March 2009
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Submitted by Heather Roy on Mon, 02/03/2009 - 12:56pm
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Speech to the launch of Fraud Awareness Week; Trade Me, Level 3, NZX Centre, 11 Cable Street, Wellington; Monday, March 2 2009.
It's a pleasure to be here in my new capacity as Minister of Consumer Affairs to launch New Zealand's fourth Fraud Awareness campaign.
Firstly, I would like to thank you all for being here today. It's great to see the support from across the public, private and community sectors for this awareness campaign.
In truth, I'd much prefer to be standing here today telling you that you that we're beating the scammers; that scams have been eliminated, and that no-one will lose out to a scam again - but, sadly, that just simply isn't the case.
The fact is that New Zealand isn't immune to scams. From lottery and 'phishing' scams, to identity theft and romance scams - there seems to be a never ending stream of reports of fraudulent schemes perpetrated by deceitful individuals trying to dupe people into parting with their money.
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Submitted by Heather Roy on Fri, 13/03/2009 - 9:30am
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Hon Heather Roy's opening address to the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of New Zealand's Annual Industry Conference; Sky City, Auckland; Friday, March 13 2009.
Thank you, Valerie, for the introduction, and to all members of the association for the invitation to open your annual conference.
This is not the first contact I have had with your industry - as a teenager, I worked in chemist shops during my school holidays.
Working in the cosmetics section was always my favourite - the glamour of the perfumes and make-up, lipsticks and beauty products was much more appealing than dusting the shelves holding painkillers and foot powders. I'm not sure that the advice I gave customers on these products was anywhere near expert - but I can say it was enthusiastic.
Things have certainly moved on - in those days I never imagined I would be standing in front of a group like yours talking about a very different aspect of the industry.
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Submitted by Heather Roy on Sat, 14/03/2009 - 2:18pm
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Hon Heather Roy speech to ACT Annual Conference 2009; Raye Freedman Centre, Epsom Girls' Grammar, Silver Rd, Epsom, Auckland; Saturday, March 14 2009
Ladies and Gentlemen,
A year ago I spoke to this conference on the theme of 'Choosing Success' - many of you will recall that that speech centred on a vision for New Zealand, and what ACT needed to do to be part of its implementation.
I also spoke at the ACT regional conferences using two presentations, titled 'The Power of 8' and 'When Hearts Lead', about how your local effort could be aligned with our overarching goal. Your collective efforts were superb and, for that, I wish to thank you all personally.
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Submitted by Heather Roy on Tue, 17/03/2009 - 11:14am
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Speech to the Independent Schools of New Zealand's CEO Day; Wellington Airport Conference Centre, Wellington; Tuesday, March 17 2009
Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for the invitation, Deborah, to speak to your CEO Day today.
It's a pleasure to be here in my new capacity as Associate Minister of Education, and I'm particularly appreciative of the opportunity to talk to you about the direction and future of independent schools. Having so many principals in one place at one time makes my job of meeting you all so much easier.
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Submitted by Heather Roy on Fri, 20/03/2009 - 12:58pm
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Speech to the New Zealand Defence Force Joint Junior Staff Course Graduation Dinner; Trentham Military Camp, Trentham, Upper Hutt; Thursday, March 19 2009.
PMC, Air Marshal Crooks, Air Vice Marshal Lintott, Diplomatic Representatives from Australia and The Philippines, senior Defence Force staff, Associate Professor Glyn Harper, distinguished guests, staff, graduates and partners.
Thank you for inviting me to address your graduation dinner tonight. This is the first time I have had the pleasure of speaking to an event as significant as this and, as a new Minister in a new Government, it is particularly pleasing to be part of a new era in the development of the New Zealand Defence Force.
Eight weeks ago, 33 students from New Zealand, the Philippines and Tonga - spanning all three services and the public sector - arrived here with a sense of both excitement and foreboding.
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Submitted by Heather Roy on Thu, 26/03/2009 - 1:39pm
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Speech to the Defence Industry Association Luncheon Meeting; Sea Cadet Headquarters, Evans Bay, Wellington; Thursday, March 26 2009.
Association Chairman Mike Wardlaw, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to address your meeting today. This is the first of many interactions that we will have as part of my Defence portfolio duties. I am looking forward to visiting and familiarising myself with your businesses and exploring ways in which we can work together.
While not wishing to appear as though I pick favourites, I have - on becoming a Minister - lamented the need to transfer to the non-active Reserve of the Army. A field engineer with nothing to blow up is not a happy Sapper so, if any of you have companies that conduct demolitions, please leave your contact details with one of my staff.
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Submitted by Heather Roy on Tue, 31/03/2009 - 7:59am
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Hon Heather Roy speech to the 22nd Annual United States Pacific Command Military Law & Order Conference; Monday, March 30 2009.
Honourable Dr David Keegan, Captain Pedrozo, Brigadier Riordan, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Tena koutou katoa. Good morning and welcome. Thank you for your introduction.
On behalf of the Government of New Zealand, I wish to extend a very warm welcome to you all to this 22nd Annual United States Pacific Command Military Law and Operations Conference.
It is very pleasing that New Zealand is able to co-host this conference and I'm delighted to welcome all overseas delegates to our country. I hope you are able to take the opportunity to explore beyond the conference environs during your stay.
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