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I am delighted to be here in India and have the opportunity to address the India and New Zealand Business Council.

Mr Chairman, members of FICCI, High Commissioner, distinguished guests.

Communications Minister Paul Swain has released a Supplementary Order Paper (SOP) that contains the government’s proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Bill considered by the Commerce Select Committee.

I would like to take the opportunity today to look at the direction the reform of New Zealand’s capital markets regulation is heading in and to explain the context for the government’s activities in this area.

Government drives vehicle sales bill

This Government is committed to a better deal for people buying cars and support for motor vehicle dealers who protect consumers.

Communications Minister Paul Swain and Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs today announced decisions on the future of the FM radio broadcasting band.

Electricity: Post-winter Review – Summary of Submissions

Acting Energy Minister Paul Swain says the Government’s review of the way New Zealand’s electricity system functioned over the winter is progressing well and to schedule.

The government has taken another step towards improving confidence in the New Zealand share market with the tabling for introduction of the Securities Markets and Institutions Bill.

Information Technology Minister Paul Swain has delivered his progress report on the government’s E-commerce Strategy.

I am thrilled to be here at the West Coast E-Commerce Event. This event has particular significance, as today is the anniversary of the E-commerce Summit which we held in Auckland last year.

Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today and I welcome the chance to talk about the topic you have chosen for me - New Zealand and Australia, a borderless market – fact or fiction?

The government came into office with a policy plank of improving confidence in the sharemarket.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain today announced the appointment of Paula Rebstock as Deputy Chair of the Commerce Commission for a four-year term commencing 1 October 2001.

She replaces Mark Berry who left the Commission in August of this year.

Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today.

I would like to take this opportunity to talk about some of the things we've been doing over the past couple of years to help small businesses such as those operated by those of you here.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain today announced the appointment of Denis Byrne as an Australian member of the Takeovers Panel until 30 January 2003.

The Government is launching pilot schemes designed to bring broadband services to regional New Zealand.

Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today.

I was asked to talk to you about the government's view of where New Zealand is headed in information technology in commerce and the macro e-commerce environment.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the early report back of the Commerce (Clearance Validation) Amendment Bill from the Commerce Select Committee.

The government is taking steps to help stop electric fences interfering with internet service in rural areas.

Communications Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the announcement this week that Econet Wireless International will be establishing a third mobile network in New Zealand.

Communications Minister Paul Swain says the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001 ¡V which will help reduce compliance costs across the industry - have been approved.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain is acting quickly to clarify the issue created by a Court of Appeal decision yesterday on company mergers that were approved under the old Commerce Act.

"This morning the Court of Appeal overturned the previous decision of the High Court about the proposed acquisition of Woolworths NZ by Progressive Enterprises Ltd" Hon Paul Swain, Minister of Commerce, said today.

¡§The Government welcomes the report back of the Telecommunications Bill from its consideration by the Commerce Committee,¡¨ the Minister of Communications, Hon. Paul Swain, said today.