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3 September, 2008

The 2009 Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival launch

Minister Mita Ririnui attended the 2009 Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival launch today at Parliament Buildings and expressed his great excitement at the national kapa haka festival being held in Tauranga next year.

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3 September, 2008

Initialling of Ngati Apa Deed of Settlement

“The initialling of the Ngati Apa Deed of Settlement today signifies the strong desire for the Crown and Ngati Apa to develop a working treaty partnership and lay to rest all historical grievances of the past and move into the future” said Associate Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Mita Ririnui.

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2 September, 2008

Finalists for 2008 Whanau Ora Awards named

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui announces the finalists for the 2008 Whanau Ora Awards to be held at the Wellington Town Hall on Friday 12 September 2008.

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29 August, 2008

Signing of Turanganui A Kiwa Agreement in Principle

Associate Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Mita Ririnui is pleased with the speedy progress that has resulted in the signing of today’s Agreement in Principle between the Crown and Turanganui A Kiwa collective iwi.

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13 August, 2008

Trans-Tasman Indigenous Health Agreement signed

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui signed off on an innovative trans-Tasman Indigenous Health Agreement with the Western Australian Government today.

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7 August, 2008

Minister Ririnui to sign trans-Tasman agreement

Associate Minister of Health Minister Mita Ririnui will be visiting Perth next week to sign an arrangement between the New Zealand and Western Australian governments.

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6 August, 2008

Big boost for marae and small drinking supplies

The government is committing nearly $7 million to upgrade 44 small community drinking-water supplies, Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Mita Ririnui announced today.

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31 July, 2008

Ngai Tuhoe and Crown sign Terms of Negotiation

“Today is a momentous occasion for improving Ngai Tūhoe and Crown relationships” says Associate Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Mita Ririnui.

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30 July, 2008

Taranaki to benefit from $80million hospital revamp

Associate Minister of Health with special delegation to the Taranaki DHB Mita Ririnui is pleased with todays announcement that Taranaki Base Hospital will receive an $80 million revamp, including two new surgical theatres and increase the number of hospital beds.

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25 July, 2008

Maori Mental Health and Addiction Framework launched

The Minister of Health Hon David Cunliffe and the Associate Minister of Health Hon Mita Ririnui today launched Te Puāwaiwhero, the second Māori Mental health and Addiction National Strategic Framework today.

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30 June, 2008

Government to invest $12 Million in Maori Health

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui announces the Governments plans to invest $12 Million into the Maori health and disability workforce.

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17 June, 2008

South Auckland dental clinic to be rebuilt

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui officiated the celebration to announce the rebuilding of the Buckland Road Dental Clinic in South Auckland today.

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16 June, 2008

Te Paepae Matua mo te Rongoa, Rongoa National Body launched today

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui celebrated the launching of Te Paepae Matua mo te Rongoa, Rongoa National Body today at Hauiti Marae in Tologa Bay.

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13 June, 2008

Ora Toa Dental Service will benefit Porirua Community

The Ora Toa Dental Centres official opening was welcomed by Porirua Community as a service to benefit all residents of the area

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12 June, 2008

Te Rarawa to begin Foreshore and Seabed negotiations

“I am impressed with the way in which Te Rarawa have made significant progress with their claim to the Foreshore and Seabed in their rohe, which has brought them to today’s signing of their Terms of Negotiation with the Crown” said Associate Minister of Treaty Negotiations Mita Ririnui.

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11 June, 2008

Te Pumautanga O Te Arawa receive Deed of Settlement

“Today is a historic occasion for Te Pūmautanga o Te Arawa. They have secured their much sought after Treaty Settlement that they worked long and hard over many years to achieve” said Associate Treaty Minister Mita Ririnui today.

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9 June, 2008

"Make a Stand" programme launched today

Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui launched the “Make a Stand” programme at the Huhtamaki Plant in Auckland today.

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5 June, 2008

Signing of Ngati Whatua o Kaipara Terms of Negotiation with Crown

Ngati Whatua o Kaipara are the latest iwi to move further up the treaty settlement ladder with the signing of the Ngati Whatua o Kaipara Terms of Negotiation with the Crown in Auckland today.

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30 May, 2008

Maori kick smoking in the butt

Recent statistics on smoking show more Maori are giving up cigarettes in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle

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30 May, 2008

Whakatataka Tuarua Health Strategy continuing to be successful for Maori health

Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui is delighted with the progress made by The Ministry of Health on their delivery and implementation of Whakatataka Tuarua – the national Maori health strategy, in this latest quarter.

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23 May, 2008

The 2008 Budget is providing assistance now and preparing us for the future

“The 2008 Budget announcement shows that this Labour-led Government is, as always, focusing on prudent financial management to see us through the financial hard times that families have been facing” says Minister of State Mita Ririnui.

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16 May, 2008

Government announce plans to assist in re-establishment of Mataatua Whare

Minister of State Mita Ririnui announces Government plans to provide financial assistance to re-establish Matatua Whare, Whakatane.

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8 May, 2008

Maori signs to enhance cultural identity

Associate Minister of Health has welcomed the newly developed Maori signs by New Zealand’s Deaf and Maori communities saying that it will enhance the special identity of Maori with hearing impairment.

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22 April, 2008

Minister announces details of 2008 Whanau Ora Awards

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui announced today the details of the 2008 Whanau Ora Awards

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18 April, 2008

Minister Ririnui supports Maori Purpose Bill

The Maori Purpose Bills' second reading in the House today

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18 April, 2008

Mauao Historic Vesting Bill has successful second reading

The Mauao Historic Vesting bill's second reading in the House today was received very well.

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18 April, 2008

Te Matawhanui continues to be a success for Maori DHB members

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui continues to support Te Matawhanui as a quality hui to develop governance skills among Maori DHB members.

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16 April, 2008

Te Runanga O Ngati Porou receives mandate

Te Runanga o Ngati Porou is officially recognised as the mandated authority to work on behalf of Ngati Porou for their treaty settlements

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10 April, 2008

Another positive step to reducing inequalities in Maori health

The powhiri for the launching of the Maori Health Advisory Committee for the Royal Australiasian College of Paediatricians.

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5 April, 2008

Taurewa Station placed under the umbrella of Landcorp

Taurewa Station in the central North Island has been given more protection under Landcorp to safe guard it from sale until complex ownership issues can be sorted.

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