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Post-National Development: the case of the 'new Polynesian triangle'

This paper proposes the existence of a new development dynamic - 'post-national development'. Constructed in response to the failure of current development thought to seriously engage with the processes of migration and trans-nationalism (beyond re-hashing the same tired old focus on remittances) this new dynamic appears to be operating in a number of regions around the globe, including the Pacific, yet until now has remained unexplored. (Manuhuia Barcham, CIGAD, June 2005)

http://cigad.massey.ac.nz/documents/bn_1_2005.pdf

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Public Participation on NZ government position on the text of the draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

This petition calls on the government of New Zealand to immediately engage in mutually meaningful ways with iwi, hapu and other Maori organisations, as well as the general public, to review and substantially improve the government position on the UN draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/489895927?ltl=1158029695

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Support the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The indigenous peoples of the world came together to agree a statement of their rights. Four countries objected. Aotearoa New Zealand is one of them. Send an e-card to key government MPs to tell them what you think about this.

http://www.greens.org.nz/campaigns/humanrights/ecard_indigenous_rights.asp

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With your organisation, support the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

After more than 20 years of negotiations, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in June 2006. It is now being sent to the United Nations General Assembly for adoption at the end of this year. The Aotearoa Indigenous Rights Trust (a Maori organisation active at the UN on the Declaration) has drafted a letter to send to overseas' embassies in New Zealand and Pacific States to lobby them to prevent New Zealand and other states from amending the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples before it is voted on in the UN General Assembly at the end of this year. If you think your organisation might like to add its name to the letter, go to this website.

http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/in210806.htm

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Ratana Legacy Supercedes Labour

A look at Tahupotiki Ratana and his contribution to putting the Treaty of Waitangi back on the political agenda. (Keith Newman, Just Change, July 2006)

http://www.dev-zone.org/downloads/jc6newman.pdf

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Are we all New Zealanders now? A Maori response to the Pakeha quest for indigeneity

A transcript of the speech by Ani Mikaere delvered at the Bruce Jesson Lecture series at Maidment Theatre, Auckland on Monday, 15 November 2004.

http://www.brucejesson.com/lecture2004.html

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'One law for all races' risky says expert

The "one law for all" philosophy is a recipe for making race relations in New Zealand worse, says a United Nations human rights expert sent here to investigate. (Ruth Berry, New Zealand Herald, 21 November 2005)

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10356201

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First for Maori women - Address to ILO

Council of Trade Unions Maori Vice President Sharon Clair achieved a first for Maori women when she addressed the 95th Session of the International Labour Organisation in Geneva earlier this month. In her address, Sharon Clair called on all worker, employer and government members of the ILO to reaffirm their commitment to a living planet where decent work is enjoyed by everyone. (CTU, Scoop, 30 June 2006)

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0606/S00317.htm

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Act today for indigenous peoples' rights

This action alert relates to the NZ government's continuing refusal to support indigenous peoples' human rights - as seen most recently in their statement to the new Human Rights Council which is currently meeting for the first time in Geneva. The Human Rights Council was established to strengthen human rights at the international level and their application nationally and locally. Unfortunately however, some governments are already attempting to use the Council to deny indigenous peoples' their human rights, and the NZ government is foremost among them - please act today to let them know this is not acceptable.

http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/in270606.htm

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Indigenous peoples' rights (Aotearoa)

Regularly updated website containing resources and ways to take action on Maori rights.

http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/indig.htm#hrcnz06

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UN Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: A call for support

This website is designed to provide information for Maori and other interested groups on the UN Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and related issues.

http://www.pcpd.org.nz/ddrip/

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UN expert urges South Africa and New Zealand to ratify ILO 169 immediately

The UN's top expert on indigenous rights has called on the governments of South Africa and New Zealand to ratify ILO Convention 169 on indigenous and tribal peoples' rights. ILO Convention 169 is the only legally binding international instrument which upholds tribal peoples' rights to the collective ownership of their lands. Here you can read the UN reports from both countries and find out how to urge the governments to ratify the convention. (Survival International, 12 June, 2006)

http://www.survival-international.org/news.php?id=1682

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US, Australia, US, New Zealand Reject Indigenous Declaration

The United States, Australia and New Zealand are the only countries that remain in opposition to the proposed United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People, which recognises the principle of sovereignty. (Haider Rizvi, IPS News, 24 May 2006)

http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=33358

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Matariki: the Maori New Year

Te Taura Whiri (the Maori Language Commission)has worked with Te Papa and others over a number of years to promote the celebration in June of Matariki, the Maori New Year, as an iconic event for all New Zealanders. The website includes many events and resources for what's going on this year.

http://www.matariki.net.nz/

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Decades of Disparity III: ethnic and socio-economic inequalities in mortality, New Zealand 1981 - 1999 (PDF, 957 kB)

Decades of Disparity III is the third (and last) in a series of monitoring reports which use census and mortality records to monitor trends in ethnic and socio-economic inequalities in mortality. It finds that socioeconomic status is reflected in mortality rate. Māori were disproportionately represented in lower socioeconomic strata however measured. Even within socioeconomic strata Māori/non-Māori inequalities in mortality largely persist. There was a widening inequalities in socioeconomic resources (especially position in the labour market) between Māori and non-Māori during the 1980s and 1990s. (Ministry of Health, May 2006)

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/4702/$File/decades-of-disparity-III.pdf

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Unequal Impact: Māori and Non-Māori Cancer Statistics 1996-2001

This is the first cancer chartbook of Māori and Non-Māori cancer statistics. This chartbook of Māori and non-Māori cancer statistics provides comprehensive analysis of differences in cancer incidences, mortality, stage of diagnosis and survival in New Zealand using national cancer registrations, deaths data and hospital admissions data for the six-year period 1996-2001 (inclusive). The statistics in this cancer chart book are presented by gender and by total population, and are also age standardised and age specific. The results provide insights into the nature and extent of cancer disparities between Māori and non-Māori and potential points of action for improving Māori cancer outcomes. (MInistry of Health, May 2006)

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/by+unid/D43AB8463C97D9A4CC25716F001354AA?Open

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Anglican Church In Aotearoa, New Zealand And Polynesia

This is the official Web Site of the Three Tikanga (Cultural Streams) Church encompassing Maori - Aotearoa, Pakeha - New Zealand and Pasefika - Polynesia.

http://www.anglican.org.nz/

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New Beginnings Inspire Ratana Youth

Many of the young people who visit Ratana Pa each year or who live there are acutely aware of their founder's prophecy that one day there will be a spiritual revival beginning with those who have followed his teachings. In 1986 a youthful group of Ratana Church members took it on themselves to organise a train to take 700 people to celebrate the birthday of the founder of their church, T.W. Ratana. (Kieth Newman, 1986)

http://www.wordworx.co.nz/newbeg.html

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Ratana Upholding Of The Treaty

This is an article prepared for the Ecumenical Coalition for Justice, offering an interesting background on Ratana and the Treaty of Waitangi. It is based on passages taken from a range of documents, and so it offers lots of useful information and further links. (Susan Healy, 2005)

http://www.socialjustice.org.nz/?sid=32&id=99

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RATANA, Tahupotiki Wiremu

Apart from his faith healing, religious, and political influence, Ratana gave new hope to the Maori people of the early 1920s. On this page taken from the New Zealand Encyclopaedia, you can find a brief explanation of who Ratana was and what his movement is all about. (Te Ara, 1966)

http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/R/RatanaTahupotikiWiremu/RatanaTahupotikiWiremu/en

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Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Bill passes first reading

The Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Bill's has passed its first reading in Parliament today. The Bill will settle all historical claims of Te Arawa relating to 14 lakes around Rotorua and gives effect to the Deed of Settlement, signed in December 2004. The title to 13 lakebeds will transfer to Te Arawa, but the Crown will continue to own the water column and airspace above the lakebeds. Te Arawa has approximately 40,000 members and is centred in Rotorua. The settlement includes a formal Crown apology; cultural redress including title to the 13 lakebeds; and financial redress of $2.7 million. The Bill will now move to the Mâori Affairs Committee for consideration. The Committee will report back on the Bill in the next few months. Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Mark Burton introduced the bill to the House with the speech available here. (Beehive, 4 May 2006)

http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=25648

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An Imbalance of Powers: Maori Land Claims and an Unchecked Parliament

In this article the author argues that New Zealand's legal system is ineffective at implementing international and domestic laws that protect the rights of Maori - most recently seen in the extinguishing of Maori aboriginal title to the foreshore and seabed areas. She finds that the problem lies in the structure of the country's legal system, where the Aotearoa/New Zealand Parliament retains absolute sovereignty; the lack of a written constitution; and the fact that it remains one of the only countries in the world where legislation cannot be overturned for inconsistency with human rights. (Claire Charters, Cultural Survival Quarterly, 27 March 2006)

http://209.200.101.189/publications/csq/csq-article.cfm?id=1896

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Tatau Kahukura: Māori Health Chart Book [pdf2.1mb]

The unequal health status of Maori as a group compared with non-Maori is clearly illustrated in this accessible statistical resource published by the Ministry of Health as part of its Public Health Intelligence Monitoring Report series. Key indicators relate to the socio-economic determinants of health, risk and protective factors for health, health status, and health service utilisation. By monitoring population health we can identify patterns and trends, develop appropriate programmes and polices and measure our results. High quality monitoring is a key part of Māori Health development and it is essential that initiatives to resolve Māori Health issues continue to be based on robust and accurate information. With the Māori population expected to grow by 20% between 2006 - 2021, Tatau Kahukura is an information tool for the health and disability sector, researchers, policymakers, funders - in fact anyone for whom reducing inequalities is a key goal. The chartbook responds to a need identified by Maori in consultation hui held in 2002. The chartbook will be updated every three years to monitor progress towards improving Māori health. (Ministry of Health, 6 April 2006)

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/0/CE9CA594D388BE4FCC25714600729978/$File/maori-health-chart.pdf

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Karanga: Ngā Reo o ngā Wāhine Māori: Voices of Māori Women

The theme for the 2005 Mana Wahine week was to celebrate ten years since the launch of the Karanga: Ngä Reo o ngä Wähine Mäori -Voices of Mäori Women cassette tapes produced by the Ministry to promote the use of the Mäori Language. The Karanga project consists of 13 topics with 29 Mäori women speaking about aspects in Te Reo Mäori including: women and leadership; storytelling; the language and custom of Karanga; writers and publishers, Mäori language immersion schools and modern music composition. These tapes are now available after a re-record due to overwhelming popularity. You can order a pack by emailing the Ministry at mwa@mwa.govt.nz (Ministry of Women's Affairs, 2005)

http://www.mwa.govt.nz/women-in-nz/maoriwomen/manawahine_week06

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Raranga Tupuake: Ma¯ori Health Workforce Development Plan 2006

He Korowai Oranga: Ma¯ori Health Strategy sets the strategic direction for Ma¯ori health in the health and disability sector and outlines four pathways of action, which are described in greater detail in Whakata¯taka: Ma¯ori Health Action Plan. Te Ara Tuarua: Pathway Two, which seeks to increase Ma¯ori participation in the health and disability sector required the development of a Ma¯ori health workforce development plan. This Ma¯ori Health Workforce Development Plan has been named Raranga Tupuake. It describes the growth of the weave as it slowly develops the whakata¯taka or pattern to form the korowai (cloak), and can be likened to the development of the people (workforce) to realise the aim of He Korowai Oranga: wha¯nau ora.The vision for Raranga Tupuake is to build a competent, capable, skilled and experienced Ma¯ori health and disability workforce over the next 10 to 15 years. There are three goals to achieve the vision. Goal 1: Te Raranga Tuatahi: Tuia te muka tangata i takea mai i hawaiiki: Increase the number of Ma¯ori in the health and disability workforce. Goal 2: Te Raranga Tuarua: Te whiri i te mauri Ma¯ori ki roto i nga¯mahi: Expand the skill base of the Ma¯ori health and disability workforce. Goal 3: Te Raranga Tuatoru: Te hononga ki nga¯kete ako: Enable equitable access for Ma¯ori to training opportunities. (Ministry of Health, April 2006)

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/4631/$File/raranga-tupuake-apr06.pdf

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