10 November, 2009
Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman confirmed today that informal discussions have been held with the Australian Government about taking some of the 78 Sri Lankan asylum seekers onboard the Oceanic Viking.
Read full release >>3 November, 2009
Associate Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman will lead a small New Zealand delegation to the Commonwealth Fund's 2009 International Health Symposium from 4 - 6 November in Washington DC.
Read full release >>3 November, 2009
Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced findings of a research study highlighting the major contribution that immigration makes to New Zealand's economy. He was delivering the opening address at the Pathways, Circuits and Crossroads Conference, held at Te Papa in Wellington.
Read full release >>2 November, 2009
Opening Address Pathways Conference 2009
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
The new Immigration Act, which passed into law today will enhance border security and improve the efficiency of our immigration services, says Immigration Minister, Jonathan Coleman.
Read full release >>17 October, 2009
I greet you this morning in some of the many languages broadcast around New Zealand on access and community radio:
Read full speech >>15 October, 2009
Thank you for inviting me here to speak at the New Zealand Airports Conference for 2009.
Read full speech >>14 October, 2009
It is a great honour to be opening such a prestigious event today that draws attention to the importance of research, and turning evidence into practice.
Read full speech >>8 October, 2009
Good evening. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you tonight about the Government's priorities for primary mental health care.
Read full speech >>2 October, 2009
Welcome everyone. Thank you for inviting me to your conference today - I'm delighted to be here. I give a lot of speeches but I believe this is a particularly important conference because I believe it is pivotal to the Government's drive for increased productivity in the health sector.
Read full speech >>27 September, 2009
Thank you Peter. Tena koe and good evening everyone. Thank you for inviting me to tonight's event.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2009
Over $75,000 has been awarded for community-based tourism initiatives, Associate Minister of Tourism Jonathan Coleman announced today.
Read full release >>1 September, 2009
Mr President, Jesse Nguy, Vice President, Sammy Wong and my Honourable colleague Pansy Wong, Minister of Ethnic Affairs, thank you for inviting me here this evening.
Read full speech >>25 August, 2009
A joint Government and industry Steering Group to assist with the transition to digital switchover has been established, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications and Information Technology Minister Steven Joyce announced today.
Read full release >>20 August, 2009
Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today that Australian and New Zealand immigration officials will be working together to improve immigration processes for trans-Tasman travel.
Read full release >>18 August, 2009
A significant research investment will help tourism keep ahead of fast-changing consumer demands and grow its position as one of the country’s biggest export earners.
Read full release >>16 August, 2009
Today's announcement that Prime will be available from tomorrow on the Freeview satellite and terrestrial platforms is a move welcomed by the Government, says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman.
Read full release >>11 August, 2009
The options for the use of radio spectrum after digital switch-over of television services is the subject of a discussion paper released today.
Read full release >>10 August, 2009
Today's release of a report evaluating primary mental health initiatives shows that the government is on the right track with its mental health policy, says Associate Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan Coleman.
Read full release >>7 August, 2009
Good morning ladies and gentlemen – I’d like to acknowledge the Hon David Caygill, Chair of the Education New Zealand Trust and Robert Stevens, CEO of Education NZ. It’s great to be here, to have the opportunity to discuss a very important sector of the New Zealand economy – export education.
Read full speech >>29 July, 2009
The importance of tourism in New Zealand
Read full speech >>28 July, 2009
Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman today announced the new plan for more inpatient and residential eating disorder services for people in the top half of the North Island.
Read full release >>28 July, 2009
The Government’s new business migration scheme launched today aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants.
Read full release >>23 July, 2009
A new industry agreement will give certainty to migrant workers and their employers in the tourism industry concerning their ability to obtain temporary work permits, says Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
While the Labour government waved thousands of Kiwis goodbye, the National government is welcoming them back.
Read full release >>23 June, 2009
Up to 200 young New Zealanders will be able to live in Spain for a year and work for up to six months under a new reciprocal working holiday scheme, Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today.
Read full release >>10 June, 2009
I’m here today to talk to you principally as Minister of Immigration to talk about the RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) Scheme, and I’m going to be making a policy announcement on how the Government is going to be taking that scheme forward, enhancing it and making it better so that New Zealand growers can be assured of getting the supply of labour that they need.
Read full speech >>9 June, 2009
Immigration New Zealand's decision to decline a visitor's permit to a Lithuanian woman suffering pregnancy complications was a poor one, says Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman.
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