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Comments at the launch of the Learning Shop - He Huarahi Ki Mua, Porirua's Learning and Assessment Centre. Cobham Court, Porirua.

Government actions to implement Objective 15 of the New Zealand Disability Strategy, which is to “Value families, whanau and people providing ongoing support.”

The Retirement Villages Bill was introduced to Parliament just before Christmas. It underwent its first reading and is now being considered by the Justice and Electoral Select Committee. Although my role has to be somewhat removed from the process at this stage, I have made it clear to the Select Committee Chair Tim Barnett, that the government is interested in a comprehensive report-back, which identifies all the key concerns raised by submitters, so that we can consider whether changes are necessary.

Thank you for this invitation to address this CEDA luncheon today.

I am here today with a substantial business mission from New Zealand to promote the strongest possible economic relationship with Australia.

Issues facing rheumatology, particularly access to the latest drugs.

"As Minister of Conservation, I am extremely proud of this government's record as managers and protectors of New Zealand's unique natural and historic heritage."

With the arrival of the information age, health systems around the world have amassed enormous quantities of data about people and their health.

Prime Minister Helen Clark's address to the Trans-Tasman Business Council luncheon in Sydney, on the first day of an economic mission she is leading to Australia

By now, almost 24 hours after the Budget's delivery, you will be broadly familiar with its contents and forecasts.

You will also be aware that the Budget brought no surprises. We know that business values certainty. It is also our view that in this age of open, global markets, governments should signal their intentions clearly and be as predictable as possible.

Budget 2002 is a Labour/Alliance effort based on a Labour-determined spending limit.

Mr Speaker, I move that the Appropriations (2002/2003 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time.
Budget 2002 represents the completion of the fiscal aspects of the programme announced in the Speech from the Throne at the start of this Parliament.

Dr Michael Cullen's budget speech

Jim Andertton's speech on Budget 2002

Summary of of disability initiatives in this year's Budget

Mr Speaker, the passing of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Genetically Modified Organisms) Amendment Bill into law will implement one of the key government decisions in response to the report of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification.

This conference concludes on the eve of the 2002 Budget which will be presented in Parliament tomorrow. It is no secret that the Budget is about growth and innovation. What this conference has been about is generating the skills for a successful and prosperous economy. Doing just that is a key objective of the government’s strategy to grow an innovative New Zealand which I released in February.

Address to North Canterbury Federated Farmers AGM, Christchurch, on climate change policy.

Initiatives to support informal carers of people with disabilities.

This conference concludes on the eve of the 2002 Budget which will be presented in Parliament tomorrow. It is no secret that the Budget is about growth and innovation. What this conference has been about is generating the skills for a successful and prosperous economy. Doing just that is a key objective of the government's strategy to grow an innovative New Zealand which I released in February.

The National Library has an exciting future with many challenges. It continues to show the ability to engage in issues and the needs of its communities.

Address to the national conference of the Retirement Villages Association New Zealand. 1.30pm,Hilton Hotel,147 Quay Street, Auckland

Address to the Work in Progress, New Directions in Workplace Learning international vocational education and training conference. Wellington Town Hall Convention Centre.

Good morning and welcome to the official launch of the third Progress Report on the Blueprint for Mental Health Services in New Zealand.

It is a pleasure for me to open this conference on Socially Responsible Investment.