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The caucus has today given me and Nanaia Mahuta leave not to support the legislation. I appreciate the respect the Prime Minister has shown us, and the sincere efforts she and senior Ministers have made to accommodate the diverse opinions within the caucus. Contrary to some early media reports, which alarmed many of my relatives, supporters and well-wishers, the meeting was amicable, and I left feeling fine.

Te Tai Hauauru MP Tariana Turia applauds the New Plymouth District
Council on the just way they have dealt with the return of part of
the
Pekapeka block to Te Atiawa.

Maori Television is a rallying point for efforts to revitalise the language and culture of tangata whenua and their contribution to national life, says Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia

Tariana Turia says she remains committed to representing her constituents as best she can, and that is what they have asked her to do.

Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia says New Zealand already has a Commission of Inquiry into the Treaty of Waitangi - it is called the Waitangi Tribunal.

Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia says tangata whenua will always regard Georgina Te Heuheu as the National Party's Maori Affairs expert, and today's decision to sideline her will hinder the party's ability to represent Maori interests.

Tangata whenua everywhere will welcome research findings that strengthening the whanau and harnessing its potential for social and economic development should be a major focus of social policy

Te Tai Hauauru MP Tariana Turia says iwi will clearly be disappointed at the government's response to the Waitangi Tribunal's report on petroleum claims.

Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Tariana Turia expressed her great regret at the resignation of Jackie Pivac, Chief Executive of the Department of Child Youth and Family, following the baseline review of the department.

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia today called on three outstanding health professionals to continue to develop their careers for the benefit of their whanau and tangata whenua generally.

The community and voluntary sector's huge contribution to New Zealand is being recognised by the Government today, with the launch of the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Te Tari o te Rangai a-Hapori, a-Tuao, said Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia.

'Building the capacity to 'read' and shape Maori and other worlds' is proposed as a national definition of literacy in a report released today by Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia.

The Associate Minister in charge of Child Youth and Family, Tariana Turia, describes as ‘pathetic and childish’ the suggestion by Muriel Newman of ACT, that a child needing care and protection should be placed in her office.

Building the capacity to 'read' and shape Maori and other worlds' is proposed as a national definition of literacy in a report released today by Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia.

Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia today issued a warning to Maori service providers to brace themselves for an 'open season' of public criticism.

Te Tai Hauauru M.P. Tariana Turia says the Corrections Department's defence of the so-called 'goon squad' sends mixed messages about the role of the department.

Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has strongly defended Maori health providers, saying the history of Maori health has shown that whanau, hapu and iwi have a greater chance of achieving successful outcomes than others.

Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia says she has 'absolute confidence' in Parekura Horomia as Minister of Maori Affairs.

"The hypocrisy of the opposition, over the customary rights of tangata whenua, is quite alarming," said Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia.

Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia has called on Maori broadcasters to move forward steadily through turbulent times.

Associate Health and Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia has called on whanau to make the strongest possible commitment to address smoking addiction.

A successful pilot project, which places interns with particular skills into community organisations that need those skills, is to get ongoing funding in the budget.

A tribal development scheme, based on commercial horticulture and production of herbal remedies, was described by Associate Minister of Maori Affairs Tariana Turia as a great example of innovative business based on Maori knowledge.

The important work of community and voluntary groups is being recognised with the setting up of a Community and Voluntary Sector Office in the Ministry for Social Development.