Politics

John Key – Speech to Mexican Institute for International Affairs

Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to be here in Mexico. I’ve been here once before and have wanted to come back for some time, so it’s great to be here in this vibrant and energetic city. I’m looking forward to my first meeting with President Peña Nieto later today. And I’m pleased to be leading a delegation of some …

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NZ flags up in Mexico City as Nathan Guy sets scene for the PM’s visit

  Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy kicked off New Zealand’s profile-raising event in Mexico City early this morning (NZ time) with a strong pitch on what NZ has to offer Mexico’s agriculture sector and the importance of TPP to both countries. Guy – who had been up at 6am for an early morning run with NZTE’s Peter Chrisp and other keen …

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Latin American blog

Going on the Prime Minister’s Latin American swing sounds glamorous (and in some parts it is). But you have to be seriously interested in New Zealand’s push to deepen its engagement with countries like Mexico, Columbia, Chile and Brazil to sign up for a 12 day trip: 15 separate flights, seven different hotels, multiple conferences and meetings and the challenge …

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Canterbury better off as Commissioners’ leadership extended

Local Government Minister Chris Tremain says the passage of the Environment Canterbury (Temporary Commissioners and Improved Water Management) Amendment Bill will leave Canterbury better off. The bill passed its third reading in Parliament yesterday. “The Commissioners have done an outstanding job in turning around the situation in Canterbury over the last three years,” saysTremain. “They have been very effective in …

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Ask me anything: Helen Clark takes to Reddit

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Overseas regulators give NZ a message on DCD “Tell us before you tell media”

Ministry for Primary Industries  Director-General Wayne McNee says overseas regulators have  said they would like to know about issues like DCD residues in NZ dairy products before information is given to the media. McNee says none of the dairy products recently destroyed by Chinese authorities contained DCD residues. China’s food quality authority’s met recent quarterly list of products that have not …

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Frigid start to John Key’s year – Antarctica bound

Prime Minister John Key will visit Antarctica from 17 to 21 January to highlight New Zealand’s interests and activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Key will visit New Zealand science and environmental management programmes, view New Zealand’s historic hut conservation projects, and participate in a ceremony celebrating the installation of Maori artwork at Scott Base. “New Zealand has a history of ground-breaking exploration, scientific …

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Face-to-Face: Bill Maroni

While on a short stop in Auckland,  newzealandinc.com caught up with Bill Maroni – CEO & President of the United States -New Zealand Council.  We talk about his upcoming event –  the United States-New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum 2013 –  innovation within the space and the increasing importance of Pacific dialogue. essay writing service You can find our coverage in the …

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Fifth US-NZ Pacific Partnership Forum – Washington DC, May 18-19.

custom research paper writing service The next United States New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum promises to be a “truly global dialogue, focused on ‘defining what’s next’  for the NZ-US relationship in a pivotal year for the region.“ US NZ Council CEO and president Bill Maroni says 2013 will be a year of change and increasing focus on the Asia Pacific …

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Obama seals 11th hour Budget deal with Republicans to avert fiscal cliff

President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans have reached a deal to avert the fiscal cliff on the last day of 2012. mobile phone tracking uk The upshot is income-tax rates will rise, unemployment benefits will be maintained and tax breaks for families of modest means. The deal also delays for two months part of the $US110 billion in spending cuts …

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