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Delivered by Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki on behalf of Minister Turia

I am delighted to be here tonight at these 13th Annual Provider Awards to acknowledge and celebrate each and every one of the network that comes together under the kaupapa of the Poutiri Trust.

I want to firstly acknowledge the Poutiri Trust chairperson; George Skudder for the invitation to be here tonight; and to also pay tribute to our special guest speaker, Reverend Tom Poata from St Faiths.

The Poutiri Trust is founded on the vision of these words:

As we travelled here this morning, I had one of those epiphany moments – that sudden realisation which illuminates the significance of this day, this moment in time.

It comes from the concept of Hohourongo – the name which you have embraced for your programme.

When I hear the word Hohouronga, I think of one of our marae at home – Maungarongo Marae in Ohakune.

Vice-Chancellor, Hon Steve Maharey; Tuwharetoa paramount chief; Sir Tumu te Heuheu; Dr Turoa Royal; distinguished guests; graduates; whanau and friends.

As I enlisted the help of the internet to look for the conference programme I was struck by the range of entries grouped under the concept of ‘Tu Kaha'.