Damien O'Connor

A youth-targeted smokefree campaign is discouraging young people from smoking according to new data released today by Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

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WAIRARAPA — Wairarapa's rural economy will benefit hugely from new flights between Auckland and Masterton, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

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New Zealand was voted Country of the Year 2008 in a popular Australian travel show recently, adding to a number of awards received over the past year, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

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WELLINGTON — The government has committed over $39,000 to Wellington's Carter Observatory as part of a redevelopment of the facility.

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The government is already committed to the priorities outlined in a document released by the tourism industry today, said Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor.

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The majority of international and domestic travellers say New Zealand’s six top tourist regions show sound environmental management, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

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The government is committing over $23 million to improve sewerage systems in ten small communities, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

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The government is committing nearly $7 million to upgrade 44 small community drinking-water supplies, Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Mita Ririnui announced today.

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CHRISTCHURCH — The government is committing an extra $2.83 million over the next year for the implementation of the New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

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CHRISTCHURCH — The government is committing an extra $2.83 million over the next year for the implementation of the New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015, Tourism Minister Damien OConnor announced today.

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SOUTHLAND — A new plan aiming to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and reduce obesity in Southland was launched by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today.

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Three rural communities are receiving government funding to help upgrade or install new sewerage systems, Minister for Rural Affairs and Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor announced today.

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International visitor arrivals are expected to grow 26 percent by 2014 according to new forecast data released today, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said.

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The National Party’s response to a rural health discussion document released a week ago shows just how behind they are on rural health issues, Rural Affairs and Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

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Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor today congratulated Tourism New Zealand on its recent awards for its innovative marketing and public relations campaigns in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards.

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Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Steve Chadwick today welcomed a new social marketing campaign aimed at ensuring more New Zealand babies are breastfed.

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The government will be keeping a close eye on results of trials of new prostate cancer drug abiraterone, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

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A new upgraded water treatment plant in the small Waitomo village of Benneydale was officially opened today by Associate Health Minister Damien OConnor.

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A new free interactive text message service to help smokers kick their habit has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor.

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Associate Health Minister Damien OConnor today kicked off Mens Health Week by announcing government funding of almost $3 million over the next year to promote greater awareness of men's health.

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Obesity rates among New Zealand children remain static and the increase in obesity among adults has slowed according to survey results released today, said Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor.

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New hard-hitting television advertisements showing the devastating impact smoking has on the lives of real New Zealanders will screen from today said Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor.

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An additional $40 million over five years for the Sanitary Works Subsidy Scheme was announced today by Damien O’Connor, Minister for Rural Affairs and Associate Minister of Health.

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Associate Health Minister Damien OConnor leaves for Geneva, Switzerland today to attend a number of health meetings.

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Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor today called for regional organisations to apply for new government funding to help tourism businesses improve their environmental sustainability.

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Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor today called for regional organisations to apply for new government funding to help tourism businesses improve their environmental sustainability.

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The supply of electricity to consumers in remote rural areas will continue to be protected by the Electricity Act beyond 2013, Energy Minister David Parker and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

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Chillier temperatures in New Zealand are being welcomed as the new ‘What’s On’ winter campaign launches in Australia, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

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Two new snapshots of the museum and nature-based tourism sectors will prove useful for tourism operators, Tourism Minister Damien OConnor said today.

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New research revealing alcohol as the number one date rape drug is further evidence of the need to eliminate binge drinking and change New Zealand’s drinking culture, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

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WEST COAST — Improving health and safety in the underground mining industry is the aim of a discussion document released today by Labour Minister Trevor Mallard and West Coast Tasman MP Damien O'Connor during a visit to Runanga. 

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New harder hitting television advertisements showing the harm that can be caused by binge drinking were launched today by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor. 

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A new plan aimed at improving breastfeeding rates and creating supportive environments for breastfeeding was welcomed by Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Steve Chadwick today.

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New government funding of $840,000 is being committed to help tourism businesses in the regions improve their environmental sustainability, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

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All health professionals play a role in getting people to stop smoking and should be encouraging pregnant women to cease their habit, Associate Minister of Health Damien O’Connor said today.

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WELLINGTON — Five young New Zealanders have been awarded $15,000 each for their research into the tourism industry, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

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Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today encouraged rural health services nationwide to apply for government grants aimed at strengthening rural health service delivery.

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A new set of industry standards for independent chip shop operators to improve the nutritional value of hot chips has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor.

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HAWKE'S BAY — The issue of access to Blackhead beach in Hawke’s Bay is an example of an issue that the government’s proposed Walking Access Commission would help resolve, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

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New regulations requiring graphic health warnings to appear on all tobacco packaging sold in New Zealand comes into force tomorrow.

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Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed the extensive feedback received on the review of tobacco displays in New Zealand.

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An independent report released today makes a useful contribution to the discussion around obesity and the influence of advertising on children’s behaviour, said Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

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A successful ad campaign promoting New Zealand in Australia is getting the go ahead for a second round of ads in autumn, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

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Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today welcomed this year’s World Cancer Day theme which aims to protect kids from the dangers of second hand smoke.

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Midwives, dentists and other health practitioners will now be able to distribute cards for subsidised nicotine patches and gum to patients who smoke.

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CHRISTCHURCH — Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor today commended Christchurch International Airport Ltd for being the first airport company in the southern hemisphere to be certified carbon neutral.

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Tourism Minister and West Coast Tasman MP Damien O’Connor said he is disappointed that didymo has made it in to the Arahura River.

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A new government agency to advise on and implement walking access policies will be established next year, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

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A new Bill detailing proposals to simplify the way the Alcohol Advisory Council levy is calculated was tabled in Parliament today by Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

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New Zealand has been voted the Best Holiday Destination Worldwide by readers of the British Daily Telegraph newspaper.

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International visitors have higher expectations of what they will experience in New Zealand, according to new data, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

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Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor today kick started the biggest New Zealand promotional event ever held in Japan.

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Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor leaves today for a nine day visit to London and Japan.

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Kiwis are pumping more money into the New Zealand economy as spending through domestic travel continues to increase, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

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"The decision of fringe publication ‘The Truth’ to publish the name and photograph of an officer it claims was involved in last week’s shooting in Christchurch is irresponsible and deeply disappointing", Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today.

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WAIKATO — Spring Hill Corrections Facility will add 650 beds to the country's prison capacity, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor says.

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ROTORUA — Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has welcomed the Tourism Industry Association's (TIA) decision to hold New Zealand's biggest tourism event in Rotorua again next year.

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AUCKLAND CITY — The New Zealand we grew up in earned its keep from industries like sheep, meat, butter and cheese.

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The tourism industry has shown overwhelming support for a bold approach to the Tourism Strategy 2015, with aspirational targets.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today launched the latest version of the New Zealand Smoking Cessation Guidelines.

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The Government has accepted the recommendations of an independent panel which was set up to address walking access issues, Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

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New Tourism forecasts released today set out a bright future for the tourism industry, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor says.

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An agreement signed today provides a powerful new tool in the fight against crime, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor says.

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