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 >>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 >>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
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 Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki on behalf of Hon Tariana Turia, Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector
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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>24 June, 2009
Matariki : celebrate our vision of a violence-free Aotearoa
Read full speech >>19 June, 2009
I want to acknowledge the Hub Chair, Elliot Strange; the Hub members, as well as all the people who have made their way here to think more deeply about the promotion of generosity.
Read full speech >>18 June, 2009
One of my favourite places in the world is Whangaehu Marae.
Read full speech >>17 June, 2009
Mid-winter Christmas Dinner; Wednesday 17 June 2009 Barry Court Hotel, Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland
Read full speech >>11 June, 2009
It is the spirit of generosity that brings us together today, and who better to exemplify this generosity than Kaumatua Takutai Wikiriwhi who opened this occasion for us today. He himself has given immensely to the community and I honour him today.
Read full speech >>8 June, 2009
It is my honour, on behalf of the Government, to officially receive the report, Good Intentions: an assessment of the ‘Statement of Government Intentions for an Improved Community-Government Relationship.
Read full speech >>14 May, 2009
National Volunteer Centre’s Hui Holy Trinity Church Hall, Gisborne
Read full speech >>12 May, 2009
His excellency, the Honourable Sir Anand and her Excellency, Lady Susan Satayand; the Community Trust of Wellington; Distinguished Judges; and our Leaders of tomorrow.
Read full speech >>11 May, 2009
At the end of last week, as the siege in Napier unfolded, people all over New Zealand wondered how their community would cope with such a traumatic ordeal.
Read full speech >>6 May, 2009
In the last week, one of my close friends has experienced a sudden shock jolt into blindness, taking all of us into a harrowing journey of change and challenge.
Read full speech >>6 May, 2009
In the last week, one of my close friends has experienced a sudden shock jolt into blindness, taking all of us into a harrowing journey of change and challenge.
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