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Comments at the closing function for the International Year of the Volunteer. Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

Introduction

Tena koutou katoa

Welcome everyone.

Seven government ministers are attending a Social Development Forum in Waitakere City with 120 community social services organization representatives from across Auckland on Friday, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today.

Forty-five applications have been received for a share of the Government’s new $60m fund to build Centres of Research Excellence in the tertiary education sector, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

New Zealand¡¦s six regional volunteer centres are to receive a funding boost to ensure they can capitalise on the International Year of Volunteers to build greater levels of participation in voluntary activities.

A better working relationship between community organisations and government agencies is the goal of a statement signed at Parliament today.

A better working relationship between community organisations and government agencies is the goal of a statement signed at Parliament today.

Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey told the Top Exporters Conference in Wellington today that it was time for the business community to engage with the Government, and other stakeholders within the tertiary education sector

Introduction

Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you today.

Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey announced today that the Unversal College of Learning (UCOL) will be the community partner for Wanganui tertiary education.

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Legislation to significantly reshape New Zealand’s tertiary education system was tabled in Parliament today.

I am pleased to be here today to speak at your conference. The opportunity to address university staff at this time every year is becoming something of a tradition, and it is one that I look forward to.

New Government legislation tabled in Parliament today abolishes the work test for sole parents on the Domestic Purposes and Widows Benefits.

The number of Modern Apprentices signed up under the Government’s flagship programme has risen 35% since June to 1,640, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

The number of Modern Apprentices signed up under the Government’s flagship programme has risen 35% since June to 1,640, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Lottery grants of $1.25 million each have been approved for both Christchurch’s Jade Stadium and “Pacific”, the multi-purpose community events centre to be built in Manukau City, Minister responsible for Community and Voluntary Sector and Lottery Grants

New Zealand¡¦s policy community are being urged to strengthen the social knowledge base so that Government programmes effectively tackle the causes of disadvantage in our society.

Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey today announced an investigation is underway into possible misuse of the student loan scheme and the activities of a private education provider based in Taranaki.

Address to the Social Entrepreneurship Conference 2001. Wellington Town Hall.

Introduction

Kia ora
Kia orana
Talofa lava
Malo E Lelei
Fakaalofa Lahi Atu
Ni sa bula

It is a pleasure to be here.

Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey says that social entrepreneurship mounts a challenge to traditional forms of government and public service.

Kia ora
Kia orana
Talofa lava
Malo E Lelei
Fakaalofa Lahi Atu
Ni sa bula

It is a pleasure to be here.

The Labour-Alliance Government is well down the track of rebuilding New Zealand as the great place to be a child that it once was, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey.

New student loans and tertiary funding rules being introduced next year focus public money on providing students with a quality education, Associate Education Minister (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey said today.

A package of skills forecasting initiatives were announced by Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey today.