Waipareira axes 49 jobs
Maori community workers say they are seeing an alarming increase in the number of teenage Maori prostitutes in South Auckland.
Health worker Tunuiarangi McLean, who works alongside Maori wardens in Manurewa, says the girls are getting younger.
He says many are still at school.
IN: It is growing to the extent the girls have become younger and younger. We have noted them taking off their school uniforms and then plying the streets, selling their bodies," McLean said.
Tunuiarangi McLean says the Government needs to make available some funding to target the problem.
A former board member of Te Whanau O Wapareira Trust says the organisation was due for a shake-up.
TAMIHERE ROLE SUPPORTED
Acting chief executive John Tamihere has laid off 49 jobs, cutting the West Auckland urban Maori authority's training, call centre and construction businesses.
Dennis Hansen says the loss of jobs at the West Auckland Based Trust was inevitable, with losses running at more than $2 million a year.
But he says there is a new air of confidence at the trust, as the former MP begins to exert more control.
STILL DIVISION IN NGAI TAHU
Defeated board members of South Island iwi Ngai Tahu are refusing to concede their fight against chairman Mark Solomon.
As the incumbent, Mr Solomon retained his place as head of New Zealand's richest tribe in a 9-9 vote at the last board meeting.
But now the opposing faction is saying they will refuse to work with Mr Solomon, and they want another vote.
Board member James Daniels says the issue is about how the tribe's half billion dollars in assets are being managed, rather than being about Mr Solomon personally.
HUATA CREDITS GENES FOR SONGWRITING SUCCESS
Performer Tama Huata is crediting genetics for his being an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in yesterdays Queen's Birthday honours list.
Mr Huata from Ngati Kahungunu formed the dance theatre group Kahurangi and is well known as a compose and performer in kapa haka circles.
He says he grew up with Maori performing arts, and both his father, Canon Wi Huata, and his maternal grandfather, Paraire Tomoana, were noted songwriters.
WAIPAREIRA AXES STAFF, PROGRAMMES
West Auckland Maori will find out out tomorrow why their urban authority has cut staff and programmes.
Te Whanau o Waipareira acting chief executive John Tamihere has cut the the trust's job training, call centre and building development businesses with the loss of 49 jobs.
That leaves about 130 staff working on the trust's remaining contracts delivering health and welfare services.
Mr Tamihere says all will be revealed at a special general meeting at Hoani Waititi Marae tomorrow night.
Mr Tamihere's supporters won back control of the Henderson-based trust after the former Labour MP lost his Tamaki Makaurau seat.
Kaumatua Dennis Hanson says Mr Tamihere has brouhgt a new sense of optimism to the organisaiton, but there is a huge amount which needs to be done to stem losses, which are runing at more than $2 million a year.
FUTUNA CHAPEL IMPORTANT TO MAORI
A Maori architect says the rescue plan for Wellington's Futuna Chapel is good news for the country's architectural history.
The Friends of Futuna Chapel is buying the Karori building, which has been deteriarating since the Marist order sold the former Catholic retreat to a developer.
Rewi Thompson, an adjunct professor of Architecture at Auckland University, says the chapel was one of the signature works of the late John Scott.
Mr Thompson says Mr Scott was an inspiration to the younger generation of Maori architects.
MANUTUKE CELEBRATES MARAE MAKEOVER
Bringing in the professionals has given a fresh look to Manutuke marae south of Gisborne.
Whanau from Rongowhakaata were out in force over the long weekend overhauling the historic marae for Maori Television's Marae DIY programme.
Marae spokesperson Jody Toroa says apart from the labour, the community chipped in with paint and other materials, gates, and even sides of beef to feed the workers.
She says the show's producers were able to offer some helpful ideas.
Health worker Tunuiarangi McLean, who works alongside Maori wardens in Manurewa, says the girls are getting younger.
He says many are still at school.
IN: It is growing to the extent the girls have become younger and younger. We have noted them taking off their school uniforms and then plying the streets, selling their bodies," McLean said.
Tunuiarangi McLean says the Government needs to make available some funding to target the problem.
A former board member of Te Whanau O Wapareira Trust says the organisation was due for a shake-up.
TAMIHERE ROLE SUPPORTED
Acting chief executive John Tamihere has laid off 49 jobs, cutting the West Auckland urban Maori authority's training, call centre and construction businesses.
Dennis Hansen says the loss of jobs at the West Auckland Based Trust was inevitable, with losses running at more than $2 million a year.
But he says there is a new air of confidence at the trust, as the former MP begins to exert more control.
STILL DIVISION IN NGAI TAHU
Defeated board members of South Island iwi Ngai Tahu are refusing to concede their fight against chairman Mark Solomon.
As the incumbent, Mr Solomon retained his place as head of New Zealand's richest tribe in a 9-9 vote at the last board meeting.
But now the opposing faction is saying they will refuse to work with Mr Solomon, and they want another vote.
Board member James Daniels says the issue is about how the tribe's half billion dollars in assets are being managed, rather than being about Mr Solomon personally.
HUATA CREDITS GENES FOR SONGWRITING SUCCESS
Performer Tama Huata is crediting genetics for his being an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in yesterdays Queen's Birthday honours list.
Mr Huata from Ngati Kahungunu formed the dance theatre group Kahurangi and is well known as a compose and performer in kapa haka circles.
He says he grew up with Maori performing arts, and both his father, Canon Wi Huata, and his maternal grandfather, Paraire Tomoana, were noted songwriters.
WAIPAREIRA AXES STAFF, PROGRAMMES
West Auckland Maori will find out out tomorrow why their urban authority has cut staff and programmes.
Te Whanau o Waipareira acting chief executive John Tamihere has cut the the trust's job training, call centre and building development businesses with the loss of 49 jobs.
That leaves about 130 staff working on the trust's remaining contracts delivering health and welfare services.
Mr Tamihere says all will be revealed at a special general meeting at Hoani Waititi Marae tomorrow night.
Mr Tamihere's supporters won back control of the Henderson-based trust after the former Labour MP lost his Tamaki Makaurau seat.
Kaumatua Dennis Hanson says Mr Tamihere has brouhgt a new sense of optimism to the organisaiton, but there is a huge amount which needs to be done to stem losses, which are runing at more than $2 million a year.
FUTUNA CHAPEL IMPORTANT TO MAORI
A Maori architect says the rescue plan for Wellington's Futuna Chapel is good news for the country's architectural history.
The Friends of Futuna Chapel is buying the Karori building, which has been deteriarating since the Marist order sold the former Catholic retreat to a developer.
Rewi Thompson, an adjunct professor of Architecture at Auckland University, says the chapel was one of the signature works of the late John Scott.
Mr Thompson says Mr Scott was an inspiration to the younger generation of Maori architects.
MANUTUKE CELEBRATES MARAE MAKEOVER
Bringing in the professionals has given a fresh look to Manutuke marae south of Gisborne.
Whanau from Rongowhakaata were out in force over the long weekend overhauling the historic marae for Maori Television's Marae DIY programme.
Marae spokesperson Jody Toroa says apart from the labour, the community chipped in with paint and other materials, gates, and even sides of beef to feed the workers.
She says the show's producers were able to offer some helpful ideas.
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