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Thank you for inviting me to open your conference.

The companies you represent form an integral part of New Zealand's economy.

Thank you for inviting me to speak today at your 14^th Annual Conference.

It's nice to be back in the presence of my old law firm, if only for the afternoon.

Since I took on the Commerce portfolio nearly two years ago, many mum and dad investors have told me they're disillusioned with our financial markets.

Good morning.

Thank you for the invitation to speak here today.

First I'd like to apologise for stealing your founder and chairman Bruce Sheppard away from you.

I'd like to acknowledge the President of the Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce, Stuart McLauchlan, Napier Mayor, Barbara Arnott, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Napier, Chris Bain, fellow MPs,

My thanks to the board of INFINZ for the invitation to speak tonight.

Thank-you for inviting me to talk about why strengthening our ties with Australia has been and will continue to be a strategic priority for New Zealand.

17 February 2010 Speech I move, That the Financial Service Providers (Pre-Implementation Adjustments) Bill be now read a first time.

Thank you, Brent, for the introduction and for welcoming me to the 10th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Review Conference.

I move, That the Financial Service Providers (Pre-Implementation Adjustments) Bill be now read a first time.