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Prime Minister John Key today announced that Whanau Ora will receive $134.3 million in funding over the next four years, as Budget 2010 invests in families.

Prime Minister John Key has completed a three-day visit to Afghanistan where he met New Zealand troops and held talks with government and military officials, including President Hamid Karzai.

Prime Minister John Key has expressed shock and sorrow at the deaths today of three Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel in an Iroquois helicopter crash near Wellington.

Up to 100 young New Zealanders each year will be able to spend 12 months living and working in Turkey, following the signing of a reciprocal Working Holiday Scheme, Prime Minister John Key announce

Prime Minister John Key announced today the New Zealand Government has given its support to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Prime Minister John Key will visit Turkey for the 95^th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign and then travel to the Gulf States, it was announced today.  

New Zealand is to contribute $685,000 to a Canadian-led project under the G8 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

New Zealand will be represented by the Governor-General the Hon Sir Anand Satyanand at the state funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria Kaczynska.

"We cherish our friendship with Poland," Acting Prime Minister Bill English said today. "The loss of so many distinguished people is a tragedy for Poland, which is felt all round the world. 

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And it is a pleasure to be with so many good friends of New Zealand.

A condolence book has been set up in the main foyer of Parliament House in Wellington today to mark the deaths of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife Mrs Maria Kaczynska and senior Polish personalities. 

"It will be available for signing by all people in the Parliamentary precincts and the general public between 7am and 11pm Monday to Friday, and 9am and 5pm Saturday and Sunday," Acting Prime Minister Bill English says.

The New Zealand Government has expressed its deepest condolences to Poland and its people on the tragic events of today, Acting Prime Minister Bill English says.

"Our thoughts are with the entire Polish nation on the passing of President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria Kaczynska, along with so many senior and deeply respected Polish figures who have devoted their professional lives to their country."

Mr Kaczynski and his wife died today, along with many others, when their plane crashed while landing in western Russia.

Prime Minister John Key has today appointed Hon. Tariana Turia as Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora.

The Government has welcomed the release today of the Whanau Ora Taskforce Report, which sets out options for improving social, education and other support services for families across New Zealand.

"Whanau Ora is one of a number of Government initiatives to help families become more self-managing and take responsibility for their own development," Acting Prime Minister Bill English and Minister Responsible for Whanau Ora Tariana Turia say.

Prime Minister John Key has announced that Tonga's Solicitor-General, ‘Aminiasi Kefu, will be the New Zealand Prime Minister's Fellow for Tonga this year.

Prime Minister John Key will welcome the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Sir Michael Somare, when he visits New Zealand from 19 to 23 April.

Prime Minister John Key today welcomed the results of the US review of its nuclear policy.

Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Alliance delegates, distinguished guests.

Welcome to New Zealand.

It gives me great pleasure to be opening this important meeting.

In announcing the Government is seeking public feedback on options to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act, Prime Minister John Key says it is important for all New Zealanders to see the matter res

Prime Minister John Key has agreed to become Patron of the All Whites for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Campaign.

Prime Minister John Key has announced that, following the receipt of the Auditor-General's report into expenditure by Phil Heatley, he has decided to reinstate Mr Heatley as a Minister in the Natio

Prime Minister John Key leaves for the US next week for the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington (12/13 April).

The Governor-General has reappointed Justice Paul Neazor as Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security for a further three-year term, Prime Minister John Key announced today.

Prime Minister John Key today paid tribute to one of the most respected and admired leaders of Waikato-Tainui, Raiha, Lady Mahuta.