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15 March, 2012

Address to Community Trusts of New Zealand conference

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. It is my great pleasure to join you this afternoon. Thank you the Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury for hosting this year’s conference. I extend a warm welcome to my home town of Timaru and our beautiful region, to distinguished guests, visiting trustees, officials and the talented array of speakers.

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12 March, 2012

Address to $2 million grant celebration of the ANZ National Staff Foundation

The theme for today’s event ‘Celebrating our contribution’ is apt. It speaks about your members’ willingness to share and show generosity to others.

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