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11 November, 2009

National Community-Government Forum

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 that you are doing.

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4 November, 2009

Jigsaw Family Services 2009 Conference

(delivered on behalf of the Minister by Ann Dysart)

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29 October, 2009

Volunteering Unleashed

2009 Volunteering New Zealand conference gala dinner

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29 October, 2009

Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust

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 computers".

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29 October, 2009

Te Roopu Waiora Trust; Auckland

Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki on behalf of Hon Tariana Turia, Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector

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12 October, 2009

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

The last time I was here in Rotorua was to bid farewell to a local hero from Ohinemutu; a national icon; and to an international celebrity - Sir Howard Morrison.

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7 October, 2009

Minister Praises Community Response to Emergency Conditions

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.

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25 September, 2009

Diverse Communities Speak About their Experiences

I am greatly disappointed to be unable to be with you in person to celebrate this significant launch.

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24 September, 2009

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

I am absolutely delighted to be with you today, at this the third national Carers Conference.

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24 September, 2009

Sport can still receive gaming society funding

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.

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22 September, 2009

Turia welcomes giving through payroll

Tariana Turia has welcomed the passing of tax legislation that will make it easier for employees to give to community organisations through their pay.

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18 September, 2009

Ngati Rangi Strategic Plan

E rere kau mai te Awanui; Mai te kahui maunga ki Tangaroa; Ko au te awa ko te awa ko au!

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7 September, 2009

Moves underway to strengthen ties with 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.

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25 August, 2009

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

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 all of the reports in this estimates debate.

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20 August, 2009

Otara Citizens Advice Bureau : Annual General Meeting

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.

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12 August, 2009

Turia salutes youth

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.

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5 August, 2009

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellows Award Ceremony

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.

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31 July, 2009

Turia welcomes Talk to Action report

Tariana Turia today welcomed a report on government engagement with citizens and communities.

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29 July, 2009

Turia calls on kiwis not to stop giving

Tariana Turia is encouraging New Zealanders to keep being generous despite the shadow cast over a recent donation clash involving the Epilepsy Foundation.

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23 July, 2009

TRUST: A True Story of Women and Gangs

Book Launching

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22 July, 2009

Turia announces interns for community groups

Others encouraged to get on board for next round

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8 July, 2009

Boost to open access to ICT

The Government has given a boost to projects aimed at bringing the world of information, computers and technology to people who are digitally disadvantaged.

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24 June, 2009

Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga - National Network of Stopping Violence

Matariki : celebrate our vision of a violence-free Aotearoa

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22 June, 2009

Churchill fellowships offer research opportunities

Tariana Turia is inviting New Zealanders wishing to conduct research overseas to apply for a fellowship from the New Zealand Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

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19 June, 2009

Promoting Generosity Communities of Interest Meeting

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.

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19 June, 2009

The faces of generosity

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 nature of their contribution.

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18 June, 2009

The 2009 Nikau Foundation Corporate Challenge

One of my favourite places in the world is Whangaehu Marae.

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17 June, 2009

Te Kaunihera Wahine o Aotearoa - National Council of Women

Mid-winter Christmas Dinner; Wednesday 17 June 2009 Barry Court Hotel, Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland

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14 June, 2009

Whanau Ora Taskforce announced

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.

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11 June, 2009

The 2009 National Volunteer Awards : AUT ST Pauls Gallery

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 immensely to the community and I honour him today.

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