This week we have reviewed three items published in the social sector: a factsheet of Māori employment / unemployment published this week by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment which collates data from various sources – we found this be of good quality; a draft ‘Māori strategy and action
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A grouping in Whānganui, called the Wanganui Ratepayers’ Association, is seeking a local body referendum on whether land in the area should be returned to iwi as part of the Treaty settlement process. They seek the referendum as they oppose any land title transfers, and are concerned that public access
In March 2018 we advised that the Waitangi Tribunal was working to scope out the parameters of the Mana Wāhine Treaty claim (WAI 2700). By way of background, the Mana Wāhine Inquiry is one of a series of kaupapa based inquiries that the Tribunal has determined to hold concerning issues
Last week at Rātana the Leader of the Opposition, Simon Bridges, advised that his party will not seek to impede the Treaty settlement work of the present Government. Such political bipartisan is rare and shows that all major parties are keen to settle all historic Treaty grievances. Mr Bridges noted
In December 2018 the Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta, released, ‘The Section 8I Report’. The title refers to Section 8I of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 which requires that “The Minister of Māori Affairs shall in each year prepare and lay before the House of Representatives a report
Traci Houpapa (Tainui) has been appointed a director to the board of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Linda Te Puni (Ngāi Tahu – Waihōpai, Te Ātiawa – Te Whiti, Taranaki) has been appointed as the next New Zealand Ambassador to Chile. Terena Wara (Waikato, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) has
Overall this quarter we consider items of significant note are: there were significant positive developments in Government planning and policy design focused on reducing Māori hardship and poverty levels; including a new Ministry of Social Development plan and improved legislative settings being readied; the publication of many iwi annual reports
Last Monday The Treasury published an analytical paper entitled Our people – Multidimensional wellbeing in New Zealand. This paper presents estimates of wellbeing for ethnic and socio-economic groups across the following nine-dimensional areas: Cultural identity, Subjective wellbeing, Civic engagement and governance, Health, Housing, Income and consumption, Knowledge and skills, Social
On Thursday the State Services Commission published an annual report entitled Public Service Workforce Data 2018. This report provides a snapshot of seven areas across the Public Service, specifically: workforce, diversity, career, workplace, inclusion, remuneration and workplace. Key findings from the report include: 2% of Chief Executives within the public
On Wednesday the third reading of the New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Bill was completed. This bill creates new provisions for the sale of Waitara ‘endowment land’ – circa 164 hectares presently held in six administrative categories (e.g. harbour land, town improvement land, mixed land, etc.). By way
Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill Third Reading Completed On Tuesday the third reading of the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill was completed in Parliament. This Bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act, allowing for the use of cannabis-based products for people with a terminal illness or
On Wednesday Te Puni Kōkiri officials (TPK) appeared before the Māori Affairs Select Committee for the agency’s annual financial review. They were asked by Nuk Koraro (National) to explain why there was an underspend of $5.2 million for the year to 30 June 2018. This was a matter we had
On Thursday the Parihaka Papakāinga Trust and the Crown signed a reconciliation agreement. The reconciliation derives from Te Pire Haeata ki Parihaka / The Parihaka Reconciliation Bill, which is currently at the Select Committee hearing stage in Parliament. The reconciliation package includes $9 million for the community to purchase land, undertake
On Tuesday the Minister for Health, Dr David Clark, released ‘He Ara Oranga’. This is the report of the Government’s Inquiry into mental health and addiction, undertaken by an independent panel. This service area is of high importance to Māori, as poor mental health and substance addictions impact heavily within
Last quarter the Ministry of Health released its Health and Independence Report 2017. This is an annual overview of the state of health for New Zealanders, bringing together statistical information to provide an overview picture of health trends. In the report’s foreword the Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield, expressed that