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TAKITIMU:
RANGATAHI IN SPORTS
Te Puni Kökiri supported He Oranga Poutama through
Sport Hawke’s Bay to increase the participation rates and leadership
of rangatahi in sports and physical activity. Rangatahi that have
shown potential in sports, academia or te ao Mäori have been
selected to participate in a year-long programme, Wä Tika Nä Röpü,
operating at Flaxmere Primary School in Hastings and Maraenui
School in Napier. The programme contains weekly activities including
training sessions with sportspeople, cultural events and education
about traditional Mäori sports.
TE WHANGANUI Ä TARA:
UNITING A COMMUNITY
TE WAIPOUNAMU:
STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS
ROHE
Te Kura Mäori o Porirua recently held their school
gala to unite their community. The theme of the gala
was “Kai @ the Kura”, with a focus on uniting the local Porirua
community including whänau, kaumätua, students and kaimahi.
Parents, children and staff organised a range of kai stalls, activities,
arts and crafts and entertainment for the whole community. A
highlight of the celebrations was a combined kapa haka performance
by all the students of the kura. Te Puni Kökiri supported Te Kura o
Porirua in hosting the gala.
The Southern Mäori Charitable Research Trust with
the support of Te Puni Kökiri has concluded a socioeconomic
research project focused on developing strategies to help
accelerate Mäori social, cultural and economic success in the Tai
Poutini region. The research included interviews and hui with key
stakeholders about housing, income management, economic and
fi nancial literacy, health, employment, vocational education and
training. Te Puni Kökiri identifi ed the need for this research as a
means to provide clear strategies to enable Mäori to be successful.
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