23 November, 2009
Minister breaks the silence on elder abuse
Senior Citizens' Minister John Carter is taking the "It's Not OK" message on the road, travelling to Wairoa today to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect.
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23 November, 2009
Address to the Breaking the Silence Hui
Distinguished guests, greetings to you gathered here for this purpose today. Greetings once, twice, three times to you all.
Read full speech >>30 October, 2009
Reviews of Civil Defence tsunami response released
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has released the reports of the internal and external reviews into the Ministry of Civil Defence's response to the 30 September 2009 tsunami alert.
Read full release >>27 October, 2009
Minister appoints New Zealand Racing Board members
Racing Minister, Hon John Carter, today announced the reappointment of Michael Stiassny and Ray O'Connor, and the appointment of Simon Moutter, to the New Zealand Racing Board's governing body.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
‘Golden Years OE' gets the green light
The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Address to Presbyterian Support New Zealand Dementia Workshop
It's great to be here, and I'd like to thank Presbyterian Support New Zealand Chair Helen Trim for the welcome.
Read full speech >>13 October, 2009
Tsunami response review Terms of Reference announced
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today released the Terms of Reference for the independent review into the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management's response to the recent Samoan tsunami threat.
Read full release >>12 October, 2009
Minister to present inaugural civil defence awards
Civil Defence Minister John Carter will present the inaugural Ministerial Awards for Civil Defence Emergency Management in Manukau City tonight.
Read full release >>1 October, 2009
Minister calls for Civil Defence review
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has asked for a review into how the Civil Defence and Emergency Management ministry deals with tsunami alerts.
Read full release >>30 September, 2009
Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons
The International Day of Older Persons is a great opportunity to honour, respect and acknowledge older New Zealanders, says Senior Citizens Minister John Carter.
Read full release >>30 September, 2009
Minister praises Kiwis' readiness for tsunami
Civil Defence Minister John Carter has congratulated regional civil defence operations and coastal communities for their organisation and response to the tsunami warning issued for New Zealand this morning.
Read full release >>25 September, 2009
Establishing a New Auckland Council and Local Boards
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to speak here today.
Read full speech >>10 September, 2009
Older people need to be financially savvy too
Senior Citizens Minister, John Carter, has today urged older people to take control of their finances and get budgeting advice if they need it.
Read full release >>4 September, 2009
Real local authority, strong regional government
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Associate Minister John Carter are welcoming and endorsing the report of the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee. John Carter is also the former chair of the Select Committee.
Read full release >>28 August, 2009
New Plymouth Positive Ageing Trust
It’s great to be here, and I’d like to thank Mayor Peter Tennent and Jonathan Young MP for their warm welcome and introduction.
Read full speech >>20 August, 2009
Traffic light system for disaster-damaged buildings
Civil Defence Minister John Carter is urging local authorities to use new guidelines when assessing the damage to buildings in events such as earthquakes and explosions.
Read full release >>14 August, 2009
Annual Conference of Harness Racing Clubs
Chairman Pat O’Brien and Harness Racing New Zealand board members, club delegates, and invited guests.
Read full speech >>12 August, 2009
New Zealand Planning Institute seminar on Auckland Local Governance Reforms
The issue of reorganisation of Auckland Governance has been discussed for at least fifty years and covers a time span in excess of 100 years.
Read full speech >>10 August, 2009
Better prepared children, schools and families
The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, today launched a new, fully revised, schools’ resource to help children, schools and families be better prepared for disasters.
Read full release >>6 August, 2009
$140 million for science research: safer, better prepared New Zealand
The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, said that $140 million of science funding announced today will help make New Zealand safer, and better prepared for natural hazards.
Read full release >>6 August, 2009
Going on-line – the older way
The Senior Citizens Minister, John Carter, is praising the latest addition to SeniorNet Learning Centres, which help the over-55's become connected to the net.
Read full release >>29 July, 2009
Legislative and Policy Agenda for the future
Local Government NZ Conference AGM for Rural Provincial Sectors' meeting Wed 29 July Legislative and Policy Agenda for the future
Read full speech >>28 July, 2009
Taking advantage of synergies
Speech to Local Government NZ Conference
Read full speech >>9 July, 2009
Making Auckland Better
We are intent on hearing what you have to say about the proposed changes to Auckland's local government.
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24 June, 2009
Consensus grows as submissions close
Holding public meetings across Auckland, listening to concerns and aspirations for the new united council and answering questions has been, for the most part, very enjoyable.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
Government commits $5 million for flood protection work in Whakatane District
The Government will contribute $5 million to reduce flood risk in the Whakatane District.
Read full release >>22 June, 2009
Mayors share vision for Auckland
Associate Local Government Minister John Carter says he is pleased four of Auckland’s mayors have worked together on a detailed submission to the select committee on Auckland governance.
Read full release >>12 June, 2009
Bus ride for safe families
Two community buses will carry elder abuse and family violence prevention messages around the Far North for the next year at least, and Senior Citizens Minister John Carter took the first ride on Friday June 12.
Read full release >>11 June, 2009
Auckland CDEM Group Forum at Mt Smart Stadium
Notes for speech given to Auckland CDEM Group Forum at Mt Smart Stadium on June 11 by Civil Defence Minister John Carter
Read full speech >>27 May, 2009
Better transport, consistent services top the list
Travelling across Auckland to the next public meeting on local governance, I am more convinced than ever that this is a city in desperate need of better transport planning.
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