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Principals' Federation Annual Conference

Chris Carter

05.07.2008

Speech to the Principals’ Federation Annual Conference on 5 July 2008 at Christchurch Town Hall.

Speech to the Principals' Federation Annual Conference on 5 July 2008 at Christchurch Town Hall.

TÄ"nÄ koutou, tÄ"nÄ koutou, tÄ"nÄ koutou katoa. Good morning everyone and thank you, Paddy [Ford - NZPF President] for inviting me here today.

I would like to t...  more +

Revitalising Neighbourhoods in Decline

Chris Carter

08.08.2007

Addressed to the Annual Congress of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, regarding the New Zealand tradtion of statehousing.

Introduction

The New Zealand Labour-led Government in New Zealand, of which I am a Minister, came to power seven years ago amid a social housing crisis.

The previous conservative government had ended the social responsibility mandate of the national organization responsible for ...  more +

Looking ahead in conservation

Chris Carter

08.08.2007

Speech to the Conser-Vision conference at Waikato University, Hamilton,regarding the future of conservation and announcement of new projects.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for the invitation to be here today.

You have gathered to celebrate 20 years of integrated conservation management in New Zealand, and to debate and discuss the challenges that lie ahead in protecting and preserving our natural heritage.

I&#...  more +