Minister: Pansy Wong

New Zealand praised as international leaders

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:02:15 +1300

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

New Zealand delegates perform a Waiata at the end of Hon Pansy Wong’s keynote speech at the fifth Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Perth, Australia.New Zealand has been praised as intern...

5th Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:41 +1300

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

Distinguished faith and community leaders, Tena koutou katoa and good morning to you all. It is an honour, on behalf of the Government of New Zealand, to join you on this beautiful Perth m...

Speech at the release of Ministry of Women's Affairs' sexual violence research project

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:18:33 +1300

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

Good evening everyone, it is a pleasure to be here as we gather to acknowledge the release of this significant research project. First of all, I would like to thank the Ministry of Women's Affairs who...

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Annual Conference Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:55:15 +1300

Pansy Wong | Disability Issues

Warm greetings to you all. It is a pleasure to address the Annual Conference of the Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand. I would like to acknowledge the President of the World Blind Union, M...

Mental Health Awareness Week Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:53 +1300

Pansy Wong | Disability Issues

Kia Ora, good morning and warm greetings to you all. It is a great pleasure to be here today to open this seminar, which provides a valuable opportunity to highlight the positive steps that can be tak...

Our thoughts are with victims and their families

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:44:12 +1300

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong expresses her deepest sympathies and condolences to the many Filipino and Indonesian New Zealanders, who are waiting to hear from loved ones affected by Typhoon Kets...

Launch of Rotorua Multicultural Business Council Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:54:07 +1300

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

GREETINGS: Thank you, Alexis, for the introduction and thank you one and all for the warm welcome. I would like to acknowledge Graham Hall, Patron of the Rotorua Multicultural Council and former Mayo...

Suffrage movement transcends boundaries

beehive.govt.nz — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:50:20 +1200

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

The Suffrage movement, led by Kate Sheppard, was a win for all women in New Zealand some 116 years ago, with their good work ensuring women are able to break down barriers and fulfil their potential. ...

Christchurch City Council annual Suffrage Day luncheon

beehive.govt.nz — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:47:10 +1200

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

It is a pleasure to be with you today to celebrate one of the occasions that defines New Zealand as a nation. We are justifiably proud of the fact that we were the first country in the world where wom...

YWCA Suffrage speech

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:14:39 +1200

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

Thank you Lynell and Vanisa for giving me such a warm welcome. I would also like to acknowledge your patron, Her Excellency Lady Susan Satyanand, Wellington YWCA Ambassador Avenal McKinnon and life-me...

Population Association of New Zealand Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:19:44 +1200

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

It is often said that New Zealand is a village because of our small population size and the intimate nature of our country. When I first arrived here in 1974, I found it fascinating to be asked by peo...

New Zealand Diversity Forum Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:11:11 +1200

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

Good afternoon, it is a pleasure to be here this afternoon to help celebrate the wonderful diversity of New Zealand. This year's forum focuses on the achievements and challenges faced by Asian New Zea...

Kapiti Coast: World famous in New Zealand

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:16:32 +1200

Pansy Wong | ACC

The Kapiti Coast District Council has become the first local government in the world to gain the International Disability Management Standards Council's Certificate. They are one of just 30 organisat...

Speech to Altrusa Club of Manukau

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:27:58 +1300

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

E ngā mana, e nga reo, e ngā hau e wha. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Good evening and thank you for the invitation to speak at your monthly meeting. This is the first time that...

New directory brings communities together

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:10:30 +1200

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

An online Muslim Women’s Directory has been launched by the Office of Ethnic Affairs as part of Islam Awareness Week. The directory is the result of a collaborative effort between the Office of Ethn...

Gas Industry Company speech

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:46:20 +1200

Pansy Wong | Energy and Resources

Good morning. I'd like first to offer my thanks to the Gas Industry Company for inviting me to speak to you today. It is an obvious observation that the profile of the gas industry has been on ...

Kapiti Coast District Council IDMSC Certification ceremony speech

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:57:07 +1200

Pansy Wong | ACC

Thank you Jan and good afternoon to you all. I would like to start by acknowledging Hon Nathan Guy and Pat Dougherty. It is an absolute privilege to be here today to be a part of this historica...

Gas Association Forum speech

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:58:54 +1200

Pansy Wong | Energy and Resources

Thank you for the invitation to join you this evening for your annual gas forum. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of Lady Joan Gillies, who has had a close relationship with the ga...

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 ...

Bloom Her Business Forum speech

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:08:46 +1200

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Thank you for your warm welcome and thank you for the opportunity to speak at this year's Bloom Her Busi...

Bioprospecting speech

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:34:46 +1200

Pansy Wong | Energy and Resources

Warm greetings to you all. Since taking up responsibility for bioprospecting policy as Associate Minister for Energy and Resources I have been following the work that you have been doing as members of...

Hon. John Hansen appointed to gas Rulings Panel

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:12:41 +1200

Pansy Wong | Energy and Resources

Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong today announces the appointment of Hon. Justice John Hansen to the gas Rulings Panel. Justice Hansen has been appointed for a five year term on the p...

Women’s Affairs gets boost for gender pay gap work

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:35:13 +1200

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

The Ministry of Women's Affairs has received a 12 percent funding increase - an additional $2 million over four years - to do more research and policy work on the gender pay gap. Women's Affairs Minis...

He Wahine Pumanawa Speech

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:18:39 +1300

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

E ngā reo, e ngā mana, e ngā hau e whā. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Good evening and warm greetings to you all. It is great to see so many people here this evening to celeb...

It’s time to put the abysmal record behind us

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:16:57 +1200

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says the launch of tonight's Women On Boards business case is an example of government and business working together to boost gender diversity in Kiwi boardrooms. P...

This is not the end of Rape Awareness

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:53:46 +1200

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

The end of Rape Awareness Week does not mean the end being vigilant about the impact rape has on its victims and on our society, Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says today. She says Rape Awareness...

Women can do anything, including trades

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:51:24 +1300

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong is encouraging young women to enter into trades and apprenticeships, saying it is a viable option for all New Zealanders. Mrs Wong today attended Women in Trades We...

Better choices throughout women's lives

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:04:12 +1300

Pansy Wong | Women's Affairs

E ngā mana, e nga reo, e ngā hau e wha. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Warm greetings to you all and thank you for the invitation to talk to you here today. Particularly I would ...

Reflections of being New Zealand's first Asian Cabinet Minister

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:30:50 +1300

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

Good evening, it is a privilege to be here addressing you all as the first Cabinet Minister of Asian descent. I would like to start by extending warm greetings to you all, in particular university vic...

Building networks

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:05:37 +1300

Pansy Wong | Ethnic Affairs

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga hau e wha, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Greetings and welcome to the Ethnic Affairs International Women's Day celebrations, especially to the many of you ...