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13 October, 2009

Remaking the Trans-Tasman World

Speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs

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30 September, 2009

Reforming New Zealand's liquor laws

Speech to the Hospitality Association of New Zealand

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30 September, 2009

The Latest on Corporate Insolvency Legislation

Speech to 9th Annual Corporate Insolvency Conference

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26 August, 2009

Latest Developments and Legislative Objectives

Commerce Minister Simon Power's speech at the 5th Annual Securities Law Update, Duxton Hotel, Wellington

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18 August, 2009

Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill: First Reading

I move, that the Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

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2 August, 2009

National's Justice Agenda: Keeping our Word

It’s been 60 years since the National Party first won office.

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23 July, 2009

The Criminal Justice System: Reform is coming

One of the things that has struck me the most since becoming a Minister is the importance of time.

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25 June, 2009

Where Franchising Fits in New Zealand’s Regulatory Framework

Thank you for inviting me here to this important forum to speak on an issue that has attracted some attention recently: how we regulate franchising in New Zealand.

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11 June, 2009

Opening Address Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply's 3rd Strategic Procurement Forum

Good morning and thank you Jonathan for inviting me to open today’s proceedings.

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22 May, 2009

Trans-Tasman regularisation of insolvency laws

Commerce Minister Simon Power's speech to Insolvency Practitioners Forum, Kensington Swan, Auckland

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22 May, 2009

Speech to branches of the Institute of Financial Advisors

Speech to branches of the Institute of Financial Advisers

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14 May, 2009

Keynote Opening Address to INFINZ Debt Capital Markets Forum 2009

Good morning and thank you for the welcome and introduction. Thank you also for the opportunity to open this valuable forum.

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30 April, 2009

Speech to Institute of Finance Professionals NZ Inc Awards

Speech to Institute of Finance Professionals NZ Inc Awards Sky City, Auckland

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30 April, 2009

Speech to NZX Annual Meeting

I want to talk about two issues: My vision for New Zealand’s capital markets, and the role of government in those markets. I will do this with the global financial crisis as a backdrop.

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28 April, 2009

Intellectual Property Design Competition prize-giving

Speech notes for Commerce Minister Simon Power at the Intellectual Property Design Competition prize-giving, Hutt International Boys School, Upper Hutt

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3 April, 2009

Drivers of Crime ministerial meeting opening address

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you, and thank you for taking the time to be here today.

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2 April, 2009

Speech to International Legal Aid Group Conference

Speech to International Legal Aid Group Conference

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26 February, 2009

Opening address to Institute of Policy Studies Criminal Justice Forum

Thank you for the opportunity to open this forum on addressing the underlying causes of offending.

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