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12 August, 2008

International Youth Day focus on environment

Youth Affairs and Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta said young New Zealanders are leading the charge in environmental awareness.

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11 August, 2008

Minister heads to Hobart for Ministerial meeting

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today leave to attend the 7th annual Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council meeting in Hobart, Australia.

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7 August, 2008

Youth Minister grilled by students

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta was today ‘grilled’ by students from Hastings Girls High School in a special video conference link-up between the Beehive and the Hawke’s Bay school.

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6 August, 2008

Minister congratulates young entrepreneur

Youth Affairs and Associate Tourism Minister Nanaia Mahuta said young entrepreneur William Goodfellow’s effort in winning a prestigious award at the Tourism Industry Awards, sets an example for Young people.

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4 August, 2008

Hamilton Regional Economic Development Strategy

Local Government Minister speaks at launch of strategy.

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1 August, 2008

Forum supports new generation of leaders

Youth Affairs Minister and Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta says young leaders will continue to benefit from the work Papakura Youth Leadership Forum organisers.

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30 July, 2008

Minister congratulates new LGNZ President

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today congratulates new Local Government New Zealand President, Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule.

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29 July, 2008

Speech notes at Local Government New Zealand Conference, Rotorua, 29 July 2008

Speech notes at Local Government New Zealand Conference, Rotorua, 29 July 2008

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24 July, 2008

Massive improvements for Maori students

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said there has been massive improvement in Maori educational achievement since 1999.

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22 July, 2008

Report finds local government legislation is sound

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today welcomed the release of the Local Government Commission Summary report on the Local Government Act 2002 and the Local Electoral Act 2001.

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16 July, 2008

Kawarau Water Conservation Order special tribunal announced

A special tribunal has been appointed to consider an application to amend the Kawarau Water Conservation Order, Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.

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16 July, 2008

Families and young people focus of regional plan

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says helping families and young people in the Taranaki, King Country and Wanganui regions is a priority for the Ministry of Social Development.

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10 July, 2008

Manawatu/Wanganui Regional Forum

Opening address for the Manawatu/Wanganui Regional Forum, Thursday 10 July 2008, Palmerston North

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9 July, 2008

Waikato Regional Plan Launch

Address at the Waikato Regional Plan Launch, Wednesday 9 July, Hamilton, 10am

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8 July, 2008

Funding encourages environmental awareness

Schools receiving grants under the New Zealand Glass Environmental Fund to carry out environmental projects

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2 July, 2008

Involve 08

Address at INVOLVE O8 Wednesday, 2 July 2008 Michael Fowler Centre, WELLINGTON

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30 June, 2008

New Zealander new chair of the World Customs Organisation

Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is congratulating New Zealand Customs Service Comptroller and Chief Executive, Martyn Dunne, who has been elected chairperson of the World Customs Organisation.

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24 June, 2008

‘Mission On’ message informs Stage Challenge

Stage Challenge’s a great opportunity for young people to show their talent and take part in a professionally run show. It requires hard work, team effort and loads of energy, both behind the scenes and on stage but it’s worth it,” Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.

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20 June, 2008

Making Connections

Address Local Government Chief Executives Froum, Making Connections, Friday 20 June 2008,Wellington

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20 June, 2008

Government funds deliver for youth

Youth Affairs and Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced a $1.1 million boost for 16 local councils to fund youth projects in their regions.

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19 June, 2008

Kapa Haka affirms talent amongst rangatahi

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is praising the hard work and effort of rangatahi taking part in this year’s Secondary Schools National Kapa Haka competition.

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19 June, 2008

Minister welcomes Bioethics Council report

Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed the Toi te Taiao: Bioethics Council report on pre-birth testing, entitled Who Gets Born?

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18 June, 2008

Launch Who gets Born? report

The opportunity to join you here this evening to launch the Toi Te Taiao report on pre-birth testing is yet another important milestone. Alongside the earlier report on xenotransplantation, this report helps to inform us about ethical matters in relation to pre-birth testing as well as factors associated with pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).

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10 June, 2008

Register your dog and be a safe owner

“It’s a time of year when dog owners should register their dog and that’s a good time to take stock of your dog and its environment,” Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said today.

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5 June, 2008

Raglan paving the way to sustainability

“Recycling is an easy way we can all contribute to sustainability,” Environment Associate Minister and Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta said in Raglan today.

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4 June, 2008

It’s not too late to apply for a rates rebate

Local Government Minister and Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is not too late for people to apply for a rates rebate for this year.

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28 May, 2008

Everyday Young New Zealanders saluted

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is today saluting 12 Young New Zealanders chosen from across the country to be part of a special Youth Week ceremony at Parliament this evening.

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28 May, 2008

Whanau get a helping hand from pack

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said Waikato whanau will benefit from the whanau pack she launched today.

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28 May, 2008

Celebrating Everday Young New Zealanders Ceremony

Address at the Celebrating Everyday Young New Zealanders Awards Ceremony, Wednesday 28 May 2008, Grand Hall, Parliament, 5.30pm

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27 May, 2008

Budding politicians ‘grill’ Ministers

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Statistics Minister Darren Hughes were on the receiving end of Young Persons’ Question Time at Parliament today.

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