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22 July, 2008

Report finds local government legislation is sound

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today welcomed the release of the Local Government Commission Summary report on the Local Government Act 2002 and the Local Electoral Act 2001.

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16 July, 2008

Kawarau Water Conservation Order special tribunal announced

A special tribunal has been appointed to consider an application to amend the Kawarau Water Conservation Order, Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.

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16 July, 2008

Families and young people focus of regional plan

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says helping families and young people in the Taranaki, King Country and Wanganui regions is a priority for the Ministry of Social Development.

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10 July, 2008

Manawatu/Wanganui Regional Forum

Opening address for the Manawatu/Wanganui Regional Forum, Thursday 10 July 2008, Palmerston North

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9 July, 2008

Waikato Regional Plan Launch

Address at the Waikato Regional Plan Launch, Wednesday 9 July, Hamilton, 10am

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8 July, 2008

Funding encourages environmental awareness

Schools receiving grants under the New Zealand Glass Environmental Fund to carry out environmental projects

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2 July, 2008

Involve 08

Address at INVOLVE O8 Wednesday, 2 July 2008 Michael Fowler Centre, WELLINGTON

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30 June, 2008

New Zealander new chair of the World Customs Organisation

Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is congratulating New Zealand Customs Service Comptroller and Chief Executive, Martyn Dunne, who has been elected chairperson of the World Customs Organisation.

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24 June, 2008

‘Mission On’ message informs Stage Challenge

Stage Challenge’s a great opportunity for young people to show their talent and take part in a professionally run show. It requires hard work, team effort and loads of energy, both behind the scenes and on stage but it’s worth it,” Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.

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20 June, 2008

Making Connections

Address Local Government Chief Executives Froum, Making Connections, Friday 20 June 2008,Wellington

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20 June, 2008

Government funds deliver for youth

Youth Affairs and Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced a $1.1 million boost for 16 local councils to fund youth projects in their regions.

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19 June, 2008

Kapa Haka affirms talent amongst rangatahi

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is praising the hard work and effort of rangatahi taking part in this year’s Secondary Schools National Kapa Haka competition.

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19 June, 2008

Minister welcomes Bioethics Council report

Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta today welcomed the Toi te Taiao: Bioethics Council report on pre-birth testing, entitled Who Gets Born?

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18 June, 2008

Launch Who gets Born? report

The opportunity to join you here this evening to launch the Toi Te Taiao report on pre-birth testing is yet another important milestone. Alongside the earlier report on xenotransplantation, this report helps to inform us about ethical matters in relation to pre-birth testing as well as factors associated with pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).

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10 June, 2008

Register your dog and be a safe owner

“It’s a time of year when dog owners should register their dog and that’s a good time to take stock of your dog and its environment,” Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said today.

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5 June, 2008

Raglan paving the way to sustainability

“Recycling is an easy way we can all contribute to sustainability,” Environment Associate Minister and Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta said in Raglan today.

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4 June, 2008

It’s not too late to apply for a rates rebate

Local Government Minister and Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is not too late for people to apply for a rates rebate for this year.

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28 May, 2008

Everyday Young New Zealanders saluted

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is today saluting 12 Young New Zealanders chosen from across the country to be part of a special Youth Week ceremony at Parliament this evening.

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28 May, 2008

Whanau get a helping hand from pack

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said Waikato whanau will benefit from the whanau pack she launched today.

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28 May, 2008

Celebrating Everday Young New Zealanders Ceremony

Address at the Celebrating Everyday Young New Zealanders Awards Ceremony, Wednesday 28 May 2008, Grand Hall, Parliament, 5.30pm

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27 May, 2008

Budding politicians ‘grill’ Ministers

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Statistics Minister Darren Hughes were on the receiving end of Young Persons’ Question Time at Parliament today.

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25 May, 2008

Youth Week 08 – lets relate to young people

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said Youth Week 08 is a chance to acknowledge the work being done to ensure young people are supported.

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22 May, 2008

Customs Annual Symposium 2008

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15 May, 2008

Values important focus for Aspiring Leaders Forum

“It is great to see so many of our future leaders gathered together in one place to learn from each other and from some of New Zealand’s current business, media, community and political leaders,” Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.

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13 May, 2008

New Zealand to host international counter-proliferation exercise

New Zealand's ability to deal with shipments concealing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) will be put to the test in a major international exercise hosted in Auckland in mid-September, Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.

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12 May, 2008

"Find your Field of Dreams" Launch

I am pleased to be here today on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Government to participate in the launch of the “Find Your Field of Dreams”.

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7 May, 2008

Boost for Trans-Tasman Border and Maritime Security

Australia and New Zealand Customs have today committed to a series of initiatives that will further streamline travel and trade between the two countries.

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6 May, 2008

Customs talks to consolidate trans-Tasman ties

Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today head to Australia for her first official meeting with Australian counterpart, Home Affairs Minister, Bob Debus.

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5 May, 2008

Border control officials recognised

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today presented awards to seventeen long-serving members of the New Zealand Customs Service, and paid tribute to their record of service.

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1 May, 2008

Young people paving the way to sustainability

“It’s inspiring to see young people dedicated and committed to making a contribution to protecting the environment,” said Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

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