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Delivered by Louise Cole, DIA Regional Manager; on behalf of the Minister

Tena koutou nga mana whenua, nga iwi kainga, Ngati Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Rakaipaaka, Tuhoe Potiki ki Waikaremoana, Ngati Pahauwera; tena koutou katoa. Na koutou te whakaruruhau mo tenei hui.

Your honour the Mayor, Les Probert.

My parliamentary colleague, Chris Tremain.

E nga rangatira whakahaere i te hui, tena koutou.

I acknowledge the significance of this location in the rohe of Ngati Ruanui; and recognise also the peoples of Tangahoe and Pakakohi.

Your honour the Mayor, Ross Dunlop, Trustees of Taranaki E-learning; Graduates, tutors and whanau.

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There is a by-line on the South Taranaki District Council website which brands South Taranaki as being ‘alive with opportunity’.

This week is an absolute demonstration of the veracity of this claim.

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is urging New Zealanders to celebrate the outstanding contribution volunteers make to their communities.

This Sunday is International Volunteer Day and today Mrs Turia released the latest Quarterly Generosity Indicators Update June 2010.

“Everyday of the week volunteers are helping in their communities whether it’s saving lives or just ensuring life is a little more comfortable.

(delivered on behalf of Minister Turia by Hannah O'Donnell)

I want to thank Sid Ashton, the Chair of the Board of the Commission and Trevor Garrett, the Chief Executive Officer, for organising today’s forum.

I am genuinely pleased to be invited to speak to your Annual General Meeting for 2010.

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Hon Tariana Turia today announced the recipients of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships for 2011.

“The Churchill Fellows will enrich New Zealand by applying lessons learned from their global counterparts,” says Mrs Turia.

“Our communities will benefit from the diverse international knowledge these Fellows will bring home.”

For 2011, the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust has awarded $74,000 to 15 people. The average grant is $5000.

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has announced that the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector will operate from the Department of Internal Affairs from 1 February next

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy and Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia have welcomed the Auditor-General's report on lottery and community grants, tabled today in Parliam

Bula Vinaka; Namaste; tena koutou katoa.

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has today released the Code of Funding Practice.

Tulou! Tulou! Tulou lava! 

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is welcoming the first How do New Zealanders Give? Quarterly Generosity Indicators report.

Your Worship, Mayor of Manukau Len Brown

Your Worship, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams.

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Tariana Turia, has given credit to the ‘overwhelming generosity' of New Zealanders in announcing a top ranking for Aotearoa New Zealand in the

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Tariana Turia, has expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the volunteers, friends and families who have so willingly expressed the hand of manaakitanga in

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is congratulating the recipients of the Dynamic Community Learning Awards 2010.

There is probably none better than the words of the late Hone Tuwhare to remind us of the purpose for which we are gathered today.

Tomorrow is Random Act of Kindness Day and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia is encouraging all New Zealanders to participate. 

Last year, at the festival of world music and Dance, WOMAD, local Taranaki health providers, Manaaki Oranga in collaboration with local Taranaki weavers, Maata Wharehoka and Edith Tito, showcased t

The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia has today announced the appointment of Judith Stanway and Kenneth Williams to the Board of the Charities Commission. 

a wonderful synergy of fate, today while we gather to launch this very significant strategy, some of our most outstanding young people are gathering at parliament for the Aspiring Leaders Forum.

A new website helping connect volunteers with event volunteering opportunities has gone live today, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia and Economic Development Minister Gerr

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is congratulating Claire Szabo for being named Young Executive of the Year for the central region by the New Zealand Institute of Management.

There are many reasons why Maraenui is the perfect location in which to celebrate the strength of community spirit and collective will.