Māori news stories for the week ending 17 February 2012
On Tuesday four hectares of land was gifted back to Ngāti Te Whiti iwi by the Methodist Church and the Grey Institute Trust. The iwi
On Tuesday four hectares of land was gifted back to Ngāti Te Whiti iwi by the Methodist Church and the Grey Institute Trust. The iwi
As we have previously advised, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is embarking on a trial of dairy farming, on the basis that the farming is
The National Party – Māori focused matters For this election, The National Party has published approximately 50 broad-level policy statements on its website, but no
Ngāi Tahu, the Government, Canterbury regional council and dairy cooperative Fonterra have contributed funds to the clean-up Lake Te Waihora. Run-off from surrounding dairy farms and
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
Canterbury Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) will be offering Māori Trade Training for 200 Māori youth living within Christchurch. The trade positions have been funded by
Last week Iwi leaders Tukoroirangi Morgan (Tainui) , Naida Glavish (Ngāti Whatua), Mark Solomon (Ngāi Tahu) and Timi Te Heuheu (Tūwharetoa) meet with the Committee for Auckland,
Ngāi Tahu want to meet Social Development Minister Paula Bennett to find ways it can work better with her ministry to fight domestic violence. (more…)