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E-Policy Bulletin July |
4 July 2008 |
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Kia ora koutou,
This is to be the last panui that I will be sending to you, as I am heading off on my OE and will be leaving the FoMA office as of the 11th July 2008.
It has been great to correspond with you all and in many cases to meet you in person.
FoMA has been an exceptional organisation to have worked for and the experiences that members and non members alike have offered have been incomparable.
So thank you for taking an interest in what FoMA has been involved with and the feedback that many of you have offered in terms of this panui and work that we have been doing.
In terms of future correspondence please email info@foma.co.nz until someone takes the responsibility of sending out future panui.
Noho ora mai ra,
Maia Warren
In this Issue
FoMA Conference
The FoMA conference will be held on the 7th to the 9th November 2008. This years conference will again be held in Rotorua at the sasme venue as the 2006 conference – Distinktion Hotel formerly the Grand Tiara.
Further details and registration forms will be available shortly on the FoMA website www.foma.co.nz
Tekau Plus 10+
Is a joint initiative between three organisations: the Maori Trustee, Poutama Trust, and the Federation of Maori Authorities. FOMANA CAPITAL is the project manager/strategist.
The aim of Tekau plus is to assist Maori in the creatation of 10 high value businesses /brands, each strategically positioned in niche markets and earning in excess of ten million in foreign revenue within ten years and together building a Maori Export Club worth over $100 million more>>
Waitangi Tribunal Historic Claims
Last year the New Zealand Government passed legislation that there would be a cut off date for the lodging of historic claims to the Waitangi Tribunal. The cut off date for lodging a claim is the 1st September 2008. A historic Treaty claim is any breach of the Treaty of Waitangi that occurred before the 21st September 1992. More >>
ACC Business Engagement Opportunities
ACC are looking for opportunities to engage with small businesses and self-employed individuals as ACC levy payers.
Do you know of any Maori trade and/or small business associations in the Waikato area to Northland which has a large membership? If so, and you would like to participate in this opportunity - please respond to Michelle Lim, Business Relationship Manager / ACC Levy & Scheme to get in contact with you or your organisation.
Her details are:
Michael Lim
Business Relationship Manager | ACC Levy & Scheme
Te Kaporeihana Awhina Hunga Whara
Ph: 09-9159489 | Mobile 027 6778060 | Fax: 09-9158332
18 Sale Street, Auckland
Calendar of Events More >>
FOMANA New Ventures Workshop
The Board of Tekau Plus (Poutama Trust, FoMA & Maori Trustee) are pleased to invite registrations to attend a 2-day workshop on 7-8 July 2008 in Wellington for accelerating innovation, growth and value for Maori businesses. The Board of Tekau Plus is pleased to announce it has secured the services of two leading entrepreneurs (First nation & Hawaiian), Dr Michael Meeks & Professor Mark Ahn.
Due to the focus on quality, the Board of Tekau Plus has limited registrations to 20 and cost for the two day workshop is great value at $400.00 per registrant. View workshop details more>>
National Maori Accounting Conference
The Auckland regional branch of the National Maori Accountants Network will be hosting the 4th Hui A Tau, National Maori Accountants Conference, on the 11th and 12th July 2008. This years theme is Boom or Bust – Expolring the Synergies, sustainablity, skills and success factors of Maori in business. Details are available from Nga Kaitatau Maori Aotearoa. A flyer is also available More>>
Te Mana Wananga
E nga reo, e nga mana, e nga tangata o tainui waka. Nau mai haere mai. Te mana wananga would like to invite you to come and take part in our consultation hui to learn how our kaupapa works with maori offenders and benefits whanau, hapu and iwi. The hui willl be held through out the Motu from the 22nd-31st July.
Te mana wananga aims to help people to heal from offending with motivation to build upon, reclaim and enjoy mana. Venue location, times, dates and programme are available more >>
7th Annual Maori Legal Forum
28th and 29th July, Museum of New Zealand – Te Papa Tongarewa
This conference is booking fast!
Secure your place TODAY to hear essential updates for those involved in Maori Law and policy. This two-day conference is full of expert presentations from some of the Aotearoa’s leading Maori Legal, Public Law and policy experts. Click here for full programme details.
Register NOW by calling (09) 912 3616; email register@conferenz.co.nz ; or online at www.conferenz.co.nz
Maori Property Rights Conference
30th July, Museum of New Zealand – Te Papa Tongarewa
Don’t miss out on this must attend event.
This highly informative 1-day conference will discuss major issues concerning Maori property rights – Wai 262, claim and protection of Maori cultural Taonga, Maori intellectual property, customary property rights in water, just to name a few – and is a great networking and educational opportunity for all with an interest in Maori property rights.
To view the programme details in full click here.
Register TODAY to gain access to the latest thinking on the future of Maori property rights. Call us on (09) 912 3616; email register@conferenz.co.nz; or online at www.conferenz.co.nz
The 2008 Maori Legal Forum will be held in Te Papa - Wellington, on 28 & 29 July 2008. This conference will discuss the main legal issues emerging on settlements, the Tribunal, human rights and other legal debates. More >>
Taonga Tuku Iho Survival 2050 – Waikato Lands Raupatu Lands Trust
On the 1 – 3 August 2008 the Waikato Raupatu Lands Trust will be holding their conference on Taonga Tuku Iho Survival 2050.
The conference vision is the tonga or prophetic saying of Kiingi Taawhiao which speaks of determination, survival of a people and, traditional cultural practices and values. Taonga Tuku Iho refers to those possessions that iwi; hapu and whanau consider to be the most precious and valued, and are handed on to succeeding generations to ensure iwi, hapu and whanau identity and whakapapa remain intact. The conference will be held at Te Kauhanganui Debating Chambers. Hopuhopu. For more info see www.tainui.co.nz or more >>
Proposal Writing Workshop for Research Funding
The workshop is designed specifically for those individuals, community groups and other agencies who are in or intend to apply for funding for research, development etc. It will be held on the 4th and 5th August 2008 in Auckland. More >>
There will be othere workshops to follow this one throughout the later half of this year further information will be forwarded in due course.
FOMANA Export Trade Symposium
The Board of Tekau Plus in association with key sponsors will hold a two-day symposium on 11 & 12 September 2008, Wellington. The theme is: The Next Ten Years: Added Value Innovation, Export Excellence and Foreign Direct Investment. This symposium is for those interested in export, trade and foreign direct investment, value chain, information on market penetration and brands. There will be international speakers, interviews and workshops with leading NZ exporters and Maori business leaders. Further details will be provided in July 2008. Keep an eye on www.fomana.co.nz
FoMANA Capital Regional Hui
The Tekau Plus team will endeavour to get around the motu over the next 3-4 months. The venues and dates are to be confirmed –initial thinking is Taupo, New Plymouth, Nelson, Dunedin, Christchurch, Napier, Tauranga, Whangarei, Hamilton and Auckland. The taake will be to outline the Tekau Plus programme Export Excellence – Foreign Direct Investment. If you would like more information or to host the Tekau Plus contact FOMANA CAPITAL.
