Minister: Georgina Te Heuheu

Mediation speeds up dispute resolution

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:32:32 +1300

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

A pilot project where private mediators will undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes was launched in Auckland today by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu. "Reducing the number of full...

Award points to strong youth participation in economy

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:53 +1300

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific peoples' strong future participation in the economy was foreshadowed by Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu at last night's award ceremony for the Lion Foundation's Young Enterp...

A positive future for Pacific families in NZ

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:03:57 +1300

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific communities have the strength and strong sense of family and commitment to tackle issues and help create the environment that builds great families and a better New Zealand, Pacific Island Aff...

New court rules simple and effective

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:54:18 +1300

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

New District Courts Rules making it easier, cheaper and faster to resolve civil claims took effect today. Minister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu said the new District Courts Rules took the complexity ...

Relationship with Niue reaffirmed

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:54:27 +1300

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Special ties that bind Niue and New Zealand together were reaffirmed and celebrated today, as Niue marked the 35th anniversary of its Constitution Day. In a speech at the Nga Tapuwae Community Centre ...

Māori art critical to building a nation

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:55:22 +1300

Georgina te Heuheu | Maori Affairs

Creative energy pushed boundaries at last night's gala opening of Māori MARKet 2009 at Porirua's Te Rauparaha Stadium. Georgina te Heuheu, Associate Minister of Māori Affairs and guest speaker, told...

Thoughts and prayers with Pacific people

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:04:05 +1300

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Georgina te Heuheu, Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, today again expressed her deepest respects to all Pacific people, particularly Samoan and Tongan people, for the continuing unfolding tragedy in...

Sir Howard - a true son of New Zealand

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:41:44 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Maori Affairs

With the passing of Sir Howard Morrison, New Zealand has lost one of its most ardent and true sons and one of its most influential leaders, Associate Minister of Māori Affairs Georgina te Heuheu said...

Māori entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Auckland

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:51:30 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Maori Affairs

Māori are positioning themselves as a major contributor to the Auckland economy, according to a new report updating the economic contribution of Māori to the Auckland region and to the New Zealand e...

Guidelines for teaching and learning Samoan

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:40:15 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Guidelines and a new multi-media resource for the teaching and learning of Samoan were launched by the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Georgina te Heuheu in Auckland today. Ta‘iala mo le Gagana S...

Chief Judge takes joint leadership role

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:56:34 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu today congratulated Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac of the Māori Land Court on his appointment as Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal. This follows the Chief Judge'...

New Māori Land Court Chief Judge sworn in

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:11 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu today officially welcomed the new Māori Land Court Chief Judge as he was sworn in at a ceremony at Tokomaru Bay. Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac was sworn in at the ...

District Court changes speed up settlements

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:33:22 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

A major revision of District Courts Rules will result in a more straightforward and cost-effective way of settling civil disputes. Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu says the new process encourages pa...

Māori Land Court appointment welcomed

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:13:39 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu has welcomed today's appointment of Acting Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac as the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court. "This is a key role requiring extensive knowle...

Opportunities geared to needs of Pacific youth

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:49:29 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific youth will benefit from the Government's Youth Opportunities policy package, says Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu.Sixteen to 24 year olds make up about one-third of all peop...

Te reo goes mobile

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:56:36 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Maori Affairs

Up to forty (40) te reo Māori audio phrases and words can now be downloaded to mobile phones. Associate Minister of Māori Affairs Georgina te Heuheu this morning launched Maori Television's Māori l...

Māori Language Week

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:40:00 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Maori Affairs

From modest beginnings in 1975, Māori Language Week has blossomed, transforming the landscape in a manner few New Zealanders could have anticipated, Associate Minister of Maori Affairs Georgina te He...

Court-ordered settlement conferences

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:52:13 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Justice

The High Court in Auckland is to introduce a pilot scheme that will see private mediators undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Geo...

Celebrating Māori creativity and enterprise

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:14:48 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Maori Affairs

Māori innovation and creativity will be to the fore this weekend in Auckland as leading Māori business people, scientists, entrepreneurs, researchers and others gather to celebrate Atamira: Mā...

Breaking through the language barrier

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:16:46 +1200

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

New Zealanders with limited English skills are now able to communicate with Court staff in the language they are most comfortable speaking with the help of a telephone-based interpreting service, the ...

$183 million to spend on new and redeveloped courts

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:59:11 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

The largest programme of capital works in the history of Courts is being managed by the Ministry of Justice. Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu told the Justice and Electoral Select Committee today th...

Minister tackles court waiting lists

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:46:27 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

Simple, more effective and less costly processes to address court waiting lists were outlined by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu when she appeared before the Justice and Electoral Law Reform Select...

Minister says Pacific leader will be sadly missed

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:45:44 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu today paid tribute to Ronald Crocombe, Emeritus Professor of the University of the South Pacific (USP). Professor Crocombe died in Auckland last Frid...

Minister deplores passport fraudsters

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:56:40 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu has urged the Pacific community to contact the police if they have any information about a false passport scam. False passports and visas have been o...

Minister to meet Auckland’s Fiji community

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:49:50 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Hon Georgina te Heuheu, Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, is in Auckland tomorrow to meet members of the Fiji community. The meeting has been organised by the Fiji Community Association and more th...

Budget beefs up collection of fines

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:45:46 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Courts

Segmenting the collection of fines and reparations will make it easier for those who want to pay to do so, leaving the Courts to apply enforcement actions to those who do not want to pay. Courts Minis...

Conference on Disarmament breaks 12-year deadlock

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:57:43 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Disarmament and Arms Control

The Conference on Disarmament's decision to adopt a programme of work is a significant step forward for global disarmament efforts, Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control Georgina te Heuheu said to...

Education, housing, health for Pacific people

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:27:39 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Pacific people will benefit from several Budget 2009 initiatives, including significant extra funding for education, housing and health, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu says. "The G...

Minister celebrates Samoan Language Week

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:30:10 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Pacific Island Affairs

Samoan Language Week gives New Zealand the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the language and culture of its fourth largest ethnic community and the third most spoken language after English and M...

National Consultative Committee on Disarmament Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:24:28 +1200

Georgina te Heuheu | Disarmament and Arms Control

I am very pleased to be here with you this evening. These are exciting times to be Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control. It seems that after a decade of stagnation on nuclear disarmament t...