Policy 2011 speech Hon Tariana Turia

On 29 March the Hon Tariana Turia outlined the whānau ora policy for a group of Chapman Tripp's clients.

The presentation was part of a series hosted by Chapman Tripp to enable our clients to keep their fingers on the political pulse in the run up to the 2011 general elections.

Her speech follows.

Hon Tariana Turia, Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora

In Steven Covey's best-seller, the seven Habits of Highly Effective Families he refers to a speech given by former first lady Barbara Bush to a group of graduating students. She said:

"As important as your obligations as a doctor, lawyer, or business leader will be, you are a human being first, and those human connections – with spouses, with children, with friends – are the most important investments you will ever make.