Speeches

It is an honour to be here on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand at Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood – a deeply important place to New Zealand and Australia.

It is an honour to return once again to this site which, as the resting place for so many of our war-dead, has become a sacred place for generations of New Zealanders.

Mai ia tawhiti pamamao, te moana nui a Kiwa, kua tae whakaiti mai matou, ki to koutou papa whenua. No koutou te tapuwae, no matou te tapuwae, kua honoa pumautia.

The theme of this Summit—Future Proofing Companies in Manufacturing and Engineering—is very timely.

New Zealand condemns Hamas for its heinous terrorist attacks on 7 October and since, including its barbaric violations of women and children.

Good morning to you all, and thanks for having me bright and early today.

Good morning, it’s great to be here.  

I want to recognise the very significant and ongoing contribution the Breast Cancer Foundation makes to support the lives of New Zealand women and their families living with breast cancer.

I intend to use this opportunity today to lay out the roadmap for the Government’s resource management reform programme.

Thank you for inviting me here today to address you all as Minister for Auckland, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Local Government.