6 October, 2008
Judith Tizard has today welcomed Australia's announcement that it will introduce a resale royalty scheme to Parliament that will benefit visual artists, an initiative already taken in New Zealand.
Read full release >>3 October, 2008
Judith Tizard announces that recent amendments to copyright legislation will soon come into force. The amendments update New Zealand's copyright law to reflect current advances in digital technology.
Read full release >>2 October, 2008
Helen Clark and Judith Tizard have today expressed deep sadness at the passing of outstanding singer and performer Rob Guest.
Read full release >>26 September, 2008
Judith Tizard speech to the Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Seminar, Friday 26 September – 9.30 am, Te Papa.
Read full speech >>26 September, 2008
Helen Clark and Judith Tizard welcome the passage of the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill through Parliament.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Lianne Dalziel and Judith Tizard welcomed the passage of the Financial Service Provider (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Bill which is part of a suite of reforms of the finance industry.
Read full release >>23 September, 2008
Judith Tizard has introduced an amendment to the Copyright Act that would repeal the commissioning rule. She also announced that a review on whether there should be a copyright exception for the purpose of parody and satire has begun.
Read full release >>22 September, 2008
Judith Tizard gives a speech introducing the IPENZ annual lecture on electric vehicles. This lecture is part of the annual Pickering Lecture Series, honouring New Zealander William Pickering who was at the forefront of space exploration technology in the US.
Read full speech >>18 September, 2008
Speech by Judith Tizard at the Auckland Heritage Festival
Read full speech >>11 September, 2008
Judith Tizard says the passing of the Public Transport Management Bill is a watershed moment for Auckland's public transport.
Read full release >>9 September, 2008
Speech notes for Judith Tizard for the Launch of the NZ Dance Industry Strategy.
Read full speech >>9 September, 2008
Lianne Dalziel and Judith Tizard welcome the select committee report back of two bills that will beef up regulation of financial advisers and institutions, ensuring greater accountability of advisers and providing consumers with effective avenues for complaints.
Read full release >>9 September, 2008
Judith Tizard hosts the launch of the Dance Industry Strategy in Parliament's Grand Hall.
Read full release >>5 September, 2008
Judith Tizard's First Reading speech notes for the Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill. The actual First Reading speech was given by Leader of the House Hon Dr Michael Cullen on 5 September 2008.
Read full speech >>5 September, 2008
The Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill had its first reading in Parliament, said Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Māori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, Judith Tizard hosted the launch of the 2009 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival at Parliament today.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Speech notes for Judith Tizard at the launch of the Te Matatini 2009 National Kapa Haka Festival Launch.
Read full speech >>3 September, 2008
Judith Tizard responds to recent media reports saying that it was appalling that anyone should have to pay 8% per week interest on a loan as there are far lower rates available.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Judith Tizard today announces the appointment of one new member and the reappointment of two members to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board.
Read full release >>29 August, 2008
Judith Tizard welcomes extra funding for the Aotearoa People’s Network, which provides people with free access to broadband internet through local libraries.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
Speaking to the Archives and Records Association of New Zealand Judith Tizard talked of an exciting new project with the international organisation FamilySearch of Utah that will bring to life the wealth of information held in ship passenger lists.
Read full release >>26 August, 2008
Archives Minister Judith Tizard announces two new recordkeeping standards, the Create and Maintain Recordkeeping Standard and the Electronic Recordkeeping Metadata Standard.
Read full release >>26 August, 2008
Figures stated by the Mr English in the House today about proposed levies on new and used cars are based on a discussion document released in January and no decisions have been made, says Judith Tizard.
Read full release >>20 August, 2008
Judith Tizard announces the appointment of Professor Susy Frankel as Chair of the Copyright Tribunal for a term of one year.
Read full release >>18 August, 2008
Library Week is to be launched at the National Library in Wellington tonight kicking off a nation-wide programme of activities designed to celebrate the services of local libraries.
Read full release >>15 August, 2008
Judith Tizard statement about the inaugural Archives New Zealand Scholarship that will encourage the use of archives holdings in new and innovative ways.
Read full release >>14 August, 2008
Judith Tizard announces the appointment of a new member to the Creative New Zealand Arts Council.
Read full release >>6 August, 2008
Judith Tizard announces the reappointment of Bill Birnie, Tainui Stephens and William Somerville to the Board of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Read full release >>6 August, 2008
Judith Tizard announces the reappointment of Gerard O’Regan to the Māori Heritage Council of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
Read full release >>1 August, 2008
Speech points prepared for Judith Tizard at launch of a brand new television station in Whangarei, Channel North.
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