This week we have noted three social research articles that contain some references to Māori needs and outcomes. Early Childhood Education Research The Ministry of
Purpose This paper provides a summary of significant Māori-focused social, economic and treaty policy developments for the quarter 1 April 2012 to 30 June 2012.
On Tuesday the Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, announced funding of $18.9 million to increase education childhood provisions. We note this is actually a re-announcement;
Statements of Intent – Social agencies As previously advised, statements of intent for Government ministries and departments were published following the Budget. These are three-year
The Budget is based on a Government deficit of $13.5 billion for the year ahead, 2012/13. This is down from the record deficit of $18.4
Last week we advised that the Prime Minister had established ten targets for the public sector to achieve over the next three to five years.
On Monday the Waitangi Tribunal began hearing the claim of the Kōhanga Reo movement, WAI 2336. As we advised last June, the claim alleges fourteen
Waitangi Tribunal grants urgency to the Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board This week the Waitangi Tribunal agreed to consider with urgency the Kōhanga Reo
As we have previously advised you, in May the Early Childhood Education Taskforce released a report, An Agenda for Amazing Children, which recommended greater investment
The Government is taking steps to increase early childhood participation for Māori, Pasifika and children from lower socio-economic backgrounds from South and East Auckland. Education Minister Anne Tolley
