The Labour-led government sees New Zealand’s response to climate change and our pursuit of sustainability as central to our work to transform the economy. We are confident that the economic benefits of greater sustainability will be substantial.

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9 August, 2007

Presentation of Privy Council silver inkwell to Supreme Court

We can welcome with gratitude the warm wishes of the Lord Chancellor, and welcome also this presentation as a symbol of our tradition and our fresh beginning.

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21 July, 2006

The role of the Attorney-General

The Attorney-General is the senior law officer of the Crown and must ensure the operations of executive government are conducted lawfully and constitutionally.

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10 February, 2006

Speech at the opening of the Bill Of Rights Act Symposium

Bill of Rights Act has had a broad and significant impact on New Zealand law

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