A sign of things to come

Written By: - Date published: 9:22 am, June 10th, 2009 - 41 comments
Categories: john key, slippery - Tags: ,

41 comments on “A sign of things to come ”

  1. Dave 1

    Well, if Helen Clark was known as Uncle Helen, then John Key can be Aunty John 😀

    How the goon from the Herald can say that he shows decisive leadership is beyond me, I’ve seen better leadership skills from my three year old nephew!!

  2. roger nome 2

    heh – of course Clark would have just point blank said “no” – Key really needs to grow a pair.

  3. coolas 3

    Brilliant. It’s hard to believe Key can’t articulate his religious philosophy and one wonders whether he’s ever taken time out from counting his piggy bank to read, contemplate and decide where he stands. He’s so shallow it’s embarrassing. “I go to church a lot” but “I don’t believe in life after death.” Interesting to know what religion supports that theory or has a God called UM ER UM.

    • Anita 3.1

      Quite a few people of faith attend meetings for worship but don’t believe in life after death (including me).

  4. vto 4

    Not slippery, just bloody useless at answering questions in the time-honoured-slippery-politician-non-answer manner.

    That really is pathetic as an answer. As nome says, he should grow some

    • merlin 4.1

      Other politicans answer this question, no worries. Clark said she’s agnostic. Brash said he didn’t believe in God but did believe in a higher power.

  5. stinkmeaner 5

    God died the second this blog was created

  6. Red Rosa 6

    Have to trot out the old one about the insomniac dyslexic atheist. He lay awake at night, wondering if there was a dog.

    Did god create man, or man create god? (one for the feminists)

    And did religion begin when the first con man met the first idiot? (Mark Twain)

  7. He could have answered “um, Bill English, next question please”

  8. Tom Semmens 8

    “…stinkmeaner
    June 10, 2009 at 10:31 am

    God died the second this blog was created…”

    “Have you not heard of that madman who lit a lantern in the bright morning hours, ran to the market-place, and cried incessantly: “I am looking for God! I am looking for God!”

    As many of those who did not believe in God were standing together there, he excited considerable laughter. Have you lost him, then? said one. Did he lose his way like a child? said another. Or is he hiding? Is he afraid of us? Has he gone on a voyage? or emigrated? Thus they shouted and laughed. The madman sprang into their midst and pierced them with his glances.

    “Where has God gone?” he cried. “I shall tell you. We have killed him – you and I. We are his murderers. But how have we done this? How were we able to drink up the sea? Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon? What did we do when we unchained the earth from its sun? Whither is it moving now? Whither are we moving now? Away from all suns? Are we not perpetually falling? Backward, sideward, forward, in all directions? Is there any up or down left? Are we not straying as through an infinite nothing? Do we not feel the breath of empty space? Has it not become colder? Is it not more and more night coming on all the time? Must not lanterns be lit in the morning? Do we not hear anything yet of the noise of the gravediggers who are burying God? Do we not smell anything yet of God’s decomposition? Gods too decompose. God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. How shall we, murderers of all murderers, console ourselves? That which was the holiest and mightiest of all that the world has yet possessed has bled to death under our knives. Who will wipe this blood off us? With what water could we purify ourselves? What festivals of atonement, what sacred games shall we need to invent? Is not the greatness of this deed too great for us? Must we not ourselves become gods simply to be worthy of it? There has never been a greater deed; and whosoever shall be born after us – for the sake of this deed he shall be part of a higher history than all history hitherto.”

    Wow, more powerful than the French Revolution! More impact than Engels! More relevant than Marx! The Standard has achieved what Friedrich Nietzsche could not!

    What a twot you are stinkmeaner.

    • Draco T Bastard 8.1

      Revolutions that bring about an abrupt change in society tend to start small.

    • Stink 8.2

      Takes one to know one.

    • stinkmeaner 8.3

      Thank you for taking my bait.

      You exceeded even my wildest expectations of nonsense.

      It must suck for you that you spent a portion of your day responding to the most obvious of bullshit statements.

      And what the fuck was with this comment – “more powerful than the French Revolution! More impact than Engels! More relevant than Marx! The Standard has achieved what Friedrich Nietzsche could not!”

      What did they achieve sorry? God self importance (or is that impotence) is rampant on this site.

      A.E StinkMeaner esq.

  9. infused 9

    I would have said no. What’s the big deal?

    • Anita 9.1

      David Slack recently gave the best analysis I’ve seen of Key’s response to all current events and social issues:

      Because as the unexpected question is put to him and he blinks in the floodlight, the thought going through his mind appears to be:

      I am their leader. I must find out where they are going, so I can lead them there.

      • . 9.1.1

        anita didn’t you mean
        “I am their dictator, I must find out where they want to go- so I can say I am taking them there,but take them to where my puppetmaster wants me to go…do they like me? do they love me?why don’t they love me?”BLINK.

        • NZowned 9.1.1.1

          Maybe he had the new prospective owners of NZ’s telecommunication (a foreign object )in his eye, and on his mind, blink.

          “‘When you look across the Tasman at what happened when the Howard Government sold its majority holding in Telstra offshore, you have to wonder why you would want to create a monster on our shores by allowing Telecom to be sold off to foreign interests. “

          • . 9.1.1.1.1

            Money is his God.
            He worships at the Church of greed.
            So how the heck is he going to publically discuss( disclose) his beliefs?

    • merlin 9.2

      It’s this evasiveness of his. Why can’t he just say what he thinks? Why does he refuse to be honest and straight up with us?

      • aspie 9.2.1

        Its not his evasiveness.He cannot be honest or straight.
        That post sounded like you were spinning an idea for the new Chupachups ad’ why chuck why can’t you be honest’.

        I’m sorry I am really trying to be friendly- but you are not naive and so I cannot get away without a protest on that last post.

  10. infused 10

    I’m in moderation or banned. woot.

  11. Anthony Karinski 11

    Pity Sarah Palin is already taken. What a wonderful couple they would have been.

  12. Nick 12

    Cool clip, perhaps the real question is “does God believe in shonky Jonkey?”

  13. It takes a great deal of skill when answering such a question to look confused AND calculating. Key appears to be attempting to answer in such a way that he will not annoy either believers and agnostics. I suspect that he has only been able to annoy both groups.

    • aspie 13.1

      ‘I strongly believe people have the right to individual religious freedom, and that religion should not be left up to the Govt to discuss or debate ”
      …and he does not get baited.Everyone is happy.

  14. Rex Widerstrom 14

    “Do you believe in God?”… the non-secular equivalent of “have you stopped beating your wife?”, guaranteed to trap you into offending at least some of the audience.

    Why on earth (excuse the pun) do we need to know whether our politicians believe in God, Ganesh, Satan, or one of those little idols with the outsize penis?!

    Unless they start banging on about it and/or using it as a means to get themselves elected on a “Christian” platform, it’s their own business.

    This line of questioning from an interviewer seems to connote “are you one of us?” or – from the alternative perspective – “are you one of those ‘Christian’ weirdos?”. I mean why else would she want to know? He’s not a US President who can potentially veto an abortion law. He’s not a US Supreme Court nominee. He’s an elected official in a secular Parliamentary government.

    While it’s much decried as a political tactic my advice to any politician confronted with the question would be to respond with a question – “What relevance do you think that has to my performance of the duties of [elected office]?”

    Or, if you can get away with it, the even more accurate “None of your damn business. Next question”.

    • felix 14.1

      Couldn’t agree more.

      I was quite pleased in the “leaders debate” last year when both Clark and Key answered the question with a polite but fairly firm no – not because I have a problem with religious people running for office but because it was such a pleasant contrast to the American election where a candidate’s religious beliefs are treated like a serious political issue.

      Your suggested answers would have pleased me even more, of course.

      • RedLogix 14.1.1

        Rex,

        Couldn’t agree more. As one of the more overtly religious posters here I feel qualified to reaffirm the vital principle of separation between the state and church. I don’t like anything that blurs it.

        I’ve no problem with Key volunteering his views on faith, if he so chooses… but to my mind it’s not a good line of questioning for any interviewer (outside say a specifically religious program) to be taking.

        On the other hand, Key really should have been better prepared.

        • . 14.1.1.1

          Redlogix you seem to be an agreeable fellow,(excuse my ignorance I am new to this blog), but what are the delightful ( Nazi?)posted symbols assigned to certain bloggers on this site?

          Preparation doesn’t stop you from repeatedly putting your foot in your mouth (and today Keys was paired off with Palin).

          • merlin 14.1.1.1.1

            The blog authors have explained the symbols in the FAQ.

            They’re automatically generated symbols based on the characters in your email address, designed to stop people stealing each other’s names. It also lets others know that several of the ‘different’ people who have commented on this thread have the same email as you, so are presumably the same person.

            The random symbol is the same thing repeated four times, so sometimes it can look a bit swastika-like. You can register and upload your own image like some do or change the email you supplied to one that doesn’t generate that symbol

          • designated a Nazi symbol 14.1.1.1.2

            What an unfortunate random shape occurrence.
            With the Central bank getting a pretend spank today I think I’ll have to keep it.
            Cheers Merlin.

  15. Noko 15

    Ah, Eating Media Lunch! How I wish thee was back on television. But I guess if it was, the funding would be cut because of the ‘global economic recession’.

    Captcha: appease students – isn’t that the opposite of what Key did?

  16. Quoth the Raven 16

    “I look at religion as doing the right thing. I don’t define it as someone who neccessarily goes to church on a Sunday.”

    uh huh. What a philosopher we have as a leader…

    I’ll just leave it there.

  17. SDL Sparo 17

    In line with the title – though not content(threadjack I am not) – I figure some of the good folks here would like to know..

    … the Green-European Freedom Alliance bloc captured 53 of the EU parliament’s 736 seats, compared with 43 spots in the last 785-seat assembly.

    And I do so because once upon a vacation visit here a visiting vicar to a church near the folks’ place was all the way out from England to tell of Greenpeace and so on’s “very real popular capacity” of taking the public’s discretionary purse away from the church..

    These days to my knowledge it’s all pals again and like PBO said in that last big speech of his peacemakers are ‘the sons of God’. Sons and daughters..

    And likely in Mount Albert, too.

    Peace be with you..

Recent Comments

Recent Posts

  • Accelerating airport security lines
    From today, passengers travelling internationally from Auckland Airport will be able to keep laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags for security screening thanks to new technology, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “Creating a more efficient and seamless travel experience is important for holidaymakers and businesses, enabling faster movement through ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 hours ago
  • Community hui to talk about kina barrens
    People with an interest in the health of Northland’s marine ecosystems are invited to a public meeting to discuss how to deal with kina barrens, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones will lead the discussion, which will take place on Friday, 10 May, at Awanui Hotel in ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    7 hours ago
  • Kiwi exporters win as NZ-EU FTA enters into force
    Kiwi exporters are $100 million better off today with the NZ EU FTA entering into force says Trade Minister Todd McClay. “This is all part of our plan to grow the economy. New Zealand's prosperity depends on international trade, making up 60 per cent of the country’s total economic activity. ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    8 hours ago
  • Mining resurgence a welcome sign
    There are heartening signs that the extractive sector is once again becoming an attractive prospect for investors and a source of economic prosperity for New Zealand, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “The beginnings of a resurgence in extractive industries are apparent in media reports of the sector in the past ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    9 hours ago
  • ƌ-Rākau Remembrance Bill passes first reading
    The return of the historic ƌ-Rākau battle site to the descendants of those who fought there moved one step closer today with the first reading of Te Pire mƍ ƌ-Rākau, Te Pae o Maumahara / The ƌ-Rākau Remembrance Bill. The Bill will entrust the 9.7-hectare battle site, five kilometres west ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    24 hours ago
  • Government to boost public EV charging network
    Energy Minister Simeon Brown has announced 25 new high-speed EV charging hubs along key routes between major urban centres and outlined the Government’s plan to supercharge New Zealand’s EV infrastructure.  The hubs will each have several chargers and be capable of charging at least four – and up to 10 ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Residential Property Managers Bill to not progress
    The coalition Government will not proceed with the previous Government’s plans to regulate residential property managers, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “I have written to the Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Committee to inform him that the Government does not intend to support the Residential Property Managers Bill ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Independent review into disability support services
    The Government has announced an independent review into the disability support system funded by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha. Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says the review will look at what can be done to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Disability Support Services to provide disabled people and ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Justice Minister updates UN on law & order plan
    Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has attended the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva and outlined the Government’s plan to restore law and order. “Speaking to the United Nations Human Rights Council provided us with an opportunity to present New Zealand’s human rights progress, priorities, and challenges, while responding to issues and ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Ending emergency housing motels in Rotorua
    The Government and Rotorua Lakes Council are committed to working closely together to end the use of contracted emergency housing motels in Rotorua. Associate Minister of Housing (Social Housing) Tama Potaka says the Government remains committed to ending the long-term use of contracted emergency housing motels in Rotorua by the ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago
  • Trade Minister travels to Riyadh, OECD, and Dubai
    Trade Minister Todd McClay heads overseas today for high-level trade talks in the Gulf region, and a key OECD meeting in Paris. Mr McClay will travel to Riyadh to meet with counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). “New Zealand’s goods and services exports to the Gulf region ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • Education priorities focused on lifting achievement
    Education Minister Erica Stanford has outlined six education priorities to deliver a world-leading education system that sets Kiwi kids up for future success. “I’m putting ambition, achievement and outcomes at the heart of our education system. I want every child to be inspired and engaged in their learning so they ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • NZTA App first step towards digital driver licence
    The new NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) App is a secure ‘one stop shop’ to provide the services drivers need, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins say.  “The NZTA App will enable an easier way for Kiwis to pay for Vehicle Registration and Road User Charges (RUC). ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • Supporting whānau out of emergency housing
    Whānau with tamariki growing up in emergency housing motels will be prioritised for social housing starting this week, says Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. “Giving these whānau a better opportunity to build healthy stable lives for themselves and future generations is an essential part of the Government’s goal of reducing ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • Tribute to Dave O'Sullivan
    Racing Minister Winston Peters has paid tribute to an icon of the industry with the recent passing of Dave O’Sullivan (OBE). “Our sympathies are with the O’Sullivan family with the sad news of Dave O’Sullivan’s recent passing,” Mr Peters says. “His contribution to racing, initially as a jockey and then ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • Speech – Eid al-Fitr
    Assalaamu alaikum, greetings to you all. Eid Mubarak, everyone! I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and everyone celebrating this joyous occasion. It is a pleasure to be here. I have enjoyed Eid celebrations at Parliament before, but this is my first time joining you as the Minister ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • Government saves access to medicines
    Associate Health Minister David Seymour has announced Pharmac’s largest ever budget of $6.294 billion over four years, fixing a $1.774 billion fiscal cliff.    “Access to medicines is a crucial part of many Kiwis’ lives. We’ve committed to a budget allocation of $1.774 billion over four years so Kiwis are ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago
  • Pharmac Chair appointed
    Hon Paula Bennett has been appointed as member and chair of the Pharmac board, Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced today. "Pharmac is a critical part of New Zealand's health system and plays a significant role in ensuring that Kiwis have the best possible access to medicines,” says Mr Seymour. ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago
  • Taking action on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
    Hundreds of New Zealand families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will benefit from a new Government focus on prevention and treatment, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. “We know FASD is a leading cause of preventable intellectual and neurodevelopmental disability in New Zealand,” Dr Reti says.  “Every day, ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    4 days ago
  • New sports complex opens in Kaikohe
    Regional Development Minister Shane Jones today attended the official opening of Kaikohe’s new $14.7 million sports complex. “The completion of the Kaikohe Multi Sports Complex is a fantastic achievement for the Far North,” Mr Jones says. “This facility not only fulfils a long-held dream for local athletes, but also creates ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    4 days ago
  • Diplomacy needed more than ever
    Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ engagements in TĂŒrkiye this week underlined the importance of diplomacy to meet growing global challenges.    “Returning to the Gallipoli Peninsula to represent New Zealand at Anzac commemorations was a sombre reminder of the critical importance of diplomacy for de-escalating conflicts and easing tensions,” Mr Peters ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    4 days ago
  • Anzac Commemorative Address, Buttes New British Cemetery Belgium
    Ambassador Millar, Burgemeester, Vandepitte, Excellencies, military representatives, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – good morning and welcome to this sacred Anzac Day dawn service.  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 ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    5 days ago
  • Anzac Commemorative Address – NZ National Service, Chunuk Bair
    Distinguished guests -   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.   Our presence here and at the other special spaces of Gallipoli is made ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    6 days ago
  • Anzac Commemorative Address – Dawn Service, Gallipoli, TĂŒrkiye
    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.   Ko nga toa kua hinga nei, o te Waipounamu, o te Ika a Maui, he okioki tahi me o ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    6 days ago
  • PM announces changes to portfolios
    Paul Goldsmith will take on responsibility for the Media and Communications portfolio, while Louise Upston will pick up the Disability Issues portfolio, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. “Our Government is relentlessly focused on getting New Zealand back on track. As issues change in prominence, I plan to adjust Ministerial ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • New catch limits for unique fishery areas
    Recreational catch limits will be reduced in areas of Fiordland and the Chatham Islands to help keep those fisheries healthy and sustainable, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The lower recreational daily catch limits for a range of finfish and shellfish species caught in the Fiordland Marine Area and ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Minister welcomes hydrogen milestone
    Energy Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed an important milestone in New Zealand’s hydrogen future, with the opening of the country’s first network of hydrogen refuelling stations in Wiri. “I want to congratulate the team at Hiringa Energy and its partners K one W one (K1W1), Mitsui & Co New Zealand ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Urgent changes to system through first RMA Amendment Bill
    The coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to improve resource management laws and give greater certainty to consent applicants, with a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) expected to be introduced to Parliament next month. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has today outlined the first RMA Amendment ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Overseas decommissioning models considered
    Overseas models for regulating the oil and gas sector, including their decommissioning regimes, are being carefully scrutinised as a potential template for New Zealand’s own sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. The Coalition Government is focused on rebuilding investor confidence in New Zealand’s energy sector as it looks to strengthen ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Release of North Island Severe Weather Event Inquiry
    Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has today released the Report of the Government Inquiry into the response to the North Island Severe Weather Events. “The report shows that New Zealand’s emergency management system is not fit-for-purpose and there are some significant gaps we need to address,” Mr Mitchell ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Justice Minister to attend Human Rights Council
    Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is today travelling to Europe where he’ll update the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Government’s work to restore law and order.  “Attending the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva provides us with an opportunity to present New Zealand’s human rights progress, priorities, and challenges, while ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Patterson reopens world’s largest wool scouring facility
    Associate Agriculture Minister, Mark Patterson, formally reopened the world’s largest wool processing facility today in Awatoto, Napier, following a $50 million rebuild and refurbishment project. “The reopening of this facility will significantly lift the economic opportunities available to New Zealand’s wool sector, which already accounts for 20 per cent of ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Speech to the Southland Otago Regional Engineering Collective Summit, 18 April 2024
    Hon Andrew Bayly, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing  At the Southland Otago Regional Engineering Collective (SOREC) Summit, 18 April, Dunedin    Ngā mihi nui, Ko Andrew Bayly aho, Ko Whanganui aho    Good Afternoon and thank you for inviting me to open your summit today.    I am delighted ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Government to introduce revised Three Strikes law
    The Government is delivering on its commitment to bring back the Three Strikes legislation, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Our Government is committed to restoring law and order and enforcing appropriate consequences on criminals. We are making it clear that repeat serious violent or sexual offending is not ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • New diplomatic appointments
    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced four new diplomatic appointments for New Zealand’s overseas missions.   “Our diplomats have a vital role in maintaining and protecting New Zealand’s interests around the world,” Mr Peters says.    “I am pleased to announce the appointment of these senior diplomats from the ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Humanitarian support for Ethiopia and Somalia
    New Zealand is contributing NZ$7 million to support communities affected by severe food insecurity and other urgent humanitarian needs in Ethiopia and Somalia, Foreign Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters announced today.   “Over 21 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across Ethiopia, with a further 6.9 million people ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Arts Minister congratulates Mataaho Collective
    Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith is congratulating Mataaho Collective for winning the Golden Lion for best participant in the main exhibition at the Venice Biennale. "Congratulations to the Mataaho Collective for winning one of the world's most prestigious art prizes at the Venice Biennale.  “It is good ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Supporting better financial outcomes for Kiwis
    The Government is reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly and Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Our coalition Government is committed to rebuilding the economy and making life simpler by cutting red tape. We are ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • Trade relationship with China remains strong
    “China remains a strong commercial opportunity for Kiwi exporters as Chinese businesses and consumers continue to value our high-quality safe produce,” Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.   Mr McClay has returned to New Zealand following visits to Beijing, Harbin and Shanghai where he met ministers, governors and mayors and engaged in trade and agricultural events with the New ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 week ago
  • PM’s South East Asia mission does the business
    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has completed a successful trip to Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, deepening relationships and capitalising on opportunities. Mr Luxon was accompanied by a business delegation and says the choice of countries represents the priority the New Zealand Government places on South East Asia, and our relationships in ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 weeks ago

Page generated in The Standard by Wordpress at 2024-05-01T05:14:21+00:00