3 July, 2009
Key NotesNo.52
I had a great time yesterday visiting the Tamaki Transformation Programme in Auckland and meeting pupils from Pt England School.
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2 July, 2009
Speech: Federated Farmers National Conference
Thank you very much for inviting me to your One Event National Conference.
Read full speech >>30 June, 2009
Disability Issues portfolio transferred
The Disability Issues portfolio has been transferred from Paula Bennett to Tariana Turia, Prime Minister John Key has announced.
Read full release >>30 June, 2009
PM to visit Pacific
Prime Minister John Key will lead an official delegation to four Pacific Islands next week.
Read full release >>26 June, 2009
Inaugural Winter Games given $1 million boost
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister, John Key has today announced that the Government will invest $1 million in this year’s inaugural Winter Games.
Read full release >>23 June, 2009
Job Summit
Proceedings and other materials related to the Prime Minister's Summit on Employment.
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22 June, 2009
One million Aussies break tourism record
More than one million Australian tourists visited New Zealand in the past year and Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key says that proves the wisdom of recent Government investment into the Australian market.
Read full release >>19 June, 2009
Key NotesNo.51
It was great to see so many school rugby captains - girls and boys - from secondary schools around Wellington at the parliamentary reception for the French team and the All Blacks on Monday.
Read full newsletter >>18 June, 2009
Banks waive fees for home insulation scheme
All main trading banks have agreed to join the government’s insulation and heating scheme, and all have agreed to waive their fees for top-up loans homeowners get as part of insulation retrofits.
Read full release >>16 June, 2009
New National Whips elected
The National Party Caucus today elected new Whips following the appointment of Nathan Guy as a Minister.
Read full release >>15 June, 2009
Spanish King and Queen to visit NZ
Prime Minister John Key announced today that Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain will visit New Zealand from 20 to 24 June.
Read full release >>15 June, 2009
$20 million helps secure Queens Wharf permanently
Prime Minister John Key has announced that Auckland’s Queens Wharf has been secured as a public site permanently.
Read full release >>15 June, 2009
Nathan Guy appointed a Minister
Prime Minister John Key today announced that Nathan Guy is to be appointed a Minister outside Cabinet.
Read full release >>12 June, 2009
Comment on Richard Worth’s resignation
Prime Minister John Key says Dr Richard Worth's resignation from Caucus and Parliament is a sensible course of action in the circumstances.
Read full release >>11 June, 2009
Auckland urged to come to RWC party - TRENZ speech
Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to be part of this fantastic event.
Read full speech >>11 June, 2009
Auckland urged to come to RWC party
Prime Minister John Key has today urged Auckland leaders to unite in the interests of making the Rugby World Cup an event that will create legacy infrastructure for the region and the country.
Read full release >>9 June, 2009
Key NotesNo.50
The 2009 Budget gets New Zealand on the road to recovery. It puts in place policies to ensure our economy emerges strongly from the recession and provides a platform for strong growth, higher incomes, and quality public services.
3 June, 2009
Statement on Richard Worth’s resignation
Prime Minister John Key says he has accepted the resignation of Dr Richard Worth as a Minister in the National-led Government.
Read full release >>29 May, 2009
Speech: Budget 2009 – The Road To Recovery
Budget 2009 – The Road To Recovery Address to the Trans Tasman Business Circle post-Budget lunch
Read full speech >>28 May, 2009
Budget puts New Zealand on strong footing
The National-led Government's Budget will help put New Zealand on the road to recovery, Prime Minister John Key says.
Read full release >>26 May, 2009
Speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs
It’s good to be here today to discuss some of the international issues affecting New Zealand.
Read full speech >>22 May, 2009
Key NotesNo.49 - 22 May 2009
In recent years, many new mothers have told me how much difficulty they've had getting quality care before and after giving birth. Some feel they have been pressured into leaving hospital with their babies before they are ready. Others have not got the support they felt they needed.
Read full newsletter >>21 May, 2009
Auckland convention centre gets $250,000 kick start
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key, has announced the Government will contribute a quarter of a million dollars to conduct a feasibility study into the development of an international conference centre in Auckland that will cater for up to 4,000 people.
Read full release >>20 May, 2009
PM appoints Chief Science Advisor
Prime Minister John Key has appointed distinguished scientist Professor Peter Gluckman to be the first Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.
Read full release >>19 May, 2009
PM welcomes Greens’ support on Cycleway
Prime Minister John Key is welcoming the Green Party's agreement to work with National on the New Zealand Cycleway Project.
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
PM pledges $50 million in Budget for cycleway
The Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key has today promised $50 million dollars over three years for the New Zealand Cycleway Project.
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
Lifting our Game: My Vision for Tourism
It is a privilege to be New Zealand’s Minister of Tourism, to lead tourism in our beautiful country, and to promote our incredible scenery, our fine food and wine, our rich Maori culture, and the 100% pure experience.
Read full speech >>11 May, 2009
Tonga’s Prime Minister to visit New Zealand
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand’s support for the democratic reform process underway in Tonga will be underlined during the visit to this country of Tongan Prime Minister, Dr Feleti (Fred) Sevele, from 13-19 May.
Read full release >>8 May, 2009
Key NotesNo.48 - 08 May
I know that things are hard for many of you at the moment. You may be worried about your job or the jobs of your friends or loved ones.
Read full newsletter >>8 May, 2009
PM offers condolences over Napier incident
Prime Minister John Key today expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Senior Constable Len Snee, who tragically lost his life while on duty in Napier yesterday.
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