Articles tagged with Kaitiaki

New 10-Year Strategy to Strengthen and Promote New Zealand Sign Language

1 month ago | 121 views

New Zealand has launched a 10-year NZSL Strategy 2026-2036 to strengthen and promote New Zealand Sign Language, making it a more visible and valued part of everyday life. The strategy focuses on increasing NZSL fluency among Deaf people, especially children in hearing families, and improving understanding and acceptance of NZSL among non-users to reduce access barriers. It emphasizes integration across government, business, media, and communities, celebrating NZSL milestones and encouraging everyone to support its use daily.

Tags: Louise Upston New Zealand Sign Language NZSL Board Te Rōpū Kaitiaki Turi Māori Deaf community NZSL Week NZSL users NZSL translation

Revitalizing Hauraki Gulf: $26M Investment for Conservation and Community Growth

1 month ago | 216 views

The Government is investing up to $26 million in public and private funds to restore the Hauraki Gulf, creating jobs, strengthening connections, and rejuvenating the marine environment. This investment supports the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act, establishing new protected areas for marine life to recover while maintaining recreational activities. Additionally, there will be upgrades to tourism infrastructure on Hauraki Gulf islands, and a major reef restoration effort led by the NEXT Foundation with a focus on biodiversity and fish stocks.

Tags: Tama Potaka Hauraki Gulf Conservation Minister IVL funding NEXT Foundation reef restoration marine protection marine reserve kaitiakitanga

Ngāpuhi Milestone: Kororipo Pā Returns in Historic Legislation

3 months ago | 348 views

Legislation returning Kororipo Pā to Ngāpuhi passed its first reading in Parliament, marking the end of three years of negotiations led by Ngāti Rēhia with support from hapū. This settlement is the first redress provided by the Crown to Ngāpuhi and signifies a commitment to reaching a comprehensive agreement. Kororipo Pā, a significant historical site for Ngāpuhi, will be transferred to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust in 2026 while maintaining its historic reserve status and public access.

Tags: Paul Goldsmith Ngāpuhi Kororipo Pā Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Ngāti Rēhia settlement Ngāpuhi Kerikeri River Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust kaitiaki