Nanaia Mahuta 

International Youth Day focus on environment

12.08.2008

Youth Affairs and Associate Environment Minister Nanaia Mahuta said young New Zealanders are leading the charge in environmental awareness.

The United Nationals International Youth Day is being celebrated worldwide today with the theme for this year, Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action.

"This is a theme which many New Zealand youth and the government have already embraced," Nanaia Mahuta said.

"We have ma...  more +

Minister heads to Hobart for Ministerial meeting

11.08.2008

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today leave to attend the 7th annual Local Government and Planning Ministers' Council meeting in Hobart, Australia.

"This is an opportunity to discuss issues of common concern with our Australian counterparts, and provide an update on local government issues in New Zealand," Nanaia Mahuta said.

"The meeting will focus on a number of issues, including climate change, and improving services to indigenous ...  more +

Counties Manukau groups to get drinking water funds

07.08.2008

Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta today welcomes the $140,000 funding being given to three small community groups in the Waikato and Counties Manukau region to upgrade drinking water supplies.

"This is a further sign of the Labour-led government's commitment to ensuring our communities get clean, safe water," Nanaia Mahuta said.

The funding is part of a $7 million contribution nationwide which was announced by Associate Health Ministers Damien O'Connor and Mita Ririnui today.&nb...  more +

Hamilton Regional Economic Development Strategy

04.08.2008

Speaking notes for launch of Hamilton Economic Development Strategy

Venue: Innovation Park, Hamilton, 5.30pm

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Introduction

Good evening and thank you for the invitation to be here tonight.  I would like to acknowledge Government MPs; Martin Gallagher and Sue Moroney a...  more +