Don Brash MP National Party Leader

28 January 2004

Don Brash congratulates Keisha Castle-Hughes

National Party Leader Don Brash is congratulating Keisha Castle-Hughes for becoming the world's youngest ever nominee for the Best Actress Academy Award.

"This is a wonderful achievement that will delight all New Zealanders," Dr Brash says.

"It is fantastic that young New Zealanders have a new role model who is showing our country and our people can succeed on the world stage - indeed can be among the very best, if not the best, in the world."

Dr Brash is also congratulating Peter Jackson for his success.

"I wish all nominees well at the awards ceremony," Dr Brash says.

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