori 2023, shows Māori entities have grown from contributing $17b to New Zealand’s GDP in 2018 to $32b in 2023, turning a 6.5% contribution to GDP into 8.9%.
The report conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s and Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Ōhanga Māori 2023, shows Māori entities have grown from contributing $17b to New Zealand’s GDP in 2018 to $32b in 2023, turning a 6.5% contribution to GDP into 8.9%.
The Māori asset base has grown from $69b in 2018 to $126b in 2023 – an increase of 83%.
Of that sum, there is $66b in assets for Māori businesses and employers, $19b in assets for self-employed Māori and $41b in assets for Māori trusts, incorporations, and other Māori collectives, including post-settlement entities.....
See full article HERE
Iwi-Māori Partnership Unveils Plan To Boost Health Outcomes From Taumarunui To Whanganui
The health partnership board representing iwi from Taumarunui to Whanganui has launched its first community health plan to boost Māori wellbeing and tackle health inequities.
Te Mātuku Iwi-Māori Partnership Board released the strategic plan today (Wednesday), outlining high-level intentions and priorities for the next five years.
The plan focuses on “culturally attuned and responsive” health and wellbeing outcomes....
See full article HERE
Missed Opportunity To Stop The Stealing Of Māori Land
The Green Party is disappointed the Government voted down Hūhana Lyndon’s member’s Bill, which would have prevented further alienation of Māori land through the Public Works Act.
“Today represents a missed opportunity to end a legacy of injustice that has seen Māori land stolen across generations,” says Green Party MP Hūhana Lyndon.....
See full article HERE
INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Māori business success primed for investment - Tama Potaka
Iwi and Māori businesses will be in prime position to seize international co-investment opportunities at the Infrastructure Investment Summit this week as a recent economic report revealed Māori assets have grown to $126 Billion, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.
More than 100 companies managing about $6 Trillion in capital will converge at the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland this week, which will showcase Aotearoa New Zealand’s growth sectors and infrastructure pipeline.
“The release of the Te Ōhanga Māori – the Māori Economy 2023 report by MBIE earlier this week showed Iwi and Māori organisations have formidable financial muscle along with a wealth of cultural insight to invest with international organisations in major government infrastructure projects....
See full article HERE
International Students Forced To Pay Up To $5,730 For Compulsory Treaty Course
ACT’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar is calling on Auckland University to scrap its compulsory ‘Waipapa Taumata Rau’ course, covering the Treaty of Waitangi and traditional Māori knowledge systems, after discovering that international students are being forced to pay thousands of dollars for it.
“It’s no wonder Auckland University is slipping down the international rankings when they’re charging students up to $5,730 for a course that has no relevance to their studies or future careers abroad.
“This mandatory course is damaging the university’s reputation among international students, who we rely on to pay full fees and subsidise costs for local students and taxpayers. A student who speaks English as a second language and only plans to stay in New Zealand for their degree gains no practical benefit from being forced to study local indigenous belief systems.....
See full article HERE
Māori economy set to grow - Finance Minister
In her speech today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledged the ‘proud and accomplished Indigenous population as she noted the Māori economy becoming an increasingly significant player in the New Zealand economy.
“Over the five years to 2023 the Māori asset base increased from $69 billion to $126 billion. That was a faster rate of asset growth than for the economy as a whole - testament to the success iwi and Māori entities are having in making smart and long-term investment choices, underpinned by strong commercial discipline”
She said that over the same period, the Māori economic contribution to gross domestic product increased from $17 billion to $32 billion.
“Mark my words, that growth is set to continue” she added....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Gary Judd KC: National Party Dodging Difficult Issue
Bob Edlin: Matauranga Maori
Andrew Hoggard: Why treaty bill is still relevant
Bob Edlin: Some payments to southern iwi are kept under wraps....
Mike's Minute: What we've learnt from the Treaty Bill submissions
Video:
Sean Plunket: What Is The Māori Economy?
Propaganda:
‘Most will be disestablished’: Pera Paniora on Māori wards and brutal referendum truth
“Iwi partnerships are our secret weapon” - Infrastructure Investment Summit 2025
Of that sum, there is $66b in assets for Māori businesses and employers, $19b in assets for self-employed Māori and $41b in assets for Māori trusts, incorporations, and other Māori collectives, including post-settlement entities.....
See full article HERE
Iwi-Māori Partnership Unveils Plan To Boost Health Outcomes From Taumarunui To Whanganui
The health partnership board representing iwi from Taumarunui to Whanganui has launched its first community health plan to boost Māori wellbeing and tackle health inequities.
Te Mātuku Iwi-Māori Partnership Board released the strategic plan today (Wednesday), outlining high-level intentions and priorities for the next five years.
The plan focuses on “culturally attuned and responsive” health and wellbeing outcomes....
See full article HERE
Missed Opportunity To Stop The Stealing Of Māori Land
The Green Party is disappointed the Government voted down Hūhana Lyndon’s member’s Bill, which would have prevented further alienation of Māori land through the Public Works Act.
“Today represents a missed opportunity to end a legacy of injustice that has seen Māori land stolen across generations,” says Green Party MP Hūhana Lyndon.....
See full article HERE
INVESTMENT SUMMIT: Māori business success primed for investment - Tama Potaka
Iwi and Māori businesses will be in prime position to seize international co-investment opportunities at the Infrastructure Investment Summit this week as a recent economic report revealed Māori assets have grown to $126 Billion, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says.
More than 100 companies managing about $6 Trillion in capital will converge at the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland this week, which will showcase Aotearoa New Zealand’s growth sectors and infrastructure pipeline.
“The release of the Te Ōhanga Māori – the Māori Economy 2023 report by MBIE earlier this week showed Iwi and Māori organisations have formidable financial muscle along with a wealth of cultural insight to invest with international organisations in major government infrastructure projects....
See full article HERE
International Students Forced To Pay Up To $5,730 For Compulsory Treaty Course
ACT’s Tertiary Education spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar is calling on Auckland University to scrap its compulsory ‘Waipapa Taumata Rau’ course, covering the Treaty of Waitangi and traditional Māori knowledge systems, after discovering that international students are being forced to pay thousands of dollars for it.
“It’s no wonder Auckland University is slipping down the international rankings when they’re charging students up to $5,730 for a course that has no relevance to their studies or future careers abroad.
“This mandatory course is damaging the university’s reputation among international students, who we rely on to pay full fees and subsidise costs for local students and taxpayers. A student who speaks English as a second language and only plans to stay in New Zealand for their degree gains no practical benefit from being forced to study local indigenous belief systems.....
See full article HERE
Māori economy set to grow - Finance Minister
In her speech today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledged the ‘proud and accomplished Indigenous population as she noted the Māori economy becoming an increasingly significant player in the New Zealand economy.
“Over the five years to 2023 the Māori asset base increased from $69 billion to $126 billion. That was a faster rate of asset growth than for the economy as a whole - testament to the success iwi and Māori entities are having in making smart and long-term investment choices, underpinned by strong commercial discipline”
She said that over the same period, the Māori economic contribution to gross domestic product increased from $17 billion to $32 billion.
“Mark my words, that growth is set to continue” she added....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Gary Judd KC: National Party Dodging Difficult Issue
Bob Edlin: Matauranga Maori
Andrew Hoggard: Why treaty bill is still relevant
Bob Edlin: Some payments to southern iwi are kept under wraps....
Mike's Minute: What we've learnt from the Treaty Bill submissions
Video:
Sean Plunket: What Is The Māori Economy?
Propaganda:
‘Most will be disestablished’: Pera Paniora on Māori wards and brutal referendum truth
“Iwi partnerships are our secret weapon” - Infrastructure Investment Summit 2025
Thursday March 13, 2025
News:
Ngāpuhi to buy stake in Northport, hapū engagement top of agenda
Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Limited, Tupu Tonu, is set to acquire a stake in the company that owns Northport, the deep-water commercial port at Marsden Point near Whangārei.
The fund plans to purchase a 7% share in Marsden Maritime Holdings, which owns and operates the port.
The fund plans to purchase a 7% share in Marsden Maritime Holdings, which owns and operates the port.
This investment marks a strategic move by Tupu Tonu to expand its portfolio and strengthen its role in regional infrastructure and is part of a wider consortium that includes the Ports of Tauranga and the Northland Regional Council.....
See full article HERE
Hoka shoes use a Māori name. Why don’t they say so?
Hoka is a French American sneaker brand seen on the feet of celebrities such as Britney Spears and Gwyneth Paltrow, and exploding in global popularity.
The name Hoka is a Māori word meaning “to fly”, but you’re unlikely to know that. The company, which took in close to $3 billion in sales last year, does not attribute the name to Māori on its website or in a nine-minute company origin video. The brand’s logo, a bird silhouette, and its tagline – “fly human fly” – alludes to the Māori meaning of its name. A short video on Hoka’s “About” page – as well as many social media influencers promoting its products – pronounce the name wrong, saying the word “hoe-kah” instead of “hoar-kah”....
See full article HERE
Investment Summit 2025: How Māori can benefit from foreign capital influx at Christopher Luxon’s money summit
It is encouraging that this event coincides with a new report showing that the Māori economic contribution to our economy has grown from $17 billion to $32b over the past five years.
Māori forestry and fisheries is intertwined with Japanese capital. The land is leased to avoid alienation. Given the large landholdings held by tribes, such as Te Aupouri, many opportunities exist.
A single summit, however, is not sufficient to bring overseas parties together with Māori.
A post-Covid concept which dovetails nicely into Māori landowners' aspirations. To date nothing appears to have been achieved.
Geothermal energy development should elevate our country as a desirable investment given the global focus on green energy. Not only does this coincide with Māori aspirations but it provides options for industrial manufacturing.
Commitment to develop worthy projects in partnership with Māori is essential. If it lifts the poorest Kiwis, surely no one can disagree with that outcome.
It requires shared responsibility, a proactive Government and matchmakers.
One way of passing this test is to ensure that iwi Māori are integrated into this new phase of economic development.....
See full article HERE
Shane Jones Criticizes Waatea Digital’s Communist Focus
Minister Jones says he is disappointment in Waatea for focusing on environmentalist agendas that are delaying New Zealand’s development.
“We, sort of, you know, foolishly follow this new version of rabbit hole politics that I see Mr Tukaki has visited upon Radio Waatea. I don’t quite like the tone of Radio Waatea, other than yourself. In the vein that Winston and I used to enjoy being engaged with by Radio Waatea, we gotta stop getting Bomber Bradbury and these other communists on your show all the time. Get some middle-of-the-road people, brother,” says Jones.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Richard Prebble: Misunderstandings and the Treaty
Bob Edlin: Asians could make a case for special governance arrangements....
JC: This Racism Has Got Out of Hand
Propaganda:
Iwi Shareholders Condemn Whānau Ora Overhaul
Māori-owned businesses surpass 1000 in Hawke’s Bay
Tikanga Māori explained: What is it?
Peeni Henare apologises for breaking House rules, stands by haka
Hoka shoes use a Māori name. Why don’t they say so?
Hoka is a French American sneaker brand seen on the feet of celebrities such as Britney Spears and Gwyneth Paltrow, and exploding in global popularity.
The name Hoka is a Māori word meaning “to fly”, but you’re unlikely to know that. The company, which took in close to $3 billion in sales last year, does not attribute the name to Māori on its website or in a nine-minute company origin video. The brand’s logo, a bird silhouette, and its tagline – “fly human fly” – alludes to the Māori meaning of its name. A short video on Hoka’s “About” page – as well as many social media influencers promoting its products – pronounce the name wrong, saying the word “hoe-kah” instead of “hoar-kah”....
See full article HERE
Investment Summit 2025: How Māori can benefit from foreign capital influx at Christopher Luxon’s money summit
It is encouraging that this event coincides with a new report showing that the Māori economic contribution to our economy has grown from $17 billion to $32b over the past five years.
Māori forestry and fisheries is intertwined with Japanese capital. The land is leased to avoid alienation. Given the large landholdings held by tribes, such as Te Aupouri, many opportunities exist.
A single summit, however, is not sufficient to bring overseas parties together with Māori.
A post-Covid concept which dovetails nicely into Māori landowners' aspirations. To date nothing appears to have been achieved.
Geothermal energy development should elevate our country as a desirable investment given the global focus on green energy. Not only does this coincide with Māori aspirations but it provides options for industrial manufacturing.
Commitment to develop worthy projects in partnership with Māori is essential. If it lifts the poorest Kiwis, surely no one can disagree with that outcome.
It requires shared responsibility, a proactive Government and matchmakers.
One way of passing this test is to ensure that iwi Māori are integrated into this new phase of economic development.....
See full article HERE
Shane Jones Criticizes Waatea Digital’s Communist Focus
Minister Jones says he is disappointment in Waatea for focusing on environmentalist agendas that are delaying New Zealand’s development.
“We, sort of, you know, foolishly follow this new version of rabbit hole politics that I see Mr Tukaki has visited upon Radio Waatea. I don’t quite like the tone of Radio Waatea, other than yourself. In the vein that Winston and I used to enjoy being engaged with by Radio Waatea, we gotta stop getting Bomber Bradbury and these other communists on your show all the time. Get some middle-of-the-road people, brother,” says Jones.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Richard Prebble: Misunderstandings and the Treaty
Bob Edlin: Asians could make a case for special governance arrangements....
JC: This Racism Has Got Out of Hand
Propaganda:
Iwi Shareholders Condemn Whānau Ora Overhaul
Māori-owned businesses surpass 1000 in Hawke’s Bay
Tikanga Māori explained: What is it?
Peeni Henare apologises for breaking House rules, stands by haka
Wednesday March 12, 2025
News:
Resource teachers of literacy and Māori shocked by proposed cuts
Resource teachers of literacy and resource teachers of Māori are "shocked and "devastated" by a proposal from the Education Minister to stop funding 174 roles from next year.
"Given that this is the Government's mandate at the current time to improve literacy within New Zealand, it just does not make sense to take out front line, very highly trained professionals," Resource Teachers: Literacy Association President Judith Bradley said.
Both the leaders from the Resource Teachers: Literacy Association and National Association of Resource Teachers Advisory Māori reject Education Minister Erica Stanford saying the quality of the service is inconsistent.....
See full article HERE
University opens new support centre for Māori students
The doors have opened at He Āhuru Mōwai – a special space dedicated to enhancing the well-being and success of tauira Māori.
He Āhuru Mōwai, the new support centre for Māori students, has officially opened its doors. Designed to provide culturally responsive services, the centre will support tauira Māori by providing academic guidance and well-being initiatives.
The opening dawn ceremony on 10 March featured a blessing led by Kaiārataki Michael Steedman and Kaitiaki Reo Māori Robbie Paora of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Ngā Tauira Māori, the University’s Māori Student Association, unveiled the space, followed by a karakia to bless the new centre....
See full article HERE
Labour MP to face Privileges Committee over haka in the House
Parliament’s influential Privileges Committee is set to hear from Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare in a public hearing over the haka he performed during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill.
He is one of four MPs referred to the Privileges Committee following last year’s haka, which was initiated by Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
At the time, Maipi-Clarke was named by the Speaker for “grossly disorderly” conduct, and he suspended her from the House for 24 hours and docked her pay.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Professor Ananish Chaudhuri: Inability to understand te reo Māori does not prevent people from asking questions about race relations in New Zealand
Ani O'Brien: Reports of the death of Whānau Ora are greatly exaggerated
Propaganda:
Māori collectives ‘driving force’ behind primary industry - report
Both the leaders from the Resource Teachers: Literacy Association and National Association of Resource Teachers Advisory Māori reject Education Minister Erica Stanford saying the quality of the service is inconsistent.....
See full article HERE
University opens new support centre for Māori students
The doors have opened at He Āhuru Mōwai – a special space dedicated to enhancing the well-being and success of tauira Māori.
He Āhuru Mōwai, the new support centre for Māori students, has officially opened its doors. Designed to provide culturally responsive services, the centre will support tauira Māori by providing academic guidance and well-being initiatives.
The opening dawn ceremony on 10 March featured a blessing led by Kaiārataki Michael Steedman and Kaitiaki Reo Māori Robbie Paora of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Ngā Tauira Māori, the University’s Māori Student Association, unveiled the space, followed by a karakia to bless the new centre....
See full article HERE
Labour MP to face Privileges Committee over haka in the House
Parliament’s influential Privileges Committee is set to hear from Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare in a public hearing over the haka he performed during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill.
He is one of four MPs referred to the Privileges Committee following last year’s haka, which was initiated by Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
At the time, Maipi-Clarke was named by the Speaker for “grossly disorderly” conduct, and he suspended her from the House for 24 hours and docked her pay.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Professor Ananish Chaudhuri: Inability to understand te reo Māori does not prevent people from asking questions about race relations in New Zealand
Ani O'Brien: Reports of the death of Whānau Ora are greatly exaggerated
Propaganda:
Māori collectives ‘driving force’ behind primary industry - report
Tuesday March 11, 2025
News:
Gore’s council discloses payments for cultural and environmental projects
The Gore District Council won’t say how much it has paid to iwi authorities in the last four years, but it has disclosed how much it has paid the Hokonui Rūnanga for environmental and cultural identity projects.
Details of payments made to iwi authorities between 2021 and 2024, and any payments classified as koha and paid by council, were requested under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.
Details of payments made to iwi authorities between 2021 and 2024, and any payments classified as koha and paid by council, were requested under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.
In its response to the LGOIMA request, the council disclosed four payments to Hokonui Rūnanga Floriculture Limited.
In 2021 it made payments totalling $7215, in 2022 it paid $84,414, in 2023 it paid $53,038, and last year it paid $61,990. The council response did not say what the payments were for......
See full article HERE
Road Naming No Longer In Contention
The naming of eight new roads created for subdivisions in the Whakatāne district were approved without any hitches on Thursday.
This was the first time any new roads had been named in the district since Whakatāne District Council adopted its new Road Naming and Addressing Policy in August last year.
The new policy requires developers to engage with the relevant iwi and hapū of an area about how road should be named.....
See full article HERE
Dramatic overhaul of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency
The three original Whānau Ora commissioning agencies have lost their contracts in a tender process, including the John Tamihere-led North Island agency.
Four new agencies will take over in July, and Ngāti Paoa and Ngāi Tahu have confirmed they are among the successful bidders.
Whānau Ora leaders are alarmed at the decision to drop the three original commissioning agencies and “dramatically” change the approach of the organisation in an overhaul that will impact $155 million of contracts.
An estimated 1000 jobs are at risk following the decision to award the contracts to new providers. While some of those workers could be rehired by newly-chosen agencies, leaders warned about the huge upheaval and the potential loss of trust among Māori communities.....
See full article HERE
Toa Rangatira made as Southern North Island Whānau Ora Commissioner
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira steps into its new role as Whānau Ora Commissioner, delivering key services across Te Ūpoko o Te Ika, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki, Heretaunga, Tairāwhiti, and Waiariki.
Staff at the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency learned on Friday that they will lose their jobs.
The rūnanga states that it is working with Te Puni Kōkiri and its provider network to support whānau and communities in achieving their goals.....
See full article HERE
Council Grants $1.34m To Four Landscape Scale Environmental Projects
A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand, $393,000 over four years towards Te Whakaoranga o Karioi – The Karioi Project
The funding will go towards:
* labour – pest animal control, seabird/coastal ranger and volunteer coordinator
* mātauranga Māori cultural health monitoring
* health and safety – materials and expert guidance....
See full article HERE
Highly anticipated report shows dramatic growth in Māori economy
The report reveals good news on the growth front, with the Māori economic contribution to the New Zealand economy having grown from $17 billion in 2018 to $32 billion in 2023.
Informed by key data from census 2023, Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 report highlights the significant economic contributions being made within the Māori economy to the New Zealand economy as a whole.
Insights show that the Māori asset base has grown at a significantly faster rate than the overall economy, from $69 billion in 2018 to $126 billion in 2023. This growth has outstripped the previously predicted figure of $100 billion by 2030.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Ani O'Brien: Richard Prebble is not an extremist
Caleb Anderson: You will know them by their fruit
Propaganda:
Whānau Ora Commissioning contract termination unsettles
Dramatic overhaul of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency
A 'destruction of Whānau Ora by stealth' - providers
In 2021 it made payments totalling $7215, in 2022 it paid $84,414, in 2023 it paid $53,038, and last year it paid $61,990. The council response did not say what the payments were for......
See full article HERE
Road Naming No Longer In Contention
The naming of eight new roads created for subdivisions in the Whakatāne district were approved without any hitches on Thursday.
This was the first time any new roads had been named in the district since Whakatāne District Council adopted its new Road Naming and Addressing Policy in August last year.
The new policy requires developers to engage with the relevant iwi and hapū of an area about how road should be named.....
See full article HERE
Dramatic overhaul of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency
The three original Whānau Ora commissioning agencies have lost their contracts in a tender process, including the John Tamihere-led North Island agency.
Four new agencies will take over in July, and Ngāti Paoa and Ngāi Tahu have confirmed they are among the successful bidders.
Whānau Ora leaders are alarmed at the decision to drop the three original commissioning agencies and “dramatically” change the approach of the organisation in an overhaul that will impact $155 million of contracts.
An estimated 1000 jobs are at risk following the decision to award the contracts to new providers. While some of those workers could be rehired by newly-chosen agencies, leaders warned about the huge upheaval and the potential loss of trust among Māori communities.....
See full article HERE
Toa Rangatira made as Southern North Island Whānau Ora Commissioner
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira steps into its new role as Whānau Ora Commissioner, delivering key services across Te Ūpoko o Te Ika, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki, Heretaunga, Tairāwhiti, and Waiariki.
Staff at the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency learned on Friday that they will lose their jobs.
The rūnanga states that it is working with Te Puni Kōkiri and its provider network to support whānau and communities in achieving their goals.....
See full article HERE
Council Grants $1.34m To Four Landscape Scale Environmental Projects
A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand, $393,000 over four years towards Te Whakaoranga o Karioi – The Karioi Project
The funding will go towards:
* labour – pest animal control, seabird/coastal ranger and volunteer coordinator
* mātauranga Māori cultural health monitoring
* health and safety – materials and expert guidance....
See full article HERE
Highly anticipated report shows dramatic growth in Māori economy
The report reveals good news on the growth front, with the Māori economic contribution to the New Zealand economy having grown from $17 billion in 2018 to $32 billion in 2023.
Informed by key data from census 2023, Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 report highlights the significant economic contributions being made within the Māori economy to the New Zealand economy as a whole.
Insights show that the Māori asset base has grown at a significantly faster rate than the overall economy, from $69 billion in 2018 to $126 billion in 2023. This growth has outstripped the previously predicted figure of $100 billion by 2030.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
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Te Korowai o Wainuiārua settlement bill passes, iwi reflect on future
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith told the House the passing of the final reading brought to an end eight years of negotiations between the Crown and those represented by the iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.
The settlement includes an agreed historical account, acknowledgement of Crown breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi and a Crown apology.
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua will receive financial and commercial redress of $21.7 million, a cultural revitalisation fund of $6.85m and cultural redress, including the return of 19 sites of cultural significance.....
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Shrek - Kātahi te Korokē trailer released by Māoriland Productions and DreamWorks Animation
Shrek just the latest animated film to be dubbed into te reo Māori, with several films including Disney's Encanto and Moana 2 released last year.....
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Government unveils aquaculture boosting plans
The plan focuses on optimizing existing marine farms, expanding production through open ocean aquaculture, advancing Māori leadership in the sector, introducing new species for farming, and supporting technological innovation.....
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Signing up to the big myth
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua will receive financial and commercial redress of $21.7 million, a cultural revitalisation fund of $6.85m and cultural redress, including the return of 19 sites of cultural significance.....
See full article HERE
Shrek - Kātahi te Korokē trailer released by Māoriland Productions and DreamWorks Animation
Shrek just the latest animated film to be dubbed into te reo Māori, with several films including Disney's Encanto and Moana 2 released last year.....
See full article HERE
Government unveils aquaculture boosting plans
The plan focuses on optimizing existing marine farms, expanding production through open ocean aquaculture, advancing Māori leadership in the sector, introducing new species for farming, and supporting technological innovation.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Dr Michael Bassett: Academic arrogance
Propaganda:
Kindergartens Voice Opposition to Treaty Principles Bill
Bowel screening change ‘totally unethical’
Another gut punch for tamariki Māori
Groundbreaking sustainable building opens at Ōtaki’s Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Signing up to the big myth
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20 comments:
re 10th, and the Wanganui settlement, what exatly is a "cultural revitalisation fund"? New grass skirts and a carved handle tomahawks for all? Free facial disfigurement? I trust the approved history does not override contrary new information which may come to light.
I am left wondering when Goldsmith will have his face tatooed. While they are at it, they could do the same with Finlayson as it would improve his scowling appearance. Just who's funds are being (have been) frittered away by these characters?
When will this insanity finally end?
Mr Finlayson (before being an unelected member of parliament and then throwing taxpayers money at anything Māori) was the leader of the legal team that won the $170 million claim by Ngai Tahu that had sold all their land before the treaty was signed in 1840.
Now we have another unelected member of parliament, Mr Goldsmith, throwing taxpayers money at anything Maori, and all based on a false, fake, fraudulent ‘English version’ of the treaty that does not agree with the original treaty.
Precisely, when will they be given honourary Maori 'citizenship'?
It may not end - just intensify. The sane might have to depart leaving behind a land of raving lunatics to embrace a bygone tribal era. Not a pretty spectacle!
Both these abject characters would sell their soul to the devil.
Very well said
“Gore’s council discloses payments for cultural and environmental projects”?
A co-ordinated we the people’s rates and tax revolt would sort out this corporate apartheid agenda's transfer of wealth scam.
re the 12th.Presumably in recognition of equity somehere at Auckland University is a subsidised social centre to support beleagured normal colonist students.
It is impossible to know whether Resource Teachers of Literacy are worthwhile without knowing whether they teach by Whole Language (WL) methods or Structured Literacy ( phonics) . If they are promoting WL then they need to go asap. I am predicting a large proportion of children are going to struggle with acquiring English literacy because the Maori vowels are so different from English ones particularly /u/ which in English is u as in up and in Maori oo. Further the /u/ in English is the /a/ sound in Maori. English is the most difficult European language of all with fiendish spelling because of the 100s of spelling patterns. We have only just started to introduce structured literacy for English in NZ although Maori has been taught phonically for decades. Unless you know what these resource teachers are actually doing it is hard to know what is best. At least twice as much time needs to be spent on English cf with Maori which is phonically easier because it is 100% phonic.
He he! You wish ...
Some years ago my wife was a Reading rRecovery teacher, steepd in the Clay farce method., working part time. At the time there was no pressure to fritter spare time and learn stone age te reo. So it was a sweet number with an astonishing hourly rate. Had the job been discontinued we would have been "shocked and devastated". I am sure she could have had equal success teaching 5, 10, 15 of the same level simultaneously using phonics. Much of the class room problem is the disparity within classes, a problem evaded eons ago by the fail sytem .
I seem to recall maori recently blocked an extension at Marsden Point on the basis that seafood gathering was threatened. Will the buy in remove absolute opposition and ensure huge compensation?
So when will they put funds into and stop the child murdering and killing by their own people? Or do they the chiefs and corporations iwi not care that Maori children are murdered by Maori people?
The (part) Māori economy, which was created from the “transfer of wealth” from one group of New Zealanders to another group of New Zealanders, and based on false, fake, fraudulent documents, lies and deception, surpasses its 2030 $100b goal.
Dear Emma Andrews, interesting article, but you fail to mention that it is so much easier to report an increased asset base and profitability when you are given multi-million dollar handouts from the taxpayer and pay reduced taxes relative to those paid by other businesses. As a proper journalist, it would be more interesting if you added some balance to your writing
re 15th .One sure way for maori to acquire mana amongst fellow maori is to stick it, and be seen to be sticking it to, mere pakeha and other NZers. (This view was announced in less direct form at the Tupuna Maunga hui Nov 2019) Mana whenua have achieved it in Auckland by hugely limiting access to the public owned recreation reserve Waitakere Regional Park. Moves are afoot to completely preclude the public from a vast area. Maori interest and utilisation, apart from clandestine cultivation, was minimal so no sacrifice for them. It seems maori have espied similar opportunity at Bream Head. In that case there is the added attraction of a possible commercial extorion of paid access. If non maori world wide similarly blocked utilisation of ground walked, slept, fought, fornicated, died, cannibalised etc on by ancestors, the world would grind to a complete stop.
Apathetic NZers - though informed - will pay for ignoring what is happening under their nose.
I’d like Dawn Freshwater to leave Uni of Akl and go find a job at a uni in say… California - somewhere really woke where she’d fit right in. I just hate what she’s doing to what used to be our top ranking uni. Little wonder increasing numbers of kiwi students are heading overseas to study. Nearly $6k for compulsory cultural indoctrination for all students? Madness!
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