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Good evening,

You are here because we share a common belief – that cyber security is a critical issue for New Zealand.

I want to start out by saying that the Government is as committed to a secure, resilient and prosperous online New Zealand as you are.

And I’m here tonight to announce a step-change in the way we combat cyber threats.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen,

It’s my pleasure to address this year’s New Zealand Law Foundation awards dinner.

At the risk of offending those I don’t name, I would like to acknowledge some of the dignitaries here this evening:

Opening remarks

APEC TEL Chair Mr Andrey Mukhanov, Vice Chair Mr Morris Lin, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen.

It’s a privilege to once more welcome you here to Auckland New Zealand, for 52nd Meeting of the APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group.

Some of you may be aware that this is the second time APEC TEL has met in Auckland – the first was in 2006.

APEC represents a regional bloc of considerable economic and political significance to New Zealand. 

It’s a pleasure being here this morning and thank you Allan Cooke for the warm welcome.

First, may I acknowledge our gracious hosts, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, for hosting us here this morning and the Family Law Section of the Law Society for their continued support.

Nine months into the job, I have to say I’m thoroughly enjoying being Minister of Justice.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou.

Nau mai haere mai.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome.

I am pleased to be able to join you this morning at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering.

First, I want to acknowledge the APG Secretariat and the APG co-chairs for their leadership, dedication and stewardship over the important work of the organisation.

Good morning, kia ora koutou.

Thank you very much for having me back at NetHui.

I was doing a count up this morning and I think this is probably my fifth NetHui event between NetHui and NetHui South.

Can I just begin my acknowledging Jordan Carter and Internet New Zealand. Thank you for the work that you do putting these events together.

The internet is everyone’s business

Mr Speaker, I move, That the Harmful Digital Communications Bill be now read a third time.

Cyberbullying is a real and growing problem.

It’s not a minor issue confined to a small group of people. One-in-five New Zealanders aged 13-30 years have experienced harmful communications on the internet.

We need to do something to stem these new and insidious threats.

Good morning and thank you for the invitation for me to speak to you today.

I want to thank the Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand for organising this event and inviting me to speak again.

Let me first acknowledge your association chairman, Bruce Harding, and all his hard work and enthusiasm in the sector.

Since 1990, the association have been keen advocates and promoters of the rights of those requiring access to radio spectrum, and it’s great to see your organisation is still in good heart after 25 years.

Tena koutou nga Iwi o Tauranga moana nei (Greetings/salutations to you all the tribes of this area - Tauranga )

Ngai te Rangi     Ngai te Rangi (one of the Iwi)

Ngati Ranginui   Ngati Ranginui (one of the Iwi)

Ngati Pukenga   Ngati Pukenga (one of the Iwi).

Taku mihi tenei   ki a koutou katoa          (This is my acknowledgment to you all.)