This week Briefings to Incoming Ministers (‘BIMs’) were publicly released by government agencies. These briefings, finalised before the election, are designed to provide incoming ministers with information on; (i) the functions and structure of the agency; (ii) key policy challenges and sector priorities; and (iii) parliamentary and legislative matters at
Day: November 14, 2014
This week the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) released its report into an investigation into the Māori Performing Arts programmes at the Western Institute of Technology (WITT). The two programmes which were investigated were the National Certificate (level 4) and Diploma (level 6) in Māori Performing Arts. The programmes were
Today the Waitangi Tribunal is releasing its first report on Te Paparahi o te Raki (Northern claims) inquiry. This report is focused events in February 1840 (with a second report to be prepared on events after that time). We have not yet located the report on the Tribunal’s website, but
The Department of Corrections has announced that new prisoners will have pounamu or manaia removed, and returned to their whānau. The stated reason is that the items are beings traded amongst prisoners, which has escalated conflicts. Prisoners currently serving a sentence will not have to surrender their pounamu or manaia.