e-policy bulletin
E-Policy Bulletin 22 May
May 2 2007
FOMANA CAPITAL Limited
This is a reminder to inform Maori of the an opportunity to invest with Hautaki Limited through an option to subscribe for a number of new ordinary NZ Communications' shares (Option Shares). Hautaki Limited wishes to offer the Option Shares to Maori investors. Hautaki Limited will hold the Option Shares as custodian for Maori investors that invest. Further details can be found from http://www.foma.co.nz/documents/HautakiInvestersLtr_000.pdf. Hui and information dates will be available on the FoMA website by the 25th May 2007. Watch this space. If you are interested you can contact Wayne Mulligan waynem@foma.co.nz, phone 027 472 5838 or Paul Morgan paulm@foma.co.nz
PROPOSED ELECTORATE BOUNDARY CHANGES
Proposed new electorate boundaries for the next two elections have been released – with 61 electorates facing changes and the creation of an additional General electorate in Auckland named Howick. You can read a simple media release form http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00079.htm. How to make an objection and Rep Comm flier. Any individual or organisation can make an objection to the proposed electoral boundaries. If you would like to make an objection, you will need to do this by 5.00 pm Tuesday 5 June 2007. More information is available from www.elections.org.nz
TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE; YOUNG MAORI LEADERS CONFERENCE 2007
The F.I.R.S.T. Foundation / Tuatahi Nga Kaitaunaki is calling for abstracts from interested people who wish to deliver papers at the eighth YMLC, held on the 23rd and 24th October 2007 in Wellington. At YMLC conferences committed young Maori hear, examine, present and discuss complex issues that affect their lives, their employment, their whanau, iwi and communities now and in the future. In Maori or English, and not exceeding 350 words, are invite on the general themes; Challenging and/or Successful Leadership; Rangatiratanga and Mana Whakahaere; Maori Leadership in Iwi, Regional and National Strategies; Future Leadership Succession; Leadership Training, Models, Case Studies and Diversity; Te Reo Maori: Leadership, Goals and Strategies; Maori Leaders in Business, Economy, Education, Community, Polity and Society. Abstracts should be received by 1st June 2007 at ymlc2007@firstfound.org or by post at YMLC2007, F.I.R.S.T. Foundation, P O Box 1078, Shortland Street, Auckland. Notification of acceptances will be sent by 30 June 2007. You can view more information on FIRST from http://www.firstfound.org/ and access conference information from http://www.firstfound.org/yplc_2007%20front%20pg.htm
FISHING QUOTA TOUTED AS EMISSIONS TRADING MODEL
The New Zealand fishing quota model is being used as an example for Carbon emission trading. David Parker said this was a successful model and regarded internationally as one of the most environmentally responsible ways for sustainably managing fish stocks. “It is essentially identical in principle to emissions trading that’s being proposed in respect of gases, where you cap the volume of emissions and you let people trade around their share.” How to allocate emissions credits or permits - whether they should be auctioned or gifted and in what sectors - was yet to be determined. You can read the whole article from http://www.newswire.co.nz/Main/ViewStory.aspx?storyid=371644. You can also read David Parker, Minister for climate change, media release from http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=29222
FRUSTRATION WITH MUSSEL INDUSTRY REGULATIONS
Wakatu Incorporation has been disappointed that their application for waterspace has been declined by the Ministry of Fishers Aquaculture manager, sue to adverse effects on commercial fisheries. Wakatu Inc. however see this as another barrier by MFISH to prevent the development of the aquaculture industry in New Zealand. You can read the press release from http://www.foma.co.nz/panui/documents/WakatuMediarelease9.5.07.doc
6th ANNUAL MAORI LEGAL FORUM
The 6th Annual Mäori Legal Forum will be held in Wellington on the 31st July and 1st August and will bring together Mäoridom’s leading legal and policy minds to discuss the pressing Mäori Legal issues facing New Zealand today: MMP and Mäori representation, Ti Tiriti o Waitangi, Ownership of freshwater lakes and streams, Landcorp and sale of Mäori assets, Interactions between the Treaty and the Kyoto Protocol, Governance in Mäori organisations and Waka Umanga, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Mäori and indigenous intellectual property rights, Strengthening partnerships between local government and Mäori. More information is available fromhttp://www.conferenz.co.nz/6th-annual-m-ori-legal-forum.html or phone: (09) 912 3616. Register before 5pm on the 3rd of July 2007, to save $300. Mäori Trusts and NGOs are eligible to receive a 35% discount off the full conference price. View conference flier
VOUCHERS FOR VOLUNTEERS
BP Vouchers for Volunteers is a programme launched in 2006 that donates thousands of fuel vouchers to volunteer organisations that use vehicles to get people to essential services or bring them the provisions they need. Registered charities or volunteer organisations that rely on voluntary assistance (that use vehicles) are eligible to apply, full criteria and additional information is available from www.bp.co.nz or http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9015082&contentId=7027951
TOHU WINE SALE
Tohu have a wine sale until the end of May, you can view these deals from their newsletter here
If you have any questions or comments in regards to this Panui, please contact Maia maia@foma.co.nz
