Soundbites:
September 2010: Aftershock! Christchurch Earthquake 2010
It has now been three days since Saturday morning’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake, and Cantabrian courage and can-do determination have really come to the fore.
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June 2010: A Green Ribbon for Environmental Excellence
"We live in a unique and beautiful country. New Zealand’s environment is at the core of our national identity and our way of life. We must commit to protecting and conserving it."
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"Budget 2010 focuses squarely on getting the economy growing faster. It helps Kiwi families get ahead. And it sets New Zealand on a path to turn back debt and return to surplus."
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May 2010: Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
"This week the Review of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty begins in the United
Nations and I am there as a Deputy Chair of the NZ Parliamentarians for Nuclear
Non-Proliferation and Disarmament."
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April 2010: Celebrate With A Green Ribbon
"New Zealand is a beautiful, lush country. We have the sea, stunning mountains, rivers andlakes and fertile countryside. Our natural environment is important to us – we’ve got to protect it".
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March 2010: An invitation to learn more about National Standards
"As an ex-teacher, an employer, and a mum, I believe that a good education opens doors and is the key to a better future for our young people".
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February 2010: Bluegreen Business - Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable and Profitable
"New Zealand’s environment is an asset to and presents a unique opportunity for New Zealand businesses. Environmentally friendly business presents an opportunity for New Zealand".
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Christmas is a time to count our blessings, and one we all share is New Zealand's very special, beautiful, natural environment.
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November 2009: Protecting our economy and environment
Climate change is our biggest environmental challenge. How we respond to it now will determine the future shape of our economy, environment, and communities.
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September 2009: We will confront the P problem
All of you will have heard stories about the dangerous and addictive drug P. Some of you will have family members or friends who have struggled, or who are still struggling with it.
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August 2009: A brighter future for young New Zealanders
The National-led Government is determined to provide 16- to 24-year-olds with
opportunities to help them get the work experience, training, and education they
need to make the most of their future, and contribute to our communities.
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July 2009: Climate Change - Getting it Right!
The challenge of Climate Change is testing governments around the world. The NZ Government is working actively to secure an effective global agreement on climate change to succeed the Kyoto Protocol. As part of international agreements NZ needs to commit to a greenhouse gas emissions target for 2020. [Click here to continue reading...]
July 2009: Community Action Gets Results!
Just over twelve months ago I called a Public Meeting in response to community concern that Christchurch City was too violent. That night in May 2008 over 400 people packed the Christchurch Town Hall calling for a safer city and increased personal security for people on our streets at night. [Click here to continue reading...]
June 2009: Boy Racer Legislation
Over the last few years, the boy racer culture has developed, grown and flourished. Dangerous driving, noise and anti-social behaviour has become common in our cities, in our towns and at gatherings across the country. [Click here to continue reading...]
May 2009: 100% Pure New Zealand
As Kiwis living in a beautiful country, with incredible scenery, fabulous food and wine, and a rich Maori culture, we get to enjoy the 100% pure experience 365 days of the year. And there are plenty of international tourists keen to have the same experience. [Click here to read more...]
It’s been a big stretch, we’ve had our noses to the grindstone but we have completed our first 100 days AND our 100-day plan action plan. You voted for it – you got it! [Click here to continue reading...]
