Putanga 05 2007 CELEBRATING MÄORI ACHIEVEMENT Whiringa ä Rangi - Hakihea MÄORI FUTURE MAKERS MÄORI IN AUSTRALIA TE MOANA Ä TOI PAKIHI E WHAKANUI ANA I TE MÄORI 10 FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE – LEITH COMER Putanga THE LEGACY OF MÄORI FUTURE MAKERS 05 In recent times Te Puni Kökiri has developed and Te Puni Kökiri research shows that being Mäori in a global 2007 implemented the Mäori Potential Approach with its market place in the 21st century contains a comparative economic strategic outcome of Mäori succeeding as Mäori. advantage. Mäori have “an edge” - or as I like to think of it - “the Mäori edge”. We are now ready to take a bold step forward. We are looking to the future. We want to realise Mäori I believe the “Mäori edge” is already taking on a growing Whiringa ä Rangi - Hakihea potential and to do so we need to understand what signifi cance and consequently - secure in their culture, traditions, opportunities and challenges exist for Mäori. skills and values - Mäori will be the future makers in New Zealand. That is why I am very excited about our next major Congratulations to my team of dedicated analysts for their publication, Ngä Kaihanga Hou - For Mäori Future courageous future thinking and sheer hard work that resulted in Makers. this fantastic publication. Ngä Kaihanga Hou - For Mäori Future Makers We have always been future makers ever since our tüpuna fi rst explores what the future might hold for Mäori and navigated the vast Pacifi c Ocean. Let’s continue their legacy. We for New Zealand. It identifi es key drivers that will must do so if we are to realise our potential fully in the exciting, infl uence the way Mäori participate in the economy innovative and creative digital world that lies ahead of us. leading to the year 2030. Leith Comer Te Puni Kökiri – Manahautü 2 TE PUNI KÖKIRI | KÖKIRI | WHIRINGA Ä RANGI - HAKIHEA 2007 NGÄ KAUPAPA 51434 Mäori in Australia 5 Te Moana ä Toi 14 Pakihi 34 Te Puni Kökiri’s report Mäori in Australia - In this edition we profi le Te Puni Kökiri’s Te From a body building champion to building Ngä Mäori i Te Ao Moemoeä gives the most Moana ä Toi region – its people, businesses, a sustainable business in the fi tness accurate picture of how many Mäori live its successes and achievements. industry - this has always been personal in Australia, why they went there and how trainer Julie Kingi’s dream. they’re doing. Te Ao Mäori 5-9 Te Moana ä Toi 14-23 Events Calendar Rohe 38-40 The Mäori World Profi ling Te Moana ä Toi Regional Wrap-Up A summary of Mäori events for Mäori in Australia The Gold Rush the next two months. Mäori Broadcasting Ataraita Jacob Toi 41-43 Pikihuia Awards Protecting the Future of Marae Pakihi 32-35 Creative New Zealand Rangatahi Awards In Business The Big Picture Returning to Ancestral Lands Toi Ataata Honouring Sir Howard Kaupapa Matua 10-13 Enterprising Whänau Main Feature Unique Fitness Patricia Grace Shontelle Bishara Mäori Future Makers Pänui 24–27 Notices Rangatahi 44-45 Te Kaitiaki Mäori 36-37 Youth Pao Pao Pao The Mäori Trustee Future Leaders of Tainui Hokona Aotearoa Ake Looking After Our Lands Taiohi Get Ready Get Thru in Mäori Unclaimed Mäori Land Moneys Kelly Knowles Maramataka 28-31 Te Wiki o Te Reo Mäori 46-47 Mäori Language Week Awards Winners TE PUNI KÖKIRI | KÖKIRI | WHIRINGA Ä RANGI - HAKIHEA 2007 3 From the Desk of the Minister of Mäori Affairs: Kökiri is published bi-monthly by MÄORI - STEERING A DETERMINED PATH Te Puni Kökiri (The Ministry of Mäori Development). Its kaupapa TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE is to celebrate Mäori achievement, showcase Mäori success and realise Mäori potential. Kökiri is FREE. For all database enquiries including new subscriptions, updates and/or amendments please contact Tammy Downs. email - [email protected] phone - 04 819 6010 address - Te Puni Kökiri PO Box 3943, Wellington For all editorial enquiries please contact the Kökiri Editor, Roihana Nuri. [email protected] In the past few months I have been involved Mäori have always emphasised the need for or visit www.tpk.govt.nz. in the release of several reports and initiatives the sustainable management of our natural DESIGN AND ART: Cluster Creative which give further cause for refl ection on the resources; our beliefs and knowledge provide a PRINT PRODUCTION: Webstar Ltd paths Mäori are navigating both now and as we framework to respond to climate change. DISTRIBUTION: Datamail Group head into the future. ISSN: 1177-8164 As key players in industries such as agriculture, CONTRIBUTIONS: Te Puni I recently headed to Sydney to launch Te Puni we also need to acknowledge that some of Kökiri welcomes editorial and photographic contributions to Kökiri’s research report Mäori in Australia. It our businesses are among the bigger emitters Kökiri. Te Puni Kökiri reserves revealed that around one in seven Mäori are of greenhouse gases and will need to begin the right not to publish any now living across the Tasman and shows that, changing practices. contribution given. Unsolicited material will not be returned unless following in the footsteps of our tüpuna, we are accompanied by a stamped, self- a truly trans-national people. The major involvement of Mäori in the often addressed envelope. While all care vulnerable primary sectors of agriculture, forestry is taken, no liability is accepted for loss or damage. For the fi rst time we have a good idea of the and fi shing is a focus of Ngä Kaihanga Hou. COPYRIGHT: Parts of this drivers of that migration. At the same time, we publication may be reproduced or have been reminded of our adventurous and The report calls for greater diversifi cation of the copied with the editor’s approval. entrepreneurial spirit, and of the business and Mäori asset base and an investment in innovation © Te Puni Kökiri 2007 and adoption of new technologies – to enable cultural connections able to be forged with our DISCLAIMER: Kökiri is published whanaunga over there. Mäori to enter new sectors as well as to remain by Te Puni Kökiri, PO Box 3943, commercially viable in existing ones. Wellington. While every care has been taken in the preparation of The Government’s climate change policy, this publication, neither Te Puni together with the launch of Ngä Kaihanga Once again, the importance of investment in Kökiri nor the individual writers education and acquisition of skills is underscored. accept any responsibility or Hou - a report identifying the key drivers that liability, whether in contract or will infl uence the way Mäori participate in the As the report notes, an emphasis on lifelong in tort (including negligence) or education and focused research and development otherwise, for anything done or economy leading to 2030 - is prompting fresh not done by any person in reliance, debate about environmental and economic will help ensure we are future makers, reading whether wholly or partially, on any of the contents of this publication. sustainability in a fast-changing world and how the winds of global change so we can steer a determined path through them, rather than be Readers should also note that the Mäori are impacted by, and will need to respond materials in this publication are to, global forces. blown off course. the personal views of the writers and do not necessarily refl ect the offi cial policy or views of Te Puni Kökiri. 4 TE PUNI KÖKIRI | KÖKIRI | WHIRINGA Ä RANGI - HAKIHEA 2007 TE AO MÄORI MÄORI IN AUSTRALIA Te Puni Kökiri’s report Mäori in Australia - Ngä Mäori i Te Ao Moemoeä gives the most accurate picture of how many Mäori live in Australia, why they went there, and how they’re faring. The report also highlights that even though Mäori are living and working in another country, they still identify as Mäori and most still call New Zealand “home”. ESTIMATED AUSTRALIAN-RESIDENT MÄORI DO YOU THINK THAT YOU WILL LIVE IN POPULATION, 1966–2006 NEW ZEALAND (AGAIN) SOME DAY? 140,000 Category % 120,000 Defi nitely 36.0 100,000 Probably 26.2 80,000 Don’t know 14.3 60,000 Probably not 19.6 MÄORI POPULATION 40,000 Defi nitely not 3.7 20,000 ESTIMATED AUSTRALIAN-RESIDENT ESTIMATED 0 1971 1981 1991 2001 1976 1986 1996 2006 The research also explored their attempts to build community 1966 YEAR infrastructure and maintain their culture; their sense of being different from Mäori in New Zealand; and the challenges that go Paul Hamer, Te Puni Kökiri Policy Manager, wrote the report based with being Mäori overseas. on research he did in 2006 as visiting fellow in the Department of The 2006 Australian census revealed that 92,912 people stated Mäori Politics and Public Policy at Griffi th University in Brisbane. ancestry among their fi rst two ancestry responses, a 27.4 percent Paul’s research included a 50-question online and self-administered increase from 2001. However, the Te Puni Kökiri research suggests survey of 1,205 Mäori from across Australia. The views of another that this census probably understates the Mäori population and 400 Mäori were included from other fi eldwork. between 115,000 and 125,000 Mäori may be living in Australia. Topics covered include the history of Mäori contact with Australia; Paul explains, “Some 14 percent of survey respondents stated the reasons Mäori move across the Tasman; the jobs they are doing; that despite their strong sense of Mäori identity, they would not and their integration into the Australian state through, for example, enter ‘Mäori’ at the census ancestry question, preferring to enter their take-up of citizenship.