"Words play such an important role in our well being. As collectors of stories libraries play an important part in community well-being." said the Hon Tracey Martin as she opened the #LIANZA19 Conference.
"As the Minister whose portfolios include Children, Education, Internal Affairs and Seniors, I am greatly vested in what happens at this conference that will benefit the welfare of our families and communities." the minister continued.
"The future for the well-being of our people and our communities lies in greater collaboration – between families and communities, with cultural institutions, across government agencies, with private sector and with other governments. And in doing so, we all can, through every gain we make, play a small part in a much bigger assignment: to make life better for all New Zealanders. You all have a role to play in this!"
You can watch the whole speech, along with other conference presentations and performances, on the LIANZA YouTube Channel.
"As the Minister whose portfolios include Children, Education, Internal Affairs and Seniors, I am greatly vested in what happens at this conference that will benefit the welfare of our families and communities." the minister continued.
"The future for the well-being of our people and our communities lies in greater collaboration – between families and communities, with cultural institutions, across government agencies, with private sector and with other governments. And in doing so, we all can, through every gain we make, play a small part in a much bigger assignment: to make life better for all New Zealanders. You all have a role to play in this!"
You can watch the whole speech, along with other conference presentations and performances, on the LIANZA YouTube Channel.
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