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Opening of Australasian Fire Authorities Council Conference

Tourism Minister Mark Burton has congratulated Kea Campers for winning tourism's top award for the second year in a row.

The New Zealand Tourism industry will gain new insights into visitor travel as a result of a project announced today by Tourism Minister Mark Burton.

The Minister of Defence, Hon Mark Burton today announced that the RNZAF Skyhawk and Aermacchi fleets have been sold to a private American company, Tactical Air Services, Inc. for around $155 million (US$110 million ) following the signing of a Heads of Agreement between the company and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Minister of Tourism and Local MP Mark Burton presented a $14,330 Tourism Facilities Grant towards track signage for stage one of the Waikato River Trail, in Tokoroa today.

NZ has been voted the best country in the world for the first time ever at the Condé Nast Traveller Awards 2005

The Crown has taken another step towards settling a number of Te Arawa's Treaty of Waitangi historical Claims today, Minister in Charge of Treaty Negotiations Mark Burton said.

Combined with our strong domestic market, total tourism spending represents nearly 10 per cent of GDP and accounts for one in ten jobs

Good morning, Carol and I are pleased to be here today with our old friend Max Purnell. It is my privilege to be here as Minister of Tourism at the very first Whitianga Scallop festival.

Tourism Minister Mark Burton attended Whitianga's first annual Scallop festival today.

New Zealand has been announced as top destination in a National Geographic Traveler promotion

Tourism Minister Mark Burton today handed over a $72,000 cheque to the McCahon House Trust to go towards displays in the artist's former residence at French Bay in Waitakere City.

Speech given at the On My Way to the Somme book launch

Special allowances paid to members of the armed forces in overseas trouble spots will be automatically exempt from income tax under legislation proposed by the government.

The Department of Conservation is to help the tourism sector explain New Zealand’s natural heritage to overseas visitors, and measure tourism impacts on the environment, the Minister of Tourism, Mark Burton and Conservation Minister, Chris Carter announced today.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the Australian Defence College today. It is a pleasure to see you in New Zealand and I hope that you find your visit here enjoyable and beneficial.

The Crown and Ngati Mutunga today signed a Deed of Settlement at a ceremony at Urenui Marae, Treaty Negotiations Minister Mark Burton said.

Thank you on behalf of all the Crown party for such a warm welcome to Urenui Marae. I greatly appreciate the chance to stand here, at the heart of the Ngäti Mutunga rohe, before Mount Taranaki.

I am very delighted to be with the Inbound Tourism Operators Council conference once more.

I am especially pleased to address an ITOC conference with a theme that fits so well with my passion for quality in the tourism industry.

The Crown and Ngati Apa ki Rangitikei have agreed to enter into negotiations settling the tribe’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Treaty Negotiations Minister Hon Mark Burton said today.

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, and thank you for inviting me to speak to you again this year. I am delighted to be here in Rotorua for this occasion.
This is the fifth time I’ve had the pleasure of opening this conference.

Introduction
Tena koutou katoa – good evening. Thank you for the invitation to speak to you tonight.

Tourism Minister Mark Burton tonight announced a $105,000 Tourism Facilities Grant towards the construction costs of a viewing promenade at the Rotorua Bathhouse.

Tonight, Tourism New Zealand will present to you the latest incarnation of NewZealand.com and introduce you to the travel planner which will help our visitors plot a route around New Zealand.