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After five years as Minister of Tourism, I can say with all certainty that New Zealand is no ordinary destination.

While a lot has changed since this series began ten years ago, we still have a lot to do.

The outstanding facility we are officially opening here today will certainly be a significant contributor to the guardianship of our iconic national bird.

The certification of Kaikoura is a practical step towards sustainability that shows the world we are serious about meeting environmental issues head-on.

At the inaugural Armistice Symposium, New Zealand's Defence policy settings and international deployments are outlined

I am delighted to be here tonight, to celebrate this watershed in tourism labour force planning.

I’m proud to highlight the partnership between State Owned Enterprise Meridian Energy and successful private sector enterprise Winstone Pulp (WPI) on this project.

Defence Minister Mark Burton says NZ the Defence Long-Term Development Plan constituted a new era of development for NZ's Defence Force

I’d like to talk today about New Zealand’s Defence policy – how it has developed and where we are going. I also want to outline some of our recent acquisitions, and how they impact upon the Defence Force’s most important asset—its people.

It is a pleasure to recognise the hard work and achievements of those who represent the future of one of New Zealand’s premiere industries— tourism.

On behalf of the government and all New Zealanders, I am proud to welcome the members of New Zealand’s Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) home from Afghanistan.

Mark Burton's closing speech at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2004.

Mark Burton's speech to open the 2004 Tourism Conference held in Taupo.

Hon Mark Burton addressed the final parade of the New Zealand Burma Star Association on VE Day 2004.

Speech to officially open the Nelson Tasman Tourism Planning Conference.

Defence Minister Mark Burton spoke at the signing ceremony for the contract to build new Navy ships

As Minister of Tourism I have had a first hand glimpse of the vital role The Lord of the Rings has had in profiling New Zealand on the world stage. As well as being amazing films and cinematic spectacles, they captured an essence of New Zealand's diverse and picturesque landscape, along with the genius of our innovative people.

The future care of Tongariro National Park was ensured by Horonuku Te Heuheu Tukino IV of Ngati Tuwharetoa when he gifted the peaks to all people of New Zealand in 1887, so that they might be preserved and protected for all time. This gift provided the initial focus for the creation of the national parks system in New Zealand.

Skycity’s $140 million convention centre investment enables it to compete for a new range of prestige events

Sustainability for the tourism industry will be enhanced by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the NZ Hotel Council and the Inbound Tour Operator’s Council

Real well-being—not only for us, but for future generations—means looking after all of our capital—human, built, natural, social, and cultural.

This government has made growth and innovation in the economy a key focus and tourism is just one sector that, through working in effective partnerships, has benefited.

The security of both New Zealand and our region depend on more agencies than just Defence

The tourism sector’s success is about a whole lot more than money. It’s about working together with you to leverage off every possible opportunity.