Te Puni Kōkiri - Te Tai Hauāuru

24/03/2026

Kia ora whānau,

We’ve been alerted to a series of AI generated messages circulating on social media. The latest are using Māori Housing Network to entice people to click on the message.

These messages include incorrect information and are not produced by Te Puni Kōkiri. We are investigating how to stop these kinds of messages as they are misleading whānau.

All genuine Te Puni Kōkiri messages will appear on our page or website – www.tpk.govt.nz

To protect yourself:
• Do not click on suspicious links
• Report the message to the platform it appeared on

Let’s keep our whānau safe by spreading the word.

22/07/2025

🖍️Mark your calendars 🗓️

What a great opportunity to connect with funders in the Manawatū 👏🏽

Mark your calendars! The inaugural Manawatū Funding Forum, will take place on Wednesday August 20th, 2025, from 3pm-7pm at Te Āhuru Mōwai, 64 Stafford Street, Feilding.

The forum is your chance to meet face-to-face with a wide range of funders all in one place.

This event is designed to help individuals, groups, and organisations connect directly with funders. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, network with others in the community, learn, and explore funding opportunities in a friendly and comfortable setting.

Whether you are part of a community organisation, an artist with a passion project, or just curious about funding options, this event is for you.

📍Delivered in partnership with:
Eastern and Central Community Trust
Department of Internal Affairs / Te Tari Taiwhenua

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1089318790033638

🗨️Watch this space for more details to come!

This event is proudly brought to you by Manawatū District Council

16/07/2025

Tēnā tātou,
E rere tonu nei ngā mihi ki a koutou i whai wā ki ngā hui pātaitai e pā ana ki te hanga Papa Kainga. Nā ngā tuku kōrero ā waha, ā tuhi hoki, ka ngāwari ake te tukanga hei hanga whare i te Papa Kainga. Kei aku nui e mihi ana.

Thank you to everyone that has joined us as we’ve made our way around Te Tai Hauāuru over the last couple of weeks our team have really appreciated connecting with you all around this all important kaupapa.

A decision was made late last week to cancel our Te Tau Ihu engagements given the severe weather events that have been happening in that rohe - our thoughts are with those communities especially whānau that have been affected.

Our regional team have 1 more online webinar available for anyone in Te Tau Ihu or across the motu that haven't been able to join us previously

Have your say - Reducing restrictions for Papakāinga

📍Wednesday 23rd July
11am

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Meeting ID: 448 785 303 376
Passcode: XD28J4nC

Kaua e wareware - Consultation closes 27 July 2025

14/07/2025

📢Kaua e wareware koutou
We have 2 online webinars this week to kōrero on proposed changes that would make it easier to build papakāinga, and how you can share your feedback.

📍Have your say – Reducing restrictions for papakāinga
Wednesday 16 July 2025
11-12pm
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 456 063 772 594 5
Passcode: Ru9k9D2Y

📍Have your say – Reducing restrictions for papakāinga
Wednesday 16 July 2025
6-7pm
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 487 011 548 225
Passcode: Lb6VX9cX

10/07/2025

🏠Consultation is now open on proposed changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). These changes aim to better enable papakāinga across Aotearoa, removing some current restrictions, and making it easier for whānau, hapū and Iwi to build and live on their whenua.
🎥Check-out our video and have your say today!
📣 Submissions close soon – don’t miss this opportunity to be heard.
🔗 To learn more and make a submission, click the link below –
https://www.tpk.govt.nz/en/mo-te-puni-kokiri/our-stories-and-media/have-your-say-removing-restrictions-for-papakainga?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwNFJIRjROZ3JXYlNDcW9oSgEeaF9mplJblzPSdmUyNn-7qjEO6lYVH9el3ROc2ctOmhQZeNmfrSd_JSa-nJI_aem_W1I6SU-7B7tCS68hMsScbQ

Photography Credit: Quinn Phelan and Josie McClutchie.

10/07/2025

09/07/2025

📢Kaua e wareware koutou

We have 2 more information sessions this week to kōrero on proposed changes that would make it easier to build papakāinga, and how you can share your feedback.

📍Friday 11th July - 9.30am
Te Puni Kōkiri regional office
12 Hagley St, Porirua

📍Friday 11th July - 1pm
Kapiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu

For more information, you can also visit our website at Have your say - removing restrictions for papakāinga.

Consultation closes on 27 July 2025.

03/07/2025

Papakāinga - Proposals for consultation

Tēnā tātou,
E rere tonu nei ngā mihi ki a koutou i whai wā ki ngā hui pātaitai e pā ana ki te hanga Papa Kainga. Nā ngā tuku kōrero ā waha, ā tuhi hoki, ka ngāwari ake te tukanga hei hanga whare i te Papa Kainga. Kei aku nui e mihi ana.

Thank you to everyone that has joined us as we’ve made our way around Te Tai Hauāuru over the last week

We have 4 more information sessions coming your way next week to kōrero on proposed changes that would make it easier to build papakāinga, and how you can share your feedback.

📍Taumarunui
Tuesday 8th July - 12pm
Miriama Community Hall

📍Ohakune
Tuesday 8th July - 5.30pm
Te Pae Tata

📍Porirua
Friday 11th July - 9.30am
TPK regional office

📍 Kapiti
Friday 11th July - 1pm
Kapiti Coast District Council

Nelson and Blenheim we are heading your way on Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th - keep an eye on this page for the locations and times.

For more information, you can also visit our website at Have your say - removing restrictions for papakāinga.

Consultation closes on 27 July 2025.

Mauri Ora.

29/06/2025

📢Kaua e wareware koutou

We have 3 information sessions this week to kōrero on proposed changes that would make it easier to build papakāinga, and how you can share your feedback.

📍Starting tonight in Ngāmotu
5pm @ The New Plymouth District Council

📍Wednesday we are in Te Hawera
1pm TSB hub

📍Thursday we are in Whanganui
2pm at our regional office

For more information, you can also visit our website at Have your say - removing restrictions for papakāinga.

Consultation closes on 27 July 2025.

26/06/2025

🔔Updated dates and locations added🔔

Tēnā koutou,

The government is consulting on a proposal to make it easier to develop papakāinga across Aotearoa — and your voice matters.

Te Puni Kōkiri Te Tai Hauāuru regional team are holding information sessions and would love for you and anyone you think might be interested to join us to kōrero.

Please see the attached pānui with details for our hui being held across the rohe over the next week with other locations and dates to be confirmed including Taumarunui, Ohakune, Hutt Valley,Nelson and Blenheim.

If you would like to find out more and see how to make a submission please visit our website

* We are also offering 2 more online hui on the the 16th July - check out the comments for the links

As you can see there are plenty of options available to ensure you have your say.

Mauri Ora!

24/06/2025

Tēnā koutou,

The government is consulting on a proposal to make it easier to develop papakāinga across Aotearoa — and your voice matters.

We all know that papakāinga are more than homes, they’re living communities – places where whānau can thrive together, on their own whenua.

This proposal would mean that papakāinga can be developed with less red tape.

Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Tai Hauāuru regional team will be holding information sessions and would love for you and anyone you think might be interested to join us to kōrero.

Please see the attached pānui with details for our hui being held across the rohe over the next week with other locations and dates to be confirmed by the end of this week including Hawera, Ruapehu, Porirua, Wainuiomata and Te Tau Ihu.

If you would like to find out more and see how to make a submission please visit our website.

* We are also offering 2 online hui on the 25th June and the 16th July - if you would like to access these please PM us for those details

As you can see there are plenty of options available to ensure you have your say.

Mauri Ora!

18/06/2025

🎥✨ He Pakohe Rau Mahara – Whanganui through the lens of time

Tēnā tātau,
On behalf of TCLT, we warmly invite you to a special archival screening in collaboration with Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.

🗓 Thursday, 26 June 2025
📍 War Memorial Hall, Whanganui

🎞 Featuring rare and powerful film footage from 1921 to 2010, showcasing the stories and people of our Awa communities.

This significant event is a celebration of our history, identity, and mātauranga – Minister Potaka and Te Puni Kōkiri are proud to support such a wonderful kaupapa.

💺 Limited seats (300) – RSVP early to secure your spot!

📌 Full details below 👇🏽