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The government’s Cultural Recovery Package continues to bring cultural and economic benefits to New Zealand, says Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, Judith Tizard.

The government will introduce legislation to ban parallel imports of films, videos and DVDs for nine months from a title’s first international release, Commerce Minister Paul Swain and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard said

The government’s plan to change legislation on parallel importing of films, videos and DVDs is a response to many concerns about the future of regional cinemas, Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard said today.

Mr Speaker, I move that the Land Transport (Road Safety Enforcement) Amendment Bill 2001 be now read a second time.

The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues, Judith Tizard, today congratulated Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton for taking action to get the Painted Apple Moth eradication programme underway.

Volunteers from the Auckland Central Electorate are to be recognised by the New Zealand Government for their voluntary aid work overseas.

Low-income state houses tenants in Auckland Central are on average $60 better off as a result of the government’s income-related rents policy, Auckland Central MP Judith Tizard said today.

New Zealand’s major biennial festival of kapa haka is expected to boost Auckland’s economy by $20 million, says the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues, Judith Tizard.

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Act MP Muriel Newman’s 19th Century view of what real work is must ring hollow with the young, talented and able New Zealanders who have spent thousands of hours and thousands of dollars getting training and education in creative areas, says Associate A

News of Infrastructure Auckland’s grant of $40 million towards the North Shore Bus Rapid Transit system has been welcomed by the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues, Judith Tizard.

Tena Koutou, Tena Koutou, Tena Tatou katoa.

This is a really exciting day for me.

Firstly, I would like to bring you the greetings of Prime Minister Helen Clark – who is also the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

A new programme to assist job seekers to develop a career in the arts and creative industries was launched in Auckland today by Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.

Exciting new developments will be able to take place in Auckland as a result of three pieces of legislation that come into effect today, says the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues, Judith Tizard.

Dr Merata Kawharu has been appointed to the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Judith Tizard, announced today.

Dr Kawharu replaces Peter Adds, whose term of appointment has expired.

Stout Research Centre director Dr Lydia Wevers has been appointed as a member of the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Judith Tizard, announced today.

Salutations

Kia ora. Good morning. Thank you for inviting me here to today.

Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard announced the first recipients of funding under the government's Regional Museums Policy in New Plymouth today.

Maunga Taranaki tena koe
Ki nga iwi katoa i noho mai i raro i tona tihi tapu
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa
Kua riro mai to honore nui ki runga i ahau
He ra whakahirahira
Mo tenei kaupapa rangitira

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

New school property funding for secondary schools will give Auckland a $7.3 million boost, says Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues, Judith Tizard.

Salutations:

"The Maori Made mark will see New Zealand artists - Maori and Pakeha - able to earn a decent income from their work," says Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, Judith Tizard.