We have reviewed annual reports from the Māori fisheries sector (their financial year ends 30 September, reports are available by March). Structurally, this sector is relatively complex but in a nutshell New Zealand has a quota management system that determines how much commercial inshore and offshore fishing can occur annually,
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Antoine Coffin has been appointed to the Ministerial Review Panel into the Future for Local Government. This week the Police referred matters concerning donations to the Māori Party to the Serious Fraud Office. It is alleged the Party failed to declare donations or aggregated donations of over $30,000, which combined
We have reviewed a well-researched report from the Health Quality and Safety Commission which finds there is not health care equity for Māori youth following major trauma, which results in poorer health outcomes, including higher rates of mortality for Māori youth. This is a technical report, so again a limited
The Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services has released a combined report on mental health service provision for both 2018 and 2019. The overall focus is on compulsory treatments, and in that respect it is a solid report with clear data showing Māori are vastly over-represented
We reviewed a research report released by the Waikato District Health Board on the social determinants of health for Māori and Pasifika peoples. This is a good research report, outlining the type of issues that present throughout the lifespan from a public health perspective – and thus we recommend it
The Minister of Health, Andrew Little, together with the Associate Minister of Health (Māori Health), Peeni Henare, announced the Government’s decisions regarding the health sector review. [By way of background a review of this sector was announced in 2018, which concluded with a final report of the independent panel being
George Reedy has been appointed as the incoming Chief Executive Officer for Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou. The Controller and Auditor-General, John Ryan, has released his findings regarding the Government’s purchase of land at Te Puke Tāpapatanga a Hape (i.e. Ihumātao). He was asked to investigate matters by both
Parliamentary and Related Matters Last Tuesday the third reading of the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill was completed in Parliament, and passed into law on Monday after receiving Royal Assent. (The final vote was 65 in favour, with 33 against, National and Act being against this law change.) Our
On Monday the Minister of State Services, Chris Hipkins, announced that the inquiry into the process that led to the appointment of a Deputy Commissioner of Police (namely Wally Haumaha) has found that the process was sound. The inquiry commenced in August following criticism of Mr Haumaha’s appointment from Louise Nicholas,
On Monday Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care would be expanded to include the abuse of children in the care of faith-based institutions, prompting the inquiry’s name change to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care
On Wednesday the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Phil Twyford, announced that a Māori Housing Unit will be established as part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Minister Twyford also announced that Minister Nanaia Mahuta will be appointed as the Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development
Late last month the Te Puni Kōkiri Annual Report to 30 June 2018 was tabled in Parliament and then publicly released. The purpose of this report is to outline the quality of services delivered, and to explain the organisation’s financial performance in the last year – i.e. how well it
As noted last week at this time of the year many iwi groups are publishing their annual reports (with a balance date of 30 June 2018 and 31 March 2018) in order to prepare for their annual general meetings, often held in November and December. This week we have
On Thursday the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Vesting Bill was introduced in Parliament. This Bill provides for the transfer of assets and liabilities from the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute to Te Puia NZMACI Limited Partnership.
Third Reading Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill On Wednesday the third reading of the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill was completed in Parliament. This Bill amends the Crown Minerals Act 1991 to give effect to the Government’s announcement made in April that the offshore block offers for oil and gas