This week the main policy item of discussion remains the Government’s Budget. Of note from a Māori policy perspective is the post-Budget funding announcement for
Ruakere Hond (Taranaki, Te Ātiawa), Prue Kapua (Te Arawa) and Kim Ngarimu (Ngāti Porou) have been appointed as members of the Waitangi Tribunal. Te Paea
On Tuesday the Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta, announced a review of the Māori media sector; on the basis that new technology is disrupting
As advised previously, Briefings to Incoming Ministers (‘BIMs’) have been released. These are briefings delivered after an election, and designed to inform ministers about: (i)
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has appointed Arihia Bennett (Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Waewae, Ngāti Porou) to the role of Chief Executive Officer. This week the
Sir Eddie Durie and Maanu Paul have been appointed co-chairs of the New Zealand Māori Council. Sir Graham Latimer becomes the first president of the
Georgina te Heuheu has been appointed to the board of Māori Television, and will become Chair from the 1st of May. We advise some people
On Wednesday the Government released its consultation document with Māori pertaining to the proposed partial sale of shares in Genesis Power, Meridian Energy, Mighty River
David McLeod has been appointed to the Fonterra Board of Directors Last weekend Māori Television received four awards at the 2011 Aotearoa Film and Television
