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On behalf of the Prime Minister I move that the House mark the tragic loss of life that has occurred at the Pike River Mine; express its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the men who died; thank the rescue teams and support teams who were so willingly prepared to help; and acknowledge the profound impact on the communities this disaster has affected.

Today is a day for mourning and remembering.

Good morning and thank you Peter. It is a pleasure to be here.

I wish to make a ministerial statement under Standing Order 347, in relation to the receivership of South Canterbury Finance and its coverage under the Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme.

Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to join you here today.

Today I want to take a Finance Minister's view of public sector management over the next 10 years.

Good morning and thank you. It is a pleasure to be here.

Good afternoon and thank you Charles for your warm welcome. It's good to see so many people here today from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the wider Wellington business community.

Good afternoon and thank you.

As newly-elected Prime Minister John Key said in December 2008: