Census snapshot finds young population
The 2006 Census results are finally out, giving a snapshot of life in New Zealand.
It found that 565,329 of the 4,143,282 people in the country on March 7 identified themselves as Maori.
It's a young population. The median age of Maori is only 22.7 years. compared with 35.9 years for the whole population.
With a younger population, median earnings are less, at $20,900, compared to $24,400. Only 10.2 percent make over $50,000 a year (18%).
Some 39.9 percent of Maori aged over 15 have no formal qualifications, compared with 25 percent of the whole sample.
They are almost twice as likely to be labourers, machine operators or drivers, less likely to be managers or professionals, but almost on par when it comes to technicans and tradespeople.
YOUTH ALCOHOL CRISIS UPSETS ELDERS
Kaumatua and kuia have met in Auckland to talk about what they can do to tackle an upsurge in alcohol abuse by rangatahi.
West Auckland kuia Kiri Jacobs says alcohol is doing irreparable damage to young Maori, and kaumatua can't just stand by and watch it happen.
She says the hui was called by service provider, Haapai Te Hauora at Orakei Marae so the community can start to come to grips with the extent of the problem.
“We come together as kuia and kaumatua to empower one another and to share dialogue around an issue that affects our youngsters and to put forward a submission, because it is our tamariki, it is our mokopuna, it is our leaders for the future that are being totally affected by it,” Mrs Jacobs says.
She says the problem has clearly got worse since the drinking age was lowered, and it has been made worse by a massive increase in the number of liquor outlets in Maori communities.
COP SAYS WHOLE FORCE NEEDS TO GET BEHIND MAORI STRATEGY
A senior Maori police officer says forming workable relationships with Maori communities is the responsibility of the entire police force.
Wally Haumaha, the interim general manager of Maori, Pacific Island and ethnic services, says iwi liaison officers have been successful over the past decade because senior administrators have supported them.
He says more iwi liaison officers would be welcomed.
“In total in terms of liaisons including Pacific and Asian liaison officers we have a total of around 65, and some would argue that every police officer is in effect an iwi liaison officer. In fact our commissioner said ‘I am the number one iwi liaison officer, I lead from the head and not from the feet,’” Mr Haumaha says.
JUDGES LINE UP TO PAY TRIBUTE TO DURIE
Fellow judges, lawyers, historians and Maori leaders have lined up to pay tribute to retiring High Court Judge and former Waitangi Tribunal head Eddie Durie.
The Governor general held a reception at Government House this week to mark Justice Durie's 32 years on the bench.
High Court Justice David Baragwanath said the stand Justice Durie took on the creation of state owned enterprises and his findings in the Muriwhenua Fisheries Report established the basis for a new relationship between Maori and the Crown.
He says the subsequent settlements have not only contributed to the renewed pride by Maori in their race and culture, they have also helped Pakeha rejoice in the achievements and contributions of Maori as fellow New Zealanders.
Justice Baragwanath says Justice Durie ranks alongside the late Lord Cooke of Thorndon as one of the greatest jurists New Zealand has produced.
POLITICIANS GIVING THUMBS UP TO MAORI TV
Maori Television chief executive Jim Mather says the channel is gaining support from some of its strongest critics - politicians.
Staff have been buoyed by the latest ratings showing over half a million people tuned into the 2 year old station in the past month.
Mr Mather says the channel's advertising goals are on track, and politicians who were hesitant to support the station are coming around.
He says former National Maori affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee and United Future leader Peter Dunne have spoken favourably about the station’s output, and the planets are lining up for Maori Television to do bigger and better things in the new year.
PARIHAKA PLANNNG PEACE PROPHET WORKSHOPS
Those turning up at next month Parihaka Peace Festival for the music may find themselves challenged to open their minds.
Organiser Te Miringa Hohaia says the second festival from January 5 will mark the centenary of the death of Taranaki leader Te Whiti o Rongomai.
He says special workshops will be held to commemorate the pacifist teachings of Te Whiti and fellow prophet Tohu Kakahi, and the legacy they left the people of Taranaki.
Mr Hohaia says special workshops will be held on their philosophies of non-violence, and there will be a comprehensive children’s programme, including a troupe using traditional Maori puppets.
Music lovers will be able to groove to the sounds of 95 acts including top Maori entertainers Ruia Aperahama, Che Fu and Kora.
It found that 565,329 of the 4,143,282 people in the country on March 7 identified themselves as Maori.
It's a young population. The median age of Maori is only 22.7 years. compared with 35.9 years for the whole population.
With a younger population, median earnings are less, at $20,900, compared to $24,400. Only 10.2 percent make over $50,000 a year (18%).
Some 39.9 percent of Maori aged over 15 have no formal qualifications, compared with 25 percent of the whole sample.
They are almost twice as likely to be labourers, machine operators or drivers, less likely to be managers or professionals, but almost on par when it comes to technicans and tradespeople.
YOUTH ALCOHOL CRISIS UPSETS ELDERS
Kaumatua and kuia have met in Auckland to talk about what they can do to tackle an upsurge in alcohol abuse by rangatahi.
West Auckland kuia Kiri Jacobs says alcohol is doing irreparable damage to young Maori, and kaumatua can't just stand by and watch it happen.
She says the hui was called by service provider, Haapai Te Hauora at Orakei Marae so the community can start to come to grips with the extent of the problem.
“We come together as kuia and kaumatua to empower one another and to share dialogue around an issue that affects our youngsters and to put forward a submission, because it is our tamariki, it is our mokopuna, it is our leaders for the future that are being totally affected by it,” Mrs Jacobs says.
She says the problem has clearly got worse since the drinking age was lowered, and it has been made worse by a massive increase in the number of liquor outlets in Maori communities.
COP SAYS WHOLE FORCE NEEDS TO GET BEHIND MAORI STRATEGY
A senior Maori police officer says forming workable relationships with Maori communities is the responsibility of the entire police force.
Wally Haumaha, the interim general manager of Maori, Pacific Island and ethnic services, says iwi liaison officers have been successful over the past decade because senior administrators have supported them.
He says more iwi liaison officers would be welcomed.
“In total in terms of liaisons including Pacific and Asian liaison officers we have a total of around 65, and some would argue that every police officer is in effect an iwi liaison officer. In fact our commissioner said ‘I am the number one iwi liaison officer, I lead from the head and not from the feet,’” Mr Haumaha says.
JUDGES LINE UP TO PAY TRIBUTE TO DURIE
Fellow judges, lawyers, historians and Maori leaders have lined up to pay tribute to retiring High Court Judge and former Waitangi Tribunal head Eddie Durie.
The Governor general held a reception at Government House this week to mark Justice Durie's 32 years on the bench.
High Court Justice David Baragwanath said the stand Justice Durie took on the creation of state owned enterprises and his findings in the Muriwhenua Fisheries Report established the basis for a new relationship between Maori and the Crown.
He says the subsequent settlements have not only contributed to the renewed pride by Maori in their race and culture, they have also helped Pakeha rejoice in the achievements and contributions of Maori as fellow New Zealanders.
Justice Baragwanath says Justice Durie ranks alongside the late Lord Cooke of Thorndon as one of the greatest jurists New Zealand has produced.
POLITICIANS GIVING THUMBS UP TO MAORI TV
Maori Television chief executive Jim Mather says the channel is gaining support from some of its strongest critics - politicians.
Staff have been buoyed by the latest ratings showing over half a million people tuned into the 2 year old station in the past month.
Mr Mather says the channel's advertising goals are on track, and politicians who were hesitant to support the station are coming around.
He says former National Maori affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee and United Future leader Peter Dunne have spoken favourably about the station’s output, and the planets are lining up for Maori Television to do bigger and better things in the new year.
PARIHAKA PLANNNG PEACE PROPHET WORKSHOPS
Those turning up at next month Parihaka Peace Festival for the music may find themselves challenged to open their minds.
Organiser Te Miringa Hohaia says the second festival from January 5 will mark the centenary of the death of Taranaki leader Te Whiti o Rongomai.
He says special workshops will be held to commemorate the pacifist teachings of Te Whiti and fellow prophet Tohu Kakahi, and the legacy they left the people of Taranaki.
Mr Hohaia says special workshops will be held on their philosophies of non-violence, and there will be a comprehensive children’s programme, including a troupe using traditional Maori puppets.
Music lovers will be able to groove to the sounds of 95 acts including top Maori entertainers Ruia Aperahama, Che Fu and Kora.
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