The Government has announced a major review of the health sector, the purpose of which is to give recommendations to create “an equitable, sustainable public health service that delivers the healthcare that New Zealanders expect and deserve…” . While the focus on sustainability likely comes from existing capital plant and
Day: June 1, 2018
Also this week the Government announced it was establishing an expert advisory group focused on supporting “the overhaul of the welfare system”, as Minister Carmel Sepuloni put it. The terms of reference are also a little non-descript, with the role of the working group being to “provide advice to the
Appointments and Awards Onuku Māori Lands Trust (Rotorua) has won the Ahuwhenua Trophy (Māori farming) Trophy. Harepaora Ngaheu (Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau ā Apanui) has won the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award. Tahamoana Macpherson has been appointed New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Thailand. Wallace Haumaha has been appointed Deputy Commissioner
The Waitangi Tribunal has provided its formal notification regarding its commencement of its inquiry into claims concerning the Marine and Coastal Area Act 2011. The Inquiry will address two main questions: To what extent, if at all, are the MACA Act and Crown policy and practice inconsistent with the Treaty
Pānui is continuing to review Government Budget documents, particularly in areas where there are targeted Māori funds, to ensure allocations are maintained, and deliverables achieved. However given debate and comments made in Parliament last week on Vote: Māori Development funds we consider it is has become necessary to reiterate our