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Good afternoon.

Today I want to speak on the government’s achievements in transport over the last three years and our future plans.

But before I do that, we are just 64 days from a general election, and I want to quickly give you a few reasons why the John Key-led Government’s economic plan is helping Kiwis get ahead.

  • Gerry Brownlee
  • Transport

Introduction

Thank you for that introduction, Arlene.

It is my pleasure to extend to all the delegates a warm welcome to New Zealand, and specifically to Christchurch.

Christchurch is one of New Zealand’s largest cities and has a rich and varied history, including becoming New Zealand's first city by Royal Charter in 1856.

Since the major earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the thousands of subsequent aftershocks Christchurch has re-emerged at the forefront of New Zealand’s economic recovery.

  • Gerry Brownlee
  • Transport

Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak at the launch of Rail Safety Week.

This year the focus for Rail Safety Week is encouraging pedestrians to be safe around train tracks. I’m pleased to see that students from Mount Albert Primary School are involved in today’s events.

Our young people play a vital role in ensuring that the message about staying safe around trains, railway stations and tracks is shared with their wider communities. 

  • Michael Woodhouse
  • Transport

Thank for inviting me here today; it is a pleasure to be in Blenheim.

The strong export focus in this region means you are well placed as the global economy recovers from the worst economic conditions since the Second World War.

Your regional economy is currently estimated at $2 billion dollars.

The recent ANZ regional trends survey recorded 3.5 per cent annual growth in Nelson/Marlborough, one of the fastest rates in the country.

Over the past four years the Government has embarked on a wide-ranging programme of sensible economic and fiscal management.

  • Gerry Brownlee
  • Transport