The Health Research Council have awarded funding to the Independent Māori Institute for Environment and Health, and Te Maru O Ruahine Trust and University of Auckland. Dr Paul Reynolds (Independent Māori Institute for Environment and Health) wants to identify the best road to recovery for people affected by trauma.
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On Wednesday a deed of settlement was initialled between Rongowhaata and the Crown. The settlement includes ownership of the historic Te Hau ki Turanga meeting house, financial redress of $22 million, plus interest since 2008, the return of several Crown-owned properties in the Gisborne region, and an apology.
On Tuesday the Economic Development Minister David Carter announced Robin Hapi,s appointment to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board. Mr Hapi has extensive experience in the fisheries industry and has held the roles of Chairman of Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd and Board Chair of Sealord Group since 2007. He was previously CEO
On Friday Housing Minister Phil Heatley announced that the Pukaki Ahu Whenua Trust have been awarded funding to build social housing through Māori Demonstration Partnership fund. Pukaki Ahu Whenua Trust will build 10 houses in Mangere providing long term affordable rental accommodation for low to middle income families on Māori freehold
A Māori-focussed rehabilitation unit, Whare Oranga Ake, has opened this week. The unit is beside the Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison and will focus on using restorative kaupapa Māori practices to re-integrate Māori prisoners into society. The initiative has been championed by Dr Pita Sharples, who is the Associate Corrections Minister.
As we advised you previously, following the Government’s Budget commitments in May, 2011/12 Statements of Intent for all Government departments, ministries and crown entities came into effect from 1 July. These documents are effectively three items in one: three-year strategic plans, annual business plans, and their funding agreements with the
Yesterday Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley announced that a Ministerial Inquiry into the operation of Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs) will be held. The terms of reference have yet to be set by Cabinet, however the issue of concern relates to employment conditions experienced by foreign crew, while working in
Te Puni Kōkiri has released a report on the economic sector in the Bay of Plenty, Report on the Māori Asset Base in the Waiariki Economy: An Economic Growth Strategy for a Sustainable Future. The report, prepared by BERL Economics, follows a similar format and methodology as a national report
On Saturday a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to be signed between the Wairoa District Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, trustees of four marae, Mahia Māori Committee and landowners. The MoU states that the council will act to protect the integrity of the Whangawehi River and the council will involve
Yesterday the third reading debate of the Whanganui Iwi (Whanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and Northern Part of Whanganui Forest) On-account Settlement Bill began in parliament.
Effective from 1 July 2011, legal aid funding which had been available for treaty settlement negotiations will be transferred to the Office of Treaty Settlements for allocation as claimant funding.
This week an extensive Waitangi Tribunal report has been released and we have therefore determined to limit this briefing to fuller coverage of that matter. In recognition of Māori Language week we have also prepared this edition in Te Reo. Treaty Matters WAI 262 report released Last Saturday the
Jane Huria (Ngāi Tahu) has been appointed by the Governor General as a member and Deputy Chair to the Electoral Commission. Ms Huria’s appointment is for a term of four years.
The third annual Kokiri Ngatahi Treaty Settlement Hui was held this week. This is a meeting of iwi leaders and the Crown on settlement matters. The key message from the Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Chris Finlayson, was that consideration was being given to alternative arrangements to more rapidly
This week the Māori Affairs Select Committee heard (separately) oral submissions on the Ngāti Pahauwera Treaty Settlement Bill and the Ngāti Porou Treaty Settlement Bill. The claims are worth circa $70 million and $110 million respectively. From week ending 1 July 2011