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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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.
Read full speech >>10 October, 2009
Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Annual Conference Speech
Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Annual Conference Speech
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full speech >>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"
Read full speech >>24 August, 2009
New Zealand Diversity Forum Speech
Speech given at the New Zealand Diversity Forum at Te Papa
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>11 August, 2009
Speech to Altrusa Club of Manukau
Speech to Altrusa Club of Manukau
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>11 August, 2009
Gas Industry Company speech
Speech given to the Gas Industry Company conference.
Read full speech >>10 August, 2009
Kapiti Coast District Council IDMSC Certification ceremony speech
Speech given to Kapiti Coast District Council during their IDMSC Certification ceremony
Read full speech >>23 July, 2009
Gas Association Forum speech
Speech given to the Gas Association of New Zealand forum in Wellington
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>18 June, 2009
Bioprospecting speech
Speech given to MED bioprospecting stakeholders.
Read full speech >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>21 March, 2009
Better choices throughout women's lives
Speech given to the Soroptimist International NZ Annual Conference in New Plymouth
Read full speech >>16 March, 2009
Reflections of being New Zealand's first Asian Cabinet Minister
Speech given to the AUT Chinese Centre
Read full speech >>8 March, 2009
Building networks
Speech given at the Ethnic Affairs International Women's Day workshop
Read full speech >>6 March, 2009
New Zealanders will live up to our image
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says the United Nations' theme of today's International Women's Day - "Women and men uniting to end violence against women" - is a timely reminder to all New Zealanders that domestic violence is never okay.
Read full release >>6 March, 2009
Living up to our image
Speech given to the ZONTA and UNIFEM International Women's Day breakfast at the Beehive.
Read full speech >>28 February, 2009
Living in Harmony
Speech given to the National Inter-faith Forum in East Tamaki.
Read full speech >>25 February, 2009
Women’s voices to be heard at job summit
Thirty-five influential women and representatives from small, medium and large businesses and unions met to debate a range of solutions, ideas and initiatives on how to deal with the challenging economic situation at the Women in Business Workshop on Tuesday.
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