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8 June 2006
FOMA
Conference
The FoMA AGM and Conference will be held in Rotorua this year on the 3-5 November, at the Grand Tiara Hotel. We will advise as soon as more information becomes available.
Website
FoMA is nearly ready to launch advertising spaces on its webpage. With traffic to the webpage averaging 25,000 hits per week this will be aprime location to get your product out there to others. Email info@foma.co.nz for more information
HUI
Maori Conservation Leadership Hui
The Maori Conservation Board, Maori Directors, Doc and other interest groups attended the Maori Conservation Hui last week to discuss New Zealand environmental strategies. The key findings are here.
Any Feed back would be welcome.
Maori Legal Forum
The Forum will be held at the Wellington Town Hall, Wellington 31st July & 1st August.
The Maori Legal Forum is now in its 5th year, and has firmly established its position as the definitive information and discussion forum on Maori issues. More information is available here
Northland Conservation Board
The Northland Conservation Board invites you to participate in a Sustainable Farming Future for Northland Workshop. Information is available here
ASB Leisure Centre Kingston Park
Corner Western Hills Drive and Kensington Ave.
Whangarei.
Friday 14 July 2006, 9am – 5pm.
Contact Mr Piet Nieuwland, pnieuwland@doc.govt.nz, 09 430 2436
Organics Food Industry
Te Waka Kai Ora will be holding their AGM in Hamilton.
Fraser High School Marae
Ellicott Road
Hamilton
Saturday 10 June, 10am
Contact Angeline Greensill 07 846 1252
TOPIS office Kaikohe 09 405 2580
Cherryl Smith 06 344 1278
Maanu Paul 07 312 4364
Renata McClutchie 06 864 8394
Or Percy Tipene 09 401 4837
EDUCATION
Student Loan Access under Threat
Students who decide to train at private training establishments will see access to the student loan scheme reduced under the governments proposed budgets. Read More
Kura Kaupapa Upgrade
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori Te Ara Hou will receive funding to allow it to move to a permanent facility in Napier. Read more
BUSINESS
New Zealand #1 Doing Business
The Doing Business, benchmarking business regulations database provides measures of business regulations and enforcements and involves 155 economies and has ranked New Zealand number 1 in doing business.
Apples Rise commodity prices
The ANZ World Commodity Index rose 2.1% in May, apples brought a 57% price rise, and aluminium, kiwifruit and timber are also up, however lamb beef and wool prices are down. Read article, view ANZ Core Blimey
Wairarapa Hui Online
Wairarapa has developed a new website to conduct hui in cyber space. It is hoped that this site will keep all informed of whanau at home and around the world. Read article or Visit their site www.wairarapamaori.com
POLITICS
NZ Says No to Self-Determination
No government can accept the notion of creating different classes of citizens says the US, Australia and New Zealand in a joint statement opposing the demands of indigenous people for self determination. Read the article attached.
AGRICULTURE
Ahuwhenua Trophy – AgResearch 2006 Maori Dairying Excellence Awards
Congratulations to Parininihi Ki Waitotara Incorporation who was named the supreme winner of the Ahuwhenua Trophy. Read media release and Read Doug Leeder Speach Notes
Microchipping Saga Continues
Farmers are railing together in the McKenzie country to protest against the microchipping of their dogs. Federated Farmers oppose the implantation of the bill and many farmers want to see local councils ignore legislation that comes into effect next month Read Article
Clean Streams Wins Praise
The Clean Streams Accord, a partnership between Fonterra, regional councils and central government has won praise from the government. Farmers are well ahead of target when managing their stock and water but are still along way of in nutrient levels. Read Article and Ministers Speech.
HORTICULTURE
Rain doesn’t affect Kiwifruit Sales
Some growers have described April and May as the worst harvesting season in almost 30 years but despite this kiwifruit exports are ahead of this time last year. Read Article
FISHERIES
Poaching destroys Paua Industry
Paua Industry Chairman has stated that penalties need to be stronger for poachers to protect the industry. The Industry has described penalties as ‘a slap on the wrist with a wet bus ticket’. Read Article and Here
FORESTRY
Maori will play a greater role in forestry in the future with settlements and long term management of the land. Read Article
NOTICES
Want to be a Star?
SPARC is auditioning for boys and a Mum and Dad for a commercial the details are attached. The auditions are occurring now and end on the 15th so be in quick. Details are here
If you have any questions or comments in regards to this Panui, please contact Maia @ maia@foma.co.nz
