Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break.

Although Parliament doesn’t officially resume until 10 February, the National-led Government is already hard at work.

We start the year in good shape – the country remains on track for solid economic growth, employment is increasing and wages are rising.

This week I’m in Europe – I’ve met with UK Prime Minister David Cameron – and am about to head to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. This forum attracts around 3,000 political, business and economic leaders from around the world. It will offer me an invaluable insight into the global risks to New Zealand’s positive economic outlook.

I arrive back in New Zealand next Tuesday and will head straight to Wellington for the first Cabinet meeting of the year. Next week I will also deliver my first major speech of the year in Auckland before heading to Waitangi the following week.

It’s going to be another busy and productive year for the National-led Government.

We are focused on continuing to make strides on things that matter to New Zealanders and their families – health, education, law and order, and building a more productive and competitive economy.

I hope 2015 is a good year for you.

Watch a video about my trip here.

Kind regards,

Rt Hon John Key.

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