19 March, 2010
Speech to Maori Rugby Centenary luncheon
I am happy to host this Māori Rugby Centenary luncheon - because both Rugby and being Māori, are foremost in my heart.
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Associated Ministers
- Pita Sharples - Minister
- Georgina te Heuheu - Associate Minister
2 March, 2010
Ngarimu VC and 28 (Maori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Awards presentation 2009/2010
I want to begin by acknowledging those who have passed on - particularly members of the 28th Māori Battalion. E nga matua moe mai ra.
Read full speech >>19 February, 2010
Launch of Hei Tauira
It is indeed a great pleasure to be with you at this exciting launch of Hei Tauira - Teaching and Learning for Success for Maori in Tertiary Settings.
Read full speech >>19 February, 2010
Nga Kete a Rehua Inaugural Maori Research Symposium Book Launch
It is with great pleasure that I come here, to Aotahi, the School of Maori and Indigenous Studies, to launch the published proceedings for Nga Kete a Rehua Inaugural Maori Research Symposium.
Read full speech >>10 December, 2009
Iwi Māori National Summit on Freshwater Management
I want to firstly acknowledge my great respect for the inspiration and initiative of Sir Tumu te Heuheu; Sir Archie Taiaroa; Toby Curtis; Mark Solomon and Tukuroirangi Morgan who first started initiating discussions about freshwater back in May 2007.
Read full speech >>3 December, 2009
A Violence-free Future
Te Hauora o Ngāti Haua National Māori whānau Conference at Te Iti o Haua Marae, Hamilton
Read full speech >>24 November, 2009
The Key to Maori Development: The Maori Edge
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Read full speech >>18 November, 2009
Manu Ao Academy Seminar – ‘Māori Development’
Manu Ao Academy Seminar – ‘Māori Development’ Notes prepared for presentation to video-conference
Read full speech >>16 November, 2009
Kōtuitui Inc Launch
Preparation for this launch got off to a really good start on Saturday night. In the 45th minute, Ngati Porou man Rory Falloon scored the goal that would qualify New Zealand for the 2010 World Cup finals in Spain.
Read full speech >>13 November, 2009
Ngāti Kāpo O Aotearoa Inc. Biennial Conference 2009
This hui has been inspired by the aspirations of Mrs Tawai Te Rangi, a kuia of Ngāti Kāpo ki Te Upoko o te Ika ropu.
Read full speech >>9 November, 2009
Reflecting on the Unspoken Issues-Violence and abuse in our Communities
Critical and Sensitive Issues Symposium “Reflecting on the Unspoken Issues-Violence and abuse in our Communities” ‘An Unholy Silence’
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Kaitoko Whānau Launch
We have a saying that we walk on the shoulders of giants - so that we see more, and at a greater distance; it's not just that we see, but we are carried along by the giants, who enhance our own contribution to things.
Read full speech >>28 October, 2009
Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill
Tena koe Mr Speaker. Tena tatou katoa e te whare. Tena koutou e nga uri o Te Arawa waka kua haere mai nei ki te tautoko ana i te whaturetanga o te Pire nei. Na reira, naumai haere mai nei.
Read full speech >>15 October, 2009
Speech Notes - He Huia Kaimanawa
Delivered by Te Ururoa Flavell on behalf of Dr Sharples
Read full speech >>9 October, 2009
Launch of Maara Kai Programme
This day has been a long day in the making.
Read full speech >>22 September, 2009
Second Reading Speech: Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill
I move, that the Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill be now read a second time.
Read full speech >>26 August, 2009
Kia Tū Kia Māia | Seize The Day - Ngahau i te Pō | Groove The Night
Later today, you will have the privilege to hear from some outstanding Māori who have seized the day in their chosen field of endeavour and gone on to successes nationally and internationally.
Read full speech >>20 August, 2009
Te Kauhanganui Debating Chambers, Hopuhopu
Almost quarter of a century ago, the son of a humble labourer stood in front of the National Party 1986 Annual conference, and told them all, “I am a Maori…. I do not want to be anything else”.
Read full speech >>6 August, 2009
28th Māori Battalion Website Celebration
Tēnā koutou ngā mōrehu o te Rōpū Rua Tekau mā Waru, koutou kua takihoki mai i te mura o te ahi, a, koutou ko ō koutou hoa i hinga i tāwāhi, e maumahara tonutia ana.
Read full speech >>27 July, 2009
Linguapax Award Ceremony
E nga mana, e nga reo, nau mai, haere mai ki roto i te Whare Paremata o Aotearoa.
Read full speech >>27 July, 2009
Indigenous Peoples' Legal Water Forum
A forum to explore the rights of Indigenous peoples to be involved in the governance of freshwater
Read full speech >>4 July, 2009
2009 Innovation Icons Evening: Atamira Maori in the City 2009
The 4th of July is an appropriate day to be thinking about icons.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2009
The Role of Māori in the NZ economy
Yesterday was my wife’s birthday.
Read full speech >>28 January, 2009
Speech to Maori Economic Workshop
At Ratana last Friday, Taranaki kaumatua Tiki Raumati jumped to his feet and challenged the Prime Minister, "like it or not your mokopuna and my mokopuna will one day marry".
Read full speech >>9 December, 2008
Address in Reply - The Maori Edge
The Maori Party stands to congratulate Hon Dr Lockwood Smith in the prestigious role of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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