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Acting Prime Minister's Opening Speech to Primary Industries 2020 – The Primary Industries Summit, Christchurch

Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen celebrates the achievements of the Labour-led government since 1999

The global economy offers rich and rewarding opportunities, but only if we prepare for its demands. We will earn our way by investing in knowledge, skill, research and innovation. And we will earn our way by improving our connections to the world.

Just as the All Blacks have enjoyed a run of real dominance since the last World Cup, the New Zealand economy has also been on a winning streak.

Despite New Zealand and China's vast differences in size and economic composition, we are both economies on the move, and we are both positioning ourselves to succeed as the pace of globalisation gathers.

Lecture delivered at the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) covering the growing relationship between New Zealand and China, the experience of public sector management in New Zealand and our approach to fostering innovation.

Honourable Mr Tsang,

First of all my thanks go to the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office for hosting this dinner.

We have built a better, kinder, more at peace with itself New Zealand than the bitter, divided, inward-looking country we inherited from National.

The Business and Parliament Trust helps the business understand how Parliament works

We're here to acknowledge a significant New Zealand architect and the owners he designed the property for. And we are acknowledging this house. Together with its pottery, it has a vital place in the history of New Zealand domestic architecture.

When we look back at great New Zealand figures of the twentieth century, Michael Joseph Savage is near the top of most lists.

Care and support is not just about doctors and money; it's also about social, community and family care. Care makes for a stronger community where everyone has the chance to contribute and feel they belong.

The Charities Commission will improve the sector’s transparency and accountability and therefore boost public confidence.

Many of us dream the impossible but so few make the impossible possible. In New Zealand we have dreamers. Kiwis that every day make the impossible possible. These people are truly inspirational. We are blessed to live in a country that inspires such talent and encourages such dreams.

The power of the people will triumph over the power of privilege and the power of prejudice

Dr Cullen addresses to contribution of parliamentarians to the strength of Commonwealth Parliaments

Trends and developments in constitutional conventions.

New procedures in the tribunal may allow an earlier completion date for settlements.

Address to FIANZ Function to Celebrate the End of Ramadhan
Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Eid Mubarak.