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Hon Hekia Parata

Hekia Parata

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Mana

Rank 7

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Minister of Education
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Hekia Parata is currently the Minister of Education and the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs.

Hekia grew up in a Ruatoria and is of Ngati Porou and Ngai Tahu descent.

Hekia attended Manutahi Primary School, Ngata Memorial College and Gisborne Girls High School before completing a MA at Waikato University, where she was also President of the Waikato Students Union.

Hekia has lived and worked in Wellington for most of the past 30 years during which time she has worked in both the public and private sector, holding senior policy and management positions and running a successful consultancy company with her husband Sir Wira Gardiner, advising clients in New Zealand and internationally.

She has represented New Zealand at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington, DC, and at a number of multinational forums including the South Pacific Forum, the United Nations Forum, the World Bank Forum and a number of international indigenous forums.

Hekia came to Parliament after the General Election in November 2008. “I believe that the role of the Government is to create an environment of opportunity and choice, enterprise and growth; to provide high quality education and health services and law and order; to invest in and reward self-reliance, personal accountability, and an attitude of reciprocal obligation; to support families and communities to be self-determining and self-directed; and to limit the size and intrusion of the state so that people can be powerful actors in their own lives.’’

She served as the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Minister for Ethnic Affairs, the Acting Minister of Energy and Resources, and Associate Minister for ACC and for the Community and Voluntary Sector under the previous John Key Government.

Hekia and Sir Wira have two teenage daughters. Outside of her family and work she enjoys reading, movies and netball. She has competed in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge and completed both a triathlon and a half marathon. She is both astonished and proud.

Contact Details:

Email: hekia.parata@national.org.nz
Website: www.hekiaparata.co.nz
Phone: (04)817 6829 (Parliament)
Fax: (04) 817 6529
Phone: (04) 233 0707 (Electorate)

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	Latest Video from Hon Hekia Parata
This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Hekia updates viewers on importent recent events from her diary, including her work as Acting Minister for Energy and Resources overseeing the recovery effort at the Maui Pipeline natural gas pipeline rupture.

Blog and Vlogs from Hon Hekia Parata

Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 01-11-2011
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 01 November 2011
Hekia updates viewers on importent recent events from her diary, including her work as Acting Minister for Energy and Resources overseeing the recovery effort at the Maui Pipeline natural gas pipeline rupture. Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 01-11-2011 01 November 2011 This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Hekia updates viewers on importent recent events from her diary, including her work as Acting Minister for Energy and Resources overseeing the recovery effort at the Maui Pipeline natural gas pipeline rupture.
Video Update: Hon Hekia Parata 30-09-2011
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 30 September 2011
Hekia talks about her recent trip to the United States and some of what she learned during the visit, the Women in Trades network, what she's been doing in the Mana electorate, the Rugby World Cup - and State visits by China's Vice Premier and Georgia's Prime Minister. Video Update: Hon Hekia Parata 30-09-2011 30 September 2011 This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Hekia talks about her recent trip to the United States and some of what she learned during the visit, the Women in Trades network, what she's been doing in the Mana electorate, the Rugby World Cup - and State visits by China's Vice Premier and Georgia's Prime Minister.
Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 10-08-2011
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 10 August 2011
Hekia starts off by reminding viewers how important local food banks are in these very difficult times, goes on to talk about the Women's Lifestyle Expo at the TSB Arena, the Goldman Sachs report on women in business in New Zealand, the services offered by Kenepuru Hosptial in Poiriua, funding for playcentres, and a website that will help all New Zealanders get the best possible deal on power charges: http://www.whatsmynumber.org.nz Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 10-08-2011 10 August 2011 Hekia starts off by reminding viewers how important local food banks are in these very difficult times, goes on to talk about the Women's Lifestyle Expo at the TSB Arena, the Goldman Sachs report on women in business in New Zealand, the services offered by Kenepuru Hosptial in Poiriua, funding for playcentres, and a website that will help all New Zealanders get the best possible deal on power charges: http://www.whatsmynumber.org.nz
Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 05-07-2011
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 05 July 2011
Hekia discusses the importance of Maori Language Week and two related functions she has hosted recently. She also talks about women in the workforce and her personal commitment to see more women in business leadership positions. Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 05-07-2011 05 July 2011 Hekia discusses the importance of Maori Language Week and two related functions she has hosted recently. She also talks about women in the workforce and her personal commitment to see more women in business leadership positions. She goes on to talk about developments in the Government's National Infrastructure Plan, particularly in the area of roading. Her work as Acting Minister of Energy and Resources has kept her busy with meetings around the country and some important goals being met. She concludes by responding to a question posed by a viewer and notes that she'll be "out and about" in the Mana electorate.
Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 14-06-2011
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 14 June 2011
Hekia starts off by paying tribute to the people of Christchurch and then covers several developments in her Energy and Resources portfolio, including the http://www.whatsmynumber.org.nz website as part of the Government's effort to help consumers get the best possible deal on electricity costs. Hon Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 14-06-2011 14 June 2011 Hekia starts off by paying tribute to the people of Christchurch and then covers several developments in her Energy and Resources portfolio, including the http://www.whatsmynumber.org.nz website as part of the Government's effort to help consumers get the best possible deal on electricity costs. In her Ethnic Affairs portfolio, Hekia has attended significant events which she discusses briefly before moving on to matters in the Mana electorate. Looking forward, she talks about fundraising efforts in Mana and then answers questions posed to her through her Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/hekia.parata
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News and Newsletters from Hon Hekia Parata

e-Panui June 2011 - Newsletter from Hon Hekia Parata MP 03-06-2011
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 03 June 2011
In this issue I will cover what’s been happening in the Mana electorate, including my stint as a judge on Dancing with the Stars, and in Parliament where the focus has been on Budget 2011. e-Panui June 2011 - Newsletter from Hon Hekia Parata MP 03-06-2011 03 June 2011
Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 25-06-2010
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 25 June 2010
Catch up with Hekia in her latest video update. Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 25-06-2010 25 June 2010
A new fund for Young People in Porirua 16-06-2010
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 16 June 2010
Later this year there will be a new fund available to young people in Porirua thanks to Hekia Parata, National MP. A new fund for Young People in Porirua 16-06-2010 16 June 2010
Update from Hekia 02-06-2010
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 02 June 2010
National recognises the important role community law centres play in providing access to justice. Budget 2010 provides an additional $5.9 million in operating funding over the next two years in order to top up community law centre funding to the same level as last year. Update from Hekia 02-06-2010 02 June 2010
Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 27-05-2010
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 27 May 2010
National Party List MP Hekia Parata talks about Budget 2010. Hekia Parata MP - Video Update 27-05-2010 27 May 2010
Dean - Freedom Camping Message Gets Push At TRENZ 26-05-2010
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 26 May 2010
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said she was pleased that tour operators would use this week’s “TRENZ” tourism trade show as an opportunity to reinforce the message to visitors about positive freedom camping and appropriate waste disposal in New Zealand. Dean - Freedom Camping Message Gets Push At TRENZ 26-05-2010 26 May 2010
Parliamentary fundraising for Porirua Youth 24-05-2010
Hon Hekia Parata MP \| 24 May 2010
The Parliament Trust charity netball and rugby games, along with a fundraiser cocktail event, debate and auction will be held in Porirua on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June. Parliamentary fundraising for Porirua Youth 24-05-2010 24 May 2010
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