Key Notes: Getting behind the World Cup

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23 September 2011
Key Notes: Getting behind the World Cup

This week I talk about the Rugby World Cup, the Prime Minister's Business Scholarships, ways for you to "have your say," and a few events from my diary.

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GETTING BEHIND THE WORLD CUP

I've really enjoyed getting along to some of the Rugby World Cup games. The atmosphere has been fantastic. Kiwis have been embracing the tournament, showing the world just how much we love rugby, and welcoming visitors all over the country.

Ticket sales are going well, with about 1.4 million sold. Half a million fans have attended matches so far, and that's set to jump after some sell-out matches this weekend.

After initial difficulties with transport in Auckland, I'm told that last weekend systems ran well in the city and that people enjoyed themselves at the game and down at the fan zone on Queens Wharf.

With just over four weeks to go, I encourage you to buy a ticket if you haven't already, or take part in some of the festival events happening around the country.

Tonight I'm going to sample the atmosphere in Wellington for the Australia versus USA game. Tomorrow I'll be back in Auckland where the mighty All Blacks take on France and get one step closer to bringing home the trophy.

HELPING BUSINESSES SUCCEED

On Monday I congratulated the five winners of this year's Prime Minister's Business Scholarships. The recipients, three of whom are from Christchurch, will study at prestigious institutions including Harvard and London Business School.

I launched the scholarships last year. They're aimed at helping our businesses succeed, by developing skills in management and international business leadership.

The recipients choose which business programme they attend and each will receive up to $110,000 to cover half the costs of their course and direct expenses.

Click here to see photos of the award ceremony at Parliament.

HAVING YOUR SAY

Thanks for keeping in touch on Facebook, Twitter and my website www.johnkey.co.nz. I'm on Google Plus too - find me here. I'm always keen to hear your views on the things that matter to you.

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FROM MY DIARY

I started this week in Wellington for our weekly Cabinet meeting. On Tuesday I was in the Hunua electorate, on Wednesday in Tauranga, and yesterday I went to the South Island's West Coast.

This morning I was in Christchurch for a number of events, including presenting awards to some of the great young people from the University of Canterbury Student Army.

Next week I'm looking forward to spending some more time around the country, including in the Wairarapa and Palmerston North.

Best wishes,

John Key
Prime Minister

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#1 - Jean Lenoir said:
2011-09-23 17:38 - (Reply)

Rgt Hon Prime Minister, As a French reader let me say that I hope French Team to gain - though I admit less than 30% chance to do so. Anyway I feel sure that All Blacks and Les Bleus will perform a great match with good behaviour and fair-play for the sake of spectators. Same if our teams meet again in quarter-final. Sincerely yours Jean LENOIR

#2 - Gary Westwood 2011-09-23 18:15 - (Reply)

Well done JK on the way you are currently fronting some big & difficult issues. Thank God we have someone at the helm with a detailed knowledge of the dirty world of international finances right now. I have one criticism - our policy towards Fiji. Why are we continuing with Helen's ideology? The US is obviously concerned about mounting Asian influences in the south Pacific region - why do we continue to facilitate this with our embargoes on Fiji? I do not have any problem with a Chinese presence in Fiji but Taiwan, India or Japan may well do and we then have a potential area of conflict in our own backyard (benign, I believe Helen called it). It's time to ease up on the Fijian regime.

#3 - Steve Wiltshire 2011-09-23 18:19 - (Reply)

Thanks for the email and I'm right behind the All Blacks. However National's attitude to the majority's view on the Foreshore and Seabed means that you no longer have my vote. Would you please take me off your mailing list. Further you seem somewhat stressed in recent appearances on TV, perhaps a holiday is in order :)

#4 - Ron mcquilter said:
2011-09-23 18:51 - (Reply)

Brilliant. I don't know how you do it but just admire your stamina and time you put in for all Kiwis. You are a legend.

#5 - Max Legg said:
2011-09-23 21:06 - (Reply)

Your doing a great job John. Don't know how you get so much done, and that, so effectively. Its great to have a good leader at the helm.Remember God had a day off a week, so don't bust your boiler. The rugby's great...Go the All Blacks! Max legg(an ex Counties rep)

#6 - Roy Simmons 2011-09-24 19:14 - (Reply)

Greetings John, There is no doubt you are a busy and much respected PM.Keep up the good work. When you have a minute for something different ask for a briefing on the retirement sector, in particular the Residents who are in some cases being exploited. The Retirement Commissioner has the details in a recent survey she conducted on how retired villagers thought he Act of 2003 and the code of 2008 adversely affects them. It is worth a read and response Best wishes ROy

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