Minister: Tariana Turia

Palliative Care Nurses Conference – Biannual conference

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:07:50 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

I was delighted to accept the invitation of Helen Cleaver, Chairperson Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand, to take part in this very special conference. Your role, in walking alongside families as the...

National Community-Government Forum

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:39 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tena koutou katoa 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 ...

National Community Action Youth and Drugs Hui

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:03:36 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

I want to thank Te Aitanga o Hauiti Hauora; the Midlands CAYAD region; the National CAYAD Advisory Group; and Shore/Whariki for the opportunity to be with you at this important national hui. Whenever ...

Opening of new Building : Manawatu Stewart Centre Trust

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:53 +1300

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

I want to thank Susan Forde, your Chairperson; and Janet Webb; the Centre Manager; for the opportunity to join with you today, to share the opening of the new buildings for the Stewart Centre in ...

Survey shows most NZ smokers want to quit

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:20:03 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

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. Minister Turia said that ...

Death of Sir Don Beaven a 'tragic loss'

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:20:56 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

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. ...

Turia commends commitment to bring services closer to the people

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:36:06 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

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. "The range of expertise and experience r...

Jigsaw Family Services 2009 Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:26 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

I am sorry I am unable to be with you all for this special Jigsaw Family Services Conference and Annual General meeting. I want to commend Jigsaw for your vision in the campaign, Spark the Dream Withi...

Third National Conference : Fragile X Syndrome;

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:04:46 +1300

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

Over the course of my lifetime, we have shifted house more times than I like to remember. Every shift there are some special boxes that I pack my taonga in - cherished photographs; works of art...

Volunteering Unleashed

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:15:08 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Thank you for your kind words of introduction. I mihi also to the Board members of Volunteering New Zealand and Tim Burns, Executive Director; the conference sponsor, New Zealand Post Group; the incre...

Turia commends Bay council on smoking ban

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:10:27 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

Tariana Turia has commended a move by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to ban smoking on 30 beaches in its district. "Banning smoking in public spaces not only makes it harder for smokers to...

Valuing People – Creating Value

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:17:26 +1300

Tariana Turia | Social Development and Employment

When I arrived here tonight I had one of those moments of panic when you think you have come to the wrong hui. And then I started thinking, maybe I need to be planning a More Maori Opportu...

Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:18:48 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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 com...

Te Roopu Waiora Trust; Auckland

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:20:19 +1300

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

I am honoured to stand here today, on behalf of the Minister of Disability Issues, and the Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector, Tariana Turia. I know she was greatly disappoint...

‘Kick butt: No Smoking Whanganui'

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:12:06 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

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. The initiative...

NZ support for people with disability in the Pacific

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:48:53 +1300

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia has today stressed New Zealand's commitment to increasing social and economic participation by people with disability in the Pacific. "New Zealand continue...

Benefits on horizon for Maori in health revamp

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:50:57 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

Tariana Turia says Maori will benefit from a major overhaul of the country's health system announced today by the Minister of Health Tony Ryall. "There are a number of significant challenges facing th...

Turia urges Maori health groups to get in before deadline

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:51:51 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

Tariana Turia is urging Maori health providers who have innovative ideas to tackle health problems among Maori to apply for a new fund before it closes this Friday at noon. "There are so many Maori he...

National Kaimahi Hui, Maraeroa Marae, Porirua

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:19:40 +1300

Tariana Turia | Health

At a hui I attended over the weekend, one of the speakers on the paepae traced the influence of wahine Maori right across the motu - connecting them all by whakapapa and by deed. It was a...

Turia calls on iwi to support access to culture

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:53:35 +1300

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

About one in five Maori have a disability and there is a growing concern they have been left behind without the help they need to take part in their culture, Tariana Turia says. "So many of our people...

‘A Great Place to Spend The Day’

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:50:01 +1300

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

I want to thank the Chairperson, Douglas Langford, for honouring me with the opportunity to speak to you tonight; and also to Douglas Webb who has been keeping the evening flowing as the Master of Cer...

Launch of the Ministry of Social Development’s 2009/10 Regional Plan for the Bay of Plenty

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:49:50 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

E nga iwi, e nga hapu o Te Arawa waka, tenei nga mihi nunui ki a koutou. Rau rangatira e huihui mai nei, tena koutou katoa. Tangihia ra ratou, nga aitua o nga marae maha huri noa te motu. Haere,...

Government to focus on job creation in the Bay

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:54:57 +1300

Tariana Turia | Social Development and Employment

Tariana Turia says creating jobs will be a key aim for the Bay of Plenty region over the next year. "Our families have had it tough this year bearing the brunt of the recession," said Mrs Turia who wi...

Turia praises Ngati Manawa for leadership on violence

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:56:45 +1300

Tariana Turia | Social Development and Employment

Tariana Turia is praising Ngati Manawa for leading a hikoi in Murupara today against the violence that has seen two children killed in their town over the past nine months. "Every child is precious - ...

Minister Praises Community Response to Emergency Conditions

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:51:14 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. ...

Diverse Communities Speak About their Experiences

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:41:26 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Delivered on her behalf by Ann Dysart, National Manager, Ministry of Social Development I am greatly disappointed to be unable to be with you in person to celebrate this significant launch. I was draw...

Poroporoaki: Tikirau Stevens

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:15:07 +1200

Tariana Turia | Health

Tariana Turia today farewelled Tuhoe elder and a leader of Maori rongoa Tikirau Stevens who passed away today. "Tikirau retained the knowledge of his ancestors - he was an authority on Māori traditio...

National Carers Conference; 2009 - Tomorrow’s Care today!

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:51:26 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

I am absolutely delighted to be with you today, at this the third national Carers Conference. The incredible progress you have made in just three national conferences must set a national record. ...

Sport can still receive gaming society funding

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:02:03 +1200

Tariana Turia | Internal Affairs

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. Some smaller gaming machine societies hav...

Maori health innovation gets award for creating ‘buzz'

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:44:03 +1200

Tariana Turia | Health

Tariana Turia is stoked that Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Maori (Maori Health Innovation Fund) she launched recently has received a new international award from the University of Toronto in Canada. "Appli...