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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>11 December, 2009
Supporting Consumers And Building Effective Markets
Hon Heather Roy address to Consumer NZ 50th Board Meeting; Wellington; Friday, December 11 2009.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>4 December, 2009
Single Economic Market
Hon Heather Roy presentation to the Ministerial Council of Consumer Affairs (MCCA); Perth, Australia; Friday, December 4 2009.
Read full speech >>2 December, 2009
When 15 Is Not Enough
Hon Heather Roy address to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Canterbury Regional Employer Awards; Air Force Museum, Wigram, Christchurch; Wednesday, December 2 2009.
Read full speech >>30 November, 2009
'One Law - One Door' For Consumer Transactions
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Combined Ministry of Consumer Affairs Stakeholders meeting; Ministry of Economic Development, Bowen St, Wellington; Monday, November 30 2009.
Read full speech >>28 November, 2009
Parents Of Vision Impaired (NZ) Inc
Hon Heather Roy address to the Parents of Vision Impaired (NZ) Inc Conference; West Plaza Hotel, Wakefield St, Wellington; Saturday, November 28 2009.
Read full speech >>25 November, 2009
Survey Shows Good Understanding Of Consumer Rights
Minister of Consumer Affairs Heather Roy today released the National Consumer Survey 2009 - a survey of consumer awareness, experience and perceptions, and consumer legislation conducted from June-August and involving 1,000 face-to-face interviews with New Zealanders aged 18 and over.
Read full release >>19 November, 2009
Govt marks death of Defence Force member
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy today extended the Government's deepest sympathies to the wife and family of Air Force Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster, killed in a routine explosive ordnance demolition task at Waiouru this morning.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
ORRS Extension For 400 Students
Hon Heather Roy speech to launch ORRS Extension; Fergusson Intermediate, Upper Hutt; Wednesday November 18 2009.
Read full speech >>18 November, 2009
400 More Students To Receive ORRS
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced that the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Schemes (ORRS), which provide support to students with high special education needs, will be extended to include another 400 students around the country who have missed out by frustratingly narrow margins in the past.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Minister Announces Gifted & Talented Advisory Group
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today announced the appointment of the Gifted & Talented Advisory Committee which will provide advice on education tailored to gifted and talented students and to strengthen partnerships across the Education sector in New Zealand.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full speech >>10 November, 2009
Science Olympiads Of New Zealand
Hon Heather Roy speech to launch of Science OlympiaNZ (SONZ); Parliament; Tuesday, November 10 2009.
Read full speech >>29 October, 2009
Minister Welcomes OAG Report On Special Education
Associate Minister of Education Heather Roy today welcomed the tabling in Parliament of a report by the Auditor-General on the Ministry of Education's management of four initiatives to support school-age students it assesses as having the highest level of special need.
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