This week Vodafone suggested that Māori should receive cash from the sale of „fourth-generation‟ radio spectrum. This spectrum will become available for reuse and sale once the analogue television network is closed in 2013. Communications Minister, Steven Joyce, has indicated that the auction is expected to raise at least $120
Day: July 25, 2011
This week mediated discussions were held between Ngāpuhi parties, in an attempt to resolve a deadlock as to whether the iwi should advance direction treaty settlement negotiations now, or continue their claim through from the Waitangi Tribunal. The Rūnanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi has established an entity, Te Rōpu o
On Wednesday a Deed of Settlement was agreed between Rongowhakaata and the Crown. The settlement includes ownership of the historic Te Hau ki Turanga meeting house (located within Te Papa), financial redress of $22 million, the return of several Crown-owned properties in the Gisborne region, and an apology. The Deed
This week the Health Research Council granted funding to five Māori-focused health research initiatives, namely: The Independent Māori Institute for Environment and Health, $4.7 million for a trauma recovery study and Māori workforce develop training; Te Maru o Ruahine Trust, $1.0 million to explore how traditional rongoā services can be
Housing Minister, Phil Heatley, has announced that Pukaki Ahu Whenua Trust (South Auckland), and Nga Hau e Whā (Christchurch) have both been awarded funding to build social housing. Pukaki Ahu Whenua Trust will receive $1.5 million to build ten houses in Mangere, under the housing partnership initiative. (In this fund private