Parliamentary Matters On Tuesday the Ngāti Hinerangi Claims Settlement Bill was introduced in Parliament. This Bill provides for financial redress of $8.1 million, the return of
Te Mātāwai Annual Report We have also reviewed the Te Mātāwai annual report. Although not all funds are being spent as expected, in general terms
This week Te Puni Kōkiri released their monitoring and evaluation framework for the new Maihi Karauna (Government Māori Language Strategy). They advise the ‘logic model’
Te Reo Māori Briefing Purpose This Pānui is a specialist briefing on Māori language matters. It is provided as a reference paper for subscribers with
Last year a round of debates started on the value and place of the Māori language in New Zealand, particularly after the widespread use by
Yesterday Te Pire mō Te Reo Māori (Māori Language) Bill was read in Parliament for the third time. The bill was successful (104 votes
Māori Language – Crown Acknowledge of Past Harm Announced On Wednesday the Minister for Māori Development, Te Ururoa Flavell announced an amendment to his proposed
Māori Language Sector Reforms Last Friday the Māori Affairs Select Committee tabled its report back to Parliament on the Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill.
Last week we advised on Māori language policy matters, in particular the Government’s proposed Māori Language Strategy, and proposed legislation. In our briefing we noted
Background This week is Māori language week and accordingly this briefing focuses on te reo Māori policy matters. Additionally this year the outgoing Minister
