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E-Policy Bulletin March |
16 March 2009 |
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Kia ora koutou katoa,
FoMA is currently developing its communication tools including updating and redesigning of the FoMA website and e-panui. We look forward to bringing you our redesigned Kahikatea e-panui and website by the end of March.
Noho ora mai,
Eva Riddell.
IMPORTANT NOTICES Appointment of new FoMA Chief ExecutiveWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Rino Tirikatene as the new Chief Executive of the Federation of Maori Authorities (FoMA). Please find attached a letter from FoMA Chairman, Temuera Hall announcing the appointment. Here>>
In this IssuePrime Ministers Job Summit: 20 ways to savethe economyThe country's movers and shakers, two hundred of our top business, government, banking and union leaders, gathered in a giant auditorium recently to brainstorm over how to get the country through a prolonged, and probably nasty, recession.
New Zealand signs 12-country regional free trade agreement Trade Minister Tim Groser recently signed the agreement establishing the ASEAN - Australia - New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) at an official signing ceremony in Hua Hin, Thailand. "This agreement is of considerable economic and strategic importance for New Zealand," Mr Groser said. More >>
Foreshore and Seabed review Announced The terms of reference and members of the Government’s ministerial panel to review the Foreshore and Seabed Act have been announced by Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today. A review of the Foreshore and Seabed act was provided for in the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the National government and the Maori Party. More >>
Community Irrigation Fund Scope Extended The Government is giving the green light to local government agencies developing water strategies that look at rural water infrastructure to apply for grants from the Community Irrigation Fund (CIF). More >>
Indigenous leaders gather to discuss traditional practices in mental health A conference involving indigenous leaders in mental health from New Zealand, Canada, Australia and the United States will be held at the Manawatu campus from Sunday to discuss traditional practices in mental health. Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Mäori and Pasifika) Professor Mason Durie will co-host the event in partnership with the North American based International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership. More >>
Geothermal Energy: Intelligent Use Of The Earth’s Heat Geothermal energy falls under the category of renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and the heat is continuously produced inside the earth. Geothermal energy is derived from heat within the earth. 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. http://www.mfe.govt.nz/environmental-reporting/report-cards/index.html
Minister praises 'self-help' community group The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector - Tariana Turia - is praising the work being done by 'self-help' community groups and believes they will be the groups to help people at grass-roots level through the recession. More >>
Carbon Monitor Please find a link to the March edition of the Carbon Monitor.
Promoting Generosity Hub: What value do we place on generosity? At times of economic downturn it is even more important that we all work together to be generous and support our communities. The Promoting Generosity Hub has continued its discussion paper series, Focus on Generosity. Attached you will find Paper 2, responding to the question What value do we place on generosity? More >>
This series is intended to facilitate the sharing of existing knowledge, so we can all learn from and build on it. We hope that it will create discussion, debate and response. Your feedback will be incorporated into an updated Focus on Generosity series that will be made available before a communities-of-interest meeting in mid 2009. More information on the series and what will come next in the seriescan be found at http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/work-programme/promoting-generosity.html.
Submissions Due Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill Public submissions are now being invited on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill. The closing date for submissions is Friday, 3 April 2009. The purpose of this Bill is to simplify and streamline the Resource Management Act 1991 (the RMA). For more information please visit http://www.parliament.nz/enNZ/SC/SubmCalled/ 1/6/e/49SCLGEresourcemanagements200904031-Resource-Management-Simplifying.htm
Nominations DueAppointments to the NZ Fire Service Commission The Minister responsible for appointments to the NZ Fire Service, Hon Dr Richard Worth, is caling for nominations of suitably qualified people to be considered for appointment. Three positions have become available on the NZ Fire Service Commission.
Any nominations for appointments should be accompanied with a full and up-to-date curriculum vitae. Please forward any nominations to me by Friday 13 March 2009.
Helen Leahy Senior Ministerial Advisor Telephone: (04) 817-9170 Facsimile: (04) 817-6525 Cell: 021-881-031
Lottery Grants Board and Lottery Distribution Committees A total of 41 positions are becoming available across the Lottery Grants Board and Lottery Distribution Committees, as follows:
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Any nominations for appointments should be accompanied with a full and up-to-date curriculum vitae. Please forward any nominations to me by Friday 20 March 2009.
Helen Leahy Senior Ministerial Advisor Telephone: (04) 817-9170 Facsimile: (04) 817-6525 Cell: 021-881-031
Scholarships
Calling for Applications for Hauora Maori Scholarships 2009 Associate Health Minister, Tariana Turia, has announced that more than 500 scholarships are available to supportand encourage Maori students taking up careers within the health sector. “I hope that everyone will spread the word, to encourage Maori students who fit the criteria to go online, and submit their applications by 5pm Friday 10 April 2009 on
Oticon Foundation: Scholarships for the hearing impaired The Oticon Foundation is now calling for applications for grants, which must be received by 31 March 2009. The Oticon Foundation is offering financial help to individuals and organisations for projects to improve the quality of life of the hearing impaired. More details are available from www.oticon.org.nz; or email info@oticon.org.nz; or telephone 0800 OTICON. Calendar of Events
ASEAN FTA Seminars: What’s in the goodie bag?The next stage for MFAT and NZTE in terms of promoting the ‘goodie bag’ of what’s in the FTA is a series of seminars around the country as per the dates below. Auckland March 31 Hamilton April 1 Wellington April 2 Christchurch April 7 Dunedin April 8 Businesses can find out more details and register at Marae Planning and Funding SeminarsThese seminars will combine various government agencies including Department of Internal Affairs, Inland Revenue, Maori Land Court and the NZ Fire Service. The programme is outlined below:
For information on the seminar running in your area, and to register your marae please phone: Tania Faulkner-Gear 07 9275 226 or 029 9275 226
10- 15 minute Infomercials are provided by: NZ Historic Places Trust, Ministry of Civil Defence and City/District Councils – What information/resources/and funding is available to marae.
This combined government agency marae seminar is offered exclusively at no cost to marae trustees/committee members, whanau/hapu.
National Services Te Paerangi : Writing a marketing plan workshop, Level 1, an introductory to marketing You are invited to a workshop on Writing a marketing plan, with Jo Doherty, on Monday April 6th 2009, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, at the Waikanae Library meeting room, 1st Floor, Waikanae Library (opposite Mahara Gallery) Mahara Place, Waikanae.
This hands-on workshop will include :
Please click here to see a workshop programme.
Due to a limit of 12 attendees please register with Jade Hadfield at National Services Te Paerangi.
Land Use Capability (LUC) Awareness Workshops for farmers and professionals involved in land use decision making The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), with support from regional councils, is funding a series of workshops by Agresearch on the recently revised Land Use Capability (LUC) classification and its practical application.
The workshops will be held in Whangarei, Rotorua, Dannevirke, Marton, Stratford, Christchurch and Gore.
LUC is a tool that is used to describe land’s suitability for long-term sustained production. It is becoming an important land use decision support tool. Even if you’re already aware of LUC, learning about the recent revisions may prove useful.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge.
For more information, visit: http://www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/rural-nz/slm-hill-country-erosion-programme/info-sheet.pdf
International Events
SPECIALIZED HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM The 2009 Specialized Human Rights Program of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law is now accepting applications.
The 2009 program will offer 17 courses, in English and Spanish, taught by 33 leading experts in the field. Participants can earn ABA credit, a Diploma or a Certificate of Attendance. The program brings together over 180+ participants, from more than 35 countries, with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience including law students, lawyers and human rights advocates. Please visit our website at www.wcl.american.edu/hracademy for more information or contact us at hracademy@wcl.american.edu or 202-274-4070
Yulkuum-Jerrang: the 2nd Indigenous Economic Development Conference
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If you have any questions or comments in regards to this Panui, please contact Eva eva@foma.co.nz
