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This has been touted as a business breakfast in my role as Associate Minister of Finance. However, I can¡¦t come to the Manawatu and pretend not to be the Education Minister because education plays such a vital role in the Manawatu economy.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed the announcement that the Queen has approved the appointment of Dame Silvia Cartwright to succeed Sir Michael Hardie Boys as Governor-General of New Zealand.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed the announcement that the Queen has approved the appointment of Dame Silvia Cartwright to succeed Sir Michael Hardie Boys as Governor-General of New Zealand.

The Government has made its announcement about the first round of significant defence purchasing decisions in Parliament today.

The ACC annual report, tabled today in Parliament, vindicates the decision to restore workplace accident insurance to the state - with better injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes backed by a strong financial performance says Accident Insurance Minister Dr Michael Cullen.

The Minister of Transport Mark Gosche said today that a news report that claimed he had rejected various road safety proposals was wrong.

Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton today paid tribute to retiring Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development Paul Carpinter.

Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Judith Tizard has today hailed the success of Christchurch band Zed as reflecting a bright future for the New Zealand popular music industry.

Thank you for the invitation to open your conference.
I well recall my role in establishing this organisation as Minister of Health in 1989. I visited Canada that year, prior to attending the annual meeting of the World Health Assembly in Geneva.

Background Paper

This AGM is the perfect occasion for us all to consider ways to make our communities safer.

The Hon Parekura Horomia, Minister of Mäori Affairs, announced today the appointment of members to the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission.

Health Minister Annette King today announced the appointment of 79 new health directors, with the appointments taking effect from Friday.

The Singapore Closer Economic Partnership agreement would be good for New Zealand, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today.

Mr Sutton issued a briefing paper which summarised the agreement.

Good role models are essential for every child to grow successfully into adulthood, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey.

Thank-you for inviting me to speak at this, the Inaugural Youth Mentoring Conference. It is a pleasure to join you today.

The Government has agreed to fund major new Defence acquisitions which will provide new mobility, fire support and communications equipment for the New Zealand Defence Force, the Minister of Defence Mark Burton announced today.

The Government has made its announcement about the first round of significant defence purchasing decisions in Parliament today.

New Zealanders should become more involved in their community, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Steve Maharey says.

I'd like to thank the Centre for Educational Development for organising this evening.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard tonight announced details of the Early Childhood Education Strategic Planning working group.

Long term planning is necessary to ensure adequate school provision to cater for population growth in Auckland, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

The Navy will stay at Devonport, the Army will continue to use Burnham Camp, and Hobsonville Air Base is to close, the Minister of Defence Mark Burton announced today.

Address to Dunedin social service groups organised by the Dunedin Volunteer Centre. Dunedin Public Library.

Introduction

Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.