Minister: Tariana Turia

Budget boosts support for low-income families

Beehive — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Bill English | Budget 2013

Low-income families receive considerable further assistance in Budget 2013 to improve their quality of life, Finance Minister Bill English and Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia say. Mr English, who chairs the Ministerial Committee on Poverty, says taxpayers already spend billions of dollars on social services, and the new spending in Budget 2013 is a combination of extending proven programmes, and new initiatives targeted at supporting vulnerable New Zealanders. ...

Funding to support disabled New Zealanders

Beehive — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Budget 2013

The Government has committed to a number of initiatives in Budget 2013 to improve the lives of those who live with disabilities, Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia says. ...

Budget 2013: Expansion of Māori and Pasifika trades training

Beehive — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:17:00 +0000

Steven Joyce | Budget 2013

A major expansion of Māori and Pasifika Trades Training to 3,000 places as part of Budget 2013 was announced today by Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce, and Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Tariana Turia. There are currently 600 places spread across the existing He Toki ki te Rika and Pasifika Trades schemes, which were set up by the current Government in 2011. ...

NZ School and Community Oral Health Services Society Annual Conference

Admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:05:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

E te iwi whānui e huihui mai nei i tēnei ata, tēnā rawa atu koutou katoa. Koutou rā, te iwi kāinga o tēnei rohe, nei rā te mihi ki a koutou katoa. First I would like to acknowledge Dr Phil Marshall-President of the New Zealand School of Oral Health Services Society. ...

Pre-budget announcement of the expansion of Māori & Pasifika Trades Training

Admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:04:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Budget 2013

E te iwi e tau mai nei ki Whitireia i tēnei ahiahi, tēnā rā koutou katoa. Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Malo ni, Halo ola keta, Mauri, Fakatalofa atu. ...

Maori Student Nurses Annual General Meeting 2013

Admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:08:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

E te iwi e tau mai nei ki Te Whakatu, ki te tautoko i tenei kaupapa whakahirahira hei oranga mo to tatou iwi, tena ra koutou katoa. Ngati Kuia, Ngati Rarua, Ngati Tama, Te Atiawa, Ngati Koata, Ngati Toa Rangatira – koutou katoa o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Maui, nei ra te mihi ki a koutou. It is with great pleasure that I speak here today at this Hui a Tau for Maori Student Nurses. I would like to acknowledge Te Kaunihera o Nga Neehi Maori o Aotearoa chair, Sharon Christie and Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui Kaunihera Neehi Maori Chair, Lewis Boyle. Tēnā kōrua. ...

Budget 2013: Kāinga whenua infrastructure grant

Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:32:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Budget 2013

The Government has announced the Kāinga Whenua infrastructure grant aimed at helping Māori Land Trusts and other collectives to develop housing on ancestral Māori land. “I am pleased to announce that $12 million over the next four years will be made available to Māori organisations to assist with the infrastructure work required for new greenfields development on their ancestral land,” Associate Housing Minister Tariana Turia says. ...

Budget 2013: Development of Marae CBD and Community Hubs

Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:32:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Budget 2013

The Government has set aside $1.2 million in Budget 2013 for the development of Community Hubs and Marae CBD that will deliver social services to communities, Associate Social Development Minister Tariana Turia says. “Marae are at the centre of much of our activity as Māori and have the capacity to support our cultural activities and ensure our tikanga is upheld. ...

Budget 2013: Additional $21.3m to fight rheumatic fever

Admin — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:26:00 +0000

Tony Ryall | Budget 2013

The Government’s fight to reduce New Zealand’s high rate of rheumatic fever among children will receive an additional $21.3 million over four years in Budget 2013, Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia announced today. “The new money almost doubles the substantial $24 million investment we are already making to combat rheumatic fever, as negotiated in the Relationship Accord signed with the Māori Party,” Mrs Turia says. ...

Te Piringa Hui Taumata, Huria Marae, Tauranga

Beehive — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:50:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

E te iwi e tau mai nei mo tenei huihuinga, tena koutou. Ngati Ranginui iwi, Ngai Tamarawaho hapu, nga kaumatua me nga kuia, tae atu ki te hunga rangatahi, koutou katoa nga uri o Tamatea Pokai Whenua e whakatuwhera nei i to koutou marae mo tenei hui, tena hoki koutou katoa. What a great day this is to come together to share the work of Maori providers of disability services. I always look forward to these hui taumata and would like to acknowledge Te Piringa for bringing us together once again with a great theme for this year – Kia piri ai tatou. I agree! ...

World Autism Awareness Day Breakfast, Parliament

Admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:06:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

E nga matawaka kua tae mai i tenei ata, nau mai whakatau mai ki Te Whare Paremata. My ministerial and parliamentary colleagues - distinguished guests - disability sector representatives, Glenys Fry, the President of Autism New Zealand - the Board of Autism New Zealand - friends, whanau and people living with autism - nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. This is a wonderful morning to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. It is so pleasing to see so many of you here, bright and early, even despite the inevitable challenge of daylight saving! ...

Minister of Disability Issues alarmed at continued discriminatory treatment of disabled passengers

Beehive — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:03:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

The Minister for Disability Issues, Tariana Turia has called for Tauranga Bus Company ‘Go Bus’ and all public transport companies to review its policies and provide staff training immediately following a third incident of discriminatory treatment of a disabled resident trying to board a bus. “I’m alarmed that within the space of a few months two disabled passengers have experienced discrimination while trying to board Bay Hopper buses,” says Minister Turia. ...

Opening of the Catapult Employment Trust Services’ new premises

Admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:13:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

E te iwi o Ōtautahi kua pāngia nei e te āhuatanga o te rū whenua, kua whai huarahi anō hei oranga mā koutou i tēnei wā taumaha, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa. Thank you for inviting me here today to the opening of your new premises. ...

PHYSIOFORWARD Conference, School of Physiotherapy, Otago University, Dunedin

Beehive — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:58:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha ki runga i a koutou tēnā rā koutou katoa. E ngā uri o Ōtākou, te mana whenua o tēnei rohe, tēnā koutou katoa. ...

Funding for research on what helps us live longer lives

Beehive — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:51:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia announced allocation of research funding today of $1.8million for a study of over three years that follows more than 900 elderly New Zealanders to find out what helps them live longer lives. 'The study called ‘Life and Living in Advanced Age: a cohort study (LiLACS NZ)’ which enrolled more than 900 people in their 80s and 90s, half of them Maori, has already been running for two years. The study is led by Professor Ngaire Kerse and Dr Lorna Dyall. ...

Annual Combined Heads of Department Meeting

Beehive — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:12:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

Tena tatou katoa. I was delighted to accept the invitation from Professor Peter Crampton and to know that gathered here in this forum would be Associate Deans in Research, Medical Education, Maori health, Pasifika health, finance managers and human resource managers – in essence – some of the key decision-makers around the concept of hauora. ...

NZ Down Syndrome Association, World Down Syndrome Day

Admin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:19:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karangatanga maha, tena koutou katoa. His Excellency, The Governor- General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, tena koe. Paul Gibson, Commissioner for Disability Issues - tena hoki koe. ...

IIDL – International Initiative for Disability Leadership

Admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:51:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

Tena koutou katoa. Ki te mana whenua, ara ki a Ngati Whatua, tena ra koutou katoa. I am delighted to open this International Initiative for Disability Leadership Network meeting. I want to thank Fran Silvestri, President and Chief Executive for the honour in being asked to join you at this forum. It is my very great pleasure to welcome to Aotearoa, international leaders who are making a difference for disabled persons and their families right across the globe. ...

Maori students encouraged to apply for Hauora Scholarships

Admin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:04:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia is encouraging Maori students to apply for Hauora Maori Scholarships to help them start or complete their studies in health related courses. “These scholarships are not only about supporting students in their studies they are also about recognising their contribution to their community,” says Minister Turia. ...

New housing design advisory service for Canterbury

Admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:58:00 +0000

Jo Goodhew | Disability Issues

Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew and Disability Issues Minister Tariana Turia are pleased to announce the funding of a new advisory service available to Canterbury people planning to re-build or renovate their earthquake damaged homes. The Office for Senior Citizens and the Ministry of Health are providing a total of $99,000 funding to Enable New Zealand for a free professional advisory service on sustainable housing design. ...

Muscular Dystrophy Event - Opening of new accessible premises

Admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:04:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

I want to thank Helen Melrose, your chairperson - and Chris Higgins, your chief executive for the invitation to visit these wonderful accessible premises - premises by which I predict the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be known by. The open plan environment - the spacious floor area- the bright atmosphere will soon become the benchmark, I hope, for accessible buildings. It is a living demonstration of the campaign that you have promoted as an association, ‘Living life with less boundaries.’ ...

Government moves forward with plain packaging of tobacco products

Admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:06:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

The Government has decided it will bring in legislation to put tobacco products into plain packaging. In April last year the Government had agreed 'in principle' to introduce a plain packaging regime in alignment with Australia pending the outcome of a public consultation process. The public consultation closed on 5 October 2012 and Cabinet considered a report on the consultation outcomes on Monday. ...

Opening of the South Seas Integrated Family Service Centre and Whanau Ora Service Delivery

Admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Malo e Lelei, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Taloha Ni, Tena Koutou. E tika ana ki te mihi ki a koe e te minita, e Reverand Aotofaga Lemuelu - mo to karakia hei timata i to tatou hui i tenei ra – na reira, tena koe. Ki nga iwi katoa - e noho ana ki raro i te manaakitanga o te mana o te iwi o Tainui, e tae mai nei mo te tuwheratanga o tenei whare hauora, nau mai whakatau mai. This is a great day for Otara - for South Auckland - for Aotearoa. ...

Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust - Launch of Waiata Moteatea CD and Open Day

Admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:11:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Education

E rau rangatira ma, e huihui mai nei ki raro i te maru o nga marae o Ngati Maniapoto, tena koutou katoa. E Barney, e Koata me nga kaumatua o Maniapoto, tenei te mihi ki a koutou katoa mo ou whakaaro rangatira kia ora tonu enei waiata tuku iho hei taonga ma nga uri whakatipu. Na reira, tēna koutou katoa. In making our way here to the land of Maniapoto, I reflected on the legacy begun in the late 1970s, by the movers and shakers of the day - Morehu Te Whare, Kingi Hetet, Koro Wetere, Daniel Te Kanawa – and the whānau that dreamed of a better day. ...

South Auckland Family Violence Prevention Network AGM

Beehive — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:50:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Whānau Ora

Tenei au e tu ake nei ki runga i te whenua o Pukaki ki Te Akitai e mihi atu nei ki a koutou katoa. I’m delighted to be here today firstly to launch and celebrate the new name of your organisation ‘Safer Aotearoa Family Violence Prevention Network’ which has had its beginnings here in South Auckland. To the many volunteers who have supported this Network – from governance to community – for your tireless work in raising awareness and education with our whanau and aiga. Thank you for inviting me here today. ...

Mihi to the new Speaker

Beehive — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:58:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Whānau Ora

Mr Speaker We want to congratulate the Hon David Carter as the Speaker-Elect to this House. One of the things that we have noted is that you have had an ability to build relationships because of your thoughtful and constructive manner. I first came to know you, in fact, when I went with you on the Speaker’s tour to Europe with the Hon Doug Kidd. As a new member of Parliament at the time, I certainly appreciated the wonderful support that you and your wife gave to me and my husband and I have never forgotten that. ...

Te Taitimu Trust Wānanga - Waipawa

Admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā koutou katoa. Thank you for inviting me here today. This is my first official speaking engagement for 2013 and what better way to begin the working year than with a visit here today with Te Taitimu Trust – an iwi based organisation that is focusing on the future of their rangatahi. To all the rangatahi who have come here to take part in this leadership wānanga – I congratulate you and acknowledge you for participating in what I am certain will be an inspiring and challenging five days. ...

Youth panel approves grants for 63 community anti-bullying projects

Admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:41:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Social Development

Associate Social Development Minister Tariana Turia today announced that 63 community projects aimed at preventing bullying will receive grants under the first round of the Te Punanga Haumaru fund. A panel of young people met over two days to consider the 185 applications received. All panel members had previously taken part in Ministry of Youth Development training on providing input into government decisions that affect them. ...

A Glimmer of Hope - The report of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty

Admin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:04:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

Yesterday we were full of anger. Yesterday we were full of despair. The Te Ohonga Ake report told us absolutely definitively that each year 120 New Zealand children die of poverty. It told us that this year, 120 children will not wake up on Christmas morning: because they are dead. That is three buses full of children – gone. Three ghost buses of Maori, Pasifika, Pakeha and Asian children driven over a cliff of disinterest, neglect, abuse and mere poverty. ...

Te Ohonga Ake – Report Two - Health Status of Maori Children and Young People

Beehive — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Tariana Turia | Health

“It’s unacceptable to see that despite the work and investment being undertaken in health to reduce disparities between Maori and non-Maori, our Maori tamariki are still dying and suffering from diseases at a higher rate than others in this country.” Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia commented today on the release of the second of three reports in the Ministry of Health’s Te Ohonga Ake series on Maori child health. This second report focuses on the health status of Maori children and young people. ...