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Statement by the Honourable Lianne Dalziel, New Zealand Minister of Immigration at the Fifty Third Meeting of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioners Programme for Refugees.
Geneva, 1 October 2002

· Education and training have been a major component of New Zealand’s contribution to development in its partner countries and will continue to be a major feature of our work. Over the last decade more than one third of the total ODA budget has been spent on education and training.

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson outlines the review of the Total Mobility taxi voucher scheme.

The Government is making steady progress on He Korowai Oranga, our ten-year strategy for improving the health of tangata whenua.

It is always a pleasure to attend events that recognise and celebrate achievement - and the 25th anniversary of a major Mäori incorporation is certainly an achievement worthy of celebration.

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson outlines rationale and work programme for new Office for Disability Issues in Ministry of Social Development.

I’m very pleased to be here today to help launch the new conjoint degree to be offered by Victoria University and Wellington College of Education.

Today, I propose to talk about economic and trade issues affecting Papua New Guinea in the context of New Zealand's wider Pacific policy. Many of you have been operating in PNG for some time and know the challenges, and opportunities, of working there far better than I do.

My comments will focus on New Zealand's foreign policy objectives and priorities, the current challenges of the post 11 September climate in the international arena and how New Zealand's defence policy fits into our response to these.

Women's Affairs Minister Ruth Dyson outlines government's policies and work programme for women's issues.

Good evening. I’m really pleased to be here at the Fiordland Tourism Awards and to have the opportunity to celebrate excellence in the Fiordland tourism industry.

Speech at the coal-to-gas ceremony at Auckland Hospital, Grafton

Women's Affairs Minister Ruth Dyson launches Aotearoa Tertiary Students Association project on 'The Lived Experiences of Women with Student Debt'

The issues surrounding the growth of tourism are of relevance to both the industry and government. Over the next day and a half, you will be exploring the role local government plays in tourism and devising strategies to ensure the sector’s sustainability within our communities.

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson outlines government's policies and work programme for people with autism

The Government has set an economic objective of returning New Zealand ‘s per capita income to the top half of OECD rankings.

Most people I talk to support this objective.

Everyone agrees we need to improve our economy.

The Swearing-in Of Judge Malosi To the Family Court In Manukau on 24 September 2002

Welcoming Address
Heads of delegation meeting
Federation of Asian Retailers Association conference

Crown Plaza Hotel
Christchurch

9.00AM Wednesday, 25 September 2002.

Address to Competitive Auckland on biotechnology.

Thank you for the opportunity to address this conference. I am pleased to be here again, this time in my second term as Minister of Education.

Kia ora, tälofa lava, fakaalofa atu, mälö e lelei, kia oräna, ni sa bula, mälö ni, greetings.

Thanks for inviting me to speak at this important – and timely - gathering.

Thanks for the opportunity to address this conference. I am pleased to be here again, this time as a second term Minister of Education.

Address to the New Zealand Israel Trade Association annual trade awards, Auckland, on the development of the NZ Government's venture capital fund.

Address at the Performance-Based Research Fund Stakeholder Workshop. Te Papa, Wellington.