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17 March, 2010

Complaintline: Ensuring That Consumers' Problems Are Heard

Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy was today pleased to launch Complaintline - a new gateway website for disputes resolution and investigation agencies that provide the New Zealand public with information about complaint resolution processes.

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17 March, 2010

Helping Consumers Resolve Complaints And Disputes

Hon Heather Roy speech to launch Complaintline; Grand Hall, Parliament; Wednesday, March 17 2010.

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13 March, 2010

2009 TrustPower National Community Awards

Hon Heather Roy speech to the TrustPower National Community Awards; World of Wearable Arts & Classic Cars Museum, Quarantine Road, Nelson; Saturday, March 13 2010.

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8 March, 2010

Re-opening of the Wellington City Cadet Unit

Thank you for the invitation to this re-opening ceremony. It’s always a great pleasure to attend NZCF events and tonight is particularly special because the re-opening of a unit represents growth in one of the best investments that the Government can make in our young people.

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1 March, 2010

'One Law - One Door' For Consumer Transactions

Hon Heather Roy presentation to the Employers and Manufacturers' Association (EMA) Northern Members Policy Forum on 'One Law - One Door'; EMA Boardroom, Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland; Monday, March 1 2010.

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1 March, 2010

Scams Can Happen To You

Hon Heather Roy speech to launch Fraud Awareness Week 2010; Vodafone, Viaduct Harbour Avenue; Auckland; Monday March 1 2010.

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27 February, 2010

150 Years Of Heroes

Hon Heather Roy speech to the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the 4TH Otago and Southland Battalion Group; Saturday, February 27 2010.

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25 February, 2010

The Future Workforce Of Special Education

Hon Heather Roy speech at the Launch and Signing of the Contract for Provision of Special Education Specialist Qualifications; Tea Gardens, Museum Building, Massey University, Wellington; Thursday, February 25 2010.

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19 February, 2010

Territorial Force Commissioning Course and Initial Officer Training Graduation

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Territorial Force Commissioning Course and Initial Officer Training Graduation Parade; Waiouru Army Camp, Waiouru; Friday, February 19 2010.

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18 February, 2010

Navy takes delivery of first OPV

The Navy has taken possession of the first of the Protector fleet Offshore Patrol Vessels, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy said today.

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16 February, 2010

Excellence In Education

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) Annual Cocktail Function; The Grand Hall, Parliament; Tuesday, February 16 2010.

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12 February, 2010

Review Of Special Education In New Zealand

Hon Heather Roy address to the Auckland Disability Law Workshop on the Review of Special Education; Western Springs Garden Community Hall, Western Springs, Auckland; Friday, February 12 2010.

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3 February, 2010

Review of Special Education 2010

Hon Heather Roy speech to launch the 'Review of Special Education: discussion document'; Evans Bay Intermediate School, Wellington; Wednesday, February 3 2010.

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3 February, 2010

Minister Releases Special Education Review Discussion Document

Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today opened public consultation on the Review of Special Education initiated as part of ACT and National's commitment to providing all students in New Zealand with the opportunities and tools they need to fulfil their potential.

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3 February, 2010

Why National Standards Are Important

Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today expressed her support for the Government's new National Standards, an important policy that will provide parents with much-needed information about their children's educational progress.

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2 February, 2010

Minister Welcomes Aspire Students On First Day Of School

Address to the Corelli School of the Arts; Anzac Road, Browns Bay, Auckland; Tuesday, February 2 2010.

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1 February, 2010

Aspire Students Begin Next Leg Of Journey To Success

Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy will tomorrow meet students who have received assistance to attend an independent school under the Aspire Scholarship scheme she launched as part of ACT and National's broader initiative to widen school choice for young people and their families.

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15 January, 2010

Expanded LSV course provides more opportunities

Young people will have more chances to challenge and test themselves this year through an expanded Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) course says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

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14 January, 2010

Ministers pay tribute to Air Force pilot

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy have extended their deepest condolences to the wife and family of flying instructor and Red Checkers pilot Squadron Leader Nick Cree, who was killed in a plane crash near the Ohakea Air Force base this morning.

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18 December, 2009

Take Care When Buying An Extended Warranty This Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching New Zealanders should be aware of their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) before making purchasing decisions or buying an extended warranty, Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy said today.

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13 December, 2009

Reinforce Success In Peace As You Would In War

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Inaugural NZDF Reservist of The Year Awards Dinner; Defence House, Aitken St, Wellington; Saturday December 12 2009.

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13 December, 2009

Auckland Teacher Named Inaugural NZDF Reservist Of The Year

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today congratulated Lance Corporal Deborah Kendon on being named the first ever New Zealand Defence Force Reservist of the Year.

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12 December, 2009

70th Anniversary Of The Battle Of The River Plate

Hon Heather Roy address to Mess Dinner to Honour veterans of the Battle of the River Plate; The Wellington Club, The Terrace, Wellington; Friday, December 12 2009.

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11 December, 2009

Supporting Consumers And Building Effective Markets

Hon Heather Roy address to Consumer NZ 50th Board Meeting; Wellington; Friday, December 11 2009.

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11 December, 2009

17 Squadron ATC Final Parade

Hon Heather Roy address to 17 (City of Christchurch) Squadron Air Training Corps; Squadron Headquarters, Oxford Road, Wigram, Christchurch; Thursday, December 10 2009.

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10 December, 2009

New Zealand Defence Force 'Reservist Of The Year'

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will this weekend announce the inaugural New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Reservist of the Year at a special award ceremony in Wellington.

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9 December, 2009

Adding Transparency To Charitable Giving

Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy today congratulated National MP Amy Adams on the passing of her Fair Trading (Soliciting on Behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill through its First Reading in Parliament this evening.

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8 December, 2009

Advertising Standards And Self-Regulation

Hon Heather Roy address to the Advertising Standards Authority; Turnbull House, Bowen Street, Wellington; Tuesday, December 8 2009.

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8 December, 2009

First Financial Services Disputes Resolution Scheme Application

Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL) has become the first body to apply to set up a financial sector consumer disputes resolution scheme under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008, Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy said today.

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4 December, 2009

Single Economic Market

Hon Heather Roy presentation to the Ministerial Council of Consumer Affairs (MCCA); Perth, Australia; Friday, December 4 2009.

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