1 October, 2008
Older people contribute to their communities in so many ways. They contribute as volunteers for organisations that play an important part in our communities. They contribute as carers within their families, raising grandchildren or caring for partners or other family members. And increasingly, older people are continuing the contribution they have made during their working lives.
Read full speech >>29 August, 2008
Statistics Minister Darren Hughes announced today that four new members have joined the Advisory Committee on Official Statistics (ACOS) ...
Read full release >>27 August, 2008
The concept of Early Years Service Hubs is still a new one – we launched this programme in 2006, initially establishing seven hubs in high need areas. But we know that effective, early interventions for vulnerable families and their children have positive long term, wide ranging effects.
Read full speech >>16 August, 2008
The demographic landscape of our country is changing and we are becoming more ethnically and culturally diverse than ever before. This presents New Zealanders with the opportunity to connect with the dynamic cultures of the world, here in New Zealand.
Read full speech >>12 August, 2008
The Enterprising Communities Grant scheme was established in 2005 and has now been going for three years. The programme aims to help people who have difficulty in getting jobs by helping community organisations and groups develop initiatives that will lead to economic growth, local job opportunities and long-term sustainability.
Read full speech >>12 August, 2008
I am delighted to announce that Te Reo O Raukawa today joins 199 other organisations who have proven themselves to be leading economic growth and long-term sustainability within their communities.
Read full release >>3 August, 2008
The International Labour Organisation estimates that in the world today, more than 165 million children - the equivalent of nearly 50 times the population of New Zealand - are subjected to child labour.
Read full speech >>25 July, 2008
25 years on, CER has delivered major gains to New Zealand and Australian exporters. Bilateral trade has grown by 9% a year on average – more than both our countries’ individual growth rates combined.
Read full speech >>17 July, 2008
Speech at launch of the Ministry for Social Development's Central Regional Plan
Read full speech >>10 July, 2008
Designed to make doctor’s jobs easier, the Health Practitioner Handbook provides health practitioners with an exhaustive reference guide to Work and Income processes. It contains information on medical certification in relation to health-related benefits, assistance and services.
Read full speech >>9 July, 2008
GoStats was launched 18 months ago and aims to encourage small-to-medium sized enterprises to use statistical information to grow their business.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2008
Investing in our young people's future means we are investing in our country’s future.
Read full speech >>26 June, 2008
Your interactions, support and positive influence help make prisoners' reintegration into the community more likely to be successful and therefore make the community safer by reducing the likelihood of their re-offending.
Read full speech >>5 June, 2008
Small businesses play a key role in developing and spreading knowledge. They account for 97% of all New Zealand firms, employ 31% of our workforce and are drivers of innovation.
Read full speech >>30 May, 2008
New Zealand’s hosting of World Environment Day has highlighted the huge number of companies and communities taking steps towards sustainability. It is so encouraging to see New Zealanders making a collected effort to care for our environment
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
A new information roadshow aimed at helping small businesses to start up, better manage themselves and grow with help from the government arrives in Palmerston North today.
Read full release >>28 May, 2008
Statistics New Zealand has a role to play in developing the statistical capability of Pacific nations, and the Statistics New Zealand Pacific Statisticians and Planners Forum provides an important opportunity for engagement and planning for the future.
Read full release >>26 May, 2008
This is about having a nation-wide dialogue on a key issue for New Zealand – how we provide workers with the right skills for the complexities of the modern workplace ...
Read full speech >>21 May, 2008
Superannuation ... Veterans Pension ... Healthcare ... Financial Protections ... SuperGold Card ... Rates Rebates ...
Read full speech >>7 May, 2008
Youth Transition Services assists young people to make decisions as they transition from school to further education, training, work or other activities that contribute to their long-term independence and wellbeing. Those decisions can make a hugh difference to young people's lives.
Read full speech >>17 April, 2008
The Gateway programme and the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme are 21st century solutions to 21st century challenges. They underline the many measures this government is taking to address skills shortages, and to help our young people gain the skills needed to transform this country into a high-wage, knowledge-based economy.
Read full speech >>14 March, 2008
The Labour-led government's strong management of the economy has resulted in unemployment numbers in Wairarapa reaching a record low said Associate Social Development and Employment Minister Darren Hughes.
Read full release >>7 March, 2008
Labour-led government continues to find ways to help caregivers and grandparents.
Read full speech >>27 February, 2008
Another step in the Labour-led Government's efforts to reduce costs for business
Read full release >>24 February, 2008
A time to celebrate the achievements of those people and organisations who have willingly volunteered their time and resources to support disabled people
Read full speech >>13 February, 2008
The Government is continuing to invest in and improve programmes to make parenting a better experience
Read full speech >>30 January, 2008
Conserving the natural environment will be a unifying theme throughout the 106th New Zealand Official Yearbook this year
Read full release >>12 December, 2007
Minister addresses Statistics NZ Graduates Leadership Programme
Read full speech >>5 December, 2007
On International Volunteer Day Darren Hughes addresses government initiatives for the community and voluntary sector
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