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Speaking notes for launch of Hamilton Economic Development Strategy, Innovation Park, Hamilton, 5.30pm

 Introduction

 Mihi

Acknowledgments

Opening address for the Manawatu/Wanganui Regional Forum, Thursday 10 July 2008, Palmerston North

Hon Nanaia Mahuta
Minister of Local Government

Hon Nanaia Mahuta
Minister of Local Government
Speech at the Launch of the Quality of Life Report 2007
held in the Manukau Room, Manukau City Council, 31-33 Wiri Station Rd, Manukau
on Tuesday 27 November 2007, 12pm

Hon Nanaia Mahuta
MP for Tainui

Address to the opening of Waikato Sculpture Trust Exhibition
Tauwhare, 2 November 2007

(Mihi)

Ngaati Haua

Introduction:

Local decisions are best made locally - local government requires vision – a clear awareness of communities’ priorities and ss key members of the business community you have an important role to play.

At the Local Government NZ conference, Mark Burton says a sustainable, prosperous future depends on a solid foundation of local action and strong local leadership

Speech prepared for the third annual community outcomes workshop in Wellington.

The world’s traditional patterns of development combined with fast growing populations have put an intolerable strain on our planet. The future costs of doing nothing are grim. Indeed – doing nothing is simply not an option.

Address to 4th Commonwealth Local Government Conference

With the rapid changes in technology and the expectations of communities, libraries are doing a good job of adapting and evolving to ensure they remain relevant to, and of value in, an increasingly digital age.

Public Administration professionals have a critical role to play in the strong relationship between the two arms of government

I hope that this brief sketch of New Zealand's approach to involvement in the international development of local government has given you a sense of the importance we place on both the local government sector and our role in promoting and encouraging good local government on the international stage.

Acknowledging high performance is an important way of leading the development of good practice throughout the whole local government sector.

We must look after our taonga, so that our children, our grand-children and our future visitors to New Zealand can value and enjoy them too.

It is critically important that central and local government work together to create strong sustainable communities.

Good local government will always play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of New Zealanders

Strong local vision for community outcomes

The purpose of the Bill is to refine the legislative framework within which local authorities operate. It is highly desirable that this Bill be enacted before 1 July so that those who need assistance under the Rates Rebate Scheme are able to receive the full level of assistance.

Libraries bring communities a number of wonderful benefits.

Challenges facing Local Government Metro Sector

The Local Government Minister provides a flavour of the relationship between the Central and Local Government sectors since the passing of the Local Government Act