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Sport helps to define us as Pacific New Zealanders. At the grass roots level it helps unite communities and gives us a sense of belonging.

Speech notes for the New Horizons for Women Trust South Island Awards Ceremony

Commerce Minister announces proposals for greater regulation for insolvency practitioners

The increased use of restorative justice is a key element of the recently announced changes to the criminal justice system and in helping build genuinely safer communities in which victims are able to have their voices heard and offenders have an opportunity to become constructive members of society.

Working together to expand two-way trade and economic relationships with Fiji and the whole Pacific are important as we head into Export Year in 2007.

As well as reassuring the public, prisons serve another very important purpose, and that is to work hard to reduce re-offending by addressing the individual rehabilitation and re-integration needs of every offender within their walls.

Address to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Working Group 7.30pm, 12 October 2006, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch

As our trade expands, we have to be smart about how we keep our pests out and other threats to our primary industries

In some ways, the forestry industry is in the front line of the efforts to transform New Zealand's economy

Address to the National Youth Workers Network Inaugural Annual General Meeting

Speech to ANZSLA conference, Hilton Hotel, Auckland

Greater use of accreditation will assist the transformation of the NZ economy

What this gathering is all about tonight is celebrating the progress we have made in ensuring our economy is provided with a better supply of the right skilled workers.

If we can reduce the stigma around depression, we can treat it better and save lives - we CAN make a difference

The Minister of Revenue discusses tax with super fund executives

This year in particular marks significant progress in helping New Zealanders to embrace a savings culture.

Damien O'Connor opens a new Drug & Alcohol Unit in Christchurch Men's Prison

Foreign Minister Winston Peters' speech to the Korea NZ seminar, Turnbull House, Wellington, on October 10

This speech includes thanks for all those who had an input into the first round of the consultation process in establishing the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority. The Authority will regulate prescription medicines, complementary medicines, medical devices and over the counter medicines.

Speech notes for address to the NZIM Canterbury Inc. Women’s Conference on the importance of achieving work-life balance.

Speech given at the opening of the Association of Blind Citizens’ Conference in Christchurch on Saturday 7 October 2006

Parekura Horomia and Steve Maharey address the excellent work being done in Maori education, some of the challenges for the system, and how whanau can help with a better future