I was delighted to accept the invitation by the President of the Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce; Jo Bansgrove and the Chief Executive, Charles Finney, to speak to you this morning.

Hon Dr Pita Sharples: Minister of Māori Affairs

Manu Ao Academy Seminar - 'Māori Development'

Notes prepared for presentation to video-conference

Victoria University, Wellington

18 November 2009: 12.00-1.30 PM

21 August 2009 - Almost quarter of a century ago, the son of a humble labourer stood in front of the National Party 1986 Annual conference, and told them all, "I am a Maori. I do not want to be anything else".