13 November, 2009
Palliative Care Nurses Conference – Biannual conference
I was delighted to accept the invitation of Helen Cleaver, Chairperson Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand, to take part in this very special conference.
Read full speech >>Hon Tariana Turia
11 November, 2009
National Community-Government Forum
You know it is a really wonderful thing to be amongst people who have such a generosity of spirit in the work you are doing in our communities - and I want to thank you for the work that you are doing.
Read full speech >>10 November, 2009
National Community Action Youth and Drugs Hui
Delivered by Jay Rerekura on behalf of Minister Turia
Read full speech >>6 November, 2009
Opening of new Building : Manawatu Stewart Centre Trust
I want to thank Susan Forde, your Chairperson; and Janet Webb; the Centre Manager; for the opportunity to join with you today, to share the opening of the new buildings for the Stewart Centre in Palmerston North.
Read full speech >>6 November, 2009
Survey shows most NZ smokers want to quit
The 2008 New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey: Quitting Results published today shows overwhelmingly most smokers want to quit, Associate Minister of Health Hon Tariana Turia said.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Death of Sir Don Beaven a 'tragic loss'
Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia, has expressed her great sadness at the tragic loss of Sir Don Beaven, Emeritus Professor of the Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Canterbury.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Turia commends commitment to bring services closer to the people
Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, is excited about the proposed next steps in implementing the Government's new approach to primary health care.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Jigsaw Family Services 2009 Conference
(delivered on behalf of the Minister by Ann Dysart)
Read full speech >>2 November, 2009
Third National Conference : Fragile X Syndrome;
Over the course of my lifetime, we have shifted house more times than I like to remember.
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Volunteering Unleashed
2009 Volunteering New Zealand conference gala dinner
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Turia commends Bay council on smoking ban
Tariana Turia has commended a move by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to ban smoking on 30 beaches in its district.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Valuing People – Creating Value
EEO Trust Work and Life Awards 2009
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust
I came across a statement the other day which got me thinking. It was from Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM. In 1943 he said, and I quote, "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers".
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Te Roopu Waiora Trust; Auckland
Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki on behalf of Hon Tariana Turia, Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector
Read full speech >>26 October, 2009
‘Kick butt: No Smoking Whanganui'
This week is the inaugural No Smoking Whanganui Week and I am putting my full support behind it for one simple reason - I want our families and children to live fuller and better lives.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
NZ support for people with disability in the Pacific
Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia has today stressed New Zealand’s commitment to increasing social and economic participation by people with disability in the Pacific.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Benefits on horizon for Maori in health revamp
Tariana Turia says Maori will benefit from a major overhaul of the country's health system announced today by the Minister of Health Tony Ryall.
Read full release >>20 October, 2009
Turia urges Maori health groups to get in before deadline
Tariana Turia is urging Maori health providers who have innovative ideas to tackle health problems among Maori to apply for a new fund before it closes this Friday at noon.
Read full release >>19 October, 2009
National Kaimahi Hui, Maraeroa Marae, Porirua
At a hui I attended over the weekend, one of the speakers on the paepae traced the influence of wahine Maori right across the motu - connecting them all by whakapapa and by deed.
Read full speech >>14 October, 2009
Turia calls on iwi to support access to culture
About one in five Maori have a disability and there is a growing concern they have been left behind without the help they need to take part in their culture, Tariana Turia says.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
‘A Great Place to Spend The Day’
Premier House 25 Year Anniversary of the Marsden Club ‘A Great Place to Spend The Day’ delivered by Michelle McNabb on behalf of Minister Turia
Read full speech >>12 October, 2009
Launch of the Ministry of Social Development’s 2009/10 Regional Plan for the Bay of Plenty
The last time I was here in Rotorua was to bid farewell to a local hero from Ohinemutu; a national icon; and to an international celebrity - Sir Howard Morrison.
Read full speech >>12 October, 2009
Government to focus on job creation in the Bay
Tariana Turia says creating jobs will be a key aim for the Bay of Plenty region over the next year.
Read full release >>8 October, 2009
Turia praises Ngati Manawa for leadership on violence
Tariana Turia is praising Ngati Manawa for leading a hikoi in Murupara today against the violence that has seen two children killed in their town over the past nine months.
Read full release >>7 October, 2009
Minister Praises Community Response to Emergency Conditions
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has praised the sterling efforts of community volunteers which have been demonstrated to the fore during the recent hazardous weather conditions.
Read full release >>25 September, 2009
Diverse Communities Speak About their Experiences
I am greatly disappointed to be unable to be with you in person to celebrate this significant launch.
Read full speech >>25 September, 2009
Poroporoaki: Tikirau Stevens
Tariana Turia today farewelled Tuhoe elder and a leader of Maori rongoa Tikirau Stevens who passed away today.
Read full release >>24 September, 2009
National Carers Conference; 2009 - Tomorrow’s Care today!
I am absolutely delighted to be with you today, at this the third national Carers Conference.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2009
Sport can still receive gaming society funding
Gaming machine funding can still go to sport, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia.
Read full release >>22 September, 2009
Maori health innovation gets award for creating ‘buzz'
Tariana Turia is stoked that Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Maori (Maori Health Innovation Fund) she launched recently has received a new international award from the University of Toronto in Canada.
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