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Hon Pansy Wong

19 November, 2009

Address to the Energy Trusts of New Zealand Spring Conference

Address to the Energy Trusts of New Zealand Spring Conference

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1 November, 2009

New Zealand praised as international leaders

New Zealand has been praised as international leaders in social harmony at the fifth Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Perth, Australia.

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30 October, 2009

5th Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue Speech

Faith and the Media/Internet: Combating Religious stereotypes

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21 October, 2009

Speech at the release of Ministry of Women's Affairs' sexual violence research project

Good evening everyone, it is a pleasure to be here as we gather to acknowledge the release of this significant research project.

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10 October, 2009

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Annual Conference Speech

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Annual Conference Speech

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9 October, 2009

Mental Health Awareness Week Speech

Opening Remarks - Seminar on Cultural Perspectives on Wellbeing University of Auckland Mental Health Awareness Week

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5 October, 2009

Our thoughts are with victims and their families

Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong expresses her deepest sympathies and condolences to the many Filipino and Indonesian New Zealanders, who are waiting to hear from loved ones affected by Typhoon Ketsana and the earthquakes in Padang.

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29 September, 2009

Launch of Rotorua Multicultural Business Council Speech

Launch of Rotorua Multicultural Business Council Speech

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19 September, 2009

Suffrage movement transcends boundaries

The Suffrage movement, led by Kate Sheppard, was a win for all women in New Zealand some 116 years ago, with their good work ensuring women are able to break down barriers and fulfil their potential.

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19 September, 2009

Christchurch City Council annual Suffrage Day luncheon

It is a pleasure to be with you today to celebrate one of the occasions that defines New Zealand as a nation.

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17 September, 2009

YWCA Suffrage speech

YWCA Suffrage speech

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31 August, 2009

Population Association of New Zealand Speech

This speech was given at the opening of the Population Association of New Zealand Conference "Distinct Communities; Diverse Populations; Different Futures: Towards 2030"

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24 August, 2009

New Zealand Diversity Forum Speech

Speech given at the New Zealand Diversity Forum at Te Papa

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12 August, 2009

Kapiti Coast: World famous in New Zealand

The Kapiti Coast District Council has become the first local government in the world to gain the International Disability Management Standards Council's Certificate.

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11 August, 2009

Speech to Altrusa Club of Manukau

Speech to Altrusa Club of Manukau

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11 August, 2009

New directory brings communities together

An online Muslim Women’s Directory has been launched by the Office of Ethnic Affairs as part of Islam Awareness Week.

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11 August, 2009

Gas Industry Company speech

Speech given to the Gas Industry Company conference.

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10 August, 2009

Kapiti Coast District Council IDMSC Certification ceremony speech

Speech given to Kapiti Coast District Council during their IDMSC Certification ceremony

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23 July, 2009

Gas Association Forum speech

Speech given to the Gas Association of New Zealand forum in Wellington

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29 June, 2009

Breaking through the language barrier

New Zealanders with limited English skills are now able to communicate with Court staff in the language they are most comfortable speaking with the help of a telephone-based interpreting service, the Office of Ethnic Affairs' Language Line service.

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25 June, 2009

Bloom Her Business Forum speech

Bloom Her Business Forum speech

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18 June, 2009

Bioprospecting speech

Speech given to MED bioprospecting stakeholders.

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15 June, 2009

Hon. John Hansen appointed to gas Rulings Panel

Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong today announces the appointment of Hon. Justice John Hansen to the gas Rulings Panel.

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9 June, 2009

Women’s Affairs gets boost for gender pay gap work

The Ministry of Women's Affairs has received a 12 percent funding increase - an additional $2 million over four years - to do more research and policy work on the gender pay gap.

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4 June, 2009

He Wahine Pumanawa Speech

He Wahine Pumanawa Speech

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21 May, 2009

It’s time to put the abysmal record behind us

Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says the launch of tonight's Women On Boards business case is an example of government and business working together to boost gender diversity in Kiwi boardrooms.

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8 May, 2009

This is not the end of Rape Awareness

The end of Rape Awareness Week does not mean the end being vigilant about the impact rape has on its victims and on our society, Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says today.

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26 March, 2009

Women can do anything, including trades

Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong is encouraging young women to enter into trades and apprenticeships, saying it is a viable option for all New Zealanders.

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21 March, 2009

Better choices throughout women's lives

Speech given to the Soroptimist International NZ Annual Conference in New Plymouth

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16 March, 2009

Reflections of being New Zealand's first Asian Cabinet Minister

Speech given to the AUT Chinese Centre

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