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Media releases 2004
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Media Releases 2004

December 04

31 December PM to return to New Zealand
31 December Government doubles dollar-for-dollar donation offer
30 December Latest information on NZers in southern Thailand
29 December NZ ups tsunami aid package to $5 million
28 December Airforce relief flight heads for Asia
27 December New Zealander dies in Asian Tsunami
22 December Goff deplores killing of policeman in Solomons
21 December Put a little 'Fair Trade' in your Christmas stocking
21 December Texts of NZ-Thai CEP agreement published
20 December NZ, Australia sign border security arrangement
20 December Emissions deal signed with Austria
16 December Australian maritime indentification zone
14 December Amendments to tighten Terrorism Suppression Act
13 December More NZ assistance to Afghanistan
13 December Hodgson to attend UN Climate Change meeting
13 December Shortlist of designers for New Zealand Memorial in London
11 December CER trade ministers' meeting communique, Queenstown
8 December Inauguration a milestone towards a democratic Afghanistan
7 December MPs push for peace
7 December CER trade ministers meeting to be held in Queenstown
7 December Goff seeks release of Zimbabwe Opposition figure
7 December Consular agreement supports NZ-China links
6 December New Zealand to assist Philippines after devastating storms
3 December Practical way forward towards a world without landmines
3 December Goff welcomes report on UN reform
3 December Eminent New Zealanders to attend inter-faith meeting
1 December Security tops agenda at Southwest Pacific Dialogue
1 December ASEAN Summit significant for New Zealand
1 December Key outcomes for NZ from Thai CEP
1 December Goff names new High Commissioner to Vanuatu
1 December Joint statement NZ and Thai Prime Ministers
1 December New Zealand, Australia, ASEAN launch free trade talks
1 December New Zealand to build links with ASEAN countries
1 December CEP negotiations with Thailand successfully concluded

November 04

30 November Minister to attend review of landmines Convention
30 November Goff, Hillary dedicate Antarctic field centre
28 November Goff, Hillary take part in Erebus memorial services
25 November New Zealand aid for Indonesian earthquake relief
24 November Getting serious about Asia is bearing fruit for NZ
24 November Goff, Hillary to Antarctica for Erebus commemoration
24 November PM to attend ASEAN leaders’ summit
23 November Goff names new Ambassador to Japan
22 November Positive message in UN fishing resolutions
22 November More working holidaymakers good news for New Zealand
20 November Sutton delighted at progress towards China negotiations
19 November Clark / Lagos talks strengthen ties
19 November NZ and China launch FTA negotiations
16 November Goff pays tribute to Colin Powell
15 November PM to attend APEC leaders’ meeting in Chile
11 November Death of Yasser Arafat
10 November Tokelau, NZ agree on steps towards self-determination
8 November Minister to Bangkok for Immigration workshop
6 November Asia Pacific nuclear terrorism threat to be discussed
4 November EU-NZ education pilot programme launched
4 November Helen Clark congratulates President Bush
4 November Joint Australia, New Zealand action on climate change
4 November Tokelau representatives in NZ for talks on future
4 November Helen Clark congratulates President Bush
3 November China meat trade prospects improve

October 04

31 October NZ and Niue sign new partnership agreement
30 October PM announces NZ to build new hospital for Niue
29 October Arnold terminates anti-NZ forestry bill
26 October PM to attend Niue's 30th anniversary celebrations
23 October Hodgson welcomes latest Kyoto move
21 October New brochure promotes 'passport fitness'
20 October Trade, HIV-Aids feature in PNG talks
19 October New Zealand a world-class film making destination
13 October NZ to contribute to Caribbean hurricane relief
13 October Projects to leverage off Aichi expo
12 October Indian article grossly distorts comments: PM
11 October NZ to mark second anniversary of Bali bombing
11 October Hodgson opens international climate change forum
11 October Public consultation on proposed trade deals starts
5 October Goff names new High Commissioner to Tonga
4 October PM to visit Hungary, India, Singapore
1 October US arrangement benefits NZ exporters
1 October NZ to seek seat on UN Security Council
1 October Hodgson welcomes Russian move on Kyoto

September 04

30 September Goff names new Ambassador to Spain
29 September Prime Minister confirms deportation
27 September New Zealand ratifies convention on toxic chemicals
25 September New Zealand personnel home from Iraq
25 September Minister congratulates NZ Defence Force personnel on reconstruction work in Iraq
24 September Goff praises election process in Indonesia
24 September New strategy to protect deepwater biodiversity
24 September Goff-Annan Meeting Canvasses UN Reform Needs
24 September NZ becomes party to UN mercenaries convention
23 September Turkey-New Zealand trade talks
22 September NZ statement to the UN General Assembly
20 September Visa waivers for new EU states
20 September Hodgson to attend European sustainability meetings
16 September Government to ratify Cartagena Biosafety Protocol
14 September Burton welcomes Afghanistan personnel home
14 September New medals for service in Iraq and Solomon Islands
10 September Ministers welcome Pacific signing
10 September Listing of terrorist entities
9 September Dr Marilyn Waring to undertake NZAID review
9 September Helen Clark responds to Jakarta bomb blast
6 September Goff to visit Europe, United Nations
6 September Expressions of Interest called for on NZ memorial in London
5 September Ministers recommend trade negotiations
4 September Goff condemns hostage-takers
2 September Goff welcomes release of Anwar
2 September Goff condemns Beersheba bombings
2 September Historic aid agreement signed
1 September NZ human rights record healthy

August 04

30 August The good 'global citizen' – overwhelming support for aid
26 August Goff names new Ambassador to Chile
25 August Goff names new Ambassador to China
24 August Goff names new Ambassador to Iran
23 August Goff names new High Commissioner to Fiji
23 August New Zealand - Dutch emissions trading agreement signed
19 August International education initiatives detail announced
18 August NZ innovation and creativity promoted to APEC business leaders
17 August New Zealand / Australia talks to strengthen regional fisheries cooperation
17 August Goff meets leaders, NZ troops, in Afghanistan
13 August NZ, Samoa to strengthen Treaty of Friendship
13 August Hodgson promotes NZ science in Asia
13 August Management of Pacific quotas to be improved
13 August New Zealand welcomes A-US FTA law passing
12 August Goff names new Ambassador to Poland
10 August New Zealand responds to Bangladesh floods emergency
8 August Latest verdicts blow for East Timor justice, says Goff
6 August Joint Statement by Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Samoa, in Apia
5 August New Zealand 100 percent compliant with new maritime security regime
5 August NZ condemns terrorism, hostage taking in Iraq
2 August PM to attend Pacific Island Forum in Samoa and visit Tokelau
1 August Marathon negotiations get WTO back on track

July 04

31 July Goff welcomes UN action on Darfur
29 July More NZ aid for Darfur
28 July Government funding to match UNICEF campaign
27 July Goff welcomes Cook Islands Maori curriculum
27 July Burton pledges ongoing assistance to Solomon Islands
27 July New info requirements for NZ based foreign trusts
26 July New Zealand and Australian Defence Ministers meet
25 July Goff, Downer joint statement on Darfur
25 July NZ, Australia sign Treaty settling maritime boundaries
24 July Minister announces DOC staff exchange with Italy
23 July Goff, Downer to hold six-monthly talks
22 July NZ upgrades East Timor post to embassy
22 July New Zealand wins at IWC
20 July Request for IWC to investigate whale killing methods
16 July NZ - U.S. consolidate partnership on climate change
15 July NZ government condemns actions of Israeli intelligence agents
13 July New Zealand and Singapore happy with CEP
12 July NZ welcomes Court ruling on Israeli wall
9 July NZ backs international HIV/AIDS battle
8 July UK and NZ to help Russia destroy chemical weapons
8 July NZ to sign up to control illegal traffic in cultural heritage objects
7 July Joint Statement
6 July Japanese move to best practice welcomed
6 July New Zealand welcomes AFTA-CER backing
6 July Mark Burton to promote New Zealand in Sydney
5 July NZ contribution to Solomon Islands to continue
5 July Govt launches new cultural diplomacy programme
2 July NZ supporting destruction of Russian chem weapons
2 July Minister hails ICT opportunities in the Middle East
2 July NZ team to observe Indonesian Presidential elections
1 July Visiting Forces Act comes into effect
1 July Mercenaries Bill passed
1 July New $12 million biotech collaboration fund

June 04

30 June Board members appointed to Australian and New Zealand Food Regulator
30 June New Zealand meets worldwide deadline for new maritime security regime
30 June New Zealand supports the work of UNRWA
29 June Goff to visit South East Asia
29 June Another step taken towards single economic market
28 June Thai PM to visit New Zealand
22 June WTO decision could have far-reaching impact
22 June More NZ aid for the Sudan
22 June PM's Japanese Fellow visiting New Zealand
22 June Not yet gone by lunchtime
21 June Consultation on Chinese trade starts
16 June Partnership key to regional security
16 June US State Department report on trafficking
15 June NZAID-backed Lombok trek a world-beater
14 June CEP negotiations with Thailand start
11 June NZ to chair committee overseeing UN expenditure
9 June NZ welcomes Security Council resolution on Iraq
8 June Preparing Students for Life and Study in NZ
8 June Goff signs education MOU with EU, Solomon Islands
3 June New Zealand responds to emergency in Sudan
2 June Government to consult on Biosafety Protocol
1 June Further NZ contribution to disarmament
1 June Goff leads delegation on Pacific visit

May 04

31 May Listing of terrorist entities
31 May PM to attend D-Day commemorations
28 May NZ-China trade framework signed
24 May Burton opens premiere international tourism trade show
21 May NZ, Italy sign film production agreement
19 May Opening of NZ embassy in Warsaw on track
19 May Climate change policy rewards permanent reforestation
18 May More carbon credits on offer for climate-friendly projects
18 May Police to form national security teams
18 May Minister visits the United Kingdom
18 May Opportunities in new air services agreement with China
16 May NZ to open embassy in Cairo
14 May Release of Brash comments on nuclear issue
13 May Wine tax concerns to be raised with Australia
12 May Budget 2004: New funding to capture Aichi Expo opportunities
12 May CWC executive council appointment
11 May NZ man dies in Iraq
11 May Ongoing funding for Pacific Security Fund
11 May Pacific trade mission to travel in July
10 May Budget boost for negotiating trade agreements
10 May Building up our market development capability
10 May Europeans show they're serious about the Doha Round
10 May Budget : Strengthening our presence in global markets
10 May Task Force to focus on Asia relations
7 May Goff to visit Japan
4 May NZAID supports Fair Trade Week
3 May New Zealand continues to contribute to regional and international security
1 May Goff welcomes enlargement of EU

April 04

29 April NZ pushes for fish subsidy ban
28 April Government signs working holiday scheme with Finland
28 April WTO works for all, Goff tells Pacific Parliamentarians
27 April Governor-General, Goff to attend Ratu Mara's funeral
26 April Chilean President to visit New Zealand
26 April Study predicts access boost from Thai trade deal
26 April NZ to support UNICEF work in North Korea
22 April Goff welcomes ASEAN move on FTA
22 April Goff launches book on NZ-Russia relations
21 April Key role for NZ ahead of Small Island States summit
21 April Barrier to squash trade in Korea lifted
21 April Key role for NZ ahead of Small Island States summit
21 April NZ providing more flood relief to Fiji
20 April Nats wrong on value of hiki tapu, says Goff
19 April Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara
16 April Goff names new High Commissioner to India
14 April NZ to host Pacific counter-terrorism meeting
14 April New Zealand and China to work towards FTA
14 April Goff names new Ambassador to the Philippines
8 April NZAID contributes to Haiti appeal
7 April New Zealand dominates at Austimber 2004
1 April Travel warning for Gallipoli commemorations
1 April Goff calls for more help for Afghanistan

March 04

30 March Goff, Patten agree on NZ-EU future cooperation
30 March Minister to attend Austimber meeting
26 March Goff to Europe, United States
26 March More veterans to Monte Cassino
25 March Trans-Tasman forest research deal strengthens global capability
23 March Killing of Yassin will heighten Middle East violence
23 March New Zealand welcomes joint Cairns Group-G20 work
22 March Election offers hope for cross-straits dialogue
19 March Iowa science and business delegation visiting NZ
17 March Brash indulging in Kiwi bashing
17 March Sir William Pickering, a great New Zealander
17 March PM pays tribute to William Pickering
16 March New Zealand-EU education exchange programme announced
12 March NZ expresses sympathy for Madrid bombing victims
12 March Aid Minister to visit Niue
12 March NZ funds for campaign against nuclear terrorism
11 March PM welcomes defence personnel home
8 March NZ signs WTO accession agreement with Tonga
8 March Further NZ contribution to Afghanistan, international campaign against terrorism
2 March Hobbs to open New York disarmament conference
1 March Phillip Gibson to head NZ team for World Expo
1 March PM visits Canberra for annual bilateral meeting

February 04

29 February New Zealand gives $70,000 for Vanuatu cyclone relief
28 February NZ Orion on Vanuatu mission
27 February NZ ready to assist in Vanuatu
27 February Goff to pay tribute to NZ war dead in Uruguay
26 February Cairns Group determined to fight for agriculture
26 February POPs Convention to take effect in May
25 February Goff welcomes resumption of North Korea talks
24 February Goff to Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil
23 February New Zealand will continue humanitarian and reconstruction work in Iraq and Afghanistan
23 February Challenges and responses for the Pacific
22 February Hodgson to USA for film industry and investment promotion
19 February Another step towards exporting apples to Australia
18 February Goff delighted with public support for Niue
18 February International agreement on ballast water constraints
17 February Work programme to boost export education
17 February Goff names new High Commissioner to Samoa
16 February Essay competition to find young New Zealanders to visit Monte Cassino
13 February New Zealand supports North Korean food programme
13 February Year-round access to French market for NZ venison achieved
11 February Goff names new High Commissioner to Singapore
11 February Malaysian Consumer Affairs and Domestic Trade Minister visits New Zealand
9 February NZ congratulates Australia, US on FTA
9 February Goff names new Ambassador to Viet Nam
6 February Goff urges practical cooperation against terrorism
3 February Prince Edward to visit New Zealand
3 February Aluminium & forestry businesses seek Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements
3 February Innovative NZ companies on show at APEC meeting
3 February Trade Mission to Russia proposed
2 February Aid Minister to visit the Solomons

January 04

29 January PM on Ross Sea flight
28 January Goff to attend regional meetings, visit Timor-Leste
28 January NZ to seek place on UN human rights body
28 January Pacific education ministers meet
28 January New migrant health and disability screening rules
27 January Commodity levy worth considering
27 January Humanitarian cases from Nauru
22 January Doha Round too important to let slide
22 January Listing of terrorist entities
20 January NZ gives $5 million to help rebuild Niue
16 January Niue to defer hosting Pacific Islands Forum
13 January National need to rejuvenate
12 January Third NZ relief flight bound for Niue, Hon Phil Goff
11 January Asbestos clean-up equipment bound for Niue, Hon Phil Goff
9 January Pacific region rallies to help Niue, Hon Phil Goff
7 January Relief Flight bound for Niue, Hon Paul Swain

Speeches 2004

December 04

10 December Asia 2000 Asia-Pacific Network Dinner
8 December Regional security threats post 9/11
8 December Inaugural China Trade Awards
8 December Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament Forum, Beehive Banquet Hall
8 December Address to Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament --"New agenda coalition proposals for disarmament and non-proliferation"
6 December Multilateralism and international cooperation : the role of Parliamentarians

November 04

28 November Goff speech at Erebus memorial service
24 November Landmine Monitor Report Launch, Wellington
23 November Auckland Employers and Manufacturers Association meeting, Auckland
20 November Address at CEO APEC Summit
17 November American Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
12 November “The Push For Peace” Inaugural Armistice Day symposium, Auckland War Memorial Museum-- New Zealand’s Disarmament Priorities
12 November New Zealand Defence : Playing our part as a responsible world citizen
11 November Address at Parliament acknowledging the Unknown Warrior
11 November Address at Reception following Interment Ceremony for the Unknown Warrior
11 November Address at Memorial Service for Unknown Warrior
8 November Asia-Pacific nuclear safeguards and security conference, Sydney."Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540"
5 November Address to the Trans-Tasman Business Council
5 November Speech to Climate Change and Business conference
4 November Federated Farmers meat and fibre section, Wellington
4 November Helen Clark addresses the New Zealand-Australia Climate Change Conference
4 November Protecting international students
1 November Asia 2000: Looking back to the future

October 04

27 October New Zealand-China relations
20 October Address to Confederation of Indian Industry
15 October “Securing a Peaceful Pacific: A Conference on Preventing and Resolving Conflict in the Pacific”, Cant'y University
11 October New Zealand and international education
11 October Opening address to climate change forum
2 October Address at the opening of Fale Pasifika

September 04

29 September New Zealand and the Islamic Republic of Iran
28 September Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Wellington
22 September UNGA 59 : Speech to the general debate
17 September NZ, France and international security : the Pacific dimension
14 September Welcome back Provincial Reconstruction Team
12 September Meat Industry Association annual meeting, Christchurch
9 September Commonwealth Trust Students CHOGM "Making A Difference" – Parliament Buildings Wellington
8 September Launch of Fulbright Platinum Triangle Scholarship, Te Papa
2 September Address to Santiago Chamber of Commerce
2 September Address to Chilean Senate Finance Committee
1 September UN High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change

August 04

19 August Address to APEC business Advisory Council Working Luncheon
18 August Launch of Antarctica New Zealand’s Science Strategy, Wellington
18 August Russia business forum, Auckland
18 August APEC Business Advisory Council meeting, Auckland
12 August Defence speech to the Asia Plus Luncheon
10 August Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies, Wellington
5 August South Africa – New Zealand Charitable Trust

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March 04

25 March Meat and Wool NZ meeting, Whangarei
8 March Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Auckland
6 March Weapons of Mass Destruction and the United Nations

February 04

25 February New Zealand's Creative Economy
21 February Address Pan Pacific and SE Asia Women’s Association
19 February Why climate change matters
16 February Tenth Session of Codex Committee on Meat Hygiene

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