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“Dog safety requires good law, effective enforcement, community support for enforcement, and responsible dog ownership,” said Nanaia Mahuta.

Hon Nanaia Mahuta
Minister of Local Government
Speech at the Launch of the Quality of Life Report 2007
held in the Manukau Room, Manukau City Council, 31-33 Wiri Station Rd, Manukau
on Tuesday 27 November 2007, 12pm

Setting priorities and planning for the future is at the heart of the Quality of Life Report 2007, launched today by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta has hit back at what she calls ‘half truths’ by the Maori Party after the Labour-led Government voted down the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta said the Labour Party’s annual conference continued to re-enforce that Labour-led initiatives were working for all New Zealanders.

Hon Nanaia Mahuta
MP for Tainui

Address to the opening of Waikato Sculpture Trust Exhibition
Tauwhare, 2 November 2007

(Mihi)

Ngaati Haua

Introduction:

Nanaia Mahuta says her new roles as Local Government Minister and Associate Tourism minister is an opportunity to build on the significant achievements of the Labour-led government.

Associate Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced a further tightening of dog control legislation.

Local Government Minister Mark Burton today announced the three Commissioners appointed to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance, and released the Terms of Reference.

Local decisions are best made locally - local government requires vision – a clear awareness of communities’ priorities and ss key members of the business community you have an important role to play.

The final report of the Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates is now public

Sir Barry will continue to be a good friend to Tainui

Local Government Minister Mark Burton today congratulated Sir Barry Curtis, for his outstanding contribution to his Manukau community, following Sir Barry's announcement that he would be standing down at the next local body elections.

The Final Report of the Strengthening Auckland's Regional Governance Project is a positive first step

At the Local Government NZ conference, Mark Burton says a sustainable, prosperous future depends on a solid foundation of local action and strong local leadership

Online dog re-registration is a good service for responsible dog owners.

Up to $70 million has been allocated for the Rates Rebate scheme for the 2007/08 rating year, Minister of Local Government Mark Burton told Parliament today.

An options report for strengthening Auckland's governance structures to make the region more competitive has gone to Auckland councils for their consideration, Minister of Local Government Mark Burton said today.

Speech prepared for the third annual community outcomes workshop in Wellington.

Government officials have been asked to look at ways to come up with further options for dog control, following the fatal dog attack on a Murupara woman, says Associate Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta.

The world’s traditional patterns of development combined with fast growing populations have put an intolerable strain on our planet. The future costs of doing nothing are grim. Indeed – doing nothing is simply not an option.

Address to 4th Commonwealth Local Government Conference

The largest carbon neutral international conference to be staged in New Zealand to date kicks off in Auckland on Monday, Minister of Local Government Mark Burton said.

Dog's return highlights benefits for all dogs and owners