Kawepūrongo - Maori Women's Welfare League

Consultation on proposed National Environmental Standard for Marine Aquaculture

Letter received from Ministry of Primary Industries dated 14 June 2017 on the consultation on proposed National Environmental Standard for Marine Aquaculture. To read click on link below: Marine Aquaculture

Drug Policy Symposium

The New Zealand Drug Foundation is holding a parliamentary symposium in July, Through the Maze: Healthy Drug Law. We are bringing together some amazing speakers and thinkers for this symposium. Wednesday, 5 July, 2017 – Thursday, 6 July, 2017 9am Banquet Hall, Parliament, Wellington https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz/news-media-and-events/2017-parliamentary-drug-law-symposium/

Te Rau Matatini Panui Haratua 2017

Te Rau Matatini welcomes a new Chief Executive. http://teraumatatini.com/news/new-headship

National President’s recent interview with Radio Waatea

The new Ministry for Vulnerable Children was launched last week. Prue Kapua, National President from the MWWL spoke with Dale Husband.

Sister of Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 63

The Maori Kiingitanga is today mourning the loss of one of its own, the sister of King Tuheitia, Tomairangi Paki. In a statement released by Turangawaewae Marae, it was confirmed she died peacefully this morning. She was 63. “Kiingi Tuheitia and the Kiingitanga are deeply saddened to share with you that his older sister Kiritokia […]

Gender Equality in New Zealand – Making It Happen

The UN Women National Committee Aotearoa NZ invites you to join us to hear about significant Gender Equality Bills currently before Parliament.

Women fight back at meth use after seeing devastating effects on families

An article printed in the NZ Herald. Picture of Lovey Edwards who is involved with Nannies Against P, started by Nga Kairauhii Trust. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11818101

Mahia woman tipped for Local Hero of the Year

A passionate Mahia local who dedicates her time to the community is a finalist for the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Pauline Tangiora who moved back to Hawke’s Bay in 1980 said the award was for the people of Mahia, Napier, Hastings and Hawke’s Bay. “I am so grateful for the […]

He Manawa Whenua Indigenous Research Conference 2017

Registrations are open and available on: https://www.ivvy.com/event/HMW17/start-registration/delegate

Artworks by Chinese and Maori women going on show

An exhibition featuring Chinese and Maori women’s artworks is staged in East Auckland in February. The Chinese and Maori Women Art Exhibition at the Asia Cultural Centre, in Pakuranga, is organised by the International Women’s Association NZ in conjunction with Nga Wahine Atawhai o Matukutureia Maori Women’s Welfare League, and Te Mahurehure Cultural Marae Society. […]