Speeches

As a Government we need to find a way to provide sustainable funding to invest in both our Tourism Infrastructure and our Conservation estate. We don’t believe that the financial burden should rest purely on the shoulders of New Zealanders. Today I am launching a discussion document on an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

New Zealand Mission to the United Nations - Te Mangai o Aotearoa

Today I am announcing that we will build a world-leading 500 bed facility here at Waikeria alongside a 100 bed mental health unit that is the first of its kind in New Zealand.

I am very pleased to join you today at the 24th Nikkei Forum, and to follow such illustrious speakers, to contribute a New Zealand perspective to this Forum.

Good afternoon colleagues, my fellow panellists, ladies and gentlemen.

Let’s Talk About The Weather

After all the rain we’ve had over the last few days, it’s easy to forget what an incredible summer we had this year.

Thank you for the opportunity to attend and to meet with you today at the first MFE coordinated Environmental Forum for iwi of the Taranaki region.

Consulate General of Samoa, Fale Samoa, Bader Drive, Mangere Town Centre

Good morning, Prime Minister, Ministerial colleagues, and invited guests.

Good morning, This is an auspicious occasion. What today represents is when words in Wellington become a reality in the provinces.