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New Waitangi Tribunal Members Nick Wells and Rick Witana Appointed
3 weeks ago | 246 viewsMāori Development Minister Tama Potaka announced the appointments of Nick Wells and Rick Witana to the Waitangi Tribunal, replacing Dr Paul Hamer and Basil Morrison, who are stepping down after long service. Wells and Witana bring extensive expertise in governance, law, Iwi leadership, and Crown–Māori relationships, enhancing the Tribunal's work. Both new members will serve three-year terms, with Wells succeeding Hamer and Witana succeeding Morrison.
Tags: Tama Potaka Nick Wells Rick Witana Paul Hamer Basil Morrison Waitangi Tribunal Ngāpuhi UNICEF Aotearoa Te Rūnanga Nui o Te Aupōuri Māori DevelopmentMajor Redevelopment of Ngā Mokopuna Kaupapa Māori Kura Begins in Wellington
6 months ago | 972 viewsWork has commenced on the major redevelopment of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna in Wellington, including new teaching blocks and a gym, with completion expected by Term 2, 2027. The project, supported by a $50 million government investment, aims to provide modern, safe, and spacious facilities to accommodate the growing roll and future aspirations of the kura and is part of a broader initiative to enhance Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education. Additional funding has been allocated to curriculum development, teacher training, and support services to strengthen Māori education across New Zealand.
Tags: Erica Stanford Ngā Mokopuna Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou Māori Medium Education Kaupapa Māori Education WAI 3310 Waitangi Tribunal Kōhanga Reo Virtual Learning NetworkNew Appointments to Key Māori Entities for Development Leadership
10 months ago | 977 viewsMāori Development Minister Tama Potaka has announced seven new appointments to key Māori entities to enhance Māori development, focusing on te reo Māori revitalization, strengthening the Waitangi Tribunal, and maximizing Māori social and economic potential. The appointments include individuals with expertise in Māori education, media, governance, and language revitalization to support the goal of having one million New Zealanders confidently using te reo Māori by 2040. Notable appointments include Dr. Te Rina Warren, Mahanga Pihama, Dr. Jeremy MacLeod, Reikura Kahi, Kingi Kiriona, Mark Gray, and Juliet Tainui-Hernandez, each bringing unique skills and experience to their respective roles.
Tags: Tama Potaka Te Rina Warren Mahanga Pihama Jeremy MacLeod Reikura Kahi Kingi Kiriona Mark Gray Waitangi Tribunal Māori.