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.

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.

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

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.

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

Hekia talks a bit about the Budget and some of what makes the cutbacks necessary, as well as exciting events coming up in the Mana electorate and in her portfolios.

Hekia celebrates the 100,000th home to get insulation under the Government's programme - a major milestone achievement. She goes on to talk about developments in the Mana electorate including winners in the REAL festival competition and upcoming events.

Hekia talks about the school holidays, ANZAC Day, and her trip to Australia as Minister for Women's Affairs. She compares the participation rate of women on New Zealand's private (and public) sector boards of directors with other countries and the improvements to governance that result from ensuring that women are adequately represented. In Mana, the Poirura Youth Awards are coming up and she encourages Mana residents to become involved again this year. For an application form, go to www.hekiaparata.co.nz