13 May, 2008
New Zealand extends sympathy after China earthquake
Acting Prime Minister Michael Cullen today extended New Zealand’s sympathy to China following a large earthquake which has affected the country’s central region.
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9 January, 2008
Government seeks solution for Greymouth war pillars
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Michael Cullen has today backed calls from West Coast Tasman MP Damien O’Connor for a satisfactory solution to the controversy surrounding Greymouth’s WWI Memorial Pillars
Read full release >>28 November, 2007
A truly sustainable primary sector for New Zealand
Acting Prime Minister's Opening Speech to Primary Industries 2020 – The Primary Industries Summit, Christchurch
Read full speech >>23 November, 2007
Government comment on Pakistan suspension
The New Zealand Government has today welcomed the action of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to suspend Pakistan from the Councils of the Commonwealth
Read full release >>5 November, 2007
Address to the New Zealand Labour Party Conference
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen celebrates the achievements of the Labour-led government since 1999
Read full speech >>1 October, 2007
Improving research connections and linkages to create economic opportunities
The global economy offers rich and rewarding opportunities, but only if we prepare for its demands. We will earn our way by investing in knowledge, skill, research and innovation. And we will earn our way by improving our connections to the world.
Read full speech >>28 September, 2007
Why NZ is poised for further economic success (and winning the World Cup)
Just as the All Blacks have enjoyed a run of real dominance since the last World Cup, the New Zealand economy has also been on a winning streak.
Read full speech >>25 September, 2007
New Zealand’s economic reform and transformation
Despite New Zealand and China's vast differences in size and economic composition, we are both economies on the move, and we are both positioning ourselves to succeed as the pace of globalisation gathers.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2007
Public reform and management: what China and New Zealand can learn from reform
Lecture delivered at the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) covering the growing relationship between New Zealand and China, the experience of public sector management in New Zealand and our approach to fostering innovation.
Read full speech >>18 September, 2007
Cullen to visit China, UK and India
Highlighting economic opportunities and fostering research links will be the focus of Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen's two-week visit to China, the United Kingdom and India.
Read full release >>11 September, 2007
Gala dinner for Hon Donald Tsang, CEO Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Read full speech >>6 May, 2007
Greater security, opportunity and sustainability
We have built a better, kinder, more at peace with itself New Zealand than the bitter, divided, inward-looking country we inherited from National.
Read full speech >>26 March, 2007
NZ and China simplify air crew entry procedures
NZ aircrew will no longer need visas to enter China for less than a week
Read full release >>26 March, 2007
Consulate General for Guangzhou
NZ's new Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, will be the first diplomatic office to open in China since 1991
Read full release >>21 March, 2007
Toast for NZ Business and Parliament Trust
The Business and Parliament Trust helps the business understand how Parliament works
Read full speech >>2 March, 2007
Historic Places Trust registration of Martin House
We're here to acknowledge a significant New Zealand architect and the owners he designed the property for. And we are acknowledging this house. Together with its pottery, it has a vital place in the history of New Zealand domestic architecture.
Read full speech >>27 February, 2007
Film Archive restores Michael Joseph Savage footage
When we look back at great New Zealand figures of the twentieth century, Michael Joseph Savage is near the top of most lists.
Read full speech >>23 February, 2007
Serving the Waikato region
Care and support is not just about doctors and money; it's also about social, community and family care. Care makes for a stronger community where everyone has the chance to contribute and feel they belong.
Read full speech >>1 February, 2007
Key hypocritical over Connell
All Mr Connell did was to do publicly what Mr Key was very busy doing privately: undermining Don Brash's position as National leader.
Read full release >>1 February, 2007
Helping charities to help others
The Charities Commission will improve the sector’s transparency and accountability and therefore boost public confidence.
Read full speech >>18 December, 2006
Opening of John Badcock Exhibition - Passing People
Many of us dream the impossible but so few make the impossible possible. In New Zealand we have dreamers. Kiwis that every day make the impossible possible. These people are truly inspirational. We are blessed to live in a country that inspires such talent and encourages such dreams.
Read full speech >>24 November, 2006
Key has explaining to do over Exclusive Brethren
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen today said Don Brash’s falling on his sword has not lanced the National Party’s boil with respect to the Exclusive Brethren.
Read full release >>23 November, 2006
National's leadership change
National faces choosing its fifth leader in nine years, says Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen
Read full release >>22 November, 2006
National slithers again over GST
National's arrangement to get out of its election spending pickle is just the kind of slippery behaviour we have come to expect, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said today.
Read full release >>29 October, 2006
Closing speech to Labour Party Conference
The power of the people will triumph over the power of privilege and the power of prejudice
Read full speech >>12 October, 2006
Validating legislation on election spending issue
Validating legislation, as recommended in the Speaker's response, will be introduced to remedy issues around election spending.
Read full release >>12 October, 2006
National left owing for election rort
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen today called on National to immediately pay the $112,500 it owes to broadcasters from its election advertising last year.
Read full release >>5 September, 2006
2002 spending rule changes back Labour
The changes made at the time of the post-2002 election review of parliamentary spending contradict National's spin.
Read full release >>16 August, 2006
The goose will get its sauce and wont be plucked!
There is no intention to withdraw retrospective legislation to help the New Zealand Herald's owners out of their tax pickle.
Read full release >>15 August, 2006
Cooperation among Pacific Politicians
Dr Cullen addresses to contribution of parliamentarians to the strength of Commonwealth Parliaments
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