Turia – Open for Questions

Coming soon to a computer near you!

Every day Tariana Turia, like most leading politicians, is pounded with questions from the media and other members of Parliament. And as of next week, members of the public will be given the same opportunity.

Turia - Open for Questions will be a fortnightly Q & A chat-like video-blog whereby the minister, and co-leader of the Maori Party, will address questions on topical issues that affect the everyday lives of tangata whenua and New Zealanders.

"There are questions that will still require a written reply but a video-blog is just another way for me to communicate with the public on a very up-close and personal level - body language, voice and all," Mrs Turia said.

"The questions don't need to be technical or academic. In fact I want to hear from everyone and anyone - it's the public voice I want to hear."

The maiden video-blog will address any questions. The video-blog will go online at noon every Tuesday fortnight, beginning May 12. The deadline for submitting questions will be by 5pm the Thursday prior, beginning May 7.

Questions should be titled "Turia - Open for Questions" and send to:

Email turia.video@parliament.govt.nz

Text 021 190 6955, Fax 04 817 9969

Tariana Turia

Government Minister

Freepost Parliament Buildings

Wellington

• Only those questions posed by people who disclose their full name and contact details (postal address, phone or mobile and email address) will be considered for an answer.
• Questions from the media or other members of Parliament will not be considered as there are other processes available to cater for these groups.#