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Economic

Iwi Investment Performance Report Released – 29 Jan 2016 (1/2016)

  The consultancy firm, TDB Advisory has released a report entitled, Iwi Investment Report 2015.  This report summarises the financial performance of seven iwi, from 2006 to 2015.[1]  The iwi groups are Waikato-Tainui, Ngāi Tahu, Port Nicholson Block, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whātua o Ōrakei, Rangitāne o Wairau and Ngāi Tūhoe.
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Government

Trans-Pacific Partnership – Māori Development Factsheet Released – 29 Jan 2916 (1/2016)

  Last Thursday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade released a short ‘factsheet’ entitled the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Māori Development.  Summary information and an assessment of this document is provided from paragraph 12.  Paragraphs 6 to 11 provide background information on the TPP and related Waitangi Tribunal matters.
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Government Uncategorized

Rātana Celebrations – Overview of Political Speeches – 29 Jan 16 (1/2016)

  The political and policy year commenced in earnest last weekend with politicians attending Rātana Pā celebrations, along with Māori leaders and dignitaries.  (This is the celebration of the birth of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, 1873-1939). Labour Party Leader, Andrew Little, used the occasion to announce an extension of a proposed