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Being in Government presents many challenges.

Last week I was at New Zealand’s largest ever regional development conference - the first one held in New Zealand since 1969.

New Zealanders are the most creative and innovative people in the world.

New Zealand’s Regional Development Conference – A springboard for growth New Zealand’s largest ever regional development conference

New Zealand’s economic direction is changing.

When this Government came into office two years ago, we introduced an economic development dimension to government policy.

Thank you for the invitation to open the Baycorp Smartnet Workshops.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Creating a springboard for growth

I’ve been asked to speak on the subject of “Retaining One’s Identity in a Coalition Government.”

Today we are here to launch the ‘Ross Sea Region - a state of the environment report for the Ross Sea Region in Antarctica’.

I want to talk today about the Alliance’s most important achievement.

Not since the Kirk-Rowling Government a generation ago has New Zealand enjoyed a Government that truly governed in the interests of ordinary New Zealanders.

November’s Regional Development Conference has the potential to be a watershed for New Zealand.

Many people have asked me ‘what has the Minister for Economic, Industry and Regional Development got to do with adult literacy?’

Introduction
This backgrounder presents a few examples of economic successes on the West Coast in recent times.
It is not intended to be a complete report on the West Coast economy,

Presentation of Rail & Maritime Union ‘Take back the Track’ petition

I’m reminded of the old story about a surgeon, an engineer and an economist discussing which profession has the longest history.

This is very positive day for Sanford and for New Zealand.

Biosecurity is an issue that affects all of us. The increase in trade and changes in climate has increased the risks New Zealanders face and we need to actively protect our borders.

The city of Christchurch has been a leader in establishing a high-tech electronics cluster. The future of the city is dependent in many ways on achieving some success in attracting high-skill, high-value, high-tech enterprises.

Thank you for the opportunity to give the opening address to the Sustainable Auckland Congress.

Last Tuesday, the Acting Chairman of Air New Zealand, Mr Farmer, admitted that Air New Zealand's due diligence before it bought Ansett Australia had been 'extremely limited' and 'practically worthless.'

St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington
Commemorative service for victims of terrorism

Terrorists have carried out devastating attacks in Washington and New York.