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Where do you see Maori Women’s leadership in 25 years time? This question suggests a comprehensive platform from which to explore a number of social, economic and cultural responses. Such an engagement speaks to the integrated and holistic ways in which Maori knowledge informs and underpins our tikanga and kawa.

I believe these business awards are vital and are the means of encouraging and acknowledging Maori business productivity, growth, innovation and job creation.

Minasama, konban wa (good evening everyone)

Speech for the National SkillEx Finals Awards Ceremony 2006

The Labour-led Government has designated 2006 as the “Year of the Veteran”, so that we all can express our appreciation for the contribution made to our nation by the service and sacrifice of our veterans

MP for Te Tai Tonga is supporting an information campaign blitz aimed preparing Maori for a potential influenza pandemic.

We are back into it. Parliament opened this week with the Prime Minister outlining a vision for New Zealands future. A programme that insures economic transformation, security for families’ young and old, a programme that insures that pride in our national identity continues to grow here at home and on the international stage.

Early childhood education in Central Otago is chalking up another gain with $40,000 in government funding.

Over 70,000 school students in Canterbury are getting vaccinated to guard against the epidemic B strain of meningococcal disease.