Cultural Awareness Training
Māori cultural awareness training offers valuable skills and is particularly important for staff dealing regularly with Māori employees or customers. Approach a local Māori language trainer or university to find out about cultural awareness programmes.
Employment Relations Service
Provides basic information on laws relating to the workplace and outlines the main rights and obligations of employers and employees.
http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/
Future of Work
The Department of Labour's Future of Work programme aims to increase understanding of future trends in work and their implications for the workplace, the workforce, and employment opportunities.
http://www.futureofwork.govt.nz/
KiwiCareers
Funded by the New Zealand Government, and developed and maintained by the Career Information Resources Unit, KiwiCareers is a portal containing links to other sites. There is a Māori language version of the web content.
http://www.kiwicareers.govt.nz/
Māori Business Network
There may be a Māori Business Network centre in your area. Contact Te Puni Kōkiri which is setting up a national database of these networks.
http://www.tpk.govt.nz/
New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development
A coalition of 50 companies with a stated commitment to social and environmental responsibility as well as financial success.
http://www.nzbcsd.org.nz/
New Zealand Centre for Business Ethics and Sustainable Development
Provides research and education to support sustainable business. Its activities include the annual Management magazine Top 200 Business Ethics Award.
http://www.nzcbesd.org.nz/
Poutama Māori Business Trust
Seeks to facilitate economic growth for Māori and to create an environment in which Māori entrepreneurs and businesses can flourish. Provides links to Māori businesses and services. http://www.poutama.co.nz/
Sustainable Business Network
A forum for businesses interested in sustainable development practices. Contains useful tools and resources including how to progress sustainable development reporting.
http://www.sustainable.org.nz/
Tax and koha
Contact the Inland Revenue Department for their booklet Payments and gifts in the Māori community (IR278).
http://www.ird.govt.nz/
Te Puni Kōkiri
The Government's principal adviser on Māori issues. Offers a range of research publications and reports.
http://www.tpk.govt.nz/
Te Puna Web Directory
Te Puna Web Directory contains links to iwi rūnanga and other websites.
www.webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz/dir/en/nz/Māori/
Te Taura Whiri, the Māori Language Commission
Provides the following Māori language services:
• A checking service for documents translated into Māori.
• Translations of formal written requests.
• Referrals to translators.
• Certification of interpreters and translators.
• A list of training institutes for learning te reo Māori.
http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/
The Federation of Māori Authorities Inc.
A Māori business network with links to Māori industries and business.
http://www.foma.co.nz/
The National Library of New Zealand - Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa and Alexander Turnbull Library
Major collections on Māori history, culture, politics, literature, life and whakapapa.
http://www.natlib.govt.nz/
The Providence Report - Hula Haka
Research on the young Pacific Island and Māori populations.
http://www.providencereport.co.nz/
Tools for Tapping Into Talent
A recruitment training tool designed for people involved in recruiting staff in New Zealand. It includes ideas, exercises and discussion starters to ensure staff selection is based on merit. www.eeotrust.org.nz/toolkits/talent.cfm
Treaty of Waitangi resources and training
For a concise account of the Treaty of Waitangi and the events surrounding it, visit the Government's Treaty of Waitangi website. http://www.treatyofwaitangi.govt.nz/
The Waitangi National Trust offers training on the principles of the Treaty and its practical applications. Contact the Education Officer, Waitangi National Trust, phone (09) 402 7437 or 402 6719, or email edofficer@waitangi.net.nz
Tuhono
This lists iwi user organisations that are mandated by law. http://www.tuhono.net/
Workbase
An independent non-profit organisation that improves literacy, numeracy, language, information technology and communication skills. It offers:
• Workplace learning solutions
• Research, development and information
• Practitioner and provider support.
http://www.workbase.org.nz/
Worksite
A website focusing on employmentissues with links to other relevant sites.
http://www.worksite.govt.nz/
Work and Income
Provides job assistance and advice. The person you employ may qualify for wage subsidies and/or training and support if they have been unemployed for some time.
http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/