Speeches

Omicron is circulating in Auckland and possibly the Nelson Marlborough region if not elsewhere. On that basis as we have previously signaled the whole of New Zealand will move into the Red setting of the traffic light system at 11.59pm tonight.

It is fantastic to be able to be here with you in person tonight to mark the one year anniversary of PACER Plus entering into force.

Thank you for joining me today. I’m delighted to be announcing new work to address long-standing problems in conservation law – and a major step towards laying the foundation for fundamental reform: a review of the Wildlife Act 1953.

When I took on this job, I felt hugely privileged that I had the responsibility for achieving our smokefree goal.

Each year, the Auckland Trade and Economic Policy School brings together people with a wide range of backgrounds, ideas and resources. Each of you can effect positive change in our trade kaupapa, and I encourage you to use this conference today to do so.

Kia ora koutou – and thank you for the introduction.

I am incredibly grateful that you could all join me today to launch Te Aorerekura – our country’s first national strategy and action plan to eliminate family violence and sexual violence.

Thank you for providing this opportunity to speak with you today as Attorney General.

Thank you for inviting me to respond on behalf of Government to the release of these two important reports (Whakamanahia Te Tiriti, Whakahaumarutia te Tangata -Honour the Treaty, Protect the Person and Whakamahia te Tūkino kore Ināianei, ā Muri Ake Nei - Acting Now for a Violence and Abuse Free Future.

I would like to begin by acknowledging the many staff, researchers, and University of Otago alumni who have contributed to the COVID-19 response.