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25 May, 2012

Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill

I move that the Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill be now read a first time. At the appropriate time the Bill will be referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee.

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25 May, 2012

Post-Budget Speech to Trans-Tasman Business Circle

Trans-Tasman Business Circle

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24 May, 2012

Navy League of New Zealand Oceans Policy Conference

It is a great privilege to be in the company of such distinguished mariners and lovers of the sea.

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24 May, 2012

Pacific Day keynote speech: New Zealand Embassy, Washington DC

Distinguished Guests, including Assistant Secretary of State Dr Esther Brimmer and, our moderator today, Mr Ernie Bower from the Center of Strategic and International Studies.

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23 May, 2012

Keynote Address to the National Problem Gambling Provider Forum

The theme this year is ‘Connecting, Communicating, Continuity’ – three important principles that I will address this morning.

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21 May, 2012

Speech notes – Pre-Budget announcement for Corrections

Taking responsibility for Reducing Reoffending

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18 May, 2012

Address to the Inter-American Development Bank-International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council

It is always a pleasure to address these two important institutions, the Inter-American Development Bank and the International Food and Agriculture Trade Policy Council.

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18 May, 2012

Address to the EPIC NZ Business Conference

Today is about supporting, empowering and networking with ethnic business people to build connections that will take New Zealand forward.

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17 May, 2012

Speech to New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen Conference

Hon David Carter addresses the New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen Conference in Timaru.

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17 May, 2012

Hikohiko te Uira: Māori Science and Innovation Forum - “Powering the Taniwha Economy”

Delivered on behalf of the Minister by Ngahiwi Tomoana

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16 May, 2012

37th Annual National Deer Industry Conference

Hon David Carter addresses the 37th Annual National Deer Industry Conference in Wanaka.

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16 May, 2012

Speech Notes: Raising achievement for all in Budget 2012

Education is a subject that’s dear to my heart and head - and indeed yours, as future employers and business associates of the generation of young New Zealanders who are coming through our education system today.

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15 May, 2012

2012 IPANZ Gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards

I am very pleased to be here tonight as we recognise some of the incredible work and innovation of New Zealand’s public servants.

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15 May, 2012

Keynote Address to the National Kia Piki te Ora Māori Suicide Prevention Conference 2012

I am very pleased to be here today in place of Hon Tariana Turia, who sends her best wishes.

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12 May, 2012

Conservation Board Chairperson’s Conference

Conservation Boards are an important link between DOC and the community - you are independent and whilst you do not have a formal function to represent or be your community’s voice in conservation management – you are representative of your communities .

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11 May, 2012

Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation annual conference

Government Strategy to Facilitate International Trade Growth and the Importance of Asia

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4 May, 2012

Speech to NZ-US Council 10th Anniversary Conference, Sky City Convention Centre

The Rt Hon Jim Bolger, Ambassador Huebner, Parliamentary colleagues past and present, distinguished guests: thank you for the opportunity to talk to you today about the strong and developing partnership between our country and the United States of America.

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4 May, 2012

Speech to NZ-US Council 10th Anniversary Conference

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3 May, 2012

Speech notes: Investing in tertiary education in Budget 2012

In Budget 2012 the Government will be focused on rebalancing our overall spend in tertiary education between expenditure on student support and investment in tuition and research.

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3 May, 2012

Talking Trade: The Hong Kong Dragon and the New Zealand Taniwha

Acknowledgement: Steve Barclay, Director of Sydney’s Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office and delegation.

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3 May, 2012

Speech to Australasian Housing Institute Awards Ceremony: 3 May

Affordable, well-planned housing has a wonderful effect on peoples’ lives. Good housing helps to build vibrant and supportive communities and provide children with a safe, healthy environment in which to to grow up.

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3 May, 2012

Address to Grey Power New Zealand AGM

Thank you for inviting me to dine with you and to speak this evening, it is a pleasure to be back with you on the mainland.

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2 May, 2012

Speech to launch Children's Visual Communications Dictionary

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here to Parliament, and to be a part of the launch of the children’s visual communications dictionary.

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2 May, 2012

Address to Privacy Awareness Week

This is an exciting – and challenging – time to be involved in privacy matters.

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2 May, 2012

Launch of Just Speak Report

Last month I was involved in five restorative justice sessions involving a repeat offender.

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1 May, 2012

Pre-Budget Speech to Business New Zealand

Budget 2012 will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan.

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30 April, 2012

Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Pacifica Beats

Twenty five years ago, a first year teacher fresh out of teachers college, sat in his music prefab and dared to dream.

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26 April, 2012

Speech to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

Our ministers value opportunities like this to share ideas about how we can meet the challenges we face as a nation - and how we can grasp the many opportunities we have.

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26 April, 2012

Opening of the new Child and Adolescent Community Dental Clinic

Thank you for welcoming me here today, and for allowing me the privilege of attending this blessing and opening ceremony.

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26 April, 2012

Te Piringa Hui Taumata 2012

Tena koutou katoa. Thank you for inviting me to this hui today, it is a pleasure to be here with you, as you come together and plan for the year ahead, and to also reflect on the year that has passed.

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