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Parliamentary Speeches and Press Releases

Steven Joyce / Simon Power National caucus outlines how it will vote on alcohol 
Peter Dunne Dunne backs Chief Coroner's approach on suicide 
Tariana Turia Successful providers announced 
Pita Sharples Māori Language Attitudes report released 
Paula Bennett Chief Families Commissioner appointed 
Steven Joyce NZTA Board members announced 
Steven Joyce Tackling New Zealand's drink driving problem 
Steven Joyce Tougher penalties for the most serious crashes 
Pita Sharples Whakanuitia te reo Māori hei taonga whakahirahira - Celebrate Māori language as a priceless treasure 
Tony Ryall Mental Health funding - more than ever before 
Pansy Wong Mobilise ethnic communities to speak up 
Nick Smith  Experience rating to improve workplace safety 
Tariana Turia Churchill Fellowships Offer International Research Opportunities 
Tariana Turia Whanau Ora Gathering Momentum 
Tariana Turia Feedback is now being sought on a draft Relationship Agreement between the Communities of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Government. 
Tariana Turia Whanau Ora : Transformation 
John Carter Raising awareness, talking about the issues and thinking about responsibility are the keys to tackling elder abuse and neglect, Senior Citizens Minister John Carter said today. 
Tariana Turia A snapshot of Maori health from the mid to the late 2000's is presented in Tatau Kahukura: Maori Health Chart Book 2nd edition 2010, released today by Associate Minister of Health Tariana Turia. 
Steven Joyce Proposed fee changes for driver licensing and testing services have been confirmed and will take effect from 1 July.  
Steven Joyce Transport Minister Steven Joyce is urging drivers to take care and drive to the conditions over the long weekend. 
Steven Joyce Transport Minister Steven Joyce has welcomed the establishment of an engineering and construction alliance for the MacKays to Peka Peka section of the Wellington Northern Corridor Road of National Significance
Steven Joyce Figures show drugged driving law working well 
Steven Joyce Figures show drugged driving law working well 
Georgina te Heuheu Budget 2010 will provide a significant boost to the economic prospects of Pacific people, Pacific Island Minister Georgina te Heuheu says. 
Pita Sharples UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Celebration luncheon 
Tariana Turia Speech - Whanau Ora : Budget 2010 
Peter Dunne Keynote Address to ALAC Working Together Conference 2010 
Nathan Guy Speech to the launch of Greater Wellington Regional Council's 'Last Choice' road safety campaign 
Paula Bennett Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the social sector will benefit directly from the Government's investment in Whanau Ora 
John Key Prime Minister John Key today announced that Whanau Ora will receive $134.3 million in funding over the next four years, as Budget 2010 invests in families 
Tariana Turia Today's Budget announcement of $134.3 million for implementing Whanau Ora is an investment in families, Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says 
Nathan Guy Associate Transport Minister and Otaki MP Nathan Guy today launched a powerful road safety campaign for the Wellington region.
Peter Dunne Dunne welcomes Law Commission alcohol report 
Nick Smith Minister for ACC Nick Smith today announced the panel and terms of reference for an independent clinical review into ACC's new approach to managing sensitive claims. 
Simon Power Government welcomes Law Commission's alcohol report 
Tariana Turia Launch of the Families Commission's Whanau Strategy 
Nathan Guy Speech to the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards 
Nathan Guy  Speech for Kids in Safe Seats Car Seat Safety Conference 
Tariana Turia Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia is calling on New Zealanders to support Global Youth Services Day by recognising the contribution of young people. 
John Key Prime Minister John Key announced today the New Zealand Government has given its support to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 
Pita Sharples This Government's decision to formalise its support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will help to restore New Zealand's mana in addressing indigenous rights, according to Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples. 
Steven Joyce Transport Minister Steven Joyce is reminding road-users to take care on the roads over the Easter break. 
Judith Collins The priority the Government has placed on tackling drugs and violence has been reinforced by the latest Police crime statistics, Police Minister Judith Collins said. 
John Key Prime Minister John Key has today appointed Hon. Tariana Turia as Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora. 
Tariana Turia Report of the Taskforce on Whanau Centred Initiatives 
Tariana Turia  Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has today announced the members of the Kia Tutahi Standing Together Steering Group. 
Tony Ryall Launch of Massey University School of Public Health - Wellington 
Tariana Turia Today's announcement of the successful recipients of the Family Violence Whanau Ora Fund is another step towards keeping our whanau safe, strong and free from violence, says Minister Tariana Turia. 
Tariana Turia Tikanga Māori hui; Hongoeka Marae, Plimmerton 
Steven Joyce Changes to Land Transport, Maritime and Marine Protection Rules coming into force on 1 April will simplify regulations without compromising safety, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce. 
Nathan Guy Walk to Work started as a Wellington event three years ago but is now nationwide, with events happening around the country today 
Tariana Turia I was proud to receive the invitation from Te Herenga Waka o te ora whanau, to speak at this auspicious event, the inaugural international indigenous problem gambling symposium. 
Tariana Turia First of all, I want to thank Professor Sir Mason Durie for his words of inspiration; his outstanding leadership of the Taskforce on Whanau-Centred Initiatives and the hope he gives us all, that whanau ora is the pathway towards the transformation of our people. 
Nick Smith The Government's Accident Compensation Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament today with the support of the ACT and United Future Parties. 
Nick Smith Removing ACC lump sums, income compensation and non-essential rehabilitation from those who commit crimes is common sense, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. 
Tony Ryall Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that Mr Rea Wikaira is the new chair of the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC), and there are two new board members. 
Nick Smith The Government's reforms of ACC are all about ensuring the scheme is affordable and sustainable for future generations, ACC Minister Nick Smith says. 
Steven Joyce Transport Minister Steven Joyce today released a new ten year strategy designed to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads over the next decade. 
Steven Joyce The government will implement a number of measures designed to reduce the number of fatal and serious crashes involving young drivers as one of the first actions of the new 10 year road safety strategy. 
Steven Joyce The government is looking to significantly reduce the impact of drink drivers with Cabinet set to consider a range of measures to crack down on those breaking the law, particularly repeat offenders.