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20 November, 2009

Passing Go Conference: Social Wellbeing in the new Auckland Council

As you all well know, I'm an Aucklander.

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20 November, 2009

Speech to the Passing Go Conference

Speech to the Passing Go Conference - Social and Community Wellbeing in the New Auckland Council

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20 November, 2009

APEC: 20 years of evolution and progress

APEC remains an important vehicle for New Zealand's engagement with the wider Asia-Pacific region, Foreign Minister Murray McCully tells a seminar in Wellington celebrating the group's 20th anniversary

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19 November, 2009

Taking agriculture forward with the Emissions Trading Scheme

Federated Farmers National Council Meeting, Westpac Stadium, Wellington

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19 November, 2009

Statement to World Summit on Food Security

Hon David Carter statement to the World Summit on Food Security, Rome

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19 November, 2009

Address to the Energy Trusts of New Zealand Spring Conference

Address to the Energy Trusts of New Zealand Spring Conference

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19 November, 2009

Securing a Brighter Future: One Year In

On this day exactly a year ago, the 19th of November 2008, the new National-led Government was sworn into office.

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18 November, 2009

Manu Ao Academy Seminar – ‘Māori Development’

Manu Ao Academy Seminar – ‘Māori Development’ Notes prepared for presentation to video-conference

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18 November, 2009

Speech to Federated Farmers National Council

It's great to be here.

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18 November, 2009

Unlocking Our Petroleum Potential

Speech to the Biennial New Zealand Oil & Gas Industry Outlook Conference 2009

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18 November, 2009

ORRS Extension For 400 Students

Hon Heather Roy speech to launch ORRS Extension; Fergusson Intermediate, Upper Hutt; Wednesday November 18 2009.

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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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16 November, 2009

Kōtuitui Inc Launch

Preparation for this launch got off to a really good start on Saturday night. In the 45th minute, Ngati Porou man Rory Falloon scored the goal that would qualify New Zealand for the 2010 World Cup finals in Spain.

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13 November, 2009

Speech to the APEC CEO Summit 2009

I spoke at this summit a year ago in Peru and can I say, what a difference a year makes.

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13 November, 2009

Presbyterian Support Northern 125 years

I feel honoured you've invited me to share in your celebrations to mark your 125th anniversary.

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13 November, 2009

Palliative Care Nurses Conference – Biannual conference

I was delighted to accept the invitation of Helen Cleaver, Chairperson Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand, to take part in this very special conference.

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13 November, 2009

Speech to Motor Trade Association Annual Conference

Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to make this opening address. I would like to acknowledge Motor Trade Association CEO Stephen Matthews, President David O’Kane and all MTA members here for this conference.

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13 November, 2009

Sharing Learning And Celebrating Differences

Hon Heather Roy address to the celebration of the Te Awamutu College Satellite; Te Awamutu College, Alexandra St, Te Awamutu; Friday, November 13 2009.

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13 November, 2009

Ngāti Kāpo O Aotearoa Inc. Biennial Conference 2009

This hui has been inspired by the aspirations of Mrs Tawai Te Rangi, a kuia of Ngāti Kāpo ki Te Upoko o te Ika ropu.

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12 November, 2009

Speech at the 2009 New Zealand Association of Scientists Awards

Last year's awards were one of my first formal engagements as Minister of Research, Science and Technology. I would like to reflect on the past year, and what this Government has achieved to date. Many of you here tonight will be familiar with the ground I am going to cover.

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12 November, 2009

Address to New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association Annual Conference

I am very pleased to be with you today at the opening of your second annual conference.

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11 November, 2009

Territorial Force Employer Support Council Function

Hon Heather Roy address to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Cocktail Function; Ohakea Air Force Base, Manawatu; Wednesday, November 11 2009.

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11 November, 2009

National Community-Government Forum

You know it is a really wonderful thing to be amongst people who have such a generosity of spirit in the work you are doing in our communities - and I want to thank you for the work that you are doing.

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10 November, 2009

Science Olympiads Of New Zealand

Hon Heather Roy speech to launch of Science OlympiaNZ (SONZ); Parliament; Tuesday, November 10 2009.

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10 November, 2009

National Community Action Youth and Drugs Hui

Delivered by Jay Rerekura on behalf of Minister Turia

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10 November, 2009

Address to Conferenz 5th Annual One Stop Update Accountants in Practice Conference

The Government's tax policy work programme, which was announced in March this year, and updated in September, has four broad themes.

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9 November, 2009

Reflecting on the Unspoken Issues-Violence and abuse in our Communities

Critical and Sensitive Issues Symposium “Reflecting on the Unspoken Issues-Violence and abuse in our Communities” ‘An Unholy Silence’

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9 November, 2009

Fishing agreement vital for Pacific's economic future

An agreement ensuring fish stocks are sustainably managed is vital for the economic well-being of all Pacific nations, Foreign Minister Murray McCully told the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Auckland on Sunday afternoon

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9 November, 2009

Opening address to the Housing in an Ageing Society Forum

The Minister addressed policy makers gathered at the Ministry of Social Development for a one day forum on preparing to meet the housing needs of older people.

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8 November, 2009

Speech at the Manurewa RSA Remembrance Day service

Today we remember the end of what used to be known as the Great War - the War to End Wars.

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