11 July, 2008
Speech for the 2008/2009 Ministry for Social Developments Southern Regional Plan Launch
It is my pleasure to launch the Ministry of Social Development’s Southern Regional Plan for 2008/2009.
Read full speech >>Hon Mahara Okeroa
11 July, 2008
Ministry of Social Development plan launched for Southern region
“By putting children, young people, families and communities at the centre of all we do we will always strive to help New Zealanders live better lives” said Mahara Okeroa,
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
Working in partnership a key focus for Social Development Regional Plan
Strong partnerships and addressing seasonal labour shortages are key priorities for the Ministry of Social Development said Associate Minister for Social Development Mahara Okeroa in launching the Ministry’s 2008/09 Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast Regional Plan today.
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
Speech for the 2008/2009 Ministry for Social Developments Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regional Plan Launch
I’m very pleased to be with you today for the launch of the Ministry of Social Development Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast Regional Plan.
Read full speech >>27 June, 2008
Call for submissions for Marine Mammal Sanctuaries
A Notice of Intention to establish four new marine mammal sanctuaries was announced today by Acting Conservation Minister Mahara Okeroa. The public have until 23 July to make a written submission on the proposals.
Read full release >>26 June, 2008
Speech for MSD Pacific Fono
It is an honour for me to be here at this very important occasion – the sixth Ministry of Social Development (MSD) National Fono.
Read full speech >>5 April, 2008
Speech notes for the Premiere of Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story
It is an honour and privilege to have seen Turangaarere tonight. John Pohe’s story is very special and it deserved to be told.
Read full speech >>27 March, 2008
Launch of He Ringa Toi Whakaari, He Waewae Toi Kanikani
This resource celebrates Maori performance arts through the lense of pre-European Whare Tapere, early and contemporary kapa haka styles, dance and drama arising from strong Maori perspectives.
Read full speech >>13 March, 2008
Opening of the New Zealand Heritage Conference, Wanganui War Memorial
Thank you for inviting me to come here to the New Zealand Heritage Conference of 2008. As Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, I am always delighted to come to Wanganui.
Read full speech >>15 February, 2008
Opening of the Carrière Wellington, New Zealand Tunnellers Museum, Arras France
I salute your wish to create a museum to remember all the brave young men who fought in the Battle of Arras and the men who made the tunnels and caverns below us. The Carrière Wellington will help us to remember them.
Read full speech >>14 February, 2008
Handover of NZ Soldiers Dog Tags - Somme, France
New Zealand soldier Richard Kemp was one of more than 100,000 young men who stood alongside France in the Great War of 1914 to 1918
Read full speech >>12 February, 2008
World War 1 New Zealand Soldiers to be Honoured in France
Kiwi soldiers who ought in in France during World War 1 are recognised at two ceremonies in February
Read full release >>15 November, 2007
Ceremony to re-open Fyffee House – Kaikoura
Fyffe House marks a very important transition for Kaikoura – it was built when pakeha first came here to hunt the whales, and it is the oldest house in Kaikoura. It is the last tangible remains of the whaling establishment built in 1842 by a Scot, Robert Fyfe
Read full speech >>12 November, 2007
2007 Arts Pasifika Awards
The richness and diversity of Pacific arts is an important part of Aotearoa growing international profile as a creative nation.
Read full speech >>25 October, 2007
Taking Maori Music to the People
Maori music will take centre stage in Wellington next week with PAO PAO PAO The World of Maori Music – Te Ara Puoro showcasing some of Maoridom’s international musical performers.
Read full release >>6 October, 2007
OPENING OF LISA REIHANA EXHIBITION, DIGITAL MARAE
Today we can view Maori art as a potent ingredient in the politics of evolving our national identity.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2007
Launch of the BUSH theme of Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
It gives me great pleasure to be here tonight for the launch of "The Bush", Te Ara's third theme. This new addition to our national encyclopedia tells the story of New Zealand's unique flora and fauna - its history and its place in our culture.
Read full speech >>23 September, 2007
Maori Women's Welfare League Annual Conference
Where do you see Maori Women’s leadership in 25 years time? This question suggests a comprehensive platform from which to explore a number of social, economic and cultural responses. Such an engagement speaks to the integrated and holistic ways in which Maori knowledge informs and underpins our tikanga and kawa.
Read full speech >>15 September, 2007
PIKIHUIA AWARDS FOR MÂORI WRITERS CEREMONY
The Awards have gained considerable respect within the literary community and are a significant mark of achievement for those who make it to the finals. They are serving as a springboard for the careers of a new generation of Mâori writers.
Read full speech >>2 September, 2007
NEW ZEALAND BOOK MONTH 2007 LAUNCH
The number of children here today taking part in today's celebratory launch is encouraging. We cannot talk too much the vital importance of bringing books into their lives and giving them a lifetime treasure.
Read full speech >>10 August, 2007
THE SOUTHERN REGION ASSOCIATES’ FUNCTION
This week is Conservation Week, and this year’s theme is “Another world just down the road”. . Tçtahi anô Ao Hâkinakina, kei raro tata nei ô te huarahi
Read full speech >>30 July, 2007
Mana Maori Business Awards
I believe these business awards are vital and are the means of encouraging and acknowledging Maori business productivity, growth, innovation and job creation.
Read full speech >>26 July, 2007
Reappointment to the National War Memorial Advisory Council
Hon Mahara Okeroa, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, today announced two reappointments to the National War Memorial Advisory Council.
Read full release >>2 July, 2007
2007/2008 Ministry for Social Developments Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Regional Plan Launch
Read full speech >>13 June, 2007
KÂI TAHU WHÂNUI
The story of the Museum's growth in many ways reflects Otago's history itself: It has absorbed and safeguarded the heritage and traditions of a bicultural nation; it has grown to accommodate, and been enriched by, the diversity of many immigrant peoples.
Read full speech >>31 May, 2007
SUTER GALLERY 108TH BIRTHDAY AND HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION
The Suter is a highly respected centre for the arts within the Nelson community and throughout New Zealand. Beginning as New Zealand’s very first building to be constructed solely for the display of art, The Suter has been an intrinsic part of the cultural fabric of the Nelson region ever since.
Read full speech >>15 May, 2007
$6.5m makeover for Cape Reinga
budget 2007 delivers a $6.5 million makeover for premier visitor destinations, Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua), in the Far North
Read full release >>15 May, 2007
Cape reinga upgrade
Mahara Okeroa announces Budget 2007-funded $6.5m improvements to facilites at Cape Reinga, Northland
Read full speech >>23 March, 2007
Maori heads to be returned by Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Mahara Okeroa is delighted with the news that the museum in Chicago has agreed to return 14 tattooed Maori heads (Moko Mokai) dating back more than 150 years, to Te Papa in Wellington.
Read full release >>1 March, 2007
South Canterbury enters Encyclopaedia of NZ
This is New Zealand the Te Ara way – comprehensive information about South Canterbury, engagingly presented
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