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Sat, 19/05/2012 - 16:06
![]() Vote against Maori ward disappoints Nelson mayorRadio New ZealandMayor Aldo Miccio says the proposal was about giving fair representation to Maori around the council table in a simple, cost-effective way, but it is clear the community isn't ready to take that step. Mr Miccio says he's disappointed by the result but ...
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Sat, 19/05/2012 - 12:20
![]() Benefits fall for Maori and youthThe Daily PostFewer youth and Maori are receiving the unemployment benefit in the region compared to five years ago. Latest unemployment statistics released by the Ministry of Social Development show there are 6 per cent less Maori on the unemployment benefit ...
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Fri, 18/05/2012 - 19:22
![]() Decision looms on Maori ward for Nelson councilRadio New ZealandResidents of Nelson city will soon know whether a Maori electoral ward will be established in their local government region. Creation of a Maori Ward would mean one seat at the council table would be mandated to represent Maori. and more »
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Fri, 18/05/2012 - 14:29
The Dominion Post![]() Can Maori learn from Hawaiians?The Dominion PostMaori King Tuheitia is in Honolulu for the next week for discussions with native Hawaiian leaders as head of a delegation of 22 Maori leaders. Three Wellington based Te Atiawa leaders - Kara Puketapu, Neville Baker and Kura Moeahu - are members of the ...
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Fri, 18/05/2012 - 11:17
![]() Maori Party stands by Moerewa's Mokopuna CentreVoxyTe Ururoa Flavell, education spokesperson for the Maori Party, has stepped in to the fracas that has erupted this week around a Whangarei early childhood centre and their response to the family with a child with HIV. "I have been concerned by what ...and more »
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Fri, 18/05/2012 - 10:31
Southland Times![]() Playcentre upgrades Maori culture sectionSouthland TimesPOISED: Tayla Annan and Ellen Doughty, both 4, of Waihopai Playcentre, show off their new Maori cultural outfits. Young children and parents at Waihopai Playcentre will benefit from a much-needed grant. The playcentre applied for and received a $1738 ...
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Fri, 18/05/2012 - 09:16
![]() Maori Council helping people outside their tribal landsRadio New ZealandThe Maori Council says it's filling in gaps that tribal trusts can't cover, by helping Maori who are living outside their district boundary. Former Maori Party MP Rahui Katene has recently helped revive the Maori Council in Porirua, which had been out ...
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Fri, 18/05/2012 - 08:28
![]() Maori welcome at Magic Miles' endNorthern Advocate"A traditional Maori welcome is only fitting for someone of Api's importance," Northland District Health Board cultural adviser Te Ihi Tito said. "The karakia, kimene and mihi will be followed by kai which clears away the tapu so that Api and others ...
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Fri, 18/05/2012 - 07:46
![]() Deadline for Maori council representation vote loomsHawke's Bay TodayEverybody who wants to have a say in the Wairoa District Council's Maori representation poll has until tomorrow to vote. About 41 per cent of electors have returned their voting documents, which were sent to those on the electoral roll several weeks ...
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Thu, 17/05/2012 - 19:22
![]() Writing scheme on offer to aspiring Maori authorsRadio New ZealandThe Maori Literature Trust wants people to enter the Te Papa Tupu Writers Programme, where works can be developed - and possibly published. Writers need to first submit a story in te reo Maori or English of between 5000 and 50000 words.
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Thu, 17/05/2012 - 15:14
![]() Tertiary educators team up for Maori careers expoVoxyIn its third year, the annual event is a cooperative initiative, involving Te Wananga -o -Aotearoa, Te Wananga-o-Raukawa, Massey University, START Youth Transition Services, and UCOL, designed especially for Maori learning choices. and more »
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