Ngāti Tūrangitukua and Taupō District Council have won Te Tohu Waka Hourua – The Buddle Findlay Award for Māori-Council Partnerships for their Mana Whakahono ā Rohe Partnership Agreement.
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Lifting Māori representation in the 2022 Local Elections
With many councils establishing Māori wards last year, Taurikura NZ and Waikato-Tainui have collaborated to develop Maangai Taunaki, a series of waananga to support candidates, campaign supporters and community champions. This information will be of interest to those thinking about standing as a candidate in the 2022 Local Elections.
Funding available for local government tourism facilities and celebrating Matariki
The Government has announced the sixth round of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund which will allocate up to $25 million to support councils with high visitor numbers but small ratepayer bases. The new Matariki public holiday starting this year will fall on 24 June. It is intended that this funding could help support the delivery and
More reo in public spaces
Aotearoa Reorua is a programme that aims to increase the use of te reo Māori in public places, as well as enhance relationships between iwi and local government. Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Local Government, will shortly meet with pilot centres to celebrate the soft launch of the programme.
Consultation on Māori Electoral Option
Taituarā recently made a submission aimed at improving the democratic options of enrolled voters of Māori descent.
Taituarā submits on Māori Wards Bill
Last week we prepared and delivered a submission both in writing and in a brief hearing, at the Māori Affairs Select Committee on the Māori Wards Bill. The Bill abolishes binding polls on the establishment of Māori Wards and constituencies whether triggered by the community, or initiated by a local authority.
Waikato Regional Council takes Buddle Findlay Award for Bicultural Leadership
A Waikato Regional Council landmark transfer of services project has been awarded the Buddle Findlay Award for Bicultural Leadership as part of the 2021 LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards, presented at a Gala Dinner event in Wellington tonight.
Whenua Māori rating law addresses a century of disadvantage
A new law coming into effect next month modernises Māori land rating laws that have been largely untouched for almost 100 years, signalling a major shift in the local government approach to rating Māori freehold land and encouraging housing and other development initiatives.