Minister: Jonathan Coleman

Bali Process best approach to boat people issues

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:52:46 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman confirmed today that informal discussions have been held with the Australian Government about taking some of the 78 Sri Lankan asylum seekers onboard the Oceanic ...

Coleman to attend Commonwealth Fund's International Health Symposium

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:09:41 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Associate Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman will lead a small New Zealand delegation to the Commonwealth Fund's 2009 International Health Symposium from 4 - 6 November in Washington DC. The symposium ...

Research confirms immigration's contribution to New Zealand

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:49:38 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced findings of a research study highlighting the major contribution that immigration makes to New Zealand's economy. He was delivering the opening a...

The Economic Impact of Immigration

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:08:43 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, First, I would like to thank the organisers of this significant conference, Professor Richard Bedford of the University of Waikato, Professor John Nieuwenhuysen of ...

Immigration Act passes third reading

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:37:06 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

The new Immigration Act, which passed into law today will enhance border security and improve the efficiency of our immigration services, says Immigration Minister, Jonathan Coleman. "The previous leg...

Association of Community Access Broadcasters 2009 Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:18:37 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Broadcasting

Association of Community Access Broadcasters 2009 Conference I greet you this morning in some of the many languages broadcast around New Zealand on access and community radio: Shalom (Isra...

New Zealand Airports Conference 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:38:04 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Tourism

Thank you for inviting me here to speak at the New Zealand Airports Conference for 2009. I would like to acknowledge Steve Fitzgerald, Chair of the New Zealand Airports Association, for organising th...

Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:31:43 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Tena koutou katoa. Tena koutou ki a Te Arawa, te mana whenua. Tena tātau katoa. It is a great honour to be opening such a prestigious event today that draws attention to the importance of research, a...

Minister Coleman's Address to AUT

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:21:26 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Good evening. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you tonight about the Government's priorities for primary mental health care. I'd like to acknowledge the work of AUT University, Waitema...

Speech to open Health Informatics NZ Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:19:16 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Welcome everyone. Thank you for inviting me to your conference today - I'm delighted to be here. I give a lot of speeches but I believe this is a particularly important conference because I believe it...

Speech for launch of "Stepping out of the Shadows."

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:20:28 +1300

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Thank you Peter. Tena koe and good evening everyone. Thank you for inviting me to tonight's event. The book being launched tonight is a great example of what can be achieved when organisations with s...

More than $75,000 for community-based tourism

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:50:55 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Tourism

Over $75,000 has been awarded for community-based tourism initiatives, Associate Minister of Tourism Jonathan Coleman announced today. Three grants have been awarded through the Tourism Facilities Gra...

Opening of the Warkworth Medical Centre

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:35:27 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Tena koutou katoa Good afternoon and thank you for the invitation to attend the opening of the new Warkworth Integrated Family Health Centre here today. And a particular thank you to the partners of K...

Speech to NZ Chinese Business Chamber

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:41:29 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

Mr President, Jesse Nguy, Vice President, Sammy Wong and my Honourable colleague Pansy Wong, Minister of Ethnic Affairs, thank you for inviting me here this evening. This is indeed a wonderful occasio...

Group established to assist with digital transition

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:24:53 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Communications and Information Technology

A joint Government and industry Steering Group to assist with the transition to digital switchover has been established, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications and Information Techn...

Work to improve trans-Tasman immigration processes

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:48:59 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Tourism

Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today that Australian and New Zealand immigration officials will be working together to improve immigration processes for trans-Tasman travel.Dr Cole...

Keeping ahead of tourism trends

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:08:55 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Tourism

A significant research investment will help tourism keep ahead of fast-changing consumer demands and grow its position as one of the country’s biggest export earners. Research, Science and Technolog...

Prime on Freeview a great win for viewers

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:32:45 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Broadcasting

Today's announcement that Prime will be available from tomorrow on the Freeview satellite and terrestrial platforms is a move welcomed by the Government, says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. "...

Digital futures discussion document

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:21:46 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Communications and Information Technology

The options for the use of radio spectrum after digital switch-over of television services is the subject of a discussion paper released today. New Zealand’s move to digital-only television is inev...

Mental health policy on the right track

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:46:38 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Today's release of a report evaluating primary mental health initiatives shows that the government is on the right track with its mental health policy, says Associate Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan C...

Education New Zealand Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:57:03 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

Good morning ladies and gentlemen – I’d like to acknowledge the Hon David Caygill, Chair of the Education New Zealand Trust and Robert Stevens, CEO of Education NZ. It’s great to be here, to hav...

Eco-Tourism Conference 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:20:12 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Tourism

Introduction Tena koutou katoa. It is a great pleasure to be here in Nelson to open the New Zealand Ecotourism Conference for 2009. A warm welcome to all speakers, guests and delegates. I congratulate...

Victoria University Tourism Seminar Series

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:02:57 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Tourism

The importance of tourism in New Zealand I would like to begin by passing on the Prime Minister's apologies for not being able to make it today. As the Associate Minister of Tourism, I work closely wi...

Ministers confirm Northern eating disorders plan

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:12:48 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Health

Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman today announced the new plan for more inpatient and residential eating disorder services for people in the top half of the ...

Business Migrant Scheme Revamped

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:59:39 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

The Government’s new business migration scheme launched today aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants. Attracting the right...

Certainty for workers and employers in tourism

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:44:02 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

A new industry agreement will give certainty to migrant workers and their employers in the tourism industry concerning their ability to obtain temporary work permits, says Immigration Minister Dr Jona...

Goodbye to the Kiwi brain drain

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:46:57 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

While the Labour government waved thousands of Kiwis goodbye, the National government is welcoming them back. Recently released statistics show that New Zealand's brain drain has slowed dramatically o...

NZ signs working holiday scheme with Spain

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:49:46 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

Up to 200 young New Zealanders will be able to live in Spain for a year and work for up to six months under a new reciprocal working holiday scheme, Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced ...

Summerfruit NZ

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:08:44 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

I'm here today to talk to you principally as Minister of Immigration to talk about the RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) Scheme, and I'm going to be making a policy announcement on how the Government...

Pregnant Lithuanian visitor can stay

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:46:34 +1200

Jonathan Coleman | Immigration

Immigration New Zealand's decision to decline a visitor's permit to a Lithuanian woman suffering pregnancy complications was a poor one, says Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman. "Immigration Ne...