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17 June, 2013

No cut to biosecurity funding in Budget 2013

Biosecurity is my number one priority as Minister, and we now have a major programme of work underway to improve what is already a world-class system.

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27 May, 2013

Government’s response to the Children’s Commissioner’s Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty

Government’s response to the Children’s Commissioner’s Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty

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24 April, 2013

Video: Prime Minister on growing tourism

I made my first pre-Budget announcement on Tourism last week, as part of our international growth package.

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11 April, 2013

Growing our economy

The National-led Government has had a strong economic plan since we first came into office in 2008.

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3 April, 2013

Building stability in Afghanistan

Recently I announced the men and women of our Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) will be leaving the Bamyan province in Afghanistan.

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27 March, 2013

Video: Rebuilding Christchurch

The Christchurch earthquakes have taken a huge toll on Cantabrians, but the rest of New Zealand is helping share the financial cost. When it comes to pulling together and coping with a crisis, there is no country in the world I’d rather be in than this one.

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20 March, 2013

Building on trade links

I've just returned from a very successful visit to four Latin American countries - Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil.

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31 January, 2013

Finance Minister’s briefing on the economy - January 2013

Finance Minister’s briefing on the economy - January 2013

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18 December, 2012

Half-Year Update - Video Briefing

Half-Year Update - Video Briefing

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15 November, 2012

Submission process for Partnership Schools

As the Minister responsible for this policy, I warmly encourage everyone to participate in a crucial stage of its development. The legislation required for Partnership Schools to operate was introduced to Parliament last month. It is now at the stage where all New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and organisations are able to have their say at Parliament. You are invited to make a written and, if you choose, oral submission to the Education and Science Select Committee.

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14 November, 2012

Video Journal 14 November

Video Journal 14 November - Prime Minister

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30 October, 2012

Video Journal on Affordable Housing - PM John Key

Video Journal on Affordable Housing - PM John Key

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29 October, 2012

Improving Housing Affordability

Improving Housing Affordability

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11 October, 2012

White Paper for Vulnerable Children

White Paper for Vulnerable Children

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2 October, 2012

PM - Video Journal - 02 October 2012

This video journal covers the film industry visit to Los Angeles and a reduction in crime statistics.

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21 September, 2012

Video journal - September

Video journal - September

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17 September, 2012

Video: Finance Minister on the economy - September

Video: Finance Minister on the economy - September

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7 September, 2012

Video journal from Prime Minister John Key

Video journal from Prime Minister John Key

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7 September, 2012

Video briefing on the economy - August

Video briefing on the economy - August

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1 August, 2012

Video Journal on Christchurch CBD and Samoa visit

Video Journal on Christchurch CBD and Samoa visit

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6 July, 2012

Key Notes: Doing our fair share on climate change

In this edition of Key Notes, I talk about changes to New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme designed to balance our environmental responsibilities with our economic opportunities, our action plan to reduce crime, and the expansion of the social workers in schools programme.

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4 July, 2012

Video: Bill English on Public Service Targets

Finance Minister Bill English provides some history and an overview of the Government's targets for improving the delivery of public services.

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25 June, 2012

Better Public Services

We want our public service to be more innovative, enterprising, driven, and focused on results. We’re delivering improved frontline services, reduced costs, and better results for you and your family.

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22 June, 2012

Progressing our partial share offer programme - Key Notes

This issue of Key Notes is devoted to three central issues - our partial share offer programme, superannuation, and our voluntary bonding scheme for graduate doctors, nurses, and midwives.

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