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.

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13 May, 2009

Succeeding During Challenging Times

ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE HERITAGE AND CHARACTER INNS

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1 May, 2009

The Vital Role of Tourism

Speech given to Rotorua Tourism Industry Forum

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1 May, 2009

Speech to Rotorua Tourism Industry Forum

E te roopu tapoi o Rotorua, he mihi tenei ki koutou katoa To you who are part of Rotorua’s tourism sector, I greet you all.

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4 December, 2008

Inbound Tour Operators Council Forum

It's a pleasure to be here this afternoon, and thank you for inviting me to your Christmas wrap up. I'm very keen to get out and engage with your sector as soon as possible, and your invitation was very welcome.

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31 January, 2008

LOUIS VUITTON PACIFIC SERIES SPEECH

Nau mai Haere Mai. It's my pleasure on behalf of Prime Minister John Key to extend a welcome to you, the international and local media, and of course a great number of special guests from the yachting world who are here in Auckland to contest this inaugural Louis Vuitton Pacific series.

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