4 July, 2008
International Science Festival
A speech given at the International Science Festival in Dunedin on 4 July 2008
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4 July, 2008
Rotorua Museum Centennial Development Project
The Prime Minister announces Government Funding
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Rugby Ball London Venue
The Prime Minister announces NZ's World Cup Rugby Ball London venue
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Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill – First Reading
First reading speech on the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill. The Bill will establish a scheme to make payments to New Zealand authors in recognition of their books being available for use in New Zealand libraries.
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Third reading, Land Transport Management Amendment Bill
(Delivered by Transport Safety Minister Hon Harry Duynhoven) The Bill addresses the issues raised in a number of reviews into the land transport sector aimed at improving value for money. It also provides a mechanism for regions to accelerate capital works through a regional fuel tax, if they wish to
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Opening of Waiouru Police Station
"New or refurbished stations are about more than just bricks and mortar. Apart from allowing police to do their job better and more efficiently in purpose-built facilities, the very existence of a new station provides a strong community reassurance factor."
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NZ Principals Federation conference
We all have an interest in making our schools the place of choice for young people to be, and the place where we can make education personal and relevant to them and their needs
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New AUT Manukau campus
The Prime Minister announces a capital grant of $25 million for Auckland University of Technology to purchase the site for its new campus in South Auckland
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Reaffirming a strong friendship
America's Independence Day celebrations provide an ideal opportunity to reaffirm our two countries' strong bond of friendship
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Address to the Deloitte Tax Seminar
The main focus of the Government’s tax policy work programme over the last few years has been on measures designed to help to strengthen the economy.
Read full speech >>1 July, 2008
“How Flexible is Your Job”
Flexible working arrangements is not a favour from employers to workers – but it does take some effort, more so in some work places.
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Get vocal about recycling
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Glass Packaging Forum rap competition event, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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KiwiRail Launch
Prime Minister Helen Clark speaks at the launch of KiwiRail
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Launch of I-E-KO-KO! An Introduction to Cook Islands Māori
I-E-KO-KO! An Introduction to Cook Islands Māori provides opportunities for any student to learn Cook Islands Māori in our schools.
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New Zealand’s rail back in New Zealand hands
The truth is that New Zealand must have a strong, thriving rail network if we are going to live up to our full economic and environmental potential.
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Speech at the launch of the Science Media Centre
The idea that New Zealand can get by on a number eight wire mentality, let along celebrate it doesn’t wash with me. This is the 21st Century. If we are going to succeed, we need to have a far more sophisticated national awareness of the role science and technology need to play in our future.
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Saving the grand and Otago Skinks
I am privileged to be here this morning to share with you this very special occasion for two remarkable, distinctive and critically endangered species, grand and Otago skinks. They are New Zealand’s largest and most threatened lizards, only found in the schist tor and tussock country of inland Otago, where their wonderfully distinctive markings earned them the name mokomoko.
Read full speech >>30 June, 2008
Launch of the Wellington Regional Settlement Strategy and Plan of Action launch speech
Launch of new settlement strategy for newcomers to Wellington from overseas
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FIANZ – NZ Muslims Stakeholders Forum 2008
Address to FIANZ – NZ Muslims Stakeholders Forum 2008
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2008/09 National Land Transport Programme
The changes taking place now will provide greater certainty and the means of getting on with the business of providing the country with a transport system that is sustainable, accessible, safe and offers value for money.
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Best practice urban design in local government
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Urban Design Symposium, Circa Theatre, Wellington
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Multi Ethnic Forum
New Zealand has a strong and proud record of welcoming refugees and migrants.
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Talbot Park - A transformation to be proud of
Maryan Street attends the official opening of Talbot and Kotuku Parks.
Read full speech >>27 June, 2008
Ballance Environmental Awards
Speech notes from Ballance Environmental Awards, Palmerston North
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Opening of Gisborne Police Station
Police Minister Annette King opens the new Gisborne Police Station
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Energy, Transport and Sustainability Symposium
Speech to the National Energy Research Institute Symposium, Rutherford House, Wellington
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Protecting our ocean resources
Speech by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard to Sustainable New Zealand: Rhetoric or Reality conference of ECO (Environment and Conservation Organisations of Aotearoa), St Johns in the City Church, Wellington
Read full speech >>26 June, 2008
Speech to Wellington region prison and community volunteers, marking Volunteers Awareness Week
Speech delivered at Parliament by Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Darren Hughes on behalf of Corrections Minister Phil Goff. Your interactions, support and positive influence help make prisoners' reintegration into the community more likely to be successful and therefore make the community safer by reducing the likelihood of their re-offending
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Second reading, Land Transport Management Amendment Bill
This Bill will further imbed the government’s push to ensure that we have a land transport planning and funding system that reflects the sophistication and complexity of a 21st century society.
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Local stories for local children
Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Children's Television Forum, Museum Hotel, Wellington
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