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A proposal has been put to the National Rifle Association which, if accepted, will allow the National Championships to go ahead at Trentham next month, the Minister of Defence Mark Burton announced today.

The Minister of Defence Mark Burton has welcomed the appointment of Brigadier Martyn Dunne as the new Commander, Joint Forces, New Zealand.

The Minister of Defence Mark Burton has expressed his regret at the resignation of his Australian counterpart John Moore.

"I have written to John Moore wishing him well in his future endeavours.

The Minister of Tourism Mark Burton has welcomed acknowledgment from local government leaders of the importance of tourism in New Zealand.

The Service Chiefs of the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Air Force have been reappointed for a further year.

Kia Ora and good evening Ladies and Gentlemen.

On behalf of Carol and I, thank you for what has been an enjoyable and pleasant evening thus far.

Your Worship Mayor Graham Hall, Greg McManus (museum director), Maori Battalion veterans, families, other invited guests.

New Zealand's military commitment in East Timor has been extended for another 12 months, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Defence Mark Burton announced today.

The Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton today unveiled a memorial on the Wellington waterfront, 50 years to the day since the first New Zealand troops departed for the Korean War.

Kia Ora and good evening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Veterans and their families, other guests.

In 1950 North Korea launched an invasion of South Korea.

Kennedy Park is unique, certainly from a tourism point of view.

The Minister of Tourism Mark Burton says the release today of two key tourism sector research projects will greatly assist the tourism industry to plan for future development.

The Minister of Defence Mark Burton has welcomed the release of the Australian Defence White Paper, which he says has reiterated the special relationship between New Zealand and Australia.

Thank you for the invitation to speak to you tonight.

You will be aware that in addition to my duties and obligations as Member of Parliament for Taupo, I am also Deputy Leader of the House, and I have a number of ministerial portfolios.

Thank you for this invitation to speak at your AGM. I understand that in 1994 you held this event in Auckland and I am pleased that you have returned to New Zealand once more.

The next stage in developing a New Zealand Tourism Strategy gets underway next week with the convening of eight focus groups in Auckland and Wellington.

A little over 6 months ago, we gathered here to bid farewell to the 2nd/1st Battalion.

Distinguished guests, new graduates, ladies and gentlemen.

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The Minister of Defence Mark Burton and Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton have confirmed that work is proceeding on the disposal of Hobsonville Air Force Base.

The Open Skies Agreement with Australia has enormous significance for the New Zealand tourism industry, the Minister of Tourism Mark Burton said.

"Australia is New Zealand largest tourism market, representing nearly a third of visitors.

The Minister of Defence Mark Burton has welcomed the findings of the Court of Inquiry into the death of Private Leonard Manning.

Mr Burton has been briefed on the inquiry's findings by the Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Carey Adamson.

Half-a-million-dollars in Lottery grants has gone to community groups around the country in recognition of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers 2001, Lottery Grants Board Chairperson and Internal Affairs Minister Mark Burton announced tod