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23 February, 2012

Speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Massey University

It’s now almost three months since John Key’s National-led Government was returned for a second term. So today I want to outline the cornerstones of the policy programme you can expect from the Government over the next three years.

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22 February, 2012

Hapai Te Hauora Tapui -Fourth International Gambling Conference

It is an honour and a privilege, to be part of this special opening ceremony, to welcome you all to the fourth international conference – Shaping the future of gambling – positive change through policy, practice and research.

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22 February, 2012

PM: Speech to Latimer Square Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service

We all remember where we were when we heard the news. Christchurch - our second-largest city and home to 350,000 people - had been struck by an earthquake so violent and destructive that it would go on to claim 185 lives.

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21 February, 2012

Nga Maia Maori Midwives: opening of new national office, Hastings

It gives me great pleasure to be here today, at the opening of this new whare.

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21 February, 2012

Nga Maia Maori Midwives: opening of new national office, Hastings

As we gather here today, on the eve of the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that ripped Otautahi apart, our thoughts inevitably are with all of our whanau who have endured a year like no other.

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21 February, 2012

Address to the Commerce Commission conference

Good morning. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to speak at this important event highlighting the benefits of bringing faster broadband to New Zealand.

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16 February, 2012

“Māori Contribution to NZ Inc”

I want to talk this afternoon about what it means to be a New Zealander, and what is our place on the world stage.

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15 February, 2012

A mixed ownership model for state assets

Speech to Victoria University Faculty of Commerce and Administration

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15 February, 2012

Speech to Foundation for Arable Research Conference

Hon David Carter addresses the Foundation for Arable Research Conference in Hamilton.

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9 February, 2012

Consumer Law Reform Bill: First Reading

Mr Speaker, I move that the Consumer Law Reform Bill now be read a first time.

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9 February, 2012

Address to Asia Pacific Science Policy Studies Research Conference, Wellington

I’m going to take the liberty of this being my first speech in the Science and Innovation space to place the sector in the context of the challenging economic times that the world is facing and where I see Science and Innovation fitting in and helping to meet those challenges.

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8 February, 2012

Speech to Bali Process Immigration Workshop

Our Government takes the issue of illegal migration very seriously, and is determined to work with our friends and neighbours to deter such activity. This is a challenge that we all face together.

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3 February, 2012

Reburial of unknown New Zealand Soldier, Messines Ridge

Today’s ceremony is a chance to reflect on the sacrifices of a generation of young New Zealanders who gave their lives in Flanders.

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2 February, 2012

ISAF Defence Ministers Meeting Intervention statement by New Zealand Minister of Defence Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman

It is a pleasure to attend my first meeting of NATO’s North Atlantic Council with its ISAF partners and I look forward to working with you and all my colleagues around the table in the months and years ahead.

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26 January, 2012

PM: Speech to Waitakere Business Club

I learned quickly when I came into Parliament that a government has to earn the trust and goodwill of voters again and again, every day.

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20 January, 2012

Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty

It is a pleasure to be here today to help open your newly refurbished buildings.

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21 December, 2011

Speech from the Throne

Delivered by His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, on the occasion of the State Opening of Parliament, Wednesday 21 December 2011

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18 December, 2011

Plenary Statement:: Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference

Thank you for the opportunity to address Trade Ministers at this 8th Ministerial Conference of the WTO. I would like to welcome the four new WTO members, Montenegro, the Russian Federation, Samoa, and Vanuatu.

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