Minister of Māori Development pays tribute to Rudy Taylor
Today the Minister of Māori Development, alongside other Government Ministers and MP’s said their final farewells to Nga Puhi Leader Rudy Taylor.
View ArticleRevival of Māori Horticulturists
The rapid revival of Māori horticulture was unmistakeable at this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards, with 2020 marking the first time this iconic Māori farming event was dedicated to horticulture...
View ArticlePapakāinga provides critically needed homes in Hastings
A papakāinga opened today by the Minister for Māori Development the Hon Willie Jackson will provide whānau with much needed affordable rental homes in Hastings.
View ArticleExpert independent advisory group appointed to strengthen the future of...
A panel of seven experts are adding their support to help shape the future of Māori broadcasting, Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson has announced today.
View ArticleIncrease to supplier diversity through new procurement target for Maori Business
Māori enterprises are in line for greater opportunities to do business with government agencies under an initiative to spread the benefits of the economic recovery.
View ArticleAgreement reached on future of Ihumātao
An agreement has been reached on the future of the land at Ihumātao, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson announced today.
View ArticleMāori Television launch News App
Instant connection to the Māori world is one swipe closer today with the launch of two new apps from Māori Television.
View ArticleMāori Television launch News App
Instant connection to the Māori world is one swipe closer today with the launch of two new apps from Māori Television.
View ArticleNew Māori land law comes into effect
Māori land owners will find it easier to improve housing opportunities for whānau with amendments to the Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 coming into force on Waitangi Day 2021.
View ArticleAhuwhenua Trophy Competition Finalist Announcement
Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā! He hikinga manawa, he koanga ngākau – tēnā rā tātou katoa. It is my pleasure to be able to welcome you all here today for the announcement of the finalists of the Ahuwhenua...
View ArticlePapakāinga housing project makes home ownership dream, a reality on Chatham...
An innovative Papakāinga development project supporting low to median income Māori whānau towards home ownership, is set to break ground in the Chatham Islands today.
View ArticleAcknowledgment on the passing of Dr Rangimarie Rose Pere
He aituā! He aituā!Kōrengarenga ana ngā wai o Waikaremoana, o Whakakī-nui-a-Ruai te ngarohanga o te mareikua o Ngāti Ruapani, o Tūhoe, o Ngāti Kahungunu.
View ArticlePoroporoaki: Miriama Rauhihi Ness
He maire tūwao, mā te toki e tua.The maire standing, in the forest must be felled by the adze
View ArticlePoroporoaki: Annie Aranui
Annie Aranui was a servant to the people and her selfless dedication to Tairāwhiti and the Hawke’s Bay community will be sorely missed, Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson says.
View Article2021 ANZSOG First Peoples conference final session speech
Tēnā rā koutou katoa, thank you for the invitation to speak about the importance of the relationship between indigenous people and the government.
View ArticleThird Reading Speech – Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill
I move, that the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill now be read a third time.
View Article2021 Waitangi Tribunal Members’ Conference Speech
Tēnā rā koutou katoa, it is my honour to be here today to address members of the Waitangi Tribunal.
View ArticleSingle tāne, sole parent dads supported into papakāinga housing
Six whānau in Pāpāmoa receive the keys to their brand-new rental homes today, in stage four of a papakāinga project providing safe and affordable housing in the regions.
View ArticleNew funding to keep tamariki and rangatahi Māori active
Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson today helped launch a new fund to provide direct financial support for tamariki and rangatahi Māori throughout the South Island who is experiencing...
View ArticleAhuwhenua Trophy Competition Field Day - Tātaiwhetū Trust at Tauarau Marae,...
*** Please check against delivery *** It’s an honour to be here in Rūātoki today, a rohe with such a proud and dynamic history of resilience, excellence and mana.
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