Culture
(5)Directories
(1)Education
(4)Information Resources
(4)
New Zealand Wellington Maori Society websites.
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
(www.teara.govt.nz)
Te Ara is a comprehensive online guide to New Zealand's peoples, natural environment, history, culture, economy, society and more.
View Website - New Zealand Information - History
Business Info: Te Ara - PO Box 5364, Wellington
They Say: Te Ara, meaning 'the pathway, is an online encyclopdedia of New Zealand. Established by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and contributed to by members of the public, the Te Ara website acts as a huge reso... More about Te Ara.
Keywords: encyclopedia, new zealand resources, nz information, nz stories
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Office of Ethnic Affairs
(www.ethnicaffairs.govt.nz)Provides information to help ethnic people to participate fully in New Zealand life and other government agencies to meet the needs of ethnic people and communities.
View Website - Immigration Information - Maori Information Resources
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Maori Language Commission
(www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz)The Maori Language Commission was set up under the Maori Language Act 1987 to promote the use of Mäori as a living language and as an ordinary means of communication.
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Te Ohu Kaimoana Maori Fisheries Trust
(www.teohu.maori.nz)A statutory organisation dedicated to future advancement of Maori interests in the marine environment. Its aim is to protect Maori fisheries assets for future generations.
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Waitangi Tribunal
(www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz)At the Waitangi Tribunal, we receive a wide range of inquiries from around the world asking about the Tribunal and its work and the Treaty of Waitangi. Here, we answer a few of the questions often asked by school pupils.
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Maori Education Trust
(www.maorieducation.org.nz)The Trust was established with the aim of encouraging Maori into tertiary education by offering a wide variety of scholarships and grants. Their aim is to enable Maori to achieve their cultural, spiritual, social, political and economic aspirations.
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Waitangi Tribunal
(www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz)The Waitangi Tribunal is a permanent commission of inquiry charged with making recommendations on claims brought by Maori relating to actions or omissions of the Crown that breach the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Tapu Te Ranga Marae
(www.taputeranga.maori.nz)Tapu Te Ranga Marae is a living Marae. It is the home of Bruce Stewart, his family and their descendants and anyone else who desires to live in a sharing way. The Marae is listed as a Heritage site.
View Website - Wellington Maori Society - Maori Cultural Attractions
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Federation of Maori Authorities Inc
(www.foma.co.nz)Fostering economic development with an emphasis on land development in the primary industries of New Zealand.
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Toi Iho
(www.toiiho.com)Toi Iho is a registered trade mark that is used to promote and sell authentic, quality Maori arts and crafts. It has been designed to authenticate exhibitions and performances of arts by Maori artists.
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Te Kohanga Reo
(www.kohanga.ac.nz)Based on the principle that Maori children should be totally immersed in Maori language and values from birth.
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New Zealand Maori Tourism Council
(www.maoritourism.co.nz)The corporate site of the New Zealand Maori Tourism Council, the national authority for Maori Regional Tourism Organisations throughout NZ.
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Poutama Trust
(www.poutama.co.nz)Poutama uses income generated from its capital base to encourage Maori business enterprise and contribute to Maori economic development.
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Fomana Capital
(www.fomana.co.nz)Fomana Capital is a Wellington-based company specialising in commercialising technology, raising capital for companies seeking investment, and building communication and media channels. Their focus is on Maori business and opportunities that benefit Maori locally and internationally.
View Website - Wellington City Maori Society - Business Organisations
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Otaki-Maori Racing Club
(www.otakimaoriracing.co.nz)Based at the Otaki Racecourse, just north of Wellington, the Otaki-Maori Racing Club is the sole surviving Maori racing club in New Zealand.
View Website - Kapiti Coast Maori Society - Horse and Greyhound Racing
