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Mapp Report - World Cup
Friday, 23 September 2011, 7:11 pm | Mapp Report
Since the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup, Auckland’s waterfront has been playing host to the REAL New Zealand Festival. This is a major nationwide technology and innovation showcase of various industries, with interactive exhibitions highlighting ... More >>
Mapp Report - Kauri Point
Friday, 19 August 2011, 6:05 pm | Mapp Report
This week I announced plans for the redevelopment of the Defence Force’s Kauri Point facility. These plans include new igloo-type ammunition storage bunkers, upgraded security systems and a modern explosive processing unit. For some time I have been ... More >>
The Mapp Report - 8 June 2011
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 4:16 pm | Mapp Report
GETTING ULTRA-FAST BROADBAND Many of us have been frustrated by slow or unreliable internet connections and the limitations they place on us. The Government’s announcement to roll out ultra-fast broadband to 75% of New Zealanders where they live, work and ... More >>
The Mapp Report - 6 May 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011, 4:36 pm | Mapp Report
Last week I was privileged to represent New Zealand at the 60th anniversary ceremonies of the Battle of Kap’yong in South Korea. South Korea’s Minister of National Defence Kim Kwan-jin and Minister of Patriots’ and Veterans’ Affairs Park Sung-choon ... More >>
Mapp Report - Anzac Day
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 12:34 pm | Mapp Report
Anzac Day is a day to reflect on, and be grateful to, our Anzac veterans. More than 2700 New Zealanders lost their lives serving as part of the Australia New Zealand Army Corps that landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. More >>
The Mapp Report - 25 March 2011
Friday, 25 March 2011, 2:48 pm | Mapp Report
It was disappointing for everyone to hear that Christchurch will not be ready in time to host Rugby World Cup games. Canterbury is the heartland of New Zealand Rugby, and it would have been a fantastic gesture to host the games within the city but ... More >>
Pike River Disaster
Friday, 26 November 2010, 1:05 pm | Mapp Report
In the twenty-first century we are inclined to believe that disasters will not befall us, that our technology can fully protect us. This week the Pike River Mine disaster has been a stark reminder that life is not so secure. More >>
Mapp Report: Health Crisis Public Meeting
Friday, 18 April 2008, 2:40 pm | Mapp Report
On Monday, I am co-hosting a public meeting on New Zealand’s health crisis with Dr Jonathan Coleman, MP for Northcote and National’s Associate Health Spokesman. Our guest speaker is Hon Tony Ryall, National’s Health Spokesman. He will be there ... More >>
Mapp Report - 12 November 2007
Monday, 12 November 2007, 5:16 pm | Mapp Report
Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill This coming week Parliament is likely to pass into law the Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill. It is an extraordinary coincidence that this has occurred at the same time as the Solicitor General’s decision not ... More >>