Speeches

Earlier this month Save the Children wrote to me with their most up to date analysis on the impact of climate change.

I want to thank China for hosting this critically important Conference of the Parties.

It’s a privilege to be able to join with you this afternoon and share some remarks on how important you are to our communities throughout Aotearoa, and across the Pacific region.

Thank you for the opportunity to be with you today to co-sign and celebrate the Southland Regional Aquaculture Agreement between Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Ohu Kaimoana and the Crown.

It is a privilege to represent the Crown in this ceremony which concludes seven years’ work to deliver aquaculture settlement obligations.

Cabinet met today to discuss the current alert level restrictions in Auckland and to confirm our plan for transitioning the city out of the current restrictions safely and carefully over the coming weeks.

Tēnei au te tāpae nei ki te aroaro o te Whare te tauākī ā-ture o Te Pire mō te Hararei Tūmatanui o Te Kāhui o Matariki / Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Bill.

Before I begin I want to acknowledge the Oranga Tamariki frontline workers, those who are out in our communities’ everyday doing their best to support our most vulnerable children and their families.

I’m delighted to have the opportunity to give the opening address of the Vision for Ageing in Aotearoa Conference today, in my role as Minister for Seniors.

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