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

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.

He koa rawa atu taku ngakau i taku haere mai ki konei ki te whakamanu i te purongo rangahau nei: Te Piko o te Mahuri.

I was delighted to accept your invitation to speak with you today.

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā.  Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Good afternoon everyone.

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā.  Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Good afternoon everyone and thank you Frances for your introduction.

Hon Rodney Hide speech to Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ (BLENNZ); Homai Campus, Auckland; Sunday, September 26 2010

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā.  Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā.  Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. 

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.  Kia Orana, Talofa lava, Taloha Ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Malo e lelei.

Tuatahi, me mihi ki nga mana whenua o tenei wa. Tena koutou.

E te Poari o te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa, tena koutou.

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Independent Schools of New Zealand Board Chairs' Seminar; the Hyatt Regency Auckland, cnr Waterloo Quadrant & Princes St, Auckland; Monday, May 31 2010

Hon Heather Roy speech to open the New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Leaders' Conference; James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, the Terrace, Wellington; Thursday, May 13 2010.<

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Early Childhood Council Conference; Christchurch Convention Centre, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Friday, May 7 2010.

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.  Kia Orana, Tolofa lava, Taloha Ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Malo e lelei.

Hon Heather Roy speech to open the Wellington Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival; Wellington East Girls' College, Wellington; Tuesday 27 April 2010.

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga hau e wha.Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Kia Orana, Talofa lava, Taloha Ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Malo e lelei, Namaste chao.

Hon Heather Roy speech to the New Zealand Graduate School of Education Graduation Ceremony; Christchurch; Monday, March 29 2010.

As I was getting ready for the day ahead, this morning I had a moment of utter genius as I thought about the possibility of picking up some whitebait for tea.   There's nothing quite as m

Hon Heather Roy speech to the official opening of Huanui College; Ngunguru Road, Whangarei; Saturday, March 20 2010.

Hon Heather Roy speech to the GiftEDnz Mini-Conference; Campus of Massey University; Saturday March 20 2010.

Hon Heather Roy speech at the Launch and Signing of the Contract for Provision of Special Education Specialist Qualifications; Tea Gardens, Museum Building, Massey University, Wellingto