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Key Notes: Getting behind the World Cup
Friday, 23 September 2011, 3:52 pm | John Key
I've really enjoyed getting along to some of the Rugby World Cup games. The atmosphere has been fantastic. Kiwis have been embracing the tournament, showing the world just how much we love rugby, and welcoming visitors all over the country. More >>
Key Notes - Go The All Blacks
Friday, 9 September 2011, 6:43 pm | John Key
Tonight I'll be at Eden Park for the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony and to watch the All Blacks play Tonga. Like millions of other Kiwis, I'm backing Richie and the team all the way to bring home the Webb Ellis Cup. More >>
Key Notes - Improving our welfare system
Friday, 3 June 2011, 2:26 pm | John Key
This week I announced a ministerial group to lead work on improving New Zealand's welfare system. I want this country to have a welfare system that encourages personal responsibility, helps people into paid jobs, and protects our most vulnerable. The ... More >>
Budget 2011: Building Our Future - John Key
Friday, 20 May 2011, 7:17 pm | John Key
20 May 2011 Click here to watch a video about the Budget I filmed with Finance Minister Bill English. More >>
Key Notes: Helping young people into jobs
Friday, 6 May 2011, 4:11 pm | John Key
I'm always impressed by the young people I meet around the country. They're ambitious for themselves and they make me optimistic for New Zealand. But those who get knocked back during the crucial early years can quickly lose confidence. During the recession, ... More >>
Key Notes: Rebuilding Canterbury
Friday, 25 March 2011, 2:52 pm | John Key
Last week I joined 100,000 others at the National Memorial Service in Christchurch. It was a chance to remember the people we've lost, to express our grief and sorrow, and to re-affirm our commitment to the city of Christchurch. I know that the people ... More >>
Key Notes: National Memorial Service
Friday, 18 March 2011, 4:13 pm | John Key
Today I spoke at the National Memorial Service at Hagley Park in Christchurch. Below is the speech I gave. You can also read it online here . Speech at the National Memorial Service We are here today to remember the people we have lost, to express our grief ... More >>
Key Notes: Rebuilding Christchurch
Friday, 11 March 2011, 3:37 pm | John Key
All New Zealanders are thinking of Christchurch at this difficult time. We are behind Cantabrians 100 per cent because we know that a prosperous Christchurch will help build a brighter future for this whole country. Yesterday I visited recovery centres ... More >>
Key Notes: Standing Alongside Cantabrians
Friday, 25 February 2011, 9:46 pm | John Key
My thoughts and sympathies are with everyone who's been affected by Tuesday's earthquake, especially those who have lost loved ones. Watch or read my speech here . More >>
Key Notes: Building a brighter future
Friday, 11 February 2011, 4:56 pm | John Key
BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE This week I laid out National's two main goals for 2011 . The first is to build the foundations for a stronger economy, which I also talked about in my speech a couple of weeks ago. The second is to build better results from ... More >>
Key Notes: Building a faster growing economy
Friday, 28 January 2011, 5:18 pm | John Key
I hope you all had a fun summer break and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. After a relaxing Christmas in Hawaii with my family, I'm back on deck. Yesterday my son Max and I met New York Yankees player Curtis Granderson. He was visiting New ... More >>
Saying Goodbye to 29 Brave Men
Friday, 3 December 2010, 4:13 pm | John Key
The Pike River Mine tragedy ripped at the heart of New Zealand. The 29 men who lost their lives have left behind family, friends, and a void that can never be filled. More >>
John Key Notes – A Message From the Prime Minister
Friday, 19 November 2010, 3:26 pm | John Key
On Monday I got back from a successful trip to Japan for the APEC Summit. Leaders from the Asia-Pacific region's 21 economies were there. We talked about how we can work together to increase economic growth, and we made progress on trade. More >>
PM pays tribute to Sir Archie Taiaroa
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 9:53 am | John Key
Prime Minister John Key says he is shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Sir Archie Taiaroa. More >>
John Key’s Journal
Saturday, 11 September 2010, 11:29 am | John Key
The earthquake has wreaked havoc on Canterbury. It's damaged homes. It's ripped up streets. It's destroyed treasured possessions. And it's traumatised thousands of people. We're so lucky that no one lost their life. More >>
Key Notes – Opening Ohakune’s Cycle Trail
Saturday, 3 July 2010, 2:25 pm | John Key
Today I've been in Ohakune to open stage one of the Ruapehu-Whanganui cycle trail. It's just one part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail project I announced last year. More >>
Key Notes No.55
Friday, 14 August 2009, 3:32 pm | John Key
Click here to watch my latest video blog . ENCOURAGING SPORT IN SCHOOLS Often, politics can seem like a tug-of-war. And once in a while it actually is. I had fun out on the sportsfield with the children from Bairds Mainfreight Primary School in Otara ... More >>
Key Notes No.40, October 9, 2008
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 1:42 pm | John Key
On Monday, the New Zealand Treasury delivered its independent Pre-Election Fiscal Update (PREFU). This act of opening the books is required under the Public Finance Act. More >>
Key Notes No.39 - 02 October 08
Thursday, 2 October 2008, 3:24 pm | John Key
Parliament wound up last Friday, putting an end to three years of distractions, scandals and self-serving behaviour from the Labour Government. More >>
Key Notes, September 22, 2008
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 1:57 pm | John Key
It's been just over a week since the date was finally confirmed and I am really enjoying being out on the campaign trail. Follow this link to see video from my trip to the Wairarapa last week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4nCVwe4gKQ More >>