Speeches

Speech to Climate Change and Business Conference

I'm going to take this opportunity to outline National's climate change policies, and to discuss our intended approach to the global climate change challenge, should we have the privilege of leading the next Government.
by Hon Bill English, Party Deputy Leader
Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Going for Growth

Today, I'm going to talk a little about the role infrastructure will play in National's economic plan. I'm also going to touch on aspects of our energy policy which we are releasing today.
by John Key, Infrastructure
Thursday, 14 August 2008

Address to HealthCare Providers NZ Conference

At last year's National Party conference, John Key launched the party's aged-care discussion paper "Choice, Not Chance for Older New Zealanders".
by Hon Tony Ryall, Health
Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Speech to the NZ Institute of International Affairs

After three decades of sometimes divisive New Zealand political debate, the basis for an enduring consensus on our foreign and defence policies is coming into view.
by Dr Wayne Mapp, Defence
Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Towards a better Pacific

Towards a better Pacific Speech to the CSO Forum 2008, Auckland
by John Hayes ONZM, Foreign Affairs
Wednesday, 13 August 2008

SPEECH: National's Benefits Policy

We have a very comprehensive benefit system in New Zealand, and almost 260,000 working-aged people currently receive a benefit. The vast majority of these people are on the domestic purposes, sickness, invalids, or unemployment benefit.
by John Key, Welfare
Monday, 11 August 2008

The Resource Management Act and Infrastructure

Reform of the Resource Management Act is a critical part of National's plan. It's about addressing the infrastructure crisis. It's about pulling back on nanny state. It's about delivering on the gear shift that John Key wants in New Zealand's economic performance.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Environment/RMA
Sunday, 3 August 2008

National's Blueprint for Change

National's Blueprint for Change Speech to the Annual National Party Conference Wellington
by John Key, Party Leader
Sunday, 3 August 2008

The Resource Management Act and Infrastructure

Reform of the Resource Management Act is a critical part of National's plan. It's about addressing the infrastructure crisis. It's about pulling back on nanny state. It's about delivering on the gear shift that John Key wants in New Zealand's economic performance.
by Hon Dr Nick Smith, Infrastructure
Sunday, 3 August 2008

Speech to National Conference - Tony Ryall

Kiwis want a fair society where everyone gets a fair go and the opportunity to get ahead. For this we need both a strong economy and strong public services.
by Hon Tony Ryall, Health
Saturday, 2 August 2008