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Archive of Ministers' media releases and speeches 2006

Media releases 2006
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Media Releases 2006

December 06

31 December NZ to be represented at US state funeral
30 December Hussein's death ends a troubled chapter
26 December Govt funding support for kiwi expat network
22 December Good Progress Made in Introductory Free Trade Talks
22 December Goff Presses for Reduction in Tariffs on Dairy Exports to Egypt
20 December New Zealand continues support for Nuclear Security Fund
20 December NZ contributing to African relief efforts
19 December Philip Burdon new Chair of Asia:NZ Foundation
19 December New Trans-Tasman trade rules to benefit NZ businesses
18 December NZ extends Solomon Islands deployment
18 December Duke of York to visit New Zealand
18 December Peters names new Ambassador to Mexico
17 December NZ leads protest against Japan's whaling
15 December NZ implements sanctions against North Korea
14 December Goff visit to Turkey boosts trade, defence ties
14 December NZ leads UN to new treaty for disabled people
13 December Goff to meet trade and defence counterparts in the Middle East
13 December Ministers welcome proposals to improve trans-Tasman enforcement of court judgments
13 December Education links with India strengthened
8 December NZ commits to UN emergency response fund
8 December NZ-Korea business ties helped by joint agreement
8 December New Zealand and Korea strengthen partnership
6 December NZ imposes wide range of sanctions on Fiji
6 December Peters heads to East Asia Summit
6 December NZ aids Philippines in wake of typhoon
5 December Prime Minister condemns Fijian President's actions
5 December Prime Minister welcomes Fijian President's statement
5 December Paying business tax easier in NZ
4 December PM to attend East Asia Summit and visit Hong Kong
4 December President of Korea to visit New Zealand
3 December International Day of Disabled Persons
1 December New Zealand Secures Butter Trade to Europe

November 06

30 November Australia publishes Final Import Risk Analysis for apples from New Zealand
30 November Defence Force to Withdraw from Tonga
30 November Export Year major boost for exporters
28 November New Zealand to host talks on Fijian situation
23 November Peters names new High Commissioner to Samoa
23 November Defence Force personnel to assist Tongan authorities
22 November NZ supports law and order, reform process in Tonga
22 November Anti-Torture Act passed
21 November New Zealand's growing relationship with Chile
18 November NZ and Australia respond to Tonga's request for help
17 November Peters condemns Tongan rioters
17 November NZ signs consultation arrangement with Russia
17 November Peters welcomes APEC unity on North Korea
17 November Goff calls for Doha Round partners to put more on the table
17 November New Zealand and Viet Nam to develop defence relationship
17 November Doha key New Zealand priority at APEC - Goff
16 November The world needs to cooperate on climate change
15 November New Zealand's statement on APEC's counter-terrorism work
14 November China visit further cements ties with dynamic nation
14 November High level defence talks with China canvass key security issues
14 November New Zealand to be Seen Through Chinese Eyes by Millions
13 November Japan and New Zealand seek to reinvigorate trade and economic relations
13 November Protecting traditional Pacific knowledge and culture
13 November NZ scores highly in OECD anti-bribery report
13 November Northern Hemisphere states block South Pacific fishing talks
9 November Peters heads to Viet Nam for APEC
9 November NZ to seek agriculture emissions solution at Nairobi
7 November Brussels Ambassador to cover Bulgaria, Romania
7 November Boost for export education in Asia and Middle East
7 November PM to visit Europe & attend APEC Leaders’ meeting
7 November President Bachelet of Chile to visit New Zealand
2 November NZ joins diplomatic protest against Iceland's whaling
1 November Peters urges Fiji Commander to stop threats
1 November NZ troops in Afghanistan transfer from US to NATO led missions
1 November Peters welcomes Nth Korea's return to Six Party talks

October 06

30 October Food miles claims miss the target
30 October Another smear campaign against NZ food
25 October Seasonal work policy to benefit Pacific
25 October Niue Trust Fund Deed signed
22 October Visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
20 October Trade, Defence and Disarmament on Goff's Agenda for Japan and South Korea
20 October New Zealand and South Africa to negotiate film co-production agreement
19 October Peters calls for positive response to UN's Timor report
19 October Hayes' contradiction on Tokelau bizarre
18 October Visit of South African Deputy President
18 October NZ hosts APEC information technology meeting
18 October Iceland whaling decision deplorable
18 October Proposed framework to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing
17 October Peters regrets Fiji military statements
17 October New Tokelau Administrator named
17 October Territorials take on Solomons peacekeeping
17 October Pacific countries working to strengthen border security
17 October Tuna talks end well for New Zealand
17 October PM condemns suicide bomb attack in Sri Lanka
16 October PM to attend Pacific Islands Forum next week
16 October Afghanistan Service recognised by United States
16 October Peters welcomes decisive UN resolution on North Korea
11 October International climate change experts welcomed to NZ
9 October Trade with Indonesia growing and prospects good for further growth
9 0ctober Goff to lead major trade mission to China
4 October Viet Nam Vice President visits
4 October Peters condemns Nth Korea nuclear test threat
3 October China and NZ have meaningful trade dialogue
1 October Goff hosting China's Commerce Minister

September 06

28 September Peters signs working holiday scheme with Estonia
28 September New Zealand to co-sponsor UN resolution on arms trade treaty
28 September NZ Police in Timor-Leste to become part of UN mission
26 September Peters holds EU meeting with Finnish counterpart
25 September Peters praises Annan, calls for more work on Middle East
25 September NZ welcomes Australian stance on bottom trawling
22 September NZ butter trade to EU to resume
22 September New Zealand soldier to fill key UN role in Timor Leste
21 September Trans-Tasman trade on the agenda in Cairns
21 September CER ministers launch Trans Tasman mutual recognition guide
21 September N Z signs treaty protecting UN field workers
20 September CER ministers launch Trans Tasman mutual recognition guide
20 September NZ condemns Thailand coup, calls for immediate restoration of democracy
19 September NZ and South America - more or less neighbours
18 September Goff to attend trade meetings in Cairns
18 September Peters to UN General Assembly, EU consultations
15 September Cullen off to IMF/World Bank meeting, Europe and Seoul
13 September Launch of the 2006 edition of Landmine Monitor
13 September Prime Minister to attend funeral in Tonga
12 September Goff to Iranian Ambassador – "Cooperate with International Community to Resolve Nuclear Tension
12 September Historic first for New Zealand and Australian aviation
12 September First NZ Prime Minister’s Fellow from Samoa
12 September NZ takes strong stance on bottom trawling
11 September King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV
11 September Goff and Laban express condolences to Tonga and NZ's Tongan Community
11 September Government to co-ordinate NZ-Aust business law
8 September Goff announces new Free Trade Agreement negotiations
8 September Goff to host Canada - NZ Defence talks
8 September APEC Ministers urged to progress Doha
6 September New Zealand calls for action against cluster bombs
5 September New Zealander injured in Jordan attack
4 September NZ supports relief efforts in Middle East
4 September New Zealand Antarctic medal
1 September Cullen to attend APEC finance Finance Ministers' meetings

August 06

31 August 100 Turkish government scholarships for NZ
31 August Defence Force Assist East Timorese Following Jailbreak
28 August NZ plays leading role over UN disabilities convention
28 August New Zealand to downsize military commitment to Timor Leste
28 August Dyson to attend ILO Asian Regional Meeting
28 August Peters delighted by release of hostages
27 August Hostages released
27 August UN convention on rights of disabled welcomed
25 August Goff Joins New Zealand Export launches In Malaysia
24 August PM welco mes news that kidnapped men alive
23 August New Zealand deeply concerned about bluefin tuna
21 August Goff to attend ASEAN trade talks
21 August Visit ors expected to reach 3.1 million in 2012
18 August Poland-NZ double tax agreement in force
17 August PM speaks to Palestinian President
17 August Breakthrough for stone fruit exports to Australia
17 August Peters welcomes UN report on Timor
12 August NZ welcomes UN resolution for Middle East
11 August New Zealand airport security tightened
9 August John Allen to co-chair Australia-NZ Leadership Forum
8 August Experts to address seminar on trade with China
7 August Head of Chinese tourism to visit New Zealand
3 August Overcoming barriers to exporting - new research
2 August Compensation for cancelled cricket tour

July 06

31 July NZ calls for complete cessation of hostilities
28 July Peters appoints Climate Change Ambassador
27 July NZ, ASEAN agree on relationship roadmap
27 July NZ concerned for safety of UN personnel
27 July New fund helps counter-terrorism measures in Asia
26 July Royal Commission on Climate Change rejected
25 July WTO talks break down
25 July More NZ working holiday visas for young Americans
25 July Peters names new High Commissioner to Kiribati
24 July Peters to Malaysia for ASEAN meetings
24 July NZ backs efforts for Middle East crisis
21 July Goff welcomes formal butter notification
21 July Agriculture, economics and the challenges for NZ and Argentina
20 July Peters, Downer to meet in Adelaide
20 July Productive trip to Washington for Peters
20 July Peters holds forward-looking talks with Rice
19 July McCain meeting wonderful, NZ media disgraceful
19 July Goff welcome European decision on butter
18 July Trade Minister's plea to G8 leaders
18 July Updated emission balance for Kyoto released
17 July Goff conveys concerns on butter to EU
17 July Goff-NZ Institute report valuable contribution to economic debate
14 July EU proposes to suspend NZ butter trade
14 July Peters to visit Washington
12 July Peters condemns Mumbai bombings
10 July Goff welcomes appointment of Sutton as Trade Ambassador
10 July Special agricultural trade envoy reappointed
7 July Condolences for untimely death of Prince Tu'ipelehake
7 July Peters saddened by death of Tongan royals
6 July Significant progress with voluntary ban on bottom trawling
6 July NZ expresses concern at UN session on Gaza
5 July Peters condemns North Korean missile tests
4 July Climate change work programmes
3 July Trade and development issues for Pacific Islands
3 July Doha Trade Talks Face Crisis

June 06

30 June Forum to advance Pacific economic issues
30 June Peters welcomes EU aid to Timor-Leste
29 June Peters names new High Commissioner to Malaysia
27 June New double tax agreements are approved
27 June Goff to join trade ministers to negotiate WTO deal
27 June Warning shot fired in Timor-Leste
26 June New Zealand to deploy police to Timor-Leste
26 June UN International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking
25 June $1.2m to help destroy weapons of mass destruction
23 June Peters to encourage European links with Pacific
23 June NZ and US officials talk trade and investment
22 June Lazy Herald reporting gets all the facts wrong
21 June Role of foreign direct investment in NZ
21 June Education counsellors for Chile and South Korea
19 June Japan wins majority at IWC
19 June Ambassador to voice concerns with North Korea
19 June Goff to Fiji for trade meeting
18 June NZ- Singapore film co-production agreement welcomed
16 June Peters names new High Commissioner to Canada
16 June Peters launches Safe Travel campaign
16 June King: Terrorist lists only part of the picture
15 June Rakon exports outside of Strategic Goods List
15 June NZ contributes more aid to Yogyakarta
14 June Former US Ambassador was highly regarded
14 June Peters on death of former Fijian Minister Vakatora
13 June New defence attache position in Saudi Arabia
12 June PM of Singapore to visit
11 June Relationship with Cooks growing stronger
10 June Peters encourages greater business links with Cook Islands
9 June NZ helping to strengthen Cooks' Marine resources
8 June NZ, Vanuatu launch five-year aid strategy
8 June Visit to Vanuatu reinforces links with NZ
8 June NZ, Vanuatu improve air links
8 June NZ opens Markets to Vanuatu papaya
7 June Goff visits East Timor
7 June Peters opens TB ward at Port Vila hospital
7 June Anti money laundering reforms open for discussion
6 June Goff to visit East Timor
6 June Increased aid for Timor Leste
6 June New Zealand addressing poverty in Vanuatu
6 June Peters opens craft centre in Vanuatu
6 June New Zealand's fight against trafficking in persons recognised
6 June NZ tops APEC in World Bank survey
2 June Goff welcomes APEC outcome on WTO
2 June Peters to visit Vanuatu and Cook Islands
1 June New High Commissioner to Australia

May 06

April 06

28 April Minister leads education mission to India
26 April Goff welcomes call for US to build closer relations
26 April World Intellectual Property Day an opportunity to respect creators
25 April Peters represents Government at London Anzac Day commemoration
25 April Inaugural artist in residence at Gallipoli
24 April Goff makes high-level calls in Washington
21 April Further deployment to Solomon Islands
21 April Australia and NZ collaborate on Pacific whales
21 April NZ delivers diplomatic protest to Norway over whaling
19 April Tokyo beachhead for kiwi companies opens
19 April Progress on NZ/Russia relations from Moscow visit
9 April New Zealand lodges seabed boundary with UN
8 April Peters holds high level talks with European Union in Austria
8 April Solomon Islands unrest
8 April Goff to US for Forum, trade and defence talks
3 April Foreign Minister heading to Europe
10 April Military presence in Afghanistan important, says Goff
10 April Asian FTA has potential, Goff tells ASEAN Summit
10 April NZ contribution to Afghanistan extended
10 April Opening Antarctica Non-Native Species Workshop
7 April Peters congratulates Solomon Islands on successful election
6 April Education and Training MOU renewed by NZ and China
6 April NZ signs Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with China
6 April New Zealand-China cultural agreement signed
6 April NZ to participate in Shanghai Expo
5 April Peters names NZ's next Permanent Representative to the UN
5 April Peters dismisses TVNZ criticism of MFAT
5 April Peters signs agreement with Niue and France
5 April Peters names next Ambassador to Viet Nam
4 April Response to UN Special Rapporteur report
4 April Special Rapporteur report disappointing - Peters
3 April Chinese Premier to visit
3 April Akld and Wgtn exporters join Dubai Beachhead

March 06

31 March Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
31 March Peters welcomes Sevele's appointment
30 March Pacific communications ministers set bold agenda
30 March New medal for Asian tsunami relief efforts presented
30 March NZ maintains pressure on Australia over apples
30 March Aid efforts commended by Ministerial Review
30 March New Zealand observer mission heads to Solomon Islands elections
30 March Hamas-led government should be judged on its actions
29 March Entries open for 2006 Export Awards
27 March International spam-busting agreement needed
27 March Passport initiative boosts border security
27 March ICANN marks big week for Pacific region IT
27 March New Zealand welcomes international consensus on genetic technology
27 March NZ to participate in regional security exercise
25 March Carter to lead delegation to COP 8 in Brazil
24 March Goff welcomes Viet Nam's ratification of CTBT
23 March Harmeet Sooden released
23 March Tariff Act clears way for four-national trade deal
23 March Goff concludes trade visit to Saudi, UAE
20 March New Zealand takes action to ban global fish subsidies
20 March Outcome of Cartagena Biosafety Protocol meeting exceeds New Zealand's expectations
17 March Peters optimistic about Niue's future
17 March Peters names first resident Ambassador to Egypt
17 March Peters welcomes visit by US Assistant Secretary of State
16 March Minister corrects misrepresentations on Protocol
16 March NZ helps the Philippines in the fight against bird flu
15 March New anti-torture bill introduced to Parliament
15 March New Zealand to support sports in Samoa
15 March New Zealand technology exports boosted at world's largest trade show
15 March Senators McCain and Sununu encourage President Bush to launch FTA negotiations with New Zealand
14 March Peters wraps up first official visit to Tonga
14 March New Zealand focusing on fresh water in Tonga
14 March Tongan education will benefit from NZ assistance
12 March Goff welcomes increased German interest in NZ
11 March Response to death of hostage
9 March Anzac Day at Gallipoli 2006
8 March Goff to Germany, Middle East
8 March Antarctic expedition supports case for MPA
7 March Peters to visit Tonga, Samoa and Niue
2 March Illegal, unreported, unregulated fishing demands immediate action

February 06

28 February Sutton to promote trade in Korea
28 February Peters names next Ambassador to Bangkok
22 February NZ extends Sinai observer force deployment
22 February Ministers announce key achievements in the trans-Tasman single economic market agenda
22 February Review of trans-Tasman MOU on Coordination of Business Law signed
22 February Agreement between Australia and New Zealand on securities offerings signed
22 February New Zealand to host World Heritage Committee
22 February New Zealand and China to boost science collaboration
21 February Tariff Bill clears way for four-nation trade deal
20 February Lithuanian President to visit New Zealand
20 February New Zealand responds to Philippines mudslide disaster
17 February Cullen: Costello meeting to progress single economic Market issues
16 February Tokelau referendum does not produce a two thirds majority in favour of a change of status
16 February New Zealand and Thailand share labour market knowledge
16 February New Zealand aid project graduates
16 February Trans Tasman authority will benefit natural products industry
14 February NZ calls for urgent action on high seas bottom trawling
14 February Resignation of Tongan Prime Minister
13 February NZ to host World Health Organisation meeting
11 February Speech to Canterbury Malaysian Society
10 February Fiji aid to focus on squatter settlements
8 February Peters meets key players in Fiji
7 February NZ government questions publication of cartoons
4 February Peters to visit Fiji
3 February NZ, NATO agreement to exchange classified information
3 February NZ gives Aussies a serve over apples at WTO
1 February NZ supports decision on Iran's nuclear programme
1 February Goff positive about Afghanistan contribution
1 February NZ extends Bosnia deployment
1 February Goff welcomes latest Solomons deployment

January 06

31 January Prime Minister to Australia, South Africa
30 January Davos meeting positive for WTO negotiations
29 January New Zealand concern for Harmeet Sooden
27 January Peters on Palestinian Elections
27 January New Zealand makes contribution to food aid appeal
26 January Lamy talks highlight need for Doha urgency
25 January NZ concludes WTO negotiations with Viet Nam
25 January NZ congratulates new Canadian PM
25 January Marchitime boundary with Australia comes into force
24 January Peters names High Commissioner to South Africa
19 January Goff to Europe for WTO, Afghanistan meetings
18 January New Zealand joins diplomatic protest on whaling
16 January New Zealand congratulates new President of Chile
12 January Tensions in Fiji
12 January Strong concern about Iran's nuclear programme
11 January NZ reiterates deep concern about whaling
7 January New Zealand sends message of support to Sharon

Speeches 2006

December 06

15 December - Enhancing New Zealand’s place in Asia - Address at Business Breakfast Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce
13 December Security policy responses to a challenging world
11 December The New Zealand/Turkish economic relationship
11 December Succeeding in a globalised world : the New Zealand experience
7 December Asia Pacific Network (AP Net) dinner
6 December Opening of NZ Police Beijing post
5 December Prime Minister's statement to Parliament, 2pm ( Fiji )

November 06

30 November Address at NZTE Export Excellence Awards
30 November Southern Perspectives on Development: Dialogue or Division
30 November New Zealand and China – Building Relationships For Growth
30 November NZTE Export Awards
24 November NZ/ Australia Ministerial meeting in Christchurch
23 November Building partnerships with the US
21 November Crimes of Torture Amendment Bill - third reading
20 November Foreign policy in a defence context
20 November New Zealand's relationship with Asia
17 November Sustaining economic reforms
14 November Address to the Bertelsmann Foundation, Berlin
13 November New Zealand’s Strategic Situation and Defence Policy
11 November Address to Reuters Newsmakers Seminar
11 November Modern New Zealand in a Changing World
9 November New Zealand – China: A Comprehensive Relationship
8 November Building stronger relationships with the US
7 November Asia-Pacific regional integration
5 November Speech delivered to NZ veterans and contingent travelling to the dedication of the NZ Memorial in London
2 November Collaboration can help exporters go global

October 06

31 October New Zealand's strategy for climbing the OECD ladder
30 October Human Rights, democracy and prosperity
25 October Importance of Free Trade to the NZ Economy
24 October New Zealand and Japan: Securing a future together in the Asia Pacific
22 October Address to the Nagasaki Global Citizens Assembly
22 October "The Cloak of Peace - Te Korowai Rangimarie"
16 October US Recognition of NZ Troops in Afghanistan
12 October New Zealand's response to climate change
10 October NZ and Korea - Partners in a changing Asia
6 October The way forward on climate change
4 October New Zealand - our place in the world and our defence policy
3 October Gender equality in the Pacific region

September 06

23 September Multilateralism that delivers
23 September New Zealand – a great base for doing business
20 September The NZ economy and its place in Asia
19 September Goff addresses Cairns Group Farm Leaders lunch
18 September World Health Organization, Western Pacific Regional Ctte
13 September Launch of the 2006 Landmine Monitor Report
7 September NZ trade policy: Doha suspended – what next?

August 06

30 August Future proofing the Pacific in the 21st century
25 August Address at the British New Zealand Trade Council
18 August New Horizons: The Pacific's economic challenge
17 August Development and challenges in the Indian Market for NZ's education services
16 August Influences in the Pacific
16 August NZ Papua New Guinea Business Council AGM
16 August Trade negotiations: Multilateral and preferential
15 August Cooperation among Pacific politicians
9 August Speech welcoming China tourism head Chairman Shao
4 August Trade and the NZ dairy industry
2 August Speech to Horticulture NZ conference
2 August Speech to Wellington branch of the UN Association on disarmament
1 August Speech at book launch: 'Pacific Futures'

July 06

28 July The trans-Tasman economic relationship
27 July Ceremony marking anniversary of Korean War ceasefire
26 July Statement to Parliament on deaths of UN peacekeepers
18 July Memorial for Prince Tu'ipelehake and Princess Kaimana
4 July Fourth of July celebrations at US Embassy function
3 July 9th Pacific Islands WTO and Regional Trade Meeting

June 06

May 06

31 May The Doha Round as it relates to the APEC region
24 May Where New Zealand needs to be
22 May New Zealand and Hong Kong
22 May Minister welcomes OECD Anti-Bribery Evaluation Team
13 May NZ pushing for greater disarmament progress
11 May Anderton speech to the CBAFF AGM in Wellington
10 May Speech to Sister Cities Conference

April 06

March 06

30 March Presentation of Asian Tsunami NZ Special Service Medals, Parliament
28 MarchPerspectives on the Pacific
17 March Out of chaos comes order
16 March Address to the Makati Business Club, Philippines
14 March Regional Interfaith Dialogue Conference
13 March Speech to NZPBC Pacific Trade Expo 2006
12 March NZ Tourism Awards speech at ITB
11 March Address to the Chilean National Agriculture Society
11 March Chile business seminar
7 March Improving our export performance
6 March NZ defence policy and the factors that shape it
1 March Tariff Amendment Bill, first reading speech

February 06

28 February More NZ companies join exporting beachheads
22 February Trade, defence and disarmament policy over the next five years
21 February Speech to Melbourne business luncheon
21 February Foreign policy : the next five years
17 February New Zealand Israel Trade Association annual trade awards
14 February South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation
12 February Anderton speaks to Canterbury Malaysian Society
8 February New opportunities in whale conservation
8 February Australian Parliamentary luncheon

January 06

26 January Australia Day 2006
4 January New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific Region: Building Prosperity Together

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