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A nationwide telephone interpreting service will be a priority for the next Labour Government, Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins says.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Employing additional community advisors in the Office of Ethnic Affairs will mean better communication, a better informed government and a stronger base for New Zealand’s ethnic communities, says Ethnic Affairs Minister, George Hawkins.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

The government is to introduce a new telephone interpreting service to allow better communication between New Zealand’s growing ethnic community and key government departments.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

A nationwide telephone interpreting service will be a priority for the next Labour Government, Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins says.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

The Office of Ethnic Affairs is to receive a $700,000 funding boost.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins has today welcomed the launch of a nationwide Chinese Lifeline service

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Today’s apology for the poll tax and related discrimination against Chinese settlers in the late 1800s demonstrates the government’s desire to build lasting partnerships with Ethnic New Zealanders, said Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins.“

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins has welcomed the latest reduction in unemployment, which includes a substantial drop in unemployment among Ethnic New Zealanders.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

It is a pleasure to be here to celebrate the launch of the Auckland Office of Ethnic Affairs.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins today formally launched the Office of Ethnic Affairs at a function at Parliament.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

The Government is leading by example and has contributed $500,000 towards relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in India.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Exciting the senses, exploring the sights, enjoying the sounds and tasting the cuisine is all part of the Festival of Asia.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Minister for Ethnic Affairs Hon George Hawkins said steady economic growth, lower unemployment and strong consumer confidence is benefiting Chinese business-people.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Three years on-the-air is an outstanding achievement for AM990 Radio Chinese.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Minister for Ethnic Affairs Hon George Hawkins has highlighted a significant reduction in unemployment among those from Ethnic communities.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

The latest ranking of National's spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs, Pansy Wong, shows how the National Party fails to take the portfolio seriously.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

A new Migrant Resource Centre will be established by the Auckland and Manukau City Councils to improve support services for new migrants, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel and Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins said today.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Minister for Ethnic Affairs, Hon. George Hawkins has welcomed SKY Television's announcement that six Asian channels will be added to its service.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

Minister for Ethnic Affairs Hon. George Hawkins has welcomed members of a Korean Delegation to the New Zealand Parliament.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs

The Government is committed to strengthening ties with ethnic communities, says Minister for Ethnic Affairs, George Hawkins.

  • George Hawkins
  • Ethnic Affairs