Video: John Key State of the Nation speech

Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 11:21 am
Article: Syed Akbar Kamal

Video: John Key State of the Nation speech

John Key: "This year, signs are emerging that the winds of global growth have not only stopped but are turning into a head wind.
New Zealand cannot and will not be immune from the impacts of a slowing global economy. It’s too early to say how severe the impact on our economy will be. However, we are already beginning to see the cracks appear in Labour’s legacy."

Video courtesy of Syed Akbar Kamal of teamworkproductions.co.nz

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National - 2008: A Fresh Start for New Zealand
National - Youth Plan to target crime, education
NZ Govt - Key wraps Labour Party policy in blue ribbon

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