19 March, 2010
Maori Nurses and Midwives forum
This is a most auspicious day to be speaking with Maori nurses and midwives about whanau ora.
Read full speech >>Hon Tariana Turia
18 March, 2010
Disability Services Consumer Consortium
The heroic victory of Paralympian skier, Adam Hall, has been heralded as the best of sporting drama, an astonishing dream run, which ended in him clinching the gold medal in the slalom.
Read full speech >>12 March, 2010
NZ Needs Assessment Service Coordination ASSOCIATION (NASCA) General Meeting
In just over seven months time, New Zealand must present its first report on implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities.
Read full speech >>11 March, 2010
Tikanga Māori hui; Hongoeka Marae, Plimmerton
When I heard that this hui would be here at Hongoeka I immediately knew it was the right place.
Read full speech >>11 March, 2010
‘Fit 4 Funding’
I want to acknowledge the Mayor of Hutt City, David Ogden, and the Mayor of Upper Hutt City, Wayne Guppy, for your act of collaboration in coming together with the Department of Internal Affairs to host this fit for funding expo.
Read full speech >>10 March, 2010
National Maori Mental Health Nursing Hui: Listen to our heart beating
On Saturday night we attended the Regimental Dinner in Auckland, of the 28th Maori Battalion Association.
Read full speech >>8 March, 2010
Teen Parent Programme celebrates Women's Day
The Hutt Valley Teen Parent Programme is a wonderful example of women empowering women to better themselves, says Minister Tariana Turia.
Read full release >>5 March, 2010
Past Failures and New Solutions in Hepatitis B and C control in New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region
Tuatahi me mihi atu ki te mana whenua. Tena koutou o Mataatua waka. Tena hoki koutou o nga mata waka kua whakarauika nei i raro i te karanga o te ra
Read full speech >>4 March, 2010
Extra Funding Boost for Family Violence Prevention
Today's announcement of the successful recipients of the Family Violence Whanau Ora Fund is another step towards keeping our whanau safe, strong and free from violence, says Minister Tariana Turia.
Read full release >>3 March, 2010
Minister supports work of the Maori Wardens
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is praising the work of the Maori Wardens at this year's Golden Shears.
Read full release >>25 February, 2010
Te Ao Marama Maori Hui a Tau 2010
I am so delighted to be here in Rotorua, for this Hui-a-Tau of Te Ao Marama, the Maori Dental Association.
Read full speech >>24 February, 2010
Don a bow tie in support of Muscular Dystrophy Awareness
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.
Read full release >>19 February, 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.
Read full release >>18 February, 2010
International Conference on Infant, Toddler and Preschooler Mental Health
Delivered on her behalf by Tania Cargo, MA, PGDipClinPsych Lecturer, Department of Psychological Medicine, Auckland University
Read full speech >>15 February, 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.
Read full release >>15 February, 2010
Inaugural International Indigenous Problem Gambling Symposium – Practice, research and knowledge gathering
I was proud to receive the invitation from Te Herenga Waka o te ora whanau, to speak at this auspicious event, the inaugural international indigenous problem gambling symposium.
Read full speech >>11 February, 2010
Handover of Report from the Taskforce on Whanau Centred Initiatives
First of all, I want to thank Professor Sir Mason Durie for his words of inspiration; his outstanding leadership of the Taskforce on Whanau-Centred Initiatives and the hope he gives us all, that whanau ora is the pathway towards the transformation of our people.
Read full speech >>10 February, 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.
Read full release >>3 February, 2010
New Zealander of the Year : Semi-Finalists
I am so proud to be here tonight, to pay tribute to those champions within our midst who willingly, cheerfully build our communities.
Read full speech >>29 January, 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.
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
DIA Maori Staff : Te Kotahitanga Hui
DIA Maori Staff : Te Kotahitanga Hui Waipahihi Marae, Hinerau Grove, Taupo
Read full speech >>19 January, 2010
Poroporoaki: Tui Tenari
Minister of Disability Issues and Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia has today acknowledged her deep sadness at the passing of Tui Tenari.
Read full release >>18 January, 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. The report is one of a series presenting findings on disabled New Zealanders.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Turia queries King's concerns about family violence
The Chair of the Ministerial Committee on Family Violence Committee, Tariana Turia, is asking why Annette King has raised her concern about victims in the last hours of the parliamentary term.
Read full release >>14 December, 2009
Aroha in Action family violence campaign
Tariana Turia today announced the launch of the Government's latest campaign against family violence.
Read full release >>7 December, 2009
Release of the COGS Profile 2008/09; National COGS Committee
Release of the COGS Profile 2008/09; National COGS Committee 7 December 2009; 2.45pm at the Novotel Tainui Hotel 7 Alma Street, HAMILTON Delivered on her behalf by Tim McIndoe MP
Read full speech >>5 December, 2009
Volunteers - the fabric of society
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia would like to acknowledge all volunteers in New Zealand today - International Volunteer Day.
Read full release >>3 December, 2009
Turia praises people caring for disabled relatives
Tariana Turia is marking International Day of People with Disabilities by commending families throughout New Zealand who care for a loved ones with a disability.
Read full release >>30 November, 2009
Charities Commission AGM; Renouf Foyer, Wellington Convention Centre
Delivered on her behalf by Kathryn Paton
Read full speech >>30 November, 2009
Tipu Ora Charitable Trust Graduation - National Certificate in Hauora Maori
Delivered by Te Ururoa Flavell, Waiariki MP
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