These are the queries most frequently fielded by our office. Most of the answers will direct you to different sections of this site for more detail.

 

Please contact us if you have specific queries not answered here.

 

FoMA | FoMA Governance Training | Maori Economic Development | Using the FoMA Portal

 

FoMA

 

Q	Who can become a member?
A	Membership is open to Maori Authorities which includes: Maori Land Trusts, and Incorporations established under Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, Maori Trust Boards, Runanga, and other emerging communally owned entities. For more detail click here
Q	How do we become a member?
A	Again Becoming a Member offers more detail, but essentially it is a matter of completing the application form on this site and returning it together with a copy of your most recent annual report and accounts, and order of incorporation.
Q	I want to get in touch with the FoMA members, do you have their contact details?
A	Unless you are a member we can not divulge our entire database. However please contact our office to discuss the possibility of contacting specific FoMA members.
Q	Do you fullahs do passports? What about birth certificates?
A	No on both counts, the Confederation is apparently involved in these activities. As a Maori business network this is not our focus.
FoMA Governance Training
Q	Does FoMA still run their workshops?
A	We do indeed! Our four-workshop governance programme is definitely still available – Click here for more detail.
Q	There’s only me can I still participate?
A	To make it viable we recommend you organise a minimum of 10 committed participants in your area. Unfortunately the courses are no longer free. However there are other possible sources of financial support - see TPK Capacity Building
Q	We want training, can you come to us?
A	Sure, all you need to do is: contact us; organise a minimum of 10 people to make it worth your while; obtain funding [see TPK Capacity Building and CEG for possibilities] and Bob’s your Uncle!
Maori Economic Development
Q	We’ve got some land we want to do something with, where do we start?
A	All Maori Land is governed by Te Ture Whenua Maori /Maori Land Act 1993. If your land blocks are currently unmanaged (ie. they’re not in any Trust, Incorporation or Reserve under the TTWMA), rest assured you are not alone. At this time there are approximately some 16,000 unmanaged titles. So, check out Te Kete Umanga. We’ve designed some easy to follow star charts for you to download and print out. These are to assist you no matter where you are in the process and alert you to the resources and services at your disposal.
The Maori Land Court is also an excellent resource.
Q	I’ve got a business idea, where do I start?
A	Whether you are already in business or looking at starting one up, this question is pertinent. We’ve designed a star chart to assist you navigating this process and to alert you to the multitude of resources at your disposal. Check out Te Kete Umanga for more details.
Q	Do you have information about different Industries?
A	Yes, although our online database is a bit thin on the ground at present, we are looking to evolve this into a comprehensive reference point for Maori organisations in the near future. At this time we are able to offer links to other sites and the contact details of the industry sector groups within FoMA. See FoMA Networking Initiatives
Using the FoMA Portal
Q	What do all the Maori words mean?
A	Each word is underlined and linked to the glossary for easy reference. Just simply click on the word and you’ll be linked to the Papa Kupu – Glossary. To delve deeper you can always check out the Ngata Online Dictionary
Q	I’m a FoMA member, what parts of the site can I access?
A	At present the whole website is open to the public view. We are looking to add new forums to the site that would be for members only and as a privilege of membership, each member will be assigned a user name & password. This will enables access to such pages as the FoMA member contact database, member-only notices, and your posting directly to Nga Pitopito Korero, and Nga Maramataka.
Q	How do I take part in the discussion forum Te Kai a Te Rangatira?
A	Click here to go to the Panui page and partake. Simple!
Q	How do I post notices?
A	Anybody can post notices to Nga Pitopito Korero – if you are not a member simply send in your korero or panui and we will post it to the site within 48 hours. Anybody can also participate in the discussion forum Te Kai a Te Rangatira.