24 November, 2009
The Key to Maori Development: The Maori Edge
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
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Associated Ministers
- Pita Sharples - Minister
- Georgina te Heuheu - Associate Minister
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.
Read full speech >>20 October, 2009
Poroporoaki ki a Mate Kaiwai
The Minister of Maori Affairs joined Ngati Porou and the nation in mourning the passing of a pillar of Maoridom, Mate Huatahi Kaiwai, of Ngati Porou. She was 94.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Speech Notes - He Huia Kaimanawa
Delivered by Te Ururoa Flavell on behalf of Dr Sharples
Read full speech >>14 October, 2009
Sharples optimistic about broadcasting progress
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says the arrangements outlined by the Prime Minister and himself should ensure great TV coverage of the Rugby World Cup, and he hopes broadcasters and the IRB can reach agreement on the practical details of implementing the deal.
Read full release >>9 October, 2009
Māori art critical to building a nation
Creative energy pushed boundaries at last night's gala opening of Māori MARKet 2009 at Porirua's Te Rauparaha Stadium.
Read full release >>9 October, 2009
Launch of Maara Kai Programme
This day has been a long day in the making.
Read full speech >>9 October, 2009
Mara Kai project ‘sowing seeds of potential'
Setting up a māra kai (community garden) is an act of reclaiming Māori culture, self-reliance, and rangatiratanga, according to Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>6 October, 2009
Sharples happy Maori TV bid to get fair hearing
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says he's happy that Maori Television's bid to broadcast the Rugby World Cup will be considered on its merits, alongside all other contenders.
Read full release >>5 October, 2009
Maori TV bid a golden opportunity for Maori
The MTS bid for Rugby World Cup broadcast rights is a golden opportunity for Maori and the nation, which MTS and Te Puni Kokiri are right to seize, says Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>1 October, 2009
Thoughts and prayers with Pacific people
Georgina te Heuheu, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, today again expressed her deepest respects to all Pacific people, particularly Samoan and Tongan people, for the continuing unfolding tragedy in the Pacific.
Read full release >>1 October, 2009
Minister sends condolences to Samoa
Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples expressed his shock and sadness at the deaths of so many people, and young children in particular, caused by the tsunami in the Pacific yesterday morning.
Read full release >>25 September, 2009
Poroporoaki ki Ta Howard Morrison
Sir Howard Morrison's beautiful voice, his dazzling showmanship and his uniquely Maori sense of humour have made a huge contribution to our national identity, and he will be sadly missed, said Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples.
Read full release >>24 September, 2009
Sir Howard - a true son of New Zealand
With the passing of Sir Howard Morrison, New Zealand has lost one of its most ardent and true sons and one of its most influential leaders, Associate Minister of Māori Affairs Georgina te Heuheu said today.
Read full release >>22 September, 2009
Māori entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Auckland
Māori are positioning themselves as a major contributor to the Auckland economy, according to a new report updating the economic contribution of Māori to the Auckland region and to the New Zealand economy.
Read full release >>22 September, 2009
Second Reading Speech: Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill
I move, that the Whakarewarewa and Roto-a-Tamaheke Vesting Bill be now read a second time.
Read full speech >>17 September, 2009
Look for unity, Sharples urges Whanganui
The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, has welcomed the NZ Geographic Board's recommendation that the ‘h' be restored to the name of Whanganui city.
Read full release >>14 September, 2009
New Chairperson for the Waitangi Tribunal
The Minister of Māori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples, today announced the appointment of Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac of the Māori Land Court as the Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal for a term of five years.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court sworn in
The role of the Maori Land Courts in maintaining whakapapa and relationships was emphasised today by the Minister of Maori Affairs, at the swearing-in of the new Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
Kia Tū Kia Māia | Seize The Day - Ngahau i te Pō | Groove The Night
Later today, you will have the privilege to hear from some outstanding Māori who have seized the day in their chosen field of endeavour and gone on to successes nationally and internationally.
Read full speech >>20 August, 2009
Te Kauhanganui Debating Chambers, Hopuhopu
Almost quarter of a century ago, the son of a humble labourer stood in front of the National Party 1986 Annual conference, and told them all, “I am a Maori…. I do not want to be anything else”.
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