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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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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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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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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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24 February, 2012

Key Notes: Standing beside Cantabrians

In this edition of Key Notes, I talk about our commitment to Canterbury and the one-year anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake that devastated Christchurch.

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23 February, 2012

Focus on Finance - February

In this edition of Focus on Finance I talk about the Government's four main economic priorities, the Budget Policy Announcement, some good news about growth, the mixed ownership model and a few upcoming milestone economic events.

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10 February, 2012

Key Notes: Looking forward to the year ahead

In this edition of Key Notes I talk about our plans to strengthen the economy and the four priorities we've set to accomplish that.

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27 January, 2012

Key Notes: Outlining the Government’s priorities

In this edition of Key Notes, I outline the main features of the Government's priorities over the next few years.

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