30 June, 2009
Turia welcomes disability role
Supporting disabled people and their families live an ordinary life will be a key focus for the new Minister for Disability Issues.
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Associated Ministers
- Tariana Turia - Minister
- Pansy Wong - Associate Minister
18 June, 2009
New Zealand Federation of Vocational and Support Services
National meeting of providers: General Meeting Cuba Room, Level 1, Quality Hotel, Cuba Street, Wellington
Read full speech >>3 June, 2009
‘What made me number 31?’
Launch of IHC resources: Grand Hall, Parliament, 3 June 2009 5pm
Read full speech >>3 June, 2009
Launch of IHC resources: ‘What made me number 31?'
Grand Hall, Parliament
Read full speech >>17 May, 2009
Death of disabled woman: Wake up call for hospital staff
Tariana Turia is distressed that a severely disabled woman who died while in the care of Hutt Valley Hospital was not taken care of properly.
Read full release >>5 May, 2009
New Zealand Sign Language Week Opening Ceremony
The other day I watched the most beautiful DVD tribute to the late Emma Agnew.
Read full speech >>1 May, 2009
Ministers’ group to oversee disability policy
A new ministerial oversight committee will ensure the Government's multi-billion dollar annual disability spend is meeting the needs of disabled people fairly and effectively, Disability Issues Minister Paula Bennett said today.
Read full release >>20 March, 2009
World Down Syndrome Day National Achievement Awards
Two nights ago the nation watched a grieving widow speak of her love for her soul-mate, who had passed away just eight weeks ago.
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