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Traditionally Maori are a maritime people. Our tupuna knew where all the best kaimoana spots were, when and how to harvest it. Our tupuna knew how to read the water, which was essential not only for kai but also for sailing.

"Ka Pu Te Ruha, Ka Hao te Rangatahi".

I want to congratulate for the work that you do with Rangatahi. We all know that people are our greatest resource, but that our rangatahi are the leaders of the future.

The Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon Parekura Horomia is delighted that the Maori Soldiers Trust Fund can earn more from investments of surplus funds held by the Maori Trustee.

This is a special day as we gather to remember the New Zealand and Australian participation in the Korean War on this occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong.

Tena koutou e tau nei i tenei rangi. He mihi ake tenei na nga wai o te Whanganui ki nga wai o te Waitemata raua tahi ko nga wai o te Manukau. Tena hoki koutou nga wai tangata i whangaihia i nga wai ora o ratau ma.

Mayor Ahn , Administrator Kim of So-gu (sew-goo) District, Other Distinguished guests and veterans.

I am delighted to be here this evening. The city and citizens of Busan have a special place in the history of NZ’s relations with Korea.

The Minister of Maori Affairs the Hon Parekura Horomia has reiterated his position on allocation of the Maori Fisheries assets as stated at the Ohu Kaimoana annual hui on Saturday.

Tena koutou katoa

The Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon Parekura Horomia tabled in Parliament today the 1999 -2000 annual report of Te Ohu Kaimoana, the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission.

The Maori Option is an opportunity too good for whanau, hapu and iwi to ignore, says Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia.

The Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia and the Associate Minister of Justice Margaret Wilson have launched the 5-yearly Maori option.

E nga mana e nga reo e nga karangatanga huri noa, tena ra koutou katoa.

I welcome this Maori language version of the Tertiary Education Advisory Commission summary.

The intention of the Maori Reserved Land Amendment Bill is to ensure that compensation is calculated on a fair basis for all the lessees affected by the reforms.

The Minister of Maori Affairs Hon Parekura Horomia welcomed today's opportunity to address the Maori Affairs Select committee.

The Minister of Maori Affairs the Hon Parekura Horomia paid special tribute to Ngati Ruanui and to his colleague the Hon Margaret Wilson at the initialling of the deed of settlement for Ngati Ruanui.

The Government and representatives of Ngati Ruanui will today initial a Deed of Settlement proposing a settlement of grievances dating back to the New Zealand Wars.

Associate Maori Affairs Minister Sandra Lee said the Te Ara Kaipakihi scheme launched today at Parliament underlined the Labour-Alliance coalition's support for new initiatives to help people become self-employed.

The Hon Parekura Horomia is delighted to be at Waitangi tomorrow (Waitangi Day) to participate in discussion about a 40-year development plan for Maori people.

The Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Parekura Horomia, is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Tainui leader Sir Robert Mahuta. Mr Horomia said Sir Robert Mahuta was one of the outstanding leaders of Maori society in modern times.

Mana Motuhake leader Sandra Lee, in a statement from the Chatham Islands, has paid tribute to Sir Robert Mahuta who she described as "a tenacious Maori advocate from the old guard".