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Tariana Turia

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Member for Te tai Hauauru, Maori Party Current parliamentary roles Co-Leader Member, Health Committee 

Joined August 2007
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Community 29 Jun 2011
Speech: Computers in Home Graduation - Hon Tariana Turia

LOWER HUTT — Speech given by the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector: I was delighted to accept the invitation of Di Das from Computers in Homes and your school principal, Philip Benson, and to join with the community of Tui Glen in celebrating this very important event.

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Politics 28 Jun 2011
Speech: Charities Commission Regional Forum - Hon Tariana Turia

AUCKLAND — Speech given by the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector at the Dream Centre, Wiri, Auckland I have to admit to an ulterior motive for coming here today.

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Community 27 Jun 2011
Commitment to strong relationships

A strengthened relationship between government and the community is the aim of a document to be signed at Parliament on 1 August.

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Business 23 Jun 2011
Speech - Smokefree environments - removal of tobacco displays

Hon Tariana Turia Associate Minister of Health Smokefree Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill Parliament Buildings, Wellington Wednesday 22 June 2011; 9.45pm Speech I move, that the Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

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Court 13 Jun 2011
Turia raises questions around prosecution of mentally unwell

MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, is seeking a response from the Ministers of Health, Corrections, Police and Justice regarding protocols related to the prosecution and sentencing of people who are mentally unwell.

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Health 9 Jun 2011
Matariki at Dawn with the Quit Group

WELLINGTON CITY — Civic Square, Wellington, Speech Matariki 2011 will leave an enduring memory in the minds of all New Zealanders.

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Fire 7 Jun 2011
Turia expresses dismay at spate of fires

FEILDING — MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, has expressed her sympathies to the whanau of Ngati Manomano associated with the marae, Taumata o te Ra in Halcombe, Feilding; and the whanau of Ngati Porou, Te-Whanau A Apanui, Aitanga A Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, Ngai Tai and Kahungunu Ki Wairoa associated with Horouta ki Poneke Marae in Porirua.

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Health 3 Jun 2011
$7.3 million for new sexual health initiatives

Budget 2011 delivers $7.3 million of reprioritised funding over four years to drive more effective, more efficient services for sexual and reproductive health.

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Health 2 Jun 2011
Pleasing results for 2010 ASH Year Ten Smoking Survey : Hon Tariana Turia

Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, has welcomed the latest Year 10 (14-15 year olds) smoking prevalence data for 2010 released by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).

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Politics 2 Jun 2011
Turia outraged at the 'emotive scaremongering'

Maori Party Co-leader, Tariana Turia, has reacted strongly to inflammatory remarks made today by former politician, Winston Peters at the Auckland Fickling Centre.

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Technology 2 Jun 2011
Funding to increase digital literacy and connection - Tariana Turia

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is today announcing that she has secured additional funding of $3.3 million over three years for community-based initiatives to increase digital literacy and connection.

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Health 31 May 2011
NZers have much to be proud of this World Smokefree Day

Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, is suggesting that New Zealanders have much to be proud of this World Smokefree Day (Tuesday 31 May 2011).

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Food 30 May 2011
Turia calls for further investigation into 'Heitiki' infant formula

Co-leader of the Maori Party, Hon Tariana Turia, is embarking on a series of actions to further investigate the status of the Heitiki Infant Milk Formula and the credentials of the company Kiaora New Zealand International Limited.

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Environment 30 May 2011
Turia to make inquiries following claims of 'ecological vandalism'

WELLINGTON — MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, is distressed to hear concerns from residents on the Kapiti Coast settlement at Te Horo Beach.

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Births 25 May 2011
'Turia promotes breast-feeding is best'

Co-leader of the Maori Party Tariana Turia is championing the cause of breast-feeding as the best nutritional start for all babies.

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Maori 19 May 2011
$250,000 for the Karanga Te Kere Whanau Trust

Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, is delighted that Budget 2011 also provides specific allocation for an ex-gratia payment to the Karanga Te Kere Whānau Trust.

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Maori 19 May 2011
Whanau Ora to expand with nationwide coverage

The Government will invest an additional $30 million in Whanau Ora over the next four years, including $11.25 million in the coming year, Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says.

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Health 19 May 2011
$12m boost to reduce rheumatic fever

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia today announced a $12 million programme to reduce the rates of rheumatic fever in more vulnerable communities.

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Health 15 May 2011
Tobacco highly addictive - no ifs, no butts

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia is shocked that a tobacco company would claim ‘it is not hard to quit smoking’.

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Community 13 May 2011
' Time to conduct a mature debate about racism and cultural diversity'

Co-leader of the Maori Party Tariana Turia, says the time has come for New Zealanders to conduct a mature debate about racism and cultural diversity.

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Maori 13 May 2011
Marae Accessibility Toolkit - Hon Tariana Turia

HAMILTON — Hon Tariana Turia, Minister of Disability Issues Launch of Te Whakaaheitanga Marae Accessibility Toolkit Novotel Tainui, Hamilton.

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Politics 25 Mar 2011
Turia 'deeply saddened' at resignation of Darren Hughes

Co-leader of the Maori Party and MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, has spoken tonight of her sadness at the loss to Parliament of what she has described as “one of the most genuinely nice members of Parliament”.

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Health 15 Mar 2011
Government response to tobacco enquiry tabled

The government’s full response to the recommendations of the Maori Affairs Committee Report, following an inquiry into the tobacco industry and the effects of tobacco use among Maori, was tabled in parliament today.

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Deaths 17 Feb 2011
Poroporoaki : Private Kirifi Mila

Aue taukiri e! Kei te hotuhotu te manawa, kei te tangi te ngākau, kei te heke te roimata.

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Disability 16 Feb 2011
Changing attitudes the key to ensuring equality

Changing attitudes is the key to ensuring people with disabilities are treated equally, says Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia.

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Disability 24 Dec 2010
New organisations authorised to certify disability assist dogs

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced the addition of Perfect Partners Dogs Trust and Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust to the list of organisations authorised to certify disability assist dogs.

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Disability 7 Dec 2010
Disabled people have their say

Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia is welcoming the release of a report on the human rights of disabled people in New Zealand.

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Disability 3 Dec 2010
Photo exhibition in Parliament

WELLINGTON CITY — Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia has welcomed a photographic exhibition in Parliament showing the experiences of disabled people and their families in other countries.

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Disability 3 Nov 2010
Have your say on international disabilities report

The Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Tariana Turia, is inviting public comment on a draft government report on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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Maori 26 Oct 2010
Whanau Ora announcement this Friday

Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia is delighted that the successful Whanau Ora providers will be announced on Friday.

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Community 9 Sep 2010
Turia Thrilled with Top-Ranking for Generous New Zealanders

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Tariana Turia, has given credit to the ‘overwhelming generosity’ of New Zealanders in announcing a top ranking for Aotearoa New Zealand in the World Giving Index 2010 report released today by the Charities Aid Foundation.

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Earthquakes 8 Sep 2010
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister recognises 'amazing contribution' of volunteers

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Tariana Turia, has expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the volunteers, friends and families who have so willingly expressed the hand of manaakitanga in supporting the communities of Otautahi.

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Food 4 Aug 2010
Speech: Grow Our Own Project

AUCKLAND CITY — Grow our own project launch: Auckland AUT Manukau Campus.

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Community 19 Jul 2010
Regional Leadership Groups announced

Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia has today announced the appointment of the Whanau Ora Regional Leadership Groups.

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Business 16 Jul 2010
Turia congratulates Young Executive of the Year

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is congratulating Claire Szabo for being named Young Executive of the Year for the central region by the New Zealand Institute of Management.

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Maori 3 Jul 2010
Speech: Whakamiharo Lindauer Online Launch; Awataha Marae, Northcote, Auckland

The concept of whakaahua Maori – Maori portraits – is one that immediately sparks debate and incites controversy.

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Community 1 Jul 2010
Speech: Whanau Ora, Tamariki Ora - the wellbeing of families and children

I am delighted to be here – and would have to admit that there is no greater theme than the one that inspires this conference.

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Community 23 Jun 2010
Whanau Ora gathering momentum

Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia has told a Maori Affairs Select Committee today that she is delighted at the momentum being generated around Whanau Ora.

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Community 22 Jun 2010
2010 Nikau Foundation Corporate Challenge Celebration

Thank you, Adrian Wimmers, who has the most important job in this room – in keeping us all on time and in order.

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Community 21 Jun 2010
Speech: Whanau Ora and Transformation

WELLINGTON CITY — The goal of Whanau Ora is very clear: transformation.

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Community 21 Jun 2010
Volunteering across the generations

One of the greatest examples of intergenerational volunteering in New Zealand occurs on the marae, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia.

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Health 21 Jun 2010
Visit may shed light on tobacco industry

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia is welcoming renowned tobacco industry ‘whistleblower' Dr Jeff Wigand to New Zealand to appear before the Maori Affairs Select Committee.

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Health 15 Jun 2010
Chart Book 2010 a snapshot of Maori health

A snapshot of Maori health from the mid to the late 2000's is presented in Tatau Kahukura: Maori Health Chart Book 2nd edition 2010, released today by Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia.

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Health 31 May 2010
World Smokefree Day: Protecting our Whare Tangata

The focus of World No-Tobacco Day (World Smokefree Day in New Zealand), is to protect women from the harm of tobacco marketing and smoking.

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Police 20 May 2010
Speech: Budget 2010 - Hon Tariana Turia

The Maori Party joins with the Government to congratulate the Minister of Finance for his leadership in trying to chart a pathway forward in this 2010 Budget statement.

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Disability 20 May 2010
$6.8 million to improve lives of disabled NZers

The Government will invest $6.8 million over the next three years to improve the lives of people with disabilities, Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia says.

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Community 12 May 2010
'Children's Hero' Honoured

AUCKLAND — Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, has today expressed congratulations to Auckland paediatrician, and former Children’s Commissioner, Dr Ian Hassall, who was awarded a prestigious international honour at the meeting of the heads of UNICEF National Committees currently being held in Korea.

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Community 30 Apr 2010
Speech: Waitai's Got Talent - Hon Tariana Turia

Waitai’s Got Talent.

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Politics 28 Apr 2010
Speech: Excise and Excise-Equivalent Duties Table (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill

Excise and Excise-Equivalent Duties Table (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill.

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Health 31 Mar 2010
Proposal to remove tobacco from public view

Consultation will begin this week on a proposal to ban the display of tobacco products in all retail outlets in New Zealand.

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Community 4 Mar 2010
Minister supports work of the Maori Wardens

WELLINGTON — Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is praising the work of the Maori Wardens at this year's Golden Shears.

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Disability 24 Feb 2010
Don a bow tie in support of Muscular Dystrophy

Disabilities Issues Minister Tariana Turia is encouraging people to don a bow tie this week in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s awareness campaign.

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Health 19 Feb 2010
Breastfeeding photo winners announced

Eight regional winners and eight runners-up have been announced from hundreds of entries to the Ministry of Health's breastfeeding photo competition.

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Health 15 Feb 2010
New Zealand hosts a World Health Organisation meeting

New Zealand is hosting a World Health Organisation meeting, opening tomorrow in Auckland, aimed at promoting people to quit smoking across more than 160 countries.

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Health 10 Feb 2010
Poor Health Literacy of concern says Turia

A report released today by the Ministry of Health, "Kōrero Mārama: Health Literacy and Māori", shows a lot more needs to be done to improve the health literacy of New Zealanders.

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Politics 9 Feb 2010
Speech; - The 'Unders and Overs Club' : response to PMs Debate

Mr Speaker, tena tatou katoa.

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Health 29 Jan 2010
Turia : 'Public move to end tobacco sales 'staggering'

A recent analysis of the 2008 Health and Lifestyles Survey conducted by the National Research Bureau reports overwhelming public support for ending tobacco sales.

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Deaths 25 Jan 2010
Turia saddened by loss of Pioneer for whanau-based mental health

Co-leader of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, has today expressed her deepest sympathies at the passing of Blossom Matiriama Tropman.

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Corrections 22 Jan 2010
Turia Supports Call of Hastings Kaumatua

HASTINGS — Tariana Turia has expressed her support for long-time community advocate and Hastings District Councillor, Henare O’Keefe, who has made public his concern about the placement of a Corrections service centre in the midst of Flaxmere.

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Disability 19 Jan 2010
Disability and Maori in New Zealand in 2006

Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, has today welcomed a report on Disability and Maori in New Zealand in 2006, commissioned by the Office for Disability Issues and published jointly with Statistics NZ.

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Deaths 19 Jan 2010
Poroporoaki: Tui Tenari

MANUKAU CITY — E te kuia, haere ki to iwi, haere ki to whanau, haere ki o tatou tupuna.

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Maori 15 Jan 2010
Disability and Maori in New Zealand in 2006

Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia, has today welcomed a report on Disability and Maori in New Zealand in 2006, commissioned by the Office for Disability Issues and published jointly with Statistics NZ.

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Community 15 Jan 2010
Appointments to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Hon Tariana Turia has announced six appointments to the Board of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

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Maori 18 Dec 2009
Turia describes H decision as uplifting

WHANGANUI — He iti te pū, he nui te kōrero.

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Politics 16 Dec 2009
It's not okay to make political capital out of family violence

Chairperson of the Ministerial Committee on Family Violence, Hon Tariana Turia, yesterday expressed great disappointment at political point-scoring around family violence by Labour Opposition MP, Annette King.

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Deaths 27 Nov 2009
Poroporoaki: Jane Marsden

E te whäea, tupuna, kuia rangatira, moe mai ra, moe mai ra i to moenga roa.

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Community 10 Nov 2009
Speech: Community Action Youth and Drugs Hui

Delivered by Jay Rerekura on behalf of Minister Turia.

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Health 6 Nov 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.

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Politics 5 Nov 2009
Lets Make 5th November a day to celebrate peace says Turia

Co-leader of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, is recommending the 5th November become a day to commemorate the unique legacy of passive resistance associated with Parihaka.

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Health 5 Nov 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.

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Deaths 5 Nov 2009
Death of Sir Don Beaven a 'tragic loss'

CHRISTCHURCH — 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.

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Health 30 Oct 2009
Turia commends Bay council on smoking ban

BAY OF PLENTY — Tariana Turia has commended a move by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to ban smoking on 30 beaches in its district.

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Community 29 Oct 2009
"Volunteering Unleashed"

2009 Volunteering New Zealand conference gala dinner.

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Disability 26 Oct 2009
Reflections from the Forum of Pacific Disability Ministers Meeting

The sharing of kai – having food together – is a time-honoured tradition across all of the cultures of the Pacific– where boundaries are broken down, where the people come together.

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Health 26 Oct 2009
'Kick butt: No Smoking Whanganui'

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.

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Maori 7 Oct 2009
Pariroa marae  115 Year Celebration

TARANAKI — A week ago there was an article in the Taranaki Daily News entitled ‘Honour for little-known Pariroa Marae’.

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Community 7 Oct 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.

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Deaths 25 Sep 2009
Poroporoaki: Tikirau Stevens

Tariana Turia today farewelled Tuhoe elder and a leader of Maori rongoa Tikirau Stevens who passed away today.

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Finance 23 Sep 2009
Turia welcomes giving through payroll

Tariana Turia has welcomed the passing of tax legislation that will make it easier for employees to give to community organisations through their pay.

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Health 27 Aug 2009
Government gives smokers extra help to quit

Nicotine patches, gum and lozenges will be made cheaper for smokers wanting to quit the deadly habit which kills about 5000 New Zealanders every year, Tariana Turia announced today.

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Politics 27 Aug 2009
Turia welcomes decision to prosecute tobacco company

Tariana Turia has described the daughter of a long-time smoker as "courageous" for winning a case against a tobacco giant.

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Employment 7 Aug 2009
10-year unemploymetn high: Turia calls for a united effort

There can be no fluffing over of the severe unemployment problem Maori and Pasifika peoples are facing and that should give all of us even more reason to take advantage of the new opportunities that have been created by the Government, Tariana Turia says.

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Disability 6 Aug 2009
Speech: Health Care of NZ Ltd National Leadership Conference

Health Care of NZ Ltd National Leadership Conference Thursday 6 August 2009; 11.30am Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Health; Minister for Disability Issues   I was fascinated by the theme of this conference – social innovation, navigation and speed of trust.

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Politics 6 Aug 2009
Speech: Sinking of ferry near Tonga

Notice of Motion:Sinking of Princess Ashika Interisland ferry Hon Tariana Turia; Co-leader of the Maori Party   Thursday 6 August 2009; 2pm     Mr Speaker   'Oku oatu 'eku 'ofa ki he kakai tonga kotoa pe he faingata'a kuo hoko.

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Community 6 Aug 2009
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellows Award Ceremony

AUCKLAND — Government House, Auckland Hon Tariana Turia, Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector   Your Excellencies, the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, members of the Trust Board, Fellows and welcomed guests.

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Employment 3 Aug 2009
Opportunities geared to needs of Pacific yout

Pacific youth will benefit from the Government's Youth Opportunities policy package, says Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu.

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Employment 3 Aug 2009
Turia calls on rangatahi to get on the waka

Tariana Turia is calling on Maori and Pasifika youth to take up the opportunities that will be created by the Government's $152 million investment in young people during the economic downturn.

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Employment 3 Aug 2009
Rural youth to benefit from full wage subsidy

Tariana Turia says unemployed youth living in rural areas will be among those who benefit from an initiative which is part of a $40.3 million Community Max investment by the Government.

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Community 28 Jul 2009
Speech: Volunteer Wellington Annual General Meeting, 27 July 2009

WELLINGTON — Volunteer Wellington Annual General Meeting, Monday 27 July 2009; 6pm Speech by Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga On behalf of Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector   I bring with me the regrets of the Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Hon Tariana Turia, who is unable to be with us tonight.

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Community 24 Jul 2009
Speech: TRUST: A True Story of Women and Gangs

WELLINGTON — TRUST: A True Story of Women and Gangs Book launching – Hon Tariana Turia Thursday 23 July 2009; 7pm Te Puni Kokiri House, Wellington   ‘Heading in the Right Direction’   The front cover of the book says it all.

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Community 24 Jul 2009
Turia announces interns for community groups

Tariana Turia is pleased to announce that $420,000 has been allocated to community organisations so they can employ skilled interns from the government, private and community sectors.

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Disability 23 Jul 2009
Speech - 'Fly me to the moon' : Hutt Valley Disability Networking Forum

LOWER HUTT — I am delighted to be here today, to congratulate David Ogden, Mayor of Hutt City Council; and Wayne Guppy, Mayor of Upper Hutt City Council, for the example they are setting us all  about collaboration and cooperation in the best interests of the community.

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Disability 21 Jul 2009
Speech: Parliamentary Function for the Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc

64 years ago, the Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand was established to improve the quality of life for blind and vision-impaired New Zealanders.

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Community 15 Jul 2009
Turia announces boost for research website

Tariana Turia is pleased to announce a $25,000 boost for the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Research Centre so it can continue to share knowledge across the community sector.

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Technology 9 Jul 2009
Boost to open access to ICT

The Government has given a boost to projects aimed at bringing the world of information, computers and technology to people who are digitally disadvantaged.

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Politics 1 Jul 2009
Foreshore and Seabed Press Conference notes: 'A Landmark day'

Report of the Ministerial Review Panel Hon Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party Wednesday 1 July 2009 This is a landmark day for New Zealand.

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Politics 1 Jul 2009
Speech: Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Forestry Sector) Amendment Bill

In December last year, the Government told the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznan, that far from stepping back from the Kyoto Protocol; the Emissions Trading Review was, and I quote: "a means to find a politically durable way of moving forward by building a wider policy consensus."

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Disability 1 Jul 2009
Turia welcomes disability role

Supporting disabled people and their families live an ordinary life will be a key focus for the new Minister for Disability Issues.

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