Mentions of Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind in New Zealand Parliament debates
Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind has been mentioned in 13 parliamentary debates since November 2005.
Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill
In Committee 2 Jun 2010
Hon JOHN CARTER
... Committee would know. There have been representations from people with disabilities. Representatives from the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind came to see us and asked for representation. A whole host of different people came to the select committee.
The issue ...
... would know. There have been representations from people with disabilities. Representatives from the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind came to see us and asked for representation. A whole host of different people came to the select committee.
The issue ...
Budget Debate 1 Jun 2010
Hon PANSY WONG
... was organised by the National Foundation for the Deaf. It was also humbling to attend the fund-raising appeal of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, which is raising money for a digital talking library.
One of the wishes of disabled people is to feel included and ...
... the National Foundation for the Deaf. It was also humbling to attend the fund-raising appeal of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, which is raising money for a digital talking library.
One of the wishes of disabled people is to feel included and ...
Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill
In Committee 24 Nov 2009
TE URUROA FLAVELL
... they would see a huge colourful menu of clauses that effectively incorporate the Treaty. One objective of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act is the need “to give particular recognition to the Treaty principles”. The Resource Management Act asks that we take ...
... see a huge colourful menu of clauses that effectively incorporate the Treaty. One objective of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act is the need “to give particular recognition to the Treaty principles”. The Resource Management Act asks that we take ...
Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill
In Committee 9 Sep 2009
RAHUI KATENE
... Act 1987; “to give particular recognition to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi”, as in section 10(o) of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act 2002; “have regard to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi”, as in section 4 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991; and “Ens...
... particular recognition to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi”, as in section 10(o) of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act 2002; “have regard to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi”, as in section 4 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991; and “...
Local Government (Protection of Auckland Assets) Amendment Bill
First Reading 19 Aug 2009
SU’A WILLIAM SIO
... the list of New Zealand’s most trusted charities was the Cancer Society of New Zealand, followed by the SPCA and the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. At the top of the list of 40 of New Zealand’s most trusted professions were firefighters, ambulance officers, and pilots. ...
...Zealand’s most trusted charities was the Cancer Society of New Zealand, followed by the SPCA and the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. At the top of the list of 40 of New Zealand’s most trusted professions were firefighters, ambulance officers, and ....
Road User Charges Amendment Bill
In Committee 5 Aug 2009
DARIEN FENTON
... it is the risk that their quietness poses for transport safety. The other day I met with a group of people from the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. They are genuinely concerned about this because when they are out walking on the footpaths, they rely on being able to ...
... their quietness poses for transport safety. The other day I met with a group of people from the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. They are genuinely concerned about this because when they are out walking on the footpaths, they rely on being able to ...
Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill
In Committee 26 Sep 2008
Hon JUDITH TIZARD
... I have to deal with is Sandra Goudie’s one about Braille and audio copies. Audio copies are not covered, but the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind has an arrangement with authors, and their works are recognised. It is not always possible to pay for every copy that is ...
... with is Sandra Goudie’s one about Braille and audio copies. Audio copies are not covered, but the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind has an arrangement with authors, and their works are recognised. It is not always possible to pay for every copy that is ...
Disability (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) Bill
First Reading 22 Jul 2008
METIRIA TUREI
... Assembly, the Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand, IHC New Zealand, IHC Advocacy, CCS Disability Action, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, the New Zealand representatives of Disabled Peoples International, and Inclusion International. They were very active and ...
... of Blind Citizens of New Zealand, IHC New Zealand, IHC Advocacy, CCS Disability Action, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, the New Zealand representatives of Disabled Peoples International, and Inclusion International. They were very active ...
Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Bill
In Committee 1 Apr 2008
Hon JUDITH TIZARD
... good reason. For example, there was an issue that was brought to me by a teacher of the blind who works through the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. Her point was that every other child in New Zealand was able to get the last Harry Potter book at 1 minute past 11 on, I ...
... example, there was an issue that was brought to me by a teacher of the blind who works through the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. Her point was that every other child in New Zealand was able to get the last Harry Potter book at 1 minute past 11 on, ...
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amendment Bill, Racing Amendment Bill - Third Readings
Third Readings 25 Oct 2006
HONE HARAWIRA
... of that vision I want to return again to our humble currency, and to acknowledge the recent accolades from the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind for the Reserve Bank’s efforts to ensure the new coins are cool for blind people. I see that a fortnight ago the Reserve ...
... I want to return again to our humble currency, and to acknowledge the recent accolades from the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind for the Reserve Bank’s efforts to ensure the new coins are cool for blind people. I see that a fortnight ago the Reserve ...
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Deletion Bill 2006
Second Reading 7 Nov 2007
CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON
... legislation and the particular aims of the legislation.
The second category is private Acts; for example, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act or the Royal Society of New Zealand Act. These private Acts contain Treaty clauses, and they were passed, as we all know,...
... and the particular aims of the legislation.
The second category is private Acts; for example, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act or the Royal Society of New Zealand Act. These private Acts contain Treaty clauses, and they were passed, as we all ...
First Reading 26 Jul 2006
CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON
... and there are at least three examples of private Acts that are referred to in Mr Woolerton’s bill—namely, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act, the Royal Society of New Zealand Act, and the Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Act of 1996. These three Acts contain Treaty ...
... are at least three examples of private Acts that are referred to in Mr Woolerton’s bill—namely, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Act, the Royal Society of New Zealand Act, and the Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Act of 1996. These three Acts contain Treaty ...
Social Development and Employment
Benefits—Single Core Benefit 5 Apr 2006
Hon DAVID BENSON-POPE
The ministry is currently preparing consultation material, which will seek feedback from stakeholders, including the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, and that will inform our subsequent decisions.
... preparing consultation material, which will seek feedback from stakeholders, including the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind, and that will inform our subsequent decisions.