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Good afternoon everyone – it’s great to be here today.

Today I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Meghan Coppage and the students of Room 21 at Kelston Primary School.

One of the first things I learnt since becoming Associate Minister of Education is that being Deaf is a difference, not a disability.

You are proud of your unique language and values.  You are proud to be part of a passionate and energetic Deaf community.  Most importantly you are proud of who you are. 

Speech to Nelson City Luncheon Club, Masonic Lodge Hall, Nile St, Nelson; Monday, November 22 2010.

Phil Twyford's detective work has once again shown him to be inept in his efforts to paint the new Auckland Council as a failure, Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide said today. 

Federated Farmers President Don Nicholson, Vice-President Donald Aubrey, CEO Conor English, National Council Members, Provincial Presidents, Ladies and Gentlemen.  Good morning and thank you f

Speech To Disabled Persons Assembly National Conference
Ascot Park Hotel, Cnr Tay Street and Racecourse Road, Invercargill; Saturday, November 6 2010

New Zealand has maintained third place in the World Bank's Doing Business survey, confirming its reputation as one of the best countries in which to do business, say Finance Minister Bill English a

The Auckland Council's first Auckland spatial plan will help to ensure that New Zealand has a city which can provide a key link to the global economy, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Envi

The Auckland Council's first Auckland spatial plan will help to ensure that New Zealand has a city which can provide a key link to the global economy, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Envi

Good evening and thank you for inviting me here today.

Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today welcomed the release of the 2025 Taskforce's second report, which highlights the challenge ahead if New Zealand is to succeed in catching Australia

Fluoride toothpastes, anti-dandruff shampoos and anti-pimple creams commonly sold in supermarkets will no longer be treated like medicines once new regulations have been drafted and approved.

Mr Mayor, Prime Minister, Councillors, Board Members, honoured guests.

This is the day a huge number of people have worked towards for the best part of two years.

I congratulate you a

Tonight's inauguration ceremony for the new Auckland Council marks the beginning of a new era in Local Government - and a new beginning for Auckland, Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide sa

The Director-General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Murray Sherwin, will chair the soon-to-be-established New Zealand Productivity Commission, Finance Minister Bill English and Regula

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

As you are well aware, I am new to the role of Associate Education Minister. 

It's great to be here today and thank you for your warm welcome.

Associate Minister of Education Rodney Hide today launched 'Success for All - Every School, Every Child', the Government's response to the Special Education Review.  The plan sets out changes

Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today congratulated incoming Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade-Brown, and wished her well for her first term as the civic leader of New Zealand's vibrant c

 Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today congratulated Len Brown on becoming the first elected Mayor of the new Auckland Council.

Minister for Regulatory Reform and Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide will tomorrow travel to Australia to meet with Australia's leading experts in the fields of productivity, regulation

Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today announced his intention to clarify the application of the Auckland Regional Council Trades Waste Bylaw to ensure certainty for those in the Auckla

Hon Rodney Hide Speech To 2010 Companion Animal Conference; Crowne Plaza, Corner Kilmore and Durham Streets, Christchurch; Tuesday, October 5 2010 

Following a review of the Aspire Scholarship scheme, Associate Education Minister Hon Rodney Hide was today pleased to announce changes to the scheme's eligibility criteria which will see more stud

Minister of Local Government Hon Rodney Hide today reminded MPs that they are prohibited from using resources provided to them as a Member of Parliament to endorse candidates in local government el