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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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4 August, 2008

Hamilton Regional Economic Development Strategy

Local Government Minister speaks at launch of strategy.

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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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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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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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20 June, 2008

Making Connections

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

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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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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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31 March, 2008

Census ‘food for thought’ for young women

Local Government and Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today said the 2008 Census of Women’s Participation should motivate young women to keep driving for parity.

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14 March, 2008

Have your say about dogs

Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, is urging people to make submissions about future dog control and public safety.

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2 March, 2008

Dogs in our communities - have your say: Mahuta

“There is still time to make your views known about how we should deal with dogs in our communities,” says Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

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21 February, 2008

Waitakere Ranges Bill step in the right direction

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Bill is an important step in recognising the significance of the Waitakere Ranges heritage area.

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20 February, 2008

Local Government Forum for Broadband speech

Hon Nanaia Mahuta Minister of Local Government Speech at the official opening of the Local Government Forum for Broadband Conference at the Renouf Foyer, Wellington Convention Centre, 116 Wakefield Street, Wellington on 20 February 2008, 8.30am

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15 February, 2008

STOP tagging our communities: Mahuta

“Central government is committed to supporting local government and their communities to tackle tagging,” said Minister of Local Government and Youth Affairs Nanaia Mahuta.

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11 January, 2008

Rates rebates winner for Kiwi households: Mahuta

New Zealanders are better off under the enhanced rates rebate scheme.

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1 January, 2008

Kids And Dogs Dangerous Summer Mix

Dog owners need to take extra care during the festive season, especially when dogs are around children and young people

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20 December, 2007

Public urged to comment on dog safety

An options paper seeks public feedback on what more can be done to balance dog safety and responsible dog ownership

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28 November, 2007

2007 Quality of Life Report Launch

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27 November, 2007

Quality of Life Report key to good communities

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8 November, 2007

Labour votes down principles of TOW Bill

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7 November, 2007

Labour-led Government leading the way

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5 November, 2007

Address to Opening of Waikato Sculpture Trust Exhibition

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31 October, 2007

Increased Responsibilty welcomed – Mahuta

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31 October, 2007

Government tightens dog control

Associate Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced a further tightening of dog control legislation.

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30 October, 2007

Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance – Terms of Reference and Membership Announced

Local Government Minister Mark Burton today announced the three Commissioners appointed to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance, and released the Terms of Reference.

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4 September, 2007

Speech to the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce

Local decisions are best made locally - local government requires vision – a clear awareness of communities’ priorities and ss key members of the business community you have an important role to play.

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28 August, 2007

Government to study Rates Report

The final report of the Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates is now public

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15 August, 2007

Sir Barry: an inspiration

Sir Barry will continue to be a good friend to Tainui

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15 August, 2007

Local Government Minister congratulates Sir Barry Curtis

Local Government Minister Mark Burton today congratulated Sir Barry Curtis, for his outstanding contribution to his Manukau community, following Sir Barry's announcement that he would be standing down at the next local body elections.

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