Portfolio: Community And Voluntary Sector

National Community-Government Forum

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:39 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tena koutou katoa 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 ...

Jigsaw Family Services 2009 Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:26 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

I am sorry I am unable to be with you all for this special Jigsaw Family Services Conference and Annual General meeting. I want to commend Jigsaw for your vision in the campaign, Spark the Dream Withi...

Volunteering Unleashed

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:15:08 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Thank you for your kind words of introduction. I mihi also to the Board members of Volunteering New Zealand and Tim Burns, Executive Director; the conference sponsor, New Zealand Post Group; the incre...

Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:18:48 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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 com...

Te Roopu Waiora Trust; Auckland

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:20:19 +1300

Tariana Turia | Disability Issues

I am honoured to stand here today, on behalf of the Minister of Disability Issues, and the Minister of the Community and Voluntary Sector, Tariana Turia. I know she was greatly disappoint...

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

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:49:50 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

E nga iwi, e nga hapu o Te Arawa waka, tenei nga mihi nunui ki a koutou. Rau rangatira e huihui mai nei, tena koutou katoa. Tangihia ra ratou, nga aitua o nga marae maha huri noa te motu. Haere,...

Diverse Communities Speak About their Experiences

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:41:26 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Delivered on her behalf by Ann Dysart, National Manager, Ministry of Social Development I am greatly disappointed to be unable to be with you in person to celebrate this significant launch. I was draw...

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

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:51:26 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

I am absolutely delighted to be with you today, at this the third national Carers Conference. The incredible progress you have made in just three national conferences must set a national record. ...

Ngati Rangi Strategic Plan

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:01:54 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

E rere kau mai te Awanui; Mai te kahui maunga ki Tangaroa; Ko au te awa ko te awa ko au! I will always be drawn to Te Kahui Maunga, through our shared whakapapa from Paerangi-i-te-whare toka; Paerangi...

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

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:40:05 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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...

Otara Citizens Advice Bureau : Annual General Meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:54:38 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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...

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellows Award Ceremony

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:23:28 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. When the name Winston Churchill...

TRUST: A True Story of Women and Gangs

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:21:35 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

The front cover of the book says it all. There they are in black and white -the gang girls in their jackboots, the jeans, the swannies. There's the sign of the clenched black fist on the t-shirt ...

Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga - National Network of Stopping Violence

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:43:28 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

I want to thank Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga - the National Network of Stopping Violence Services - for your work and your commitment to enable all people in Aotearoa to live free of all forms of ...

Promoting Generosity Communities of Interest Meeting

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:05:21 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. I have a favourite ...

The 2009 Nikau Foundation Corporate Challenge

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:02:32 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

One of my favourite places in the world is Whangaehu Marae. When I go home, I know that there will be a small, but enthusiastic group who keep the home fires burning. In fact we have a saying, ...

Te Kaunihera Wahine o Aotearoa - National Council of Women

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:48:09 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

This is a very special time to be celebrating together the season of Matariki, the Maori new year. I noted in the invitation to this event, that it promoted the event as the Mid-winter Christmas Dinne...

The 2009 National Volunteer Awards : AUT ST Pauls Gallery

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:47:29 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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 ...

ANGOA Presentation of Good Intentions

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:28:55 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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 Relatio...

National Volunteer Centre’s Hui

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:06:16 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

I have a very fond association with this venue. The Holy Trinity Church Hall has hosted me in hui I have attended over the years relating to health; to whanau development and even to the Maori P...

Young Community Leaders Awards

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:54:45 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

The Community Trust of Wellington Tuesday 12 May 2009; 6pm Maranui Surf Lifesaving Club His excellency, the Honourable Sir Anand and her Excellency, Lady Susan Satayand; the Community Trust of W...

Community Organisation Grants Scheme National COGS Committee

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:41:23 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. The media has been saturated with images of ...

National Community-based Literacy and Language Programme

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:15:36 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

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. Instantly, over night, all of us have c...

National Community-based Literacy and Language Programme

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:03:13 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Adult and Community Education House, Thorndon, Wellington 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 cha...

Christchurch Community House

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:17:27 +1200

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi AGM Wednesday 22 April 2009 The concept of Te Whakaruruhau is one grounded deep in Te Ao Maori. We think of it as the image of the tallest trees forming the upper canopy w...

Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:33:05 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of AotearoaWednesday 11 March 2009; 10.30amCentre for Global Development I was really pleased to come here today to the Centre for Global Development.&nbs...

‘Doing it backwards and in high heels'

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:36:12 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

International Women's Day Symposium Strong Women: Strong World Hamilton City Council Reception Lounge Friday 6th March 2009; 10.15am ‘Doing it backwards and in high heels' Hon Tariana Turia, Ministe...

Impact on Communities: Managing the Downturn together

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:28:40 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Tena koe Steve mo te karakia i tenei ata. I want to thank Tony Mayow, Alasdair Finnie and Jennifer Gill for the invitation to be here today. You don't have to be a meteorologist to realize that the fo...

Opening of the Wellington Housing Trust

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:46:43 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Wednesday 18 February 2009; 10.30am Hon Tariana Turia Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Many of you may be familiar with the whakatauaki which says He kokonga whare, e kite...

Address and Reply Speech: Hon Tariana Turia

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:32:23 +1300

Tariana Turia | Community and Voluntary Sector

Address and Reply Speech: Hon Tariana Turia Wednesday 11 February 2009; 4.10pm Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector The Speech from the Throne delivered by Prime Minister John Key spoke of the d...