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League Applauds Minister’s Action For Māori Representation

Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 10:06 am | Maori Women's Welfare League

The President of the Maori Women’s Welfare League, Prue Kapua, has congratulated the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Nanaia Mahuta, for addressing the misuse of referenda to stop the establishment of Māori wards. “The fact that a petition ... More >>

League Urges Progress on State Care Inquiry

Friday, 3 November 2017, 3:37 pm | Maori Women's Welfare League

All three Government parties supported the call for an inquiry into abuse of children in State care and it is time now for that support to turn into action. More >>

Maori Womens Welfare League Files Claim to halt Law Changes

Monday, 5 December 2016, 11:24 am | Maori Women's Welfare League

The Maori Women's Welfare League has filed a claim in the Waitangi Tribunal challenging the policy changes proposed for the care and protection of children and young persons. More >>

Urgent Hui to Fight CYFS Reforms

Friday, 25 November 2016, 4:09 pm | Maori Women's Welfare League

The Maori Women's Welfare League is concerned at the move away from whānau, hapū and iwi placements for tamariki and rangatahi that are in need of care and protection. More >>

Fury over a stop to funding for wahakura that save babies

Friday, 15 July 2016, 4:09 pm | Maori Women's Welfare League

The National President of the Maori Women's Welfare League is appalled at the hypocrisy of a Government where one department proclaims children are taonga and another cuts funding to a programme that has helped to save babies lives. More >>

Maori Women's Welfare League

Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 1:26 pm | Maori Women's Welfare League

The Maori Women’s Welfare League says Māori women must play a central role in helping address the significant needs of Māori children and their families. More >>

Urgent Action Needed for Children in Care

Thursday, 27 August 2015, 3:23 pm | Maori Women's Welfare League

The Maori Women's Welfare League welcomes the Children's Commissioner's Report "State of Care 2015" and hopes this will provide the impetus to compel much needed change to the existing system. More >>

League Partners with Museum for Major Exhibition

Thursday, 19 June 2014, 2:42 pm | Maori Women's Welfare League

In the early 1950s, the Maori Women’s Welfare League became concerned the traditional art of Maori weaving was at risk of being lost, or dying out completely. More >>

Crediting Others for Her Queens Birthday Honour

Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 11:12 am | Maori Women's Welfare League

As National President, Kataraina O’Brien has sat at the helm of Te Ropu Wahine Maori Toko i te Ora - Maori Women’s Welfare League since 2011. She credits the bestowing of an ONZM – Officer of the NZ Order of Merit in the 2014 Queens Birthday ... More >>

Time for Inspiring Change

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 3:52 pm | Maori Women's Welfare League

With International Women’s Day (IWD) March 8, about to be globally recognised and celebrated, local entity Te Ropu Wahine Maori Toko i te Ora (Maori Women’s Welfare League) joins the international network to embrace its Inspiring Change theme. More >>

He aituā! Kua mate a Meagan Joe, Māori Womens Welfare League

Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 11:26 am | Maori Women's Welfare League

Kua mate rā a Laurice Meagan Joe, te perehitīni o Te Roopu Wāhine Māori Toko I Te Ora. Kua roa e pāngia ana e te mate, ā nō te weherua i huri atu ai ki Hokinga-kore-ki-muri tē hoki mai anō ai. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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