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Hon Dr Nick Smith

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25 November, 2009

Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill 2009

Mr Speaker, I move that the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill 2009 now be read a third time.

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24 November, 2009

Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill 2009

Second Reading

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19 November, 2009

Taking agriculture forward with the Emissions Trading Scheme

Federated Farmers National Council Meeting, Westpac Stadium, Wellington

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27 October, 2009

Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill 2009

Mr Speaker, I move that the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill 2009 be now read a first time.

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24 September, 2009

First reading, Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill

Mr Speaker, I move that the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill now be read a first time.

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25 August, 2009

Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference

Can I open by commending the organisers of this conference for your initiative in helping bring New Zealand and Australian thinking together on climate change and recognising the huge role for business in tackling this challenging issue.

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8 June, 2009

Agenda for Fresh Water Reform

Great to be here this evening. I thank you for this opportunity to be part of your important 2009 conference. It is aptly titled “Reform in Paradise – threat or opportunity?” It will not surprise you that I want to push the “opportunity” part of your conference theme.

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20 May, 2009

Opening address to the New Zealand Climate Change Centre Conference in Wellington

Today I want to give you an overview of Government thinking on climate change policy – including the complex issue of adaptation that is the focus of your conference this year.

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8 May, 2009

The Next Phase of RMA Reform

NZ Planning Institute Annual Conference, 8 May 2009

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19 February, 2009

Speech on the First Reading of the RMA

Mr Speaker, I move that the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Bill now be read a first time.

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