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The Future of Maori development in Aotearoa is a bright one. The Maori renaissance of the past decade is on the brink of a new stage of development.

I am very pleased to be here with you as Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage on this culturally significant occasion, the launch of a very special and unique publication: `Mâori Peoples of New Zealand-Nga Iwi o Aotearoa.

Speech for the National SkillEx Finals Awards Ceremony 2006

Speech for the Launch of NZ Book Month

This new park provides protection and public access to over 37,000 hectares of rugged mountain country, tussocklands, beech forest and sparkling clear rivers, in the ranges and valleys bordering lakes Ohau and Pukaki.

A new conservation park that protects some of the most spectacular scenery in South Canterbury was officially opened today by Associate Minister of Conservation, Mahara Okeroa

Ko Tawa confirms the central place of taonga in defining New Zealand cultural identity in the 21st century.

Southland’s workforce is set to get a major boost from a Budget 2006 initiative that will expand job training opportunities and strengthen workers’ literacy skills.

Hurunui District landowners are getting over $39,000 in grant funding to help protect to help preserve wildlife and natural habitat.

Marlborough District landowners are getting $94,500 in grant funding to help protect to help preserve wildlife and natural habitat.

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

There are obvious links between the government's goals for strengthening national identity and the museum sector.

The Government itself recognises the importance of documentary heritage for the way it helps us, as New Zealanders, to understand where we came from and how we have developed as a nation.

The living standards of hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders will improve as a result of government initiatives coming into force within the next fortnight.

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

Splendours of Japan spans a range of Japan's creative arts and histories, it reflects to us their landscape, their people, their stories and the markers of their culture. This exhibit is the first fruit of a significant cultural exchange project between Te Papa and the Tokyo National Museum.

Ko Tawa confirms the central place of taonga in defining New Zealand cultural identity in the 21st century

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.

Associate Conservation Minister Mahara Okeroa formally opened the new Horoirangi Marine Reserve in Nelson today.

I am pleased to be at this event to celebrate the opening of Horoirangi Marine Reserve.

The South Branch Hurunui Mainland Island is a remote field location in an isolated part of the North Canterbury back country.

Government values expressions of cultural identity as a source of pride in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our creative artists tell our stories and speak of our land and people.

Unemployment benefit numbers in Southland have fallen by 14 per cent in the last year, according to the latest statistics.