Portfolio: Community And Voluntary Sector

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Turia welcomes giving through payroll

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:43:20 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tariana Turia has welcomed the passing of tax legislation that will make it easier for employees to give to community organisations through their pay. Payroll giving is a voluntary scheme that enables...

Ngati Rangi Strategic Plan

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:01:54 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

E rere kau mai te Awanui; Mai te kahui maunga ki Tangaroa; Ko au te awa ko te awa ko au! I will always be drawn to Te Kahui Maunga, through our shared whakapapa from Paerangi-i-te-whare toka; Paerangi...

Moves underway to strengthen ties with community and voluntary sector

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:49:04 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. A Ca...

2009/2010 Estimates for Vote Employment; Vote Social Development and Vote Youth Development

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:40:05 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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...

Otara Citizens Advice Bureau : Annual General Meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:54:38 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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...

Turia salutes youth

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:15:43 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. "Arou...

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellows Award Ceremony

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:23:28 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. When the name Winston Churchill...

Turia welcomes Talk to Action report

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:19:44 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tariana Turia today welcomed a report on government engagement with citizens and communities. From Talk to Action was written by the Building Better Government Engagement reference group, members of ...

Turia calls on kiwis not to stop giving

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:41:56 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tariana Turia is encouraging New Zealanders to keep being generous despite the shadow cast over a recent donation clash involving the Epilepsy Foundation. "It is important that charities maintain the ...

TRUST: A True Story of Women and Gangs

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:21:35 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

The front cover of the book says it all. There they are in black and white -the gang girls in their jackboots, the jeans, the swannies. There's the sign of the clenched black fist on the t-shirt ...

Turia announces interns for community groups

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:47:30 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tariana Turia is pleased to announce that $420,000 has been allocated to community organisations so they can employ skilled interns from the government, private and community sectors. The successful a...

Boost to open access to ICT

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:19:02 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

The Government has given a boost to projects aimed at bringing the world of information, computers and technology to people who are digitally disadvantaged. About $5.99 million from the Community Part...

Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga - National Network of Stopping Violence

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:43:28 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

I want to thank Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga - the National Network of Stopping Violence Services - for your work and your commitment to enable all people in Aotearoa to live free of all forms of ...

Churchill fellowships offer research opportunities

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:20:34 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tariana Turia is inviting New Zealanders wishing to conduct research overseas to apply for a fellowship from the New Zealand Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. "Churchill Fellowships enable all kinds o...

Promoting Generosity Communities of Interest Meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:05:21 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. I have a favourite ...

The faces of generosity

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:24:17 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tariana Turia says most New Zealanders continue to be great givers of their time, energy or money to community organisations and that latest research shows a person's cultural background shapes the na...

The 2009 Nikau Foundation Corporate Challenge

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:02:32 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

One of my favourite places in the world is Whangaehu Marae. When I go home, I know that there will be a small, but enthusiastic group who keep the home fires burning. In fact we have a saying, ...

Te Kaunihera Wahine o Aotearoa - National Council of Women

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:48:09 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

This is a very special time to be celebrating together the season of Matariki, the Maori new year. I noted in the invitation to this event, that it promoted the event as the Mid-winter Christmas Dinne...

Whanau Ora Taskforce announced

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:11:38 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tariana Turia is pleased to announce the members of the group charged with finding a better way for the government to deal with Maori whanau. "Whanau ora is the way forward to achieving a future where...

The 2009 National Volunteer Awards : AUT ST Pauls Gallery

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:47:29 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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 ...