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Four industry clusters in Auckland are to benefit from Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton’s announcement of $562,000 from Industry New Zealand.

Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard says Christmas is a special and fun time for getting together with family and friends and exchanging gifts, but it’s important to know what to do when a gift is “not quite right”.

“The issues resulting from the Kahukura Productions collapse have to be sorted out for the good of the New Zealand film-making and film-watching community,” Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard said today.

Legislation introduced to the House today by Associate Minister of Commerce Judith Tizard meets a commitment made by the Labour-led government in 1999 to address the effects of parallel importing and copyright piracy on the creative industries.

A position paper “Digital Technology and the Copyright Act 1994” outlines the Ministry of Economic Development's suggested policy responses to the issues arising from the current review of the implications of digital technology for the Copyright Act 1994.

“I have been regularly briefed by the NZ Film Commission Board chairman on the Kahukura Productions Limited issue since it first became obvious that Kahukura was in financial difficulty,” said Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.

The next step towards combating our “invisible” road toll has started with the release of a second draft of the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule by the Associate Minister of Transport, Judith Tizard.

United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage had been a significant year in terms of focusing on the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for future generations, said Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.

Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard says the government’s commitment to helping Auckland meet its infrastructure needs is even stronger with the release of the New Zealand Transport Strategy and the introduction of the Land Transport Management Bill.

The World Series showcase of New Zealand music has finished with the promise of international opportunities for local musicians and record labels.

The Trade Marks Bill replaces the Trade Marks Act 1953. The Act is almost 50 years old. This Bill comprehensively updates an essential part of New Zealand’s intellectual property regulatory regime.

The Bill will help ensure that New Zealand’s intellectual property regulatory environment meets the needs of an innovative and dynamic business sector in the twenty-first century

A new Trade Marks Act was passed by Parliament today, substantially updating New Zealand’s trade marks legislation.

Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed a report from the Commissioner of Police to Police Minister George Hawkins, which looks at ways to improve policing responses in the Auckland region.

A new Standards Scheme to promote excellence in New Zealand’s museums has been launched at Te Papa by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.

Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, 9.00am Wednesday 6 November, 2002

Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard says more than a third of the successful applicants in the latest round of Enterprise Awards are businesses and entrepreneurs in the Auckland region, including the electronic music label Kog Transmissions.

Minister for Auckland Issues Judith Tizard has welcomed the launch of the Auckland Regional Economic Development Strategy as the next step in realising Auckland’s economic potential for the benefit of all New Zealanders.

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard said that this week’s call for technology partners represented an important stage in the development of the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand.

Monday 14 October 2002, 8:00am, North Harbour Stadium

Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard expressed her sadness at the death today of Maui Dalvanius Prime (Tainui, Ngâpuhi, Ngâti Ruanui, Tuwharetoa, Ngâ Rauru, Pakakohi, Ngai Tahu), and paid tribute to the part he played in bringing Mâori culture to the fore, most significantly through contemporary Mâori music.

The discussion paper “Review of the Regulatory Regime for the Patent Attorney Profession in New Zealand” looks at the role of a patent attorney in New Zealand’s innovation framework and how the profession is currently regulated in New Zealand.

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

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard has launched a website that will promote the hundreds of cultural activities available to New Zealanders and international visitors during the America’s Cup period.