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30 May 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.
Water Allocation
The Government is currently looking into water allocation and are holding a number of hui through out the country to inform stakeholders of the direction the government is planning to take. The government is aiming for sustainable and efficient use of water although there has been prior consultation with Maori the government is still silent on Maori issues, this may be a concern to Marae and food gathering sources.
The Governments current proposal is to establish a leadership group that will report directly to the ministers. FoMA is currently attempting to have representation in this group to ensure that FoMA member and Maori are spoken for. The government has not got very far with the action plans, but has reiterated that water will remain a public resource and that allocation will be controlled by the crown. At present control will be through tradable water rights. The discussion document can be found here
HUI
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
Hui Taumata Action Roadshow
During May the Hui Taumata Taskforce will be visiting 8 regional centres to share their results and hear what’s been happening. This is a good way to have a say into what you would like to see happen in the future. Spaces are limited so make sure you register here
Tikanga Marae Work Shop
Koru Institute of Training and Education will be hosting a Tikanga Marae Workshop on the 31st May 2006, 5.30-6pm.
This will cover Procedure, Roles and Responsibility on the Marae and the Marae and its use in society.
Venue: 5 Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim
Cost: $5
For further information or to book please call Aaron on
03 579 2268
Matariki Dinner
Tohu Wines will host a special celebration offering you the very best of contemporary indigenous food by Charles Royal, new vintage Tohu Wines and music by Whirimako Black.
Tickets are extremely limited and sought after. Book soon!
The event will be held on Monday 12 June, 7.00 p.m. at Waipapa Marae, University of Auckland. More
Kaumatua/Community Afternoon Tea
Te Awhina Marae will be holding this event on the 1st June at 2pm. This is an opportunity for staff, trustees, kaumatua, whanau and the community of Te Awhina to share an afternoon teat together. Please indicate attendance to Rachel Jelfs on rachel@tam.org.nz or call 03 528 6061.
Maori Innovation Summit
28/09/2006 - 29/09/2006. Location: Te Papa Wellington
The Maori Innovation Summit of 2006 will look to showcase Maori companies and their use of innovation to successfully commercialise a product, process or service. There will also be a number of agencies and organisations promoting the resources and services they provide Maori companies in the commercialisation, research and development areas.
Contact: Rawiri Faulkner; email: rawiri.faulkner@frst.govt.nz, phone: 04 9177800
AGRICULTURE
BSE Free Status
New Zealand has recently been granted BSE other wise known as Mad Cow Disease free status by the World Organisation for Animal Health. New Zeland officials have always known this but to have international recognition of this status is a benefit for trading and export purposes. Read more
Fonterra Shares
A Federated Farmers survey has shown that many sharemilkers want the opportunity to buy into the Fonterra Co-Operative group. This may mean that Fonterra will have to enact Part 2 of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act which would allow sharemilkers to purchase shares at fair value prices. Read More
Exports boosted by the Dairy Industry
Exports have been boosted through dairy and milk products, this sector make up over 19% of total exports. Read More
Pipfruit sustainability
The government will provide funding to the pipfruit industry for long term sustainability. Read More
Dog Micro-Chips
The amendments to stop micro chipping of farm dogs failed by one vote. However major groups and farmers may boycott the chipping. Read More
FISHERIES
Sustainable Fishing Fails
Worldwide Governments have failed to stop over fishing according to WWF and Traffic. The over fishing of major companies and trawlers has had a major impact on the environment according to their paper released ahead of the New York meeting on the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement. Read More
Government Boosts Funds
The government is boosting their investment in fisheries in an attempted to manage the resource better and protect the environment. Read More and more
BUSINESS
Expo Huge Success
The Small Business Expo held in Auckland was a huge success according to organisers. The award for top site went to Toi Maori Aotearoa. FoMA was represented in TPK's Maori Business Development Zone. Read More
Red Tape
New Zealand business are still be constrained by red tape according to the Grant Thornton International Business Owners Survey showing that red tape is one of the biggest constraints to business expansion just ahead of finding skilled workers. Read Article
Environmental Taxes
Inland Revenue are now implementing environmental tax rules for business
- The rules covering tax deductions for business environmental expenditure to avoid, remedy or mitigate the discharge of contaminants have been clarified and expanded by:
- specifying categories of qualifying environmental expenditure and default deduction rates;
- giving the Commissioner the power to issue rates for other categories of environmental expenditure;
- removing the current distinction between industrial and non-industrial waste; and
- introducing a mechanism so that site restoration and monitoring costs can be matched against prior business income. Read More
EDUCATION
Maori Party Speech – What will I tell the people?
During the 3rd Reading of the Education Amendment Bill Pita Sharples confronted the house with the lack of support to Maori Party initiates. The Maori party made very good suggestions, such as if Maori gifted land for educational purposes and it is not being used then give this back to the people so they can establish their own learning centres instead of being in warehouses. Pita Sharples also brought up issues of funding. This is a very clever article that gives an insight into what Maori fight against within the political arena. Read Article
Manaaki Tauira Grants
Manaaki Tauira grants have seen a $2.1million cut from the budget reducing the level of funding available to over 9,000 Maori students. This is very upsetting for many and finding funding for those that need it the most will make studies tougher. Read Article
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Te Rau Matatini Maori Mental Health Scholarships
Hapainga Manukura
Maori Mental Health Leadership and Management for
Maori working for NGO mental health services in a leadership position
Puna Hua Rangatira
Maori Mental Health Leadership and Management for
tangata whaiora working in mental health services in a leadership position.
He Hanganga Maori mo te Hauora
Postgraduate Applied Maori mental health special topic paper.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1PM, 15 JUNE 2006
For more info please contact Chris Pohe on 0800 628 284 / 06 354 2183 extension 117 or Email: c.pohe@matatini.co.nz
To download an application form go to http://www.matatini.co.nz/
Sponsorship of the Arts Award 2006
The National Business Review is an acknowledgement for business in partnership with the Arts. Business involvement must have been between 1 July 2005 and 30 June 2006. Entries must be received by the 12 June 2006. More information can be forum here
POLITICS
Ban Powhiri
The Maori Party has requested that Powhiri are banned following Nationals recent walk out. Pita Sharples has stated that they be done properly following traditional customs or not at all. Read article and more
Maori Budget Blow Out
The Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia does not appear to be considering resigning after not putting in a bid for this years budget. This appears to be an issue that the voice for Maori did not do anything for those he represents. Read Articles, more and more
EMPLOYMENT
Tutors Required for Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Te Wananga o Aotearoa are advertising for tutors for the First Steps to Business (FSB) and Certificate in Small Business Programmes (CSBM). Currently theyhave vacancies nationwide.
Small business management experience and a passion for the entrepreneurial spirit will make this a dream job.
Please apply for a job description and additional details on 07 878 5005 or email: maatje@aotahi.com
Applications close 23rd June.
If you have any questions or comments in regards to this Panui, please contact Maia @ maia@foma.co.nz
