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This is the third time that it has been my privilege as Minister of Conservation from New Zealand to present to the Commission a proposal to establish a South Pacific Whale Sanctuary to protect the great whales in their breeding grounds in our region.

Relations between New Zealand and Taiwan, importance to the economy of overseas trade and investment.

I want to touch on three aspects of the government’s perspective on sustainable development.First and foremost partnerships, also how the government’s leadership role fits into that partnership, second the draft sustainable development strategy, and finally I’ll touch on the international issues.

Today I want to reinforce the importance this Government continues to attach to the ACE sector – and how we are delivering on our commitment.

Prime Minister Helen Clark's keynote address to the 2002 New Zealand Labour Party election-year congress

Announcement of decision on the future of the Department for Courts proposal to reconfigure small courts

Minister for Information Technology Paul Swain's speech to the E-Commerce Action Team's 2002 Sector Forum.

Outlines issues concerning volunteers, aged care and mental health

If we are truly to ‘harness’ the contribution of our increasingly active retired population, then we owe it to them, to put in place the strategies that will support their continued participation in all aspects of society.

This strategy stands witness to that commitment.

Address to the Competenz AGM. EMEX Trade Show, Auckland Showgrounds.

Naturally, as Minister of Immigration, I firmly believe that New Zealand is ‘the Right Choice’. However, it is not ‘the Right Choice’ for everyone. That is why I encourage anyone considering migrating to New Zealand to research all of the issues, before the final decision is made.

Outlines government's new strategy for health of older people

Giving New Zealanders better access to their cultural heritage – wherever it is held – is a key challenge for cultural memory institutions. Museums, galleries, archives and libraries must come to terms with a growing demand from users keen to use new technologies to explore the treasure troves of information they hold.

Digitisation, as you know, is no longer an arcane and operational extra, but a mainstream, integral part of information-sharing processes.

Japan Association of Travel Agents Chairman Matsuhashi san, Vice-Chairman Kogi san, JATA President Ishii san, Board members of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, Your Worship Garry Moore - Mayor of Christchurch, members of the tourism industry, lad

Supergrans national conference.As Minister responsible for the Community and Voluntary Sector I want to acknowledge the wonderful work you do assisting families in need.

Address to NZDF symposium on Asymmetric warfare

This symposium, to be held over the next two days, is a good opportunity for New Zealanders to hear a range of local and international expert opinion on international terrorism.

Outlines government's 'integrated continuum of care' approach to health care of older people

As you know, these irrigation projects for this region have a long pedigree. There has been quite a lot of tension from time to time. But I am delighted at the level of consultation and co-operation that appears to be going on now.

Speech to Ecotourism conference

The step up to being a principal is an enormous professional challenge. I for one remember the struggle of the first few years and can recognise the benefit of a bit more support during that time. And I was working in the middle of a big city, with a lot of peer support.

Laila Harre's speech at the Waikato Institute of Technology Faculty of Social Sciences Graduation includes the announcement that from the end of May 2002 census results are going to be available free of charge on the internet

Kaumatua will get greater access to Maori in prison in a bid to reduce Maori re-offending.