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Hon Rodney Hide

20 November, 2009

Speech to the Passing Go Conference

Speech to the Passing Go Conference - Social and Community Wellbeing in the New Auckland Council

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16 November, 2009

Govt announces Environment Canterbury review team

Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced the members of the review team that will investigate Environment Canterbury's poor performance.

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4 November, 2009

Unleashing Enterprise Through Regulatory Reform

Speech to the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Christchurch

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29 October, 2009

Minister welcomes Regulatory Responsibility Taskforce report

The Regulatory Responsibility Taskforce's recommendations for improving the quality of law-making in New Zealand have been welcomed by Regulatory Reform Minister Rodney Hide.

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28 October, 2009

Reforms to help keep rate rises under control

Local government reforms agreed by Cabinet this week will give ratepayers more say in how councils spend their money, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide said today.

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28 October, 2009

Govt initiates Environment Canterbury performance review

Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide today announced a formal investigation into Environment Canterbury because its poor performance is holding the Canterbury region back.

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23 October, 2009

Rates challenges for local government

Minister comments on analysis of the 2009-19 Long Term Council Community Plans

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21 October, 2009

Illuminating local government - a brighter future for commercial ratepayers

Speech to Property Council New Zealand breakfast meeting

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9 October, 2009

Speech to Insurance & Lending Group Seminar, North Shore, Auckland

Speech to Insurance & Lending Group Seminar about Auckland governance

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7 October, 2009

Speech to Retirement Villages Association Managers' Forum

Speech to Retirement Villages Association Managers' Forum, Glenburn Village, New Lynn, Auckland

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6 October, 2009

Speech to NZ Companion Animal Conference, Auckland

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide outlines his approach to dog control laws and regulations

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16 September, 2009

Auckland changes will not affect water supply and parks

Minister corrects statements from ARC Chairman about Auckland's water supply and parks

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14 September, 2009

Cabinet responds to public's views on Auckland boundaries

Local Government Minister announces decisions on Auckland boundaries

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7 September, 2009

Speech to Society of Local Government Managers Annual Conference, 7 September

Speech to SOLGM Annual Conference, Palmerston North, 7 September

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4 September, 2009

Real local authority, strong regional government

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Associate Minister John Carter are welcoming and endorsing the report of the Auckland Governance Legislation Committee. John Carter is also the former chair of the Select Committee.

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28 August, 2009

Speech to Local Government New Zealand Zone 1 Meeting

Speech to the Local Government New Zealand Zone 1 Meeting, Manukau, 28 August 2009

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18 August, 2009

2025 Taskforce members appointed

Minister announces appointments to the 2025 Taskforce

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17 August, 2009

Making Life Easier for Ratepayers and Businesses

Speech to the Christchurch Businessmen's Club, 17 August 2009

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17 August, 2009

Cutting red tape to create a better, smarter economy

Ministers release Government Statement on Regulation

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13 August, 2009

Speech to The New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development

Speech to The New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development, 13 August 2009, Te Papa, Wellington on Making Auckland Greater

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13 August, 2009

Speech to Waitakere Enterprise Business Breakfast

Speech to Waitakere Enterprise Business Breakfast, 13 August 2009, on Auckland Governance

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12 August, 2009

Speech to Bayleys Real Estate

Speech to Bayleys Real Estate, 12 August 2009, on Transition to a Greater Auckland

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11 August, 2009

Speech to Southland Chamber of Commerce

Speech to Southland Chamber of Commerce, Kelvin Hotel Conference Room, Invercargill, 11 August 2009

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28 July, 2009

Local Government New Zealand Conference 2009

Speech to Local Government New Zealand Conference 2009 canvassing the priorities of Hon Rodney Hide, Minister of Local Government.

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24 July, 2009

Speech to Howick/Pakuranga Grey Power Association

Speech to Howick/Pakuranga Grey Power Association on the issue of Auckland governace and wider local government issues.

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24 July, 2009

Speech to St Heliers Probus Club

The Hon Sir Muir Chilwell, Dr Cliff Tasman-Jones and Probus members, good morning and thank you for the opportunity to talk to you today about changes to the governance of our great city. I will also touch on some wider issues related to ratepayer concerns.

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21 July, 2009

2025 Taskforce to be established

An expert taskforce is being established to investigate the reasons for the decline in New Zealand's productivity performance over recent years.

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1 July, 2009

Speeech to Federated Farmers

Speech to Federated Farmers New Zealand Plenary Day, Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland - 1 July 2009

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30 June, 2009

Speech to National Road Carriers Annual Conference

Speech to National Road Carriers Annual Conference, Auckland, 26 June 2009

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24 June, 2009

Govt gives councils more time for water supply compliance

In response to local body concerns, Health Minister Tony Ryall and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide have announced that the Government has delayed requirements for communities to meet new drinking water legislation by three years.

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