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Hello everyone.  Thank you so much for having me along again this year.

I note that the theme for this year’s event here in picturesque Queenstown is “Adventures in property.” 

Managing the economy has been a bit of an adventure for the Government, a worldwide recession, natural disasters and the tragedy at Pike River have provided unprecedented challenges for  the Government. There have been financial ups and downs in all areas of the economy, which have had their impact on property as you are all too aware.

When I asked Helen Gatonyi who I should acknowledge today she specifically asked that I acknowledge each and every one of you.

Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.  It's a pleasure to address your annual conference and to update you on the Government's social housing reform programme.

Good morning everyone; thank you very much for inviting me along.  I am pleased to be able to address your conference this year in beautiful Marlborough.

Introduction

E ngā iwi o Te Arawa tae atu ki a koutou o Ngāti Whakaue - mihi mai rā, mihi mai rā, mihi mai rā.

E ngā iwi, e ngā mana, e ngā kārangatanga maha, tēnā koutou.

Thank you for inviting me to open your conference.

You certainly have a thought provoking day ahead of you.

Good morning and welcome to the Housing in an Ageing Society forum organised by the Centre for Housing Research. 

Good morning everyone, and thank you for having me along to speak today.

Good morning, it's great to have you all here today.

I'd like to thank Sean and acknowledge the presence of:

Thank you for inviting me.  It's a pleasure to be here.

Australasian Housing Institute Breakfast

12 March 2009