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17 May, 2012

PM encourages applications to Canterbury Fund

Prime Minister John Key is encouraging community organisations to apply to the second round of grants from the Vodafone Foundation Canterbury Fund, a $4 million joint project developed by the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal and the Vodafone Foundation.

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1 May, 2012

Budget 2012 – sticking to a plan that’s working

Prime Minister John Key says this month’s Budget will show the Government is on track and sticking to its plan.

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28 April, 2012

PM saddened at death of All Black great Sir Fred Allen

Prime Minister John Key says he is saddened to hear of the death of All Black legend Sir Fred Allen, who was knighted in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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27 April, 2012

Appeal’s $2.8m donation a boost to St John

The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal's donation of $2.8 million to St John has enabled the charity to rebuild its emergency response resources after the series of earthquakes which damaged Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key said today.

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27 April, 2012

Director of Security reappointed

Prime Minister John Key today announced the reappointment of Dr Warren Tucker as Director of Security at the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service.

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24 April, 2012

PM sends Breakers best wishes for the game

Prime Minister John Key is sending his best wishes to the Breakers for their ANBL grand final tonight.

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17 April, 2012

PM announces new initiatives with Indonesia

Prime Minister John Key today announced a suite of new agreements between Indonesia and New Zealand, which will complement and strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

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4 April, 2012

PM unveils Youth Mental Health package

Prime Minister John Key today unveiled a package of initiatives to ensure young people with mental health problems receive better, faster, and more modern help.

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3 April, 2012

PM announces appointment to ABAC

Prime Minister John Key has appointed Wayne Boyd to the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) for a three-year term. Mr Boyd is a former professional director with extensive merchant banking and legal experience. He currently chairs a number of company boards and is the former chairman of Telecom New Zealand Limited.

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2 April, 2012

PM to travel to Indonesia and Singapore

Growing two-way trade and strengthening people-to-people links will be the focus of Prime Minister John Key’s visit to Indonesia and Singapore later this month.

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2 April, 2012

Simon Bridges to be appointed a Minister

Prime Minister John Key today announced that Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is to be appointed a Minister outside Cabinet.

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29 March, 2012

PM congratulates Appeal on 100th project

Prime Minister John Key today congratulated the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust on the funding of its 100th project since the charity was established in February last year.

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27 March, 2012

PM: Nuclear Security Summit an important step forward

Prime Minister John Key today described the second Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul as another important step towards securing nuclear materials and reducing the global threat of nuclear terrorism.

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26 March, 2012

PM welcomes Police decision, letter of regret

The Police announcement today regarding the investigation into the freelance cameraman who made a recording of John Key and John Banks during the election campaign has been welcomed by the Prime Minister.

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26 March, 2012

PGA Pro-Am investment will reap big tourism benefits

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key is welcoming participants in the inaugural NZPGA Pro-Am Championship tournament in Queenstown this week.

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23 March, 2012

PM announces high-level delegation to Tonga

Prime Minister John Key has announced that a high-level delegation led by the Governor-General will travel to Tonga for the state funeral of His Majesty King George Tupou V on Tuesday.

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21 March, 2012

Prime Minister accepts Minister’s resignation

Prime Minister John Key said today he had accepted with sadness the resignation of Dr Nick Smith from his Ministerial portfolios.

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19 March, 2012

Prime Minister to attend Summit in Seoul

Prime Minister John Key will travel to the Republic of Korea this Saturday to attend the second Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on 26-27 March.

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19 March, 2012

PM saddened at King of Tonga’s passing

Prime Minister John Key says his thoughts are with the people of Tonga following the news that King Tupou V died in Hong Kong last night.

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15 March, 2012

New Zealand to host 2017 World Masters Games

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key officially announced today that New Zealand has won the hosting rights to the 2017 World Masters Games.

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15 March, 2012

Govt sharpens focus on public sector results

Prime Minister John Key today outlined the next steps in the Government's programme to create a public sector that is more innovative, efficient and focused on delivering what New Zealanders want and expect.

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14 March, 2012

PM welcomes Otago Central Rail Trail to the NZ Cycle Trail

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has welcomed the Otago Central Rail Trail’s inclusion into Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail.

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13 March, 2012

PM farewells fine New Zealander Jock Hobbs

Prime Minister John Key says he is incredibly sad at the news Jock Hobbs has lost his battle with leukaemia.

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3 March, 2012

Govt funds for multi-million freshwater clean-up

The Government is contributing nearly $8 million towards the clean-up of four of New Zealand’s most badly polluted rivers, lagoons and wetlands, Prime Minister John Key announced today.

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24 February, 2012

Australian Governor-General to visit NZ

Prime Minister John Key says that Australian Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC CVO, will visit New Zealand later this month.

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10 February, 2012

PM pays tribute to Lloyd Morrison

Prime Minister John Key has paid tribute to businessman Lloyd Morrison, who died this morning in Seattle.

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6 February, 2012

PM marks beginning of Diamond Jubilee year

At Waitangi today to commemorate the 172nd anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Prime Minister John Key paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, whose Diamond Jubilee year also commences today.

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3 February, 2012

PM launches strategy to open doors to China

Prime Minister John Key today confirmed New Zealand was on track to doubling its two-way trade with China to $20 billion by 2015 at the launch of the NZ Inc China Strategy at the Cloud in Auckland.

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29 January, 2012

Joint Statement: Prime Minister Key, Prime Minister Gillard

Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and John Key met for the annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ meeting in Melbourne on 29 January. Their meeting was followed by the second Joint Meeting of Australian and New Zealand Cabinet Ministers.

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26 January, 2012

PM recognises young achievers at special event

Prime Minister John Key today met with the 100 participants in this year's Prime Minister's Youth Programme – young people who have overcome adversity and made a real effort to turn their lives around.

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