Māori health workers along with international health organisations are calling on the remaining trade ministers of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement to stop revival talks. Trade Minister Todd McClay is co-chair of talks on the next steps for TPP 11 at the annual APEC summit taking place in Hanoi this weekend.
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Call for more Māori social services funding
Health Minister Johnathan Coleman has confirmed the budget will include new funding for mental health and addiction services as part of its Social Investment Package. However, the NZ Drug Foundation says unless funding is doubled it won't scratch the surface in terms of the growing need for support, particularly among Māori.
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Dr Meihana Durie continuing the legacy of his father
Māori health and cultural academic Dr Meihana Durie (Rangitāne, Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Porou, Rongo Whakaata, Ngāi Tahu) has been appointed as the head of Massey's Māori Studies unit, Te Pūtahi-ā-Toi (School of Māori Art, Knowledge and Education). In doing so, continuing the legacy left by father Sir Mason Durie.
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West Papua independence leader seeks Māori backing for self-governance
West Papuan independence leader, Benny Wenda has returned to Aotearoa to gain support from indigenous Māori and Pacific people as part of a campaign to free his country. It's alleged that the Indonesian province has had wide spread human rights violations over many decades
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NewsUrgent action needed to address Māori depression- NZAC
The New Zealand Association of Councellors (NZAC) says urgent action is needed to address depression in Māori.
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Master carver concerned the art form of whakairo will be lost
A master carver is concerned the traditional Māori art form is being lost because a lack of young people who are learning the craft.
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Concern rises over potential loss of mental health and addiction staff
The CEO of not-for-profit addiction service Odyssey is concerned the sector will lose support staff to the aged care, home support and disability services following a recent pay increase by the government for the sector. A community mental health worker, Kim Baldwin is now considering a career change as a result of the increase.
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Native Affairs – Full Blooded Māori
A DNA ethnicity test taken by more than 9 million people worldwide has discovered a full-blooded Māori, Native Affairs presenter Oriini Kaipara.
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Report reveals immediate action needed for Māori reoffending
The Waitangi Tribunal has ruled that the Crown is in breach of its Treaty obligations by failing to prioritise reducing the high rates of Māori reoffending. The Tū Mai te Rangi Report, released today, says the situation is urgent and requires immediate action by the Crown.
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Further push for more rehab beds
The NZ Drug Foundation wants to alleviate the growing concern from mental health workers and families seeking rehabilitation services but say more funding is needed to tackle rising requests for help.
