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The Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Parekura Horomia, said the new chief executive of Te Puni Kokiri Mr Leith Comer has his full support and endorsement.

The Minister of Maori Affairs Hon Parekura Horomia says he wants to talk with the parties involved before he makes any announcement about Maori television.

The Minister of Maori Affairs Hon Parekura Horomia said it is important to build on the buzz created by the Ngati Porou East Coast rugby team success in the NPC rugby competition.

The task of balancing "things Maori" with "things business" is a very delicate one.

One should enhance the other, not compromise or hinder progress.

There are many myths that people with olive skin promote regarding sunburn, and we've all heard them and probably used them in our lifetimes says Associate Minister of Maori Affairs and Health Tariana Turia says.

Mana Motuhake leader Sandra Lee, who is also deputy leader of the Alliance, paid tribute today to a leading Maori elder, Joseph Tukaki of Matakana Island near Tauranga, who passed away during the weekend.

The Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon Parekura Horomia said he is aware of the turmoil of the last year at the Taurawhiri i te Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission.

Gisborne and Wairoa are to trial a new government proposal to improve farmland productivity.

Question 1

What do you see as the problems with the rating of Maori land, and how do those problems impact on the Crown, local government, and Maori?

The Minister of Maori Affairs the Hon Parekura Horomia said an holistic approach is needed when dealing with young offenders – services need to incorporate education and training, life-skills and personal health and safety.

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I am very pleased to host this reception to mark the Waitangi Tribunal’s 25th Anniversary. It is appropriate that the institution that created the Waitangi Tribunal also serve as the venue for marking this very significant occasion.

The Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon Parekura Horomia, formally announced two new appointments to the bench of the Maori Land Court.

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I am very pleased to host this reception to mark the Waitangi Tribunal’s 25th Anniversary. It is appropriate that the institution that created the Waitangi Tribunal also serve as the venue for marking this very significant occasion.

The Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon Parekura Horomia, formally announced two new appointments to the bench of the Maori Land Court.

Mana Motuhake leader and Associate Maori Affairs Minister Hon Sandra Lee says the Waitangi Tribunal remains a relevant and enduring legacy of the late Matiu Rata who established it, despite the emergence of fast-track alternatives.

I totally support Iwi and Maori social service providers commitment to the implementation of Puao Te Atatu, says Tariana Turia.

Mihi to the League President Jacqui Te Kani, and Chief Executive Meka Whaitiri.

Thank you for being here today.

It is an opportunity to receive and hear your submission to amend the Maori Fisheries Act.

I know that you are keen, like many others, to resolve the impasse on allocation issues.

The Minister of Maori Affairs is encouraging more Maori people to take up teaching as a career, especially in light of the recent school suspension statistics.

The Minister of Maori Affairs said Winston Peter's call for the removal of the Maori seats is sheer nonsense.

The Hon Parekura Horomia said the call is also extremely hypocritical.

I want to commend the School of Maori and Pacific Development - Te Pua Wananga ki Te Ao and the University of Waikato for organising this forum so that we could all come together to discuss a future path for Maori in the 21st Century.

The Hon Parekura Horomia, Minister of Mäori Affairs, announced today the appointment of members to the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission.

Associate Minister of Maori Affairs Hon Sandra Lee congratulated her colleague, Hon Parekura Horomia, today for achieving what three other Ministers of Maori Affairs had unsuccessfully attempted to do.

The Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon Parekura Horomia paid tribute today to the retiring Chief Executive Officer of Te Puni Kokiri (TPK), stating future Maori developments in government will be a direct reflection of the important lead up work conduct