11 March, 2010
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 >>4 March, 2010
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
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is praising the work of the Maori Wardens at this year's Golden Shears.
Read full release >>11 February, 2010
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 >>3 February, 2010
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 >>28 January, 2010
DIA Maori Staff : Te Kotahitanga Hui Waipahihi Marae, Hinerau Grove, Taupo
Read full speech >>7 December, 2009
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
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 >>30 November, 2009
Delivered on her behalf by Kathryn Paton
Read full speech >>11 November, 2009
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 >>4 November, 2009
(delivered on behalf of the Minister by Ann Dysart)
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
2009 Volunteering New Zealand conference gala dinner
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki on behalf of Hon Tariana Turia, Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
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 >>12 October, 2009
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 >>7 October, 2009
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
I am greatly disappointed to be unable to be with you in person to celebrate this significant launch.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2009
I am absolutely delighted to be with you today, at this the third national Carers Conference.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2009
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
Tariana Turia has welcomed the passing of tax legislation that will make it easier for employees to give to community organisations through their pay.
Read full release >>18 September, 2009
E rere kau mai te Awanui; Mai te kahui maunga ki Tangaroa; Ko au te awa ko te awa ko au!
Read full speech >>7 September, 2009
Tariana Turia announced today that the Government is committed to strengthening its community relationships and would like to do this through an agreement with the sector by the end of next year.
Read full release >>25 August, 2009
There is one word which dominates the report of the social services committee on Vote Employment; Vote Social Development and Vote Youth Development. It is a word which has been found throughout all of the reports in this estimates debate.
Read full speech >>20 August, 2009
I am so disappointed that I am unable to be with you in person, but I hope through the wonders of technology I can at least express my congratulations to you all, for a magnificent 37 years of service.
Read full speech >>12 August, 2009
Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia today, on International Youth Day, commended the country's youth for their significant contribution to bettering New Zealand communities.
Read full release >>5 August, 2009
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.
Read full speech >>31 July, 2009
Tariana Turia today welcomed a report on government engagement with citizens and communities.
Read full release >>29 July, 2009
Tariana Turia is encouraging New Zealanders to keep being generous despite the shadow cast over a recent donation clash involving the Epilepsy Foundation.
Read full release >>22 July, 2009
Others encouraged to get on board for next round
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