Kia ora koutou,

This will be the last FoMA e-panui for the year as the FoMA office will be closed from Wednesday 24th December, 2008 to Monday 5th January, 2009.

From both the FoMA and FOMANA offices, Meri Kirihimete!

We wish you all a relaxing and festive Christmas and New Year with all your whanau and friends.

Nga mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa,

Eva Riddell.

eva@foma.co.nz

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Speaker’s presentations from the FoMA Conference 2008 are still available on the FoMA website (www.foma.co.nz).

Photos from the FoMA Conference 2008 are available on request from the FoMA office. Please contact us on (04) 474 1480 or email Katia on info@foma.co.nz if you would like a copy.

In this Issue

Pukawa Hui
Key issues including water, energy and the desire to strengthen the Maori-Crown relationship were discussed at a recent hui held on Sunday, 14th December in Pukawa with the Prime Minister John Key. More >>

Please find a link to Dr Tumu te Heuheu, Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa welcome address to the Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key and Ministers of Parliament at Pukawa, Sunday 14th December 2008 here >>

Maori education

Sharples has responsibility for Maori education programme. Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples has been given responsibility for expanding a programme aimed at changing the way Maori secondary school pupils are treated in class. More >>

Indigenous protest at UN Climate Change talks

NZ's opposition to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples continues to set Crown responses to indigenous issues. Please see link for the official statement of the International Forum on Indigenous Peoples on Climate Change in Poznan, Poland recently. More >>

New Zealand Statement to UN Climate Change Conference High-Level Segment

Climate change is among the greatest challenges of our age. Finding a durable solution - a solution that will allow the development process to continue but in a more sustainable way - is a formidably complex problem. The New Zealand Government is determined to play a positive role here. More >>

Indigenous rights row threatens rainforest protection plan

Green groups accuse US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada of deleting lines on indigenous peoples' rights in draft agreement in Poznan on climate change and deforestation More >>

Pita Sharples: Maori perspectives on water resources

Professor Veronica Strang has given us a very good analysis of the issues surrounding privatisation of natural resources such as fresh water. More >>

Treaty deals to blow books
Treaty settlements are tipped to blow another $1 billion-plus hole in the Government's books, as the cost of settling outstanding claims soars. More >>

Ministry for the Environment’s national environmental reporting programme

A key focus of the Ministry for the Environment’s national environmental reporting programme is to produce a series of national environmental ‘report cards’ to provide updated information on the indicators reported in Environment New Zealand 2007 (the country’s second national state of the environment report). These web-based reports are designed for a wide readership, and will be published on a regular basis (in some cases, annually) as new data becomes available.

The first national environmental report card looking at marine areas with legal protection is now available on the Ministry for the Environment’s website (see link below). A further three report cards looking at household consumption, road transport and air quality are close to completion. River water quality and waste composition report cards are due out early next year.
www.mfe.govt.nz/environmental-reporting/report-cards

Ministry of Women’s Affairs
Please find attached the latest panui from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs which encourages young women to think more widely about their career options and to consider trade options. More >>

Taupo Moana Funds: Monthly Market Review
Please find a link to Taupo Moana Funds (TMF) latest monthly market review for your reading. Here>>

Organics New Zealand (OANZ)
Please find attached the latest panui from OANZ which includes a summary of the main points of their briefing to the new Minister of Agriculture, David Carter. OANZ has also spoken with other new Ministers about the value of organics - and how OANZ can contribute to a sustainable and prosperous New Zealand. More >>

Carbon Monitor
Please find a link to the December issue of the Carbon Monitor. Here>>

The End of the Golden Weather
The New Zealand Institute has today released the first in a series of short essays on the global financial and economic crisis. This programme of work will examine the nature and scope of the global financial and economic crisis, the implications for New Zealand, and, most importantly, the nature of the appropriate policy response by New Zealand to navigate the short-term challenges as well as position New Zealand for the longer-term. More >>

Calendar of Events

Ahuwhenua Trophy-Maori excellence in farming award 2009
2009 represennts the seventh year of successful re-inauguration of the competition in 2003. The competition now alternates annually between Maori sheep and beef farmers and Maori dairy farmers. This competition celebrates the outstanding performance in sheep and beef farming. To find out more and download the entry form please visit:
www.ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz

Where on Google Earth will you be this Waitangi Day? http://www.maoritelevision.com/Gearth/index.htm

Kia ora te whanau
Can you please forward this to the wider whanau with the request to send it out to their whanau here and overseas?
We've been doing this project for Maori Television and we're asking that everyone get involved and leave a message that will be seen on Google Earth for Waitangi Day 2009.

Ma Tatou
Daniel Brown
SOLmedia
021 750 680

ETS- Consultation Hui
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in combination with the Climate Change Maori Reference Group will be conducting a series of hui around New Zealand in late January and February 2009. Emissions Trading is a matter of major significance for Maori Authorities and you are encouraged to attend. The full schedule of meetings and further details are attached for your information and interest. More >>

Taumata Paerangi- Maori Futures Hui

A hui to consider Maori Advancement towards 2020 and beyond. The Hui will focus on Economic Growth – Te Reo & Tikanga – Whanau – Resource Sustainability – Workforce Development.

19-20 November 2009, Massey University, Palmerston North
“Taumata Paerangi will create a space for Maori leaders from a wide range of endeavors to meet and discuss future needs, trends, and opportunities. It will consider how Maori can live as Maori and be citizens of the world.” Mason Durie
For further information
Website http://temata.massey.ac.nz/
E-mail Taumata.Paerangi@massey.ac.nz
Contact Marley Jenkins (06) 350 5190 or Kayrn Kee (06) 356 9099 extn 3598

International Events

Yulkuum-Jerrang: the 2nd Indigenous Economic Development Conference
GROWING OUR FUTURE: 27 - 29 May 2009 at The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne

This Conference is the second Indigenous Economic Development Forum to be hosted in Melbourne. It follows on from the successful, inaugural Koori Business Network Indigenous Economic Development Conference held in 2007. It will provide key stakeholders who have an interest in and involvement with Indigenous economic development and business growth with an opportunity to share perspectives and increase opportunities for doing business.

The Koori Business Network is pleased to announce the opening of registrations, Call for Papers, and Expressions of Interest for entertainment and artistic services at Yulkuum-Jerrang. To register your interest or for more information, please visit the website www.kbnconference.vic.gov.au/ or contact the Conference management team:

Conference Works
Phone: (03) 9870 2611
Fax: (03) 9870 1723
Email: events@conferenceworks.net.au

If you have any questions or comments in regards to this Panui, please contact Eva eva@foma.co.nz