Iwi Chairs launch anti‑racism website (PAPARA)
“This plan is not just about responding to racism – it’s about confronting its root: colonisation, and restoring the dignity of tangata whenua and all communities impacted.” “PAPARA is one of our many responses to political neglect,” added Rahui Papa. “We will not allow silence to be mistaken for consent. This kaupapa will gather stories, […]
Pou Tikanga, Whakamārama o te Tūranga (PDF)
Read full PDF Here: https://www.mahi.co.nz/assets/ads/Pou-Tikanga.pdf
NICF concerned with HRC appointments
The National Iwi Chairs are deeply concerned about the recent appointments of Stephen Rainbow as Chief Commissioner and the Race Relations Commissioner to the Human Rights Commission, by Minister Goldsmith. In the wake of Stephen Rainbow’s appointment as Chief Commissioner, Minister Goldsmith expressed confidence in Mr. Rainbow, stating, “As Human Rights Commissioner, he’ll be very […]
SUPPORT FOR REGIONALISED IWI RESPONSES THE FOCUS AS IWI CHAIRS MEET ONLINE
National Iwi Chairs Forum Media Release 15 November 2021 DRAFT NOT FOR RELEASE SUPPORT FOR REGIONALISED IWI RESPONSES THE FOCUS AS IWI CHAIRS MEET ONLINE The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) met for the final 2021 quarterly hui on 11-12 November. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the hui was held online. Chairs, CE’s, and technicians […]
Freshwater ILG welcomes RMA changes
The Freshwater and Natural Resources Iwi Leaders Groups supports the gains that the Maori Party has achieved to amend the Resource Management Act this week. Selwyn Parata, Chair of the Natural Resources Iwi Leaders group says “The Maori Party has negotiated significant concessions on the Resource Management Act that on balance we believe moves tangata […]
NICF delegation UN visit – significant gift on agenda
Significant gift on the agenda for Iwi delegation’s UN visit Sixty-eight iwi have maintained their staunch support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) at Waitangi on 5 February 2016, with an iwi delegation set to visit the United Nations in New York later this week. The delegation will […]