Progress on treaty deals
It was a big day yesterday for the Government on multiple Treaty settlement fronts.
The Treaty Negotiations Minister, Michael Cullen, and Ngati porou negotiator Api Mahuika initialled a deed of settlement covering the east Coast tribe's foreshore and seabed claims.
Dr Cullen also signed terms of negotiation with Auckland iwi Te Kawerau a Maki.
But the unexpected deal was the government's purchase of a 20 year right over the Matahi and Oponae forests in the Bay of Plenty for $11.8 million.
The owner of the forest, multinational Matariki Forests, has been unable to log the trees because of an occupation by a Tuhoe hapu.
Dr Cullen says the underlying land was the subject of a complex grievance dating back to Crown purchase activities in the 1890s, and the purchase will allow the grievance and surrounding issues to be dealt with.
HOROMIA DEFENDS ELECTORAL ACTIVITY
The Minister of Maori Affairs is commending the Electoral Commission for its work reaching Maori voters.
The Maori Party is criticising some of the strategies used to reach the 50 thousand Maori who have dropped off the rolls since last election.
But Parekura Horomia says there's a lot of work going on behind the scenes, and he's seen Electoral Commission staff at sports and social events, enrolling Maori.
GERARD O'REGAN BACK ON HERITAGE COUNCIL
A Ngai Tahu archaeologist has been reappointed to a further three year term on the Maori Heritage Council.
Judith Tizard, the associate minister of culture and heritage, says Gerard O'Regan brings a wealth of experience to the council, which works alongside the Historic Places Trust.
She says it maintains maintains the high calibre of councillors charged with protecting significant Maori sites.
Mr O'Regan is doing a masters in archaeology at Auckland University, and was formerly Ngai Tahu Development Corporation's heritage manager.
The Maori Heritage Council is chaired by Tumu te Heuheu and includes Waaka Vercoe, Rima Edwards, Te Aue Davis, Merata Kawharu and Mike Spedding.
HAAST EAGLE PUTS FEAR OF CUSTOMS INTO CUSTOMERS
An ancient bird has been adopted to represent the power of the Customs Service.
Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will this morning unveil the carving of a hokioi or Haast eagle overlooking the secondary search area at Auckland International Airport.
The master carver, Blane Te Rito of Ngati Kahungunu and Te Rarawa, says with its 12 metres wing span, the carving will remind travellers of the risks of smuggling.
"I wanted to use it as a symbol to dominate the space and to be intimidating almost to let people going through customs know that these are the people that have the authority to protect our borders, our waterways and our airways. So I've used it as a symbol of power and dominance, and when you see it you'll get that impression," Mr Te Rito says.
A team of five artists worked on the project.
BELATED ALL BLACK KEN GOING DIES
Rugby supporters across the country are mourning the death of former All Black fullback Ken Going, who died yesterday in Taitokerau.
The 66 year old and his brothers Sid and Brian delighted rugby crowds with their unpredictable style in the 1960's and 70s.
His brother in law, Mana Forbes, says Ken's down to earth ways made him popular in his other career as a tour coach driver.
He says the Going whanau grew up with rugby in its veins, and its backyard.
"After the milking in the summer, you had to hope like hell you could survive the rugby match on the lawn. You had to sidestep the tree and you had to have 180 degree vision so you knew where the fence was and the house. Otherwise it was tackle, not touch. That was how they all developed their skills," Mr Forbes says.
Ken Going made the All Blacks as a 32 year old in 1974, after 24 games for the Maori All Blacks.
CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER HEARTENED BY SIGNS SOME POVERTY ABATING
The Children's Commissioner, Cindy Kiro, says there are encouraging signs in the fight against child poverty.
A new report by the commissioner and Barnadoes has found about 230,000 children are living in unacceptable poverty.
Dr Kiro says the data shows the 1991 benefit cuts in then National Finance Minister Ruth Richardson's mother of all budgets are still affecting living conditions 16 years later.
But there are positive signs.
"What the report does show and what I've been telling people is that working for families has been making a difference because it has lifted the working poor primarily out of that situation and has helped families who've got dependent children. We've got the flow on effects to come through yet from the 1 April changes last year which I think will further improve the lot of benefit-dependent families," Dr Kiro says.
Full time employment by someone in the household is often the difference between being above or below the poverty line.
SWEET SUCCESS FOR KELSTON HIP HOP DANCERS
West Auckland hip hop fans are buzzing at the international triumph of a troupe of Kelston dancers.
Sweet and Sour's slick routines and choreography won it the hip hop world championships in Los Angeles.
Stephanie Harawira from the Ezekiel Trust, which raised funds for the trip, says months of extreme dedication and practice paid off.
She says the group is a mix of Maori and Pasifika rangatahi aged from 17 to early 20s.
The Sweet and Sour Dance Crew will get a huge powhiri when they fly back into Auckland early next Wednesday.
The Treaty Negotiations Minister, Michael Cullen, and Ngati porou negotiator Api Mahuika initialled a deed of settlement covering the east Coast tribe's foreshore and seabed claims.
Dr Cullen also signed terms of negotiation with Auckland iwi Te Kawerau a Maki.
But the unexpected deal was the government's purchase of a 20 year right over the Matahi and Oponae forests in the Bay of Plenty for $11.8 million.
The owner of the forest, multinational Matariki Forests, has been unable to log the trees because of an occupation by a Tuhoe hapu.
Dr Cullen says the underlying land was the subject of a complex grievance dating back to Crown purchase activities in the 1890s, and the purchase will allow the grievance and surrounding issues to be dealt with.
HOROMIA DEFENDS ELECTORAL ACTIVITY
The Minister of Maori Affairs is commending the Electoral Commission for its work reaching Maori voters.
The Maori Party is criticising some of the strategies used to reach the 50 thousand Maori who have dropped off the rolls since last election.
But Parekura Horomia says there's a lot of work going on behind the scenes, and he's seen Electoral Commission staff at sports and social events, enrolling Maori.
GERARD O'REGAN BACK ON HERITAGE COUNCIL
A Ngai Tahu archaeologist has been reappointed to a further three year term on the Maori Heritage Council.
Judith Tizard, the associate minister of culture and heritage, says Gerard O'Regan brings a wealth of experience to the council, which works alongside the Historic Places Trust.
She says it maintains maintains the high calibre of councillors charged with protecting significant Maori sites.
Mr O'Regan is doing a masters in archaeology at Auckland University, and was formerly Ngai Tahu Development Corporation's heritage manager.
The Maori Heritage Council is chaired by Tumu te Heuheu and includes Waaka Vercoe, Rima Edwards, Te Aue Davis, Merata Kawharu and Mike Spedding.
HAAST EAGLE PUTS FEAR OF CUSTOMS INTO CUSTOMERS
An ancient bird has been adopted to represent the power of the Customs Service.
Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will this morning unveil the carving of a hokioi or Haast eagle overlooking the secondary search area at Auckland International Airport.
The master carver, Blane Te Rito of Ngati Kahungunu and Te Rarawa, says with its 12 metres wing span, the carving will remind travellers of the risks of smuggling.
"I wanted to use it as a symbol to dominate the space and to be intimidating almost to let people going through customs know that these are the people that have the authority to protect our borders, our waterways and our airways. So I've used it as a symbol of power and dominance, and when you see it you'll get that impression," Mr Te Rito says.
A team of five artists worked on the project.
BELATED ALL BLACK KEN GOING DIES
Rugby supporters across the country are mourning the death of former All Black fullback Ken Going, who died yesterday in Taitokerau.
The 66 year old and his brothers Sid and Brian delighted rugby crowds with their unpredictable style in the 1960's and 70s.
His brother in law, Mana Forbes, says Ken's down to earth ways made him popular in his other career as a tour coach driver.
He says the Going whanau grew up with rugby in its veins, and its backyard.
"After the milking in the summer, you had to hope like hell you could survive the rugby match on the lawn. You had to sidestep the tree and you had to have 180 degree vision so you knew where the fence was and the house. Otherwise it was tackle, not touch. That was how they all developed their skills," Mr Forbes says.
Ken Going made the All Blacks as a 32 year old in 1974, after 24 games for the Maori All Blacks.
CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER HEARTENED BY SIGNS SOME POVERTY ABATING
The Children's Commissioner, Cindy Kiro, says there are encouraging signs in the fight against child poverty.
A new report by the commissioner and Barnadoes has found about 230,000 children are living in unacceptable poverty.
Dr Kiro says the data shows the 1991 benefit cuts in then National Finance Minister Ruth Richardson's mother of all budgets are still affecting living conditions 16 years later.
But there are positive signs.
"What the report does show and what I've been telling people is that working for families has been making a difference because it has lifted the working poor primarily out of that situation and has helped families who've got dependent children. We've got the flow on effects to come through yet from the 1 April changes last year which I think will further improve the lot of benefit-dependent families," Dr Kiro says.
Full time employment by someone in the household is often the difference between being above or below the poverty line.
SWEET SUCCESS FOR KELSTON HIP HOP DANCERS
West Auckland hip hop fans are buzzing at the international triumph of a troupe of Kelston dancers.
Sweet and Sour's slick routines and choreography won it the hip hop world championships in Los Angeles.
Stephanie Harawira from the Ezekiel Trust, which raised funds for the trip, says months of extreme dedication and practice paid off.
She says the group is a mix of Maori and Pasifika rangatahi aged from 17 to early 20s.
The Sweet and Sour Dance Crew will get a huge powhiri when they fly back into Auckland early next Wednesday.
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