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Sir Roy, Peter Meikle, John Primmer, Mark Lind, Your worship, Mayor of Wellington - Kerry Predergast and distinguished guests - good evening.

It is my pleasure to join the James Cook Hotel in celebrating 30 years of success in Wellington.

Thank you very much for the invitation to address you this morning. Can I say this has become something of a mid-June tradition – this is the third year in a row that I've had the pleasure of opening your annual conference.

Japan Association of Travel Agents Chairman Matsuhashi san, Vice-Chairman Kogi san, JATA President Ishii san, Board members of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, Your Worship Garry Moore - Mayor of Christchurch, members of the tourism industry, lad

Speech to Ecotourism conference

Konichiwa. Good Morning. Matsumoto-san – Japan’s Ambassador to New Zealand, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen.

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to address you today, and I am delighted to be here at the launch of the Taupo District Economic Development Strategy.