Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to ACT’s regional conference for the lower South Island. I acknowledge ACT Scenic South board member, Guy McCallum and deputy board member Colin Nicholls and I thank you both for your efforts in organising this conference today.
I also acknowledge and thank ACT Leader John Banks for his attendance.
When Guy …
Speeches
The Case For Partnership Schools: Giving choice to those who otherwise don’t have it
Monday, July 8, 2013President’s Address – ACT 2013 Annual Conference
Monday, July 8, 2013Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our conference.
This is a crucial conference for ACT and is another step in the rebuilding and the rejuvenation of our party.
Thank you for coming and for your support.
Thank you, to you Alan Gibbs, your family and staff for hosting us on your magnificent, inspirational property.
I would also like to acknowledge …
After The Earthquake – A Vision For New Zealand
Tuesday, March 1, 2011Hon John Boscawen speech to the Penrose Rotary Club; Ellerslie Events Centre, Ellerslie Race Course, Ascot Avenue, Remuera, Auckland; Tuesday, March 1 2011
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you for your invitation to speak today and thank you, Angus [Fletcher], for your introduction. I also wish to acknowledge my Parliamentary colleague, good friend and member of …
Working Together For New Zealand Communities
Tuesday, November 30, 2010Hon John Boscawen speech to launch Consumer Rights Day; Pataka Museum of Arts and Cultures, Norrie Street, Porirua; Tuesday, November 30 2010.
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, it’s great to be here. I’d like to begin by extending a warm welcome to everyone who was made the effort to be here today – it’s great to …
Providing Consumers and Business With Accessible Justice
Friday, November 5, 2010Hon John Boscawen speech to the Disputes Tribunal Referees Forum; The Holiday Inn, Featherston Street, Wellington; Friday, November 5 2010
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and thank you, Brent [Smallbone, Wellington Referee], for the introduction. I’m very pleased to be here to talk to you today.
I’d like to begin by formally acknowledging the valuable work that …
“One Door” Opens Through Citizens Advice Bureau
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Hon John Boscawen speech to the Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) National Forum; the Brentwood Hotel, Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington; Thursday, October 28 2010
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen and thank you, Kerry, for the introduction. I’m very pleased and honoured to be here to talk to you today.
Honoured, because I have always felt a …
Ensuring Consumer Confidence in Electricity and Gas
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Hon John Boscawen speech to Member Forum for Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner Scheme DVD Launch; The Holiday Inn, Featherston Street, Wellington; Wednesday, August 25 2010.
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today and thank you, Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner Judi Jones, for your introduction.
I’m sure many …
Speech to Member Forum for Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner Scheme DVD Launch
Wednesday, August 25, 2010Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today and thank you, Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner Judi Jones, for your introduction.
I’m sure many of you are aware that this is my first speaking engagement since I became the Minister of Consumer Affairs, and I’m delighted to be able …
NZ ETS: Huge Expense for No Gain
Monday, June 28, 2010Speech to Hamilton Grey Power, Celebrating Age Centre, 30 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Monday, June 28 2010.
Key Points:
1. Electricity and petrol to rise on July 1. Windfall profits to government generators. Government still denying these profits.
2. The extra costs are not compensated for in Budget 2010. The ETS will take at least half of your tax …
ETS: Windfall Profits to Power Companies Confirmed
Friday, May 28, 2010Speech to North Shore Grey Power Annual General Meeting, Northcote, Auckland, 1:00pm Friday, May 28 2010
Key Points
1. Electricity and petrol to rise on 1 July. Windfall profits to government generators. Government still denying these profits.
2. The extra costs are not compensated for in Budget 2010.
The ETS will take at least half of your tax cuts …