The aim is to have Maori on boards dealing with matters of general interest, as well as those more specifically involved with Maori issues. TPK is now calling for a wide range of possible candidates who have suitable skills and experience to be registered on the database, and increase Maori representation on organisations playing a role in NZ's economic and social development. The information held on the database will remain confidential and will be used only under the terms of consent. More than 2000 performers from NZ, Australia and the Pacific will take part in the Aotearoa Traditional Maori Performing Arts Festival being held at Trentham Racecourse from 19-22 February. Workshops featuring carvers, weavers, tattooists, painters and other artists will also be held.
Tickets are now on sale.
The Conservation Minister has asked the NZ Conservation Authority to review the general policy that prohibits mountain biking in national parks. The Authority will be consulting with interested groups before it makes its final decision. The QMS limits the total annual catch available to commercial fishers and controls access to commercial fisheries. New Kura Kaupapa Kura Kaupapa Maori are state schools where Maori is the principal language of instruction. Their philosophical approach and teaching is based on Maori traditions, knowledge and customs.