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23 November, 2009

New style ePassport released today

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the roll-out of a new style of ePassport from today, containing new artwork and security features.

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17 November, 2009

Address to the launch of the Real Estate Agents Authority

I'm delighted to be here today for the launch of the Real Estate Agents Authority.

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17 November, 2009

Minister launches estate agents' regulator

Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy today launched the Real Estate Agents' Authority, a body which will licence real estate agents and tighten up the industry.

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9 November, 2009

Asia-Pacific focus on Kiwi lotteries

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy delivered a key note address to the New Zealand's Asia-Pacific Lottery Association's conference in Auckland today.

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4 November, 2009

Government takes steps to demystify data

Making sense of government data is set to become easier, thanks to a new web-based pilot project launched today, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy.

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29 October, 2009

National Library revamp gets go-ahead

The Government has approved plans to solve critical storage and infrastructure issues in the National Library's Wellington building, the Minister Responsible for the National Library, Nathan Guy announced today.

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27 October, 2009

Expanded NZ-South Africa air services

Expanded opportunities for New Zealand and South African airlines were announced today by Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy.

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19 October, 2009

FRSITO Australasian Emergency Management Training Conference

Mai i Maketu ki Tongariro, ngā Pumanawa e waru o Te Arawa, tēnā koutou katoa Translation: From Maketū to Tongariro, the eight beating hearts of Te Arawa. Te Arawa is a confederation of eight tribes descended from the eight children of Rangitihi. The sentence acknowledges the Te Arawa boundaries and the eight iwi of the confederation.

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16 October, 2009

Address at the NZ Airports Association conference

Today I want to talk about the important role airports play in the New Zealand economy and local communities. I will also discuss some of the issues I see for airports, along with government initiatives in the aviation sector.

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14 October, 2009

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Annual Awards Dinner

Good evening, I would like to acknowledge the theme of your forum, The Next Decade – Challenges and Solutions – Innovation Meets Experience. Your organisation represents a wealth of experience in areas such as road transport, shipping and ports, public transport, airports, transport engineering, and central and local government.

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12 October, 2009

Speech to Library & Information Association of New Zealand Conference Delivered by Nicky Wagner, MP, on behalf of Hon Nathan Guy

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here today on behalf of the Minister responsible for the National Library of New Zealand, the Hon Nathan Guy. He could not be here today as he was required to attend a Cabinet meeting. However, he would like me to pass on his best wishes to you all.

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29 September, 2009

Address at the 15th Hospitality Association Annual Conference and Trade Expo

Good afternoon, Thank you for inviting me to speak at your conference as the Minister responsible for the Gambling Act and for gambling policy in New Zealand.

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26 September, 2009

Central Area Road Transport Seminar

Some of you may have been at the Roading New Zealand conference, and I know you have been watching the developments in the portfolio over recent months, but I would like to outline the Government’s transport priorities.

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24 September, 2009

Sport can still receive gaming society funding

Gaming machine funding can still go to sport, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia.

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24 September, 2009

Address at the NZ Marine Transport Association Annual Conference

Good morning everyone. It's a pleasure to be here today at the NZ Marine Transport Association's annual conference.

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17 September, 2009

Speech to Aviation Industry Association

As you know, I took up the role of Associate Minister of Transport about three months ago. I can tell you that I am really enjoying the role. There is a lot going on in the transport sector and I am finding it very exciting.

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11 September, 2009

Appointments to NZ Fire Service Commission

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy today announced the reappointment of Dame Margaret Bazley as Chair of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission and the appointment of Rt Hon Wyatt Creech as Deputy Chair.

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10 September, 2009

Speech at TRAFINZ (NZ Local Authority Traffic Institute) Annual Conference

It is a pleasure to be here this evening to present the Road Safety Innovation Achievement Awards. As many of you know, I took up the role of Associate Minister of Transport about three months ago. I can tell you that I am really enjoying the role. There is a lot going on in the transport sector and I am finding it very interesting.

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27 August, 2009

Approval for further roll-out of igovt services

The Government has agreed that the roll-out of igovt services will continue over the next two years, following a review of the programme and a decision to explore options for commercial sector involvement, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy.

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27 August, 2009

Approval for further roll-out of igovt services

The Government has agreed that the roll-out of igovt services will continue over the next two years, following a review of the programme and a decision to explore options for commercial sector involvement, says Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy.

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26 August, 2009

Speech to the New Zealand Lotteries Commission ‘Big Celebration’ Event

It is a pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate a bumper year for the Lotteries Commission which has resulted in a record transfer of funding to the Lottery Grants Board.

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26 August, 2009

All Kiwis to benefit from Lotteries' record year

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy said tonight that all New Zealanders will benefit from the record profit made by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission.

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21 August, 2009

Speech to IPv6 Hui

As the Acting Minister for Communications and Information Technology, I am very pleased to be able to provide a government perspective on IPv6 and to speak to this group on this important issue.

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20 August, 2009

Speech to Liz Dengate Thrush Foundation - Inaugural Internet Industry Awards Dinner

As Acting Minister for Communications and Information Technology, I'd like to extend a special welcome to Peter Dengate Thrush, Chair of the LizDengate Thrush Trust, and his fellow Trustees.n

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18 August, 2009

NZ helping Tongan inquiry into Ashika tragedy

New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is formally supporting the Tongan Royal Commission's inquiry into the sinking of the MV Princess Ashika, says Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy.

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7 August, 2009

Digital action plan launched today

An action plan to stop important digital public records being lost was today launched by the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand Nathan Guy.

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7 August, 2009

Launch of Digital Continuity Action Plan

Thank you all for your warm welcome. I am very pleased to be back at Archives New Zealand today to launch the Digital Continuity Action Plan.

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5 August, 2009

Speech to Forest and Rural Fire Association of New Zealand Annual

Greetings to you all. As a relatively new Minister, I am still coming to grips with the complexity of the fire scene in New Zealand. The diversity within your association's membership illustrates this complexity. However, being a dairy farmer myself, I am not completely new to the rural fire scene. I have also served on the Horowhenua District Council for eight years, so I have some knowledge of the local government perspective.

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4 August, 2009

Deputy Chief Censor Reappointed

The Deputy Chief Censor of Film and Literature Nicola McCully has been reappointed to the role, the Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy announced today.

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4 August, 2009

NZ fire managers to help battle Canadian wildfires

Six New Zealand fire managers will form part of a 30-strong contingent from Australia and New Zealand to help tackle the wildfires burning in Canada, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy.

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