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9 February, 2012

Address to Asia Pacific Science Policy Studies Research Conference, Wellington

I’m going to take the liberty of this being my first speech in the Science and Innovation space to place the sector in the context of the challenging economic times that the world is facing and where I see Science and Innovation fitting in and helping to meet those challenges.

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3 February, 2012

Reburial of unknown New Zealand Soldier, Messines Ridge

Today’s ceremony is a chance to reflect on the sacrifices of a generation of young New Zealanders who gave their lives in Flanders.

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2 February, 2012

ISAF Defence Ministers Meeting Intervention statement by New Zealand Minister of Defence Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman

It is a pleasure to attend my first meeting of NATO’s North Atlantic Council with its ISAF partners and I look forward to working with you and all my colleagues around the table in the months and years ahead.

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26 January, 2012

PM: Speech to Waitakere Business Club

I learned quickly when I came into Parliament that a government has to earn the trust and goodwill of voters again and again, every day.

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20 January, 2012

Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty

It is a pleasure to be here today to help open your newly refurbished buildings.

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21 December, 2011

Speech from the Throne

Delivered by His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, on the occasion of the State Opening of Parliament, Wednesday 21 December 2011

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18 December, 2011

Plenary Statement:: Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference

Thank you for the opportunity to address Trade Ministers at this 8th Ministerial Conference of the WTO. I would like to welcome the four new WTO members, Montenegro, the Russian Federation, Samoa, and Vanuatu.

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