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Auckland Service Delivery Programme
28.10.2008
Courts Minister Rick Barker speaks about the Auckland Service Delivery Programme at the Auckland District Court on Tuesday 28 October.
I'm pleased to be here in the Auckland District courthouse, which as we have heard is about to undergo major renovations on a scale not seen before.
On the building side, I think you will know that I am a strong supporter of the redevelopment of our courthouses and have visited a good many... more +
Civil Defence and Emergency Management: Leadership into the Future
24.07.2008
Acknowledgements Ms Susan Reinertson, Administrator of Region Ten for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the United States. Dr Alan Jamieson, chair of the Public Protection and Disaster Relief Working Group. Attendees CDEM Group Chairs and Co-ordinating Executive Group (CEG)Chairs Government department Chief Executives Representatives from other government agencies including the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Social Development, and New Zealand Fire Service. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to host the National Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Forum in Wellington for the third year. A number of you also attended the 2006 and 2007 Forums, but for some it will be their first time attending.
I would like to take this early opportunity to welcome our international keynote speaker, Ms Susan Reinertson from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the United States.
Susan is responsible for FEMA Region 10 which covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington... more +
The Korean War and New Zealand's involvement
23.07.2008
Hon Rick Barker's address to mark the 55th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Alexandra Park, Auckland. This Sunday, July 27 2008, will mark the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which brought to an end the hostilities of the Korean War.
The Korean War was New Zealand's first major military commitment since World War II and I am honoured to speak to you today and to commemorate the ceasefire.
At 4am on 25 June 1950, the southern Republic of Korea found itself under attack by their North Korean neighbour. ... more +
Speeches list
- Tribute08 - a commemoration and reunion30.05.2008
- Post Deployment Care of Younger Veterans02.05.2008
- Address to the Central Region Minister’s CDEM Forum20.03.2008
- Opening address - United Fire Brigades’ Association of New Zealand Annual Conference19.03.2008
- Tribunal reform and access to justice18.10.2007
- Delivering for Veterans10.10.2007
- Civil Defence and Emergency Management Annual Forum10.10.2007
- Hawke's Bay seven years on - address to LEC25.05.2007
- Reintroduction of Lottery Community Facilities Fund22.11.2006
- Opening of new Queenstown Courthouse22.11.2006
- Address to the 90th RNZRSA National Council22.11.2006
- Auckland CDEM Group Meeting05.10.2006
- Natural Hazards Management Conference31.08.2006
- Address to the CDEM Forum11.08.2006
- The future of rural fire in emergency management11.08.2006
- Opening of 2006 Hoist Operators Conference21.07.2006
- Fire Service Training Centre opening21.07.2006
- Public Education Programme Launch07.06.2006
- Speech to the Ex-Viet Nam Veterans' Association07.06.2006
- Our Journey Towards the Future - Career Pathways30.05.2006
RICK BARKER
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