Dave Samuels
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Dave Samuels is the Secretary for Māori Development at Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development in New Zealand. He recently made headlines regarding the announcement of new Whānau Ora providers, emphasizing the need for a shift toward data-driven outcomes and more direct service delivery within the Whānau Ora framework, following a decade-long relationship with previous contracting agencies.
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TPK chief executive Dave Samuels announced that he had initiated a rapid independent review into allegations of inappropriate use of public funding.
Whānau Ora funds probe: Pasifika Futures’ family ties questionedThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-07-03
New Zealand· 2025-07-03
Te Puni Kōkiri secretary for Māori development Dave Samuels said in a statement it was 'timely' that the contracts were put out to the market after 10 years.
New Whānau Ora providers announced after major contract provider shake-upThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-30
New Zealand· 2025-04-30
