21 March, 2010
Speech: Race Relations Day dinner
Today is Race Relations day in New Zealand. So I thought that it would be good if we could gather together, share some food and contemplate issues of Race Relations within Godzone.
Read full speech >>Hon Dr Pita Sharples
21 March, 2010
Tikanga Maori good for race relations - Sharples
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples called for wider recognition and adoption of tikanga Maori as a way to improve race relations.
Read full release >>19 March, 2010
Speech to Maori Rugby Centenary luncheon
I am happy to host this Māori Rugby Centenary luncheon - because both Rugby and being Māori, are foremost in my heart.
Read full speech >>17 March, 2010
Labour clumsy in opposition - Sharples
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says Labour is clumsy in opposition and suprisingly unclear about how multiple Ministerial roles work.
Read full release >>12 March, 2010
Minister concerned at destruction of wahi tapu
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has asked Te Puni Kokiri to work with local people to identify and protect any other wahi tapu at Te Anga, in the Waitomo district.
Read full release >>9 March, 2010
Nga Whanaketanga Rumaki Maori released for consultation
Teachers, principals and whanau have been asked to help contribute to new draft National Standards for Māori-medium education programmes, says Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>2 March, 2010
Ngarimu VC and 28 (Maori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Awards presentation 2009/2010
I want to begin by acknowledging those who have passed on - particularly members of the 28th Māori Battalion. E nga matua moe mai ra.
Read full speech >>2 March, 2010
Maori Battalion inspiration for Maori scholars
What the Maori Battalion achieved in battle, their mokopuna are emulating in classrooms, laboratories and lecture halls and marae all over New Zealand, according to Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>26 February, 2010
Minister congratulates Te Wharekura o Manurewa on stand-alone status
Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples congratulates Te Wharekura o Manurewa on today's agreement with Education Minister Anne Tolley that the kura be established in its own right from the beginning of April.
Read full release >>20 February, 2010
Judge Caren Fox to be new Deputy Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, today announced that Judge Caren Fox of Ngati Porou and Rongowhakaata is to be the new Deputy Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court.
Read full release >>19 February, 2010
Launch of Hei Tauira
It is indeed a great pleasure to be with you at this exciting launch of Hei Tauira - Teaching and Learning for Success for Maori in Tertiary Settings.
Read full speech >>19 February, 2010
Nga Kete a Rehua Inaugural Maori Research Symposium Book Launch
It is with great pleasure that I come here, to Aotahi, the School of Maori and Indigenous Studies, to launch the published proceedings for Nga Kete a Rehua Inaugural Maori Research Symposium.
Read full speech >>10 February, 2010
Minister proposes spectrum allocation to Māori
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, has presented a proposed allocation of spectrum to Te Pūtahi Pāoho (the Māori Television Service Electoral College).
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
Minister welcomes annual report on Treaty
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples has welcomed the release of two papers on Treaty of Waitangi relationships and human rights and the Treaty.
Read full release >>17 December, 2009
Drivers of Crime a whole-of-government priority
The Government is to make addressing the drivers of crime a whole-of-government priority.
Read full release >>14 December, 2009
Maori flag chosen to fly on Waitangi Day
A national Maori flag will fly from Auckland Harbour Bridge, Premier House and other significant sites on Waitangi Day, Prime Minister John Key and Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples announced today.
Read full release >>10 December, 2009
Iwi Māori National Summit on Freshwater Management
I want to firstly acknowledge my great respect for the inspiration and initiative of Sir Tumu te Heuheu; Sir Archie Taiaroa; Toby Curtis; Mark Solomon and Tukuroirangi Morgan who first started initiating discussions about freshwater back in May 2007.
Read full speech >>10 December, 2009
Maori add value to freshwater policy - Sharples
Maori involvement in decisions on freshwater is critical to developing robust policy, according to the Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>3 December, 2009
A Violence-free Future
Te Hauora o Ngāti Haua National Māori whānau Conference at Te Iti o Haua Marae, Hamilton
Read full speech >>24 November, 2009
The Key to Maori Development: The Maori Edge
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Read full speech >>18 November, 2009
Minister welcomes inquiry into Maori Community Development Act
Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples welcomes the Inquiry into the operation of the Māori Community Development Act 1962, and the Terms of Reference recently released by the Māori Affairs Select Committee.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Manu Ao Academy Seminar – ‘Māori Development’
Manu Ao Academy Seminar – ‘Māori Development’ Notes prepared for presentation to video-conference
Read full speech >>16 November, 2009
Poroporoaki ki a Jeanie Subritzky
E te whaea o Muriwhenua, e te morehu pouaru o te Hokowhitu a Tu,
Read full release >>16 November, 2009
Kōtuitui Inc Launch
Preparation for this launch got off to a really good start on Saturday night. In the 45th minute, Ngati Porou man Rory Falloon scored the goal that would qualify New Zealand for the 2010 World Cup finals in Spain.
Read full speech >>13 November, 2009
Waitangi Tribunal reappointments welcomed
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, today announced the re-appointment of Mrs Keita Walker, Mr John Baird, Sir Hirini Mead, Professor Ranginui Walker and Dr Angela Ballara to the Waitangi Tribunal, each for a term of three years.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Ngāti Kāpo O Aotearoa Inc. Biennial Conference 2009
This hui has been inspired by the aspirations of Mrs Tawai Te Rangi, a kuia of Ngāti Kāpo ki Te Upoko o te Ika ropu.
Read full speech >>9 November, 2009
Reflecting on the Unspoken Issues-Violence and abuse in our Communities
Critical and Sensitive Issues Symposium “Reflecting on the Unspoken Issues-Violence and abuse in our Communities” ‘An Unholy Silence’
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Kaitoko Whānau Launch
We have a saying that we walk on the shoulders of giants - so that we see more, and at a greater distance; it's not just that we see, but we are carried along by the giants, who enhance our own contribution to things.
Read full speech >>28 October, 2009
Whakarewarewa and Roto a Tamaheke return to tangata whenua
The passing of the Whakarewarewa and Roto a Tamaheke Vesting Bill today begins the final steps towards tangata whenua ownership of an iconic Rotorua thermal area, said the Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>28 October, 2009
Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill
Tena koe Mr Speaker. Tena tatou katoa e te whare. Tena koutou e nga uri o Te Arawa waka kua haere mai nei ki te tautoko ana i te whaturetanga o te Pire nei. Na reira, naumai haere mai nei.
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