Judith Tizard 

National party utterly bereft of ideas for Arts, Culture & Heritage

15.07.2008

Associate Arts Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard says that it's utterly astonishing that the National Party's arts policy released today failed to have one original or creative idea, and has said it would not maintain funding in real terms.

"It is an ominous sign when the National Party announces that, given the chance, it would do nothing that Labour hasn't already done," said Judith Tizard.

"Just last week at an Auckland Film Summit Mr Finlayson refused to confirm that a National government would maintain funding for the ar... more +

Minister welcomes BSA decision on formaldehyde episode

11.07.2008

Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard, welcomes the Broadcasting Standards Authority decision to uphold a complaint about an item aired by TV3's Target programme in August last year, alleging dangerous levels of formaldehyde in clothing.

"The Broadcasting Standards Authority found that Target had misled and unnecessarily alarmed viewers in its presentation of test results of formaldehyde in clothing.

"I am pleased that Target is being held to account for its actions.  The story resulted in unnecessar... more +

Local MP to locals: have your say on Aotea Square

10.07.2008

Judith Tizard, MP for Auckland Central, today encouraged city residents to make a submission on the $25 million plan to revitalise Aotea Square in the heart of Auckland's CBD.

"It is absolutely vital that public spaces and facilities meet the needs of CBD residents and workers so that they can participate fully in their community," said Judith Tizard.

"Aucklanders are looking to the City Council to deliver top class public spaces and the revitalisation of Aotea ... more +

Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill – First Reading

03.07.2008

First reading speech on the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill. The Bill will establish a scheme to make payments to New Zealand authors in recognition of their books being available for use in New Zealand libraries.

Mr Speaker,

I move, That the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill be now read a first time.

At the appropriate time I intend to move that the bill be considered by the Government Administration Committee and that the committee report finally to the House on or before 22... more +