Hekia Parata
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 18: L to R, Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples, Education Minister Hekia Parata and Labour MP Kris Faafoi look on during the Pacific Parliamentary and Political Leaders Forum at Parliament on April 18, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. The forum sees 70 Parliamentarians and political leaders across 22 Pacific nations come together for 5 days to debate issues affecting the Pacific.
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Budget 2013 will see funding targeted at specific programmes to help support our most vulnerable young people to stay in school
We congratulate the Minister of Education, the Hon Hekia Parata and Government on this forward-thinking initiative
At the moment, on average, four out of five kids are successfully getting the qualifications they need from school. Our plan is to get five out of fiveMore quotes »
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Education minister disappointed by council plea
Minister Hekia Parata is disappointed that Christchurch City Council is calling for her to slow the restructuring of the city's schools. After hearing pleas from school principals, the council voted unanimously on Thursday to write to Ms Parata criticising from Radio New Zealand Read more »
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Learning Media Ltd Board Appointments
Hekia Parata Minister of Education 15 May 2013 Learning Media Ltd Board Appointments Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the appointment of Jenn Bestwick as Chair of Learning Media Ltd, and the reappointment of Taria Tahana as a director. Ms Bestwick from Scoop - New Zealand News Read more »
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Top scholars recognised
Scholar Awards were presented by the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Minister of Education Hekia Parata, respectively. Winners of Premier Awards and the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence are recommended to the New Zealand from Scoop - New Zealand News Read more »
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More early childhood education in places of highest need
Minister of Education 14 May 2013 Media Statement More early childhood education in places of highest need Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that nearly 700 more children will have access to quality early childhood education thanks to the Targeted from Scoop - New Zealand News Read more »
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Hekia's husband joins Families Commission board
husband of cabinet minister Hekia Parata, public service stalwart Sir Wira Gardiner, has been appointed to the board of the Families Commission. Sir Wira has held a number of senior positions, including chief executive of Te Puni Kokiri. Dr Parmjeet Parmar from Newstalk ZB Read more »
