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17 May, 2012

PM encourages applications to Canterbury Fund

Prime Minister John Key is encouraging community organisations to apply to the second round of grants from the Vodafone Foundation Canterbury Fund, a $4 million joint project developed by the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal and the Vodafone Foundation.

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17 May, 2012

Budget 2012

The Government is firmly focused on rebuilding and strengthening the economy to get back to surplus by 2014/15. Budget 2012 sets out the next steps we’re taking to meet this commitment.

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11 May, 2012

Key Notes: Working on the Budget

This issue of Key Notes outlines some of our planning for Budget 2012, covers our new reforms to the welfare system, discusses spending for both tertiary education and our programme to reduce rheumatic fever in vulnerable communities - and touches on a few events from my diary.

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1 May, 2012

Budget 2012 – sticking to a plan that’s working

Prime Minister John Key says this month’s Budget will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan.

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1 May, 2012

Pre-Budget Speech to Business New Zealand

Budget 2012 will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan.

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28 April, 2012

PM saddened at death of All Black great Sir Fred Allen

Prime Minister John Key says he is saddened to hear of the death of All Black legend Sir Fred Allen, who was knighted in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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27 April, 2012

Key Notes: Progress towards our plan for a Brighter Future

In this edition of Key Notes, I talk about my recent visits to Indonesia and Singapore, the larger effort to promote NZ 'Inc' overseas, the upcoming budget as a reflection of our priorities, Anzac Day - and a few things from my diary.

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27 April, 2012

Appeal’s $2.8m donation a boost to St John

The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal's donation of $2.8 million to St John has enabled the charity to rebuild its emergency response resources after the series of earthquakes which damaged Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key said today.

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27 April, 2012

Director of Security reappointed

Prime Minister John Key today announced the reappointment of Dr Warren Tucker as Director of Security at the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.

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24 April, 2012

PM sends Breakers best wishes for the game

Prime Minister John Key is sending his best wishes to the Breakers for their ANBL grand final tonight.

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17 April, 2012

PM announces new initiatives with Indonesia

Prime Minister John Key today announced a suite of new agreements between Indonesia and New Zealand, which will complement and strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

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16 April, 2012

Address to New Zealand Indonesia Business Seminar - Jakarta

It’s a great pleasure to be here in Indonesia and it’s a great pleasure to be addressing this distinguished gathering of Indonesian and New Zealand business.

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5 April, 2012

Key Notes: Special Edition on Youth Mental Health Package

Yesterday I delivered an important speech outlining a new approach we're taking to improve mental health services for young New Zealanders aged 12 to 19.

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5 April, 2012

Key Notes: Special Edition on Youth Mental Health Package

Yesterday I delivered an important speech outlining a new approach we're taking to improve mental health services for young New Zealanders aged 12 to 19. I'm very passionate about youth mental health. The transition from childhood to adulthood can be difficult and there are some kids out there who struggle with mental health problems, like depression and anxiety, making this an even tougher time for them and their families.

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4 April, 2012

Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project

John Key and the National-led Government are passionate about the future of New Zealand’s young people.

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4 April, 2012

PM unveils Youth Mental Health package

Prime Minister John Key today unveiled a package of initiatives to ensure young people with mental health problems receive better, faster, and more modern help.

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4 April, 2012

Speech to Auckland University Youth Health & Wellbeing Symposium

It’s a privilege for me to be here with so many people who are committed to the health and wellbeing of our young people.

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3 April, 2012

PM announces appointment to ABAC

Prime Minister John Key has appointed Wayne Boyd to the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) for a three-year term. Mr Boyd is a former professional director with extensive merchant banking and legal experience. He currently chairs a number of company boards and is the former chairman of Telecom New Zealand Limited.

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2 April, 2012

PM to travel to Indonesia and Singapore

Growing two-way trade and strengthening people-to-people links will be the focus of Prime Minister John Key’s visit to Indonesia and Singapore later this month.

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2 April, 2012

Simon Bridges to be appointed a Minister

Prime Minister John Key today announced that Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is to be appointed a Minister outside Cabinet.

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29 March, 2012

PM congratulates Appeal on 100th project

Prime Minister John Key today congratulated the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust on the funding of its 100th project since the charity was established in February last year.

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27 March, 2012

PM: Nuclear Security Summit an important step forward

Prime Minister John Key today described the second Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul as another important step towards securing nuclear materials and reducing the global threat of nuclear terrorism.

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26 March, 2012

Speech to Kiwi Chamber Business Breakfast

I’d like to take this opportunity at the outset to express my appreciation to the Kiwi Chamber for your tremendous fundraising efforts following the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011.

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26 March, 2012

PM welcomes Police decision, letter of regret

The Police announcement today regarding the investigation into the freelance cameraman who made a recording of John Key and John Banks during the election campaign has been welcomed by the Prime Minister.

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26 March, 2012

PGA Pro-Am investment will reap big tourism benefits

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key is welcoming participants in the inaugural NZPGA Pro-Am Championship tournament in Queenstown this week.

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23 March, 2012

PM announces high-level delegation to Tonga

Prime Minister John Key has announced that a high-level delegation led by the Governor-General will travel to Tonga for the state funeral of His Majesty King George Tupou V on Tuesday.

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21 March, 2012

Prime Minister accepts Minister’s resignation

Prime Minister John Key said today he had accepted with sadness the resignation of Dr Nick Smith from his Ministerial portfolios.

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19 March, 2012

Prime Minister to attend Summit in Seoul

Prime Minister John Key will travel to the Republic of Korea this Saturday to attend the second Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on 26-27 March.

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19 March, 2012

PM saddened at King of Tonga’s passing

Prime Minister John Key says his thoughts are with the people of Tonga following the news that King Tupou V died in Hong Kong last night.

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16 March, 2012

Special Key Notes on Better Public Services

In this issue of Key Notes, I share the basic outlines of what we're doing to improve public services. I also pay tribute to Jock Hobbs. It was with great sadness that I learnt Jock lost his long battle with leukaemia this week. We'll all miss him very much.

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