Labour Party - Speeches

Road Transport Forum conference 2008

18.09.2008

Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven addresses road transport industry representatives at their annual conference.

The Government's relationship with the Road Transport Forum struck a pothole or two earlier this year, but I am pleased that the relationship I have built with your chief executive Tony Friedlander has been solid enough for us to continue working together productively.

I am also very pleas... more +

Automatic Identification System (AIS) network launch speech

Harry Duynhoven

06.08.2008

Speech notes delivered by the Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven at the Automatic Identication System (AIS) network launch.

As an island nation, New Zealand has always had a love affair with the sea. Our initial discovery and commerce has been based around ships of various shapes and sizes.

This government has recognised this, recently launching Sea Change, with a boost of 36 million dollars over... more +

Australasian Rail Safety Awareness Week Speech

Harry Duynhoven

24.07.2008

Speech Notes from an event marking the second annual Australasian Rail Safety Awareness Week.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming along this evening to mark the second annual Australasian Rail Safety Awareness Week.

Rail safety is not just the responsibility of any one Government agency, rail operator, local body or community group. All of these groups need to w... more +