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Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed the public discussion around screening for prostate cancer.

A new plan to transform Auckland into a world-class visitor destination was welcomed today by Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor.

A new government agency to advise on and implement walking access policies will be established next year, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed progress on the proposal to place labels on alcoholic beverages informing women of the risks of drinking while pregnant.

Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed progress on the proposal to place labels on alcoholic beverages informing women of the risks of drinking while pregnant.

A new Bill detailing proposals to simplify the way the Alcohol Advisory Council levy is calculated was tabled in Parliament today by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor.

A benchmark report on New Zealanders’ knowledge, views and experiences of gambling and gambling-related harm was released today by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor.

Minister releases new research into the net outcomes of tourism activity for central and local government, tourism operators, society and the environment

New Zealand has been voted the Best Holiday Destination Worldwide by readers of the British Daily Telegraph newspaper

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today announced the appointment of two new members to the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC).

The government is seeking public feedback on a consultation document on the future of tobacco display in New Zealand, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

International visitors have higher expectations of what they will experience in New Zealand, according to new data, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor today kick started the biggest New Zealand promotional event ever held in Japan.

Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor today attended the WorldSkills Leaders Competition in Shizuoka, Japan to support the “Tool Blacks” – New Zealand’s young team of tradespeople.

Minister welcomes new measures to provide some flexibility on key issues affecting high country Crown pastoral leaseholders.

New recycling facilities to be set up in four regions across the country further highlight the government’s commitment to a clean green, 100% Pure New Zealand

Data released by Statistics New Zealand showing an increase in total guest nights in short term accommodation is great news for the tourism sector, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor leaves today for a nine day visit to London and Japan.

Targets to boost visitor satisfaction and increase the amount of money visitors spend are part of a new strategy for the New Zealand tourism sector.

Minister's speech at the launch of the New Zealand Tourism Strategy in the Banquet Hall, Parliament

Recent media reports on a possible didymo outbreak in the Central North Island are concerning and could cause unnecessary alarm for tourism operators and international visitors.

Kiwis are pumping more money into the New Zealand economy as spending through domestic travel continues to increase, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Corrections Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed a new proposal to enhance the role of the Office of the Ombudsmen in relation to the oversight of prison complaints and systemic issues.

Once again the National Party’s Simon Power is misleading the public with his deliberate misinterpretation of details given in the House, said Corrections Minister Damien O’Connor.