19 November, 2009
This week, the National-led Government marks its first year in office. In this issue of Key Notes, I look back on our achievements so far and look forward to the hard work ahead.
Read full newsletter >>19 November, 2009
On this day exactly a year ago, the 19th of November 2008, the new National-led Government was sworn into office.
Read full speech >>18 November, 2009
It's great to be here.
Read full speech >>14 November, 2009
Prime Minister John Key says tonight's historic win by the All Whites has the whole country cheering.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
I spoke at this summit a year ago in Peru and can I say, what a difference a year makes.
Read full speech >>13 November, 2009
Bilateral trade relations between New Zealand and Hong Kong, China have taken a further significant step following conclusion of negotiations for a New Zealand - Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP).
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Prime Minister John Key is wishing Ryan Nelsen and his All Whites all the best when they play for a place in the football World Cup finals tomorrow.
Read full release >>12 November, 2009
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key says Whale Watch Kaikoura's latest tourism achievement will have positive spin offs for all tourism operators in New Zealand.
Read full release >>10 November, 2009
Prime Minister John Key officially launched construction of the first New Zealand Cycle Trail project at Waipa Domain on the banks of the Waikato River today.
Read full release >>9 November, 2009
Prime Minister John Key will travel to Singapore this week to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009 leaders meeting.
Read full release >>6 November, 2009
This week I look for whales, announce a funding boost for tourism, update you on the latest actions we're taking on violent crime, and report on my visit to Asia.
Read full newsletter >>5 November, 2009
Prime Minister John Key has welcomed the decision by the Remuneration Authority that there will not be an increase in parliamentary salaries.
Read full release >>2 November, 2009
Prime Minister John Key, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and New Zealand ministers welcomed Vice Premier Li Keqiang for discussions on the economy, trade, climate change and international affairs today.
Read full release >>2 November, 2009
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key, has delivered on his promise to increase tourism funding - a move he has long said will help drive New Zealand's recovery from the economic recession.
Read full release >>2 November, 2009
Prime Minister John Key has announced that Prince William will visit New Zealand in January.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama of Japan and Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand met in Tokyo on 29 October 2009 and discussed the bilateral relationship as well as regional and global matters of mutual interest.
Read full release >>27 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key has announced that there will be a National Memorial Service to commemorate those who lost their lives in the recent tsunami tragedy in Samoa.
Read full release >>27 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the New Zealand - Malaysia Free Trade Agreement as another step forward in forging better trade and other links with our neighbours in South East Asia.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
I had fun this morning meeting the children at Glen Taylor School in Auckland with Education Minister Anne Tolley. We were there to launch National Education Standards in reading, writing, and maths.
Read full newsletter >>23 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key has delivered on another promise to the science community by launching the inaugural Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key will today fulfil a major election promise with the launch of National Standards in reading, writing, and maths for primary and intermediate schools.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Thank you for the invitation to address your Biennial Conference. It's good to be here.
Read full speech >>19 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key has released details of next month's visit by His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, from 2-5 November.
Read full release >>19 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key says Cabinet today agreed to support a joint bid from the Maori Television Service, TVNZ and TV3 for free-to-air television broadcasting rights for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Read full release >>19 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key will travel to Thailand on Friday to attend the 4th East Asia Summit, before visiting Malaysia and Japan.
Read full release >>19 October, 2009
Prime Minister John Key has expressed sorrow at the news that Dame Doreen Blumhardt passed away at the weekend.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key announced today that P&O Cruises will launch its next cruise liner in Auckland and said the ship will use Auckland as its base for the 2010-2011 summer cruising season.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Speech to the Police Association Annual Conference, Wellington
Read full speech >>13 October, 2009
The Government this week released two officials' reports relating to the plan announced last week by Prime Minister John Key to tackle New Zealand's serious ‘P' drug problem.
Read full release >>9 October, 2009
In this issue I talk about our new action plan to tackle P, and I report on my visit to Samoa after the tsunami, and my trip to New York for the 64th United Nations General Assembly.
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