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The process to streamline and simplify state sector ICT infrastructure is now underway, with the release today of a request for proposal document.

This has been welcomed by the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Steven Joyce, and the Minister for Internal Affairs, Nathan Guy.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has appointed Guy Royal, Garth Gallaway and Kate Davenport to the Film and Literature Board of Review.

The Board is an independent statutory appeal body which reviews decisions made by the Office of Film and Literature Classification. Publications covered include films, video recordings, DVDs, books, magazines and computer-based material.

“All three appointees have a broad range of experience and expertise which will help them in this important role,” says Mr Guy.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Jack as Chief Censor.

Dr Jack has 26 years experience in the public service and significant legal expertise that includes working with the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993.

He is currently the Group Manager, Legal and Advisory Services at the New Zealand Customs Service and has worked for the New Zealand Police as Chief Legal Advisor.

“Dr Jack has a strong legal background and experience in dealing with law enforcement,” says Mr Guy.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of new member Maggie Burrill and the reappointment of Tina Wehipeihana-Wilson to the Lottery Grants Board.

“Both candidates have a wide range of experience in both the private sector and their local communities which will serve them well,” says Mr Guy.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Graeme Reeves as Chief Gambling Commissioner and Lisa Hansen as a new Gambling Commissioner.

“Graeme Reeves from Wellington is a former MP with a wide range of business, legal and governance experience. He will be the Chief Gambling Commissioner after six years of experience on the Commission.

“Lisa Hansen from Wellington brings a strong legal background and public policy expertise to her new role as Commissioner.

Associate Minister of Transport Nathan Guy has welcomed the review of flight training safety to be conducted by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC).

“Aviation is a highly regulated industry and New Zealand has a good safety record in this area. However, given the rapid growth in flight training in recent years the time is right for a broad look at how we safely train pilots.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announced $6,813,063 million in funding for 27 projects through the Lottery Communities Facilities Committee.

“A range of exciting projects around the country have received funding, helping to build or improve important community facilities.”

Highlights include:

Legislation to improve parts of the state sector has been welcomed by Nathan Guy, the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, the National Library and Internal Affairs.

The National Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Amendment Act and the Public Records Amendment Act have passed their final readings in Parliament today, paving the way for the three departments to integrate on 1 February 2011.

“The integration of these three departments is an important step in delivering better public services more efficiently.

Good evening and thank you for inviting me to speak tonight.

We’re here tonight to launch a very important study into what is a very important industry.

The Logistics and Supply chain includes wholesale trade, transport, postal and warehousing activities. Nationwide it accounts for about 12 to 15% of New Zealand’s GDP.

Manawatu’s advantages

It’s great to be here today as both the Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand, and as the MP for Otaki. Of course a big chunk of my electorate is part of the Horowhenua and Horizons Regional Council.

As the Minister, I’m well aware of how important it is we preserve our public records.

In a democracy, public records help protect the rights and entitlements of citizens. They support accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision making.

We’re here this evening to acknowledge the work of Firefighters in Canterbury during what so easily could have been a human tragedy.

It’s appropriate that I say a few words on what was a human tragedy, the Pike River Mine disaster.

Tragedies are part of the work a firefighter but nothing can prepare us for an event of this scale, particularly when our own are affected.

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Vicki Caisley to the Board of the New Zealand Fire Service Commission.

Ms Caisley is a self-employed contractor based in Auckland with extensive experience in human resource management, both in the private and public sectors.

“Ms Caisley brings a valuable range of skills and experience to the Board. Her experience includes assignments in organisations such as the Auckland District Health Board, Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd and Toyota Financial Services Ltd.”

Thank you for the invitation to speak this morning.

To acknowledge:

I am very pleased to be here to officially launch two new recordkeeping standards, the Disposal Standard and the Digital Recordkeeping Standard.

Importance of Recordkeeping Standards

One of the main goals of the Public Records Act 2005 is to raise the standard of recordkeeping across all sectors of government.

There are important reasons for doing this.

Good creation, maintenance and disposal of records is fundamental to good governance. 

Associate Minister of Justice Nathan Guy says he is pleased the Real Estate Agents Authority has reduced its levy on agents after consultation with the industry and public.

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Tariana Turia has announced that the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector will operate from the Department of Internal Affairs from 1 February next

Takapuna Grammar student and Youth MP Amelia MacDonald has won a video competition run by the New Zealand Business and Parliament Trust, Acting Youth Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has announc

Good morning and thank you for asking me to address this conference today.

The Association of South Pacific Airlines is over 30 years old, which is a great achievement.

Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy and Minister of Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia have welcomed the Auditor-General's report on lottery and community grants, tabled today in Parliam

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

Welcome everyone to Parliament's Grand Hall.

Thank you for inviting me here tonight to celebrate a remarkable milestone - the 100^th anniversary for your organisation.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has welcomed the strong interest shown in the NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund, with 482 applications received totalling $70 million.

I'd like to welcome you to Parliament tonight and say a few quick words on how important your industry is to New Zealand.

Good morning, and thanks for inviting me to kick off this Local Government Transport Forum.