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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Associated Ministers
- Tariana Turia - Minister
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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>18 June, 2009
The 2009 Nikau Foundation Corporate Challenge
One of my favourite places in the world is Whangaehu Marae.
Read full speech >>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
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>8 June, 2009
ANGOA Presentation of Good Intentions
It is my honour, on behalf of the Government, to officially receive the report, Good Intentions: an assessment of the ‘Statement of Government Intentions for an Improved Community-Government Relationship.
Read full speech >>28 May, 2009
Funding to support voice of community
Budget 2009 has allocated $1.2 million to strengthen local networks and give a voice to community groups that are often not heard in government processes, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia says.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Funding to support voice of community
Budget 2009 has allocated $1.2 million to strengthen local networks and give a voice to community groups that are often not heard in government processes, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia says.
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
National Volunteer Centre’s Hui
National Volunteer Centre’s Hui Holy Trinity Church Hall, Gisborne
Read full speech >>12 May, 2009
Young Community Leaders Awards
His excellency, the Honourable Sir Anand and her Excellency, Lady Susan Satayand; the Community Trust of Wellington; Distinguished Judges; and our Leaders of tomorrow.
Read full speech >>11 May, 2009
Community Organisation Grants Scheme National COGS Committee
At the end of last week, as the siege in Napier unfolded, people all over New Zealand wondered how their community would cope with such a traumatic ordeal.
Read full speech >>6 May, 2009
National Community-based Literacy and Language Programme
In the last week, one of my close friends has experienced a sudden shock jolt into blindness, taking all of us into a harrowing journey of change and challenge.
Read full speech >>6 May, 2009
National Community-based Literacy and Language Programme
In the last week, one of my close friends has experienced a sudden shock jolt into blindness, taking all of us into a harrowing journey of change and challenge.
Read full speech >>1 May, 2009
Turia commends Weet-Bix maker for corporate social leadership
Tariana Turia has commended a decision by South Auckland-based company Sanitarium to close its factory for a day and still pay its 240 workers so they can address their wellbeing issues.
Read full release >>24 April, 2009
New leadership vital for community funding
Strong leadership will emerge from a national committee in charge of a multi-million dollar fund for community groups through these tough times, Tariana Turia says.
Read full release >>22 April, 2009
Christchurch Community House
Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi AGM Wednesday 22 April 2009 The concept of Te Whakaruruhau is one grounded deep in Te Ao Maori.
Read full speech >>16 April, 2009
Turia announces 2009 fellows
Tariana Turia today announced the recipients of this year’s Winston Churchill Memorial Trust fellowships.
Read full release >>2 April, 2009
Generosity of West Coast group must not be overlooked
The West Coast town Franz Josef Glacier must not be overlooked in any support for the country's ambulance services, Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia said.
Read full release >>20 March, 2009
Give it Up for a Good Cause says Tariana Turia
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Tariana Turia, has welcomed the leadership of Prime Minister, John Key, in encouraging New Zealanders to donate their tax cuts to charitable and other non-profit organisations that may otherwise struggle in a period of economic downturn.
Read full release >>11 March, 2009
Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa
I was really pleased to come here today to the Centre for Global Development.
Read full speech >>11 March, 2009
Maori Party Welcomes Community Law Centre Reprieve
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Tariana Turia is delighted that the country's 27 community law centres have earnt a welcome reprieve from the Minister of Justice, Hon Simon Power.
Read full release >>6 March, 2009
‘Doing it backwards and in high heels'
I want to thank the organisers of today - the Hamilton City Council, Pukete Neighbourhood House, the Hamilton Ethnic Women's Centre and Chapel Hill Church, for inviting me to this workshop.
Read full speech >>3 March, 2009
Minister praises 'self-help' community groups
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector - Tariana Turia - is praising the work being done by 'self-help' community groups and believes they will be the groups to help people at grass-roots level through the recession.
Read full release >>25 February, 2009
Impact on Communities: Managing the Downturn together
You don't have to be a meteorologist to realize that the forecasts are for grey skies ahead with frequent showers and occasional storms.
Read full speech >>19 February, 2009
Turia Acknowledges NZ schools debating team - the 'best in the world'
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Tariana Turia, has added her congratulations to the stunning success of the New Zealand Schools Debating Team in being voted ‘best in the world' in the Athens world championships today.
Read full release >>18 February, 2009
Opening of the Wellington Housing Trust
Today we bring the corners of the home together with the warmth of the heart, to celebrate the formal opening of the Stoke Street Project.
Read full speech >>11 February, 2009
Address and Reply Speech: Hon Tariana Turia
The Speech from the Throne delivered by Prime Minister John Key spoke of the desire of New Zealanders, as expressed at the polls, for a fresh approach to our country's challenges.
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