NEWSLETTER: Key Notes No.37

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12 September 2008
NEWSLETTER: Key Notes No.37

I welcome the Prime Minister's announcement of the election date today.

You can view my full press conference about the election date announcement on YouTube, on the National Party website, on NTV or on my blog at www.johnkey.co.nz.

November 8 2008 represents a big opportunity for this country. It is the chance for voters to choose a brighter future for New Zealand in this 21st century world.

This election is about New Zealanders having the opportunity to choose a government that is focused on what matters to them.

It is about being able to turn a fresh page and put all the political distractions and intrigue of the past three years behind us.

This election is the opportunity for voters to choose a government that will focus on strongly growing our economy, on steadily reducing taxes to provide incentives for people to build their lives here in New Zealand, and on investing in breakthrough technology like ultra-fast broadband to get us up to speed with the rest of the world.

This election is the opportunity to choose a government that will concentrate on improving our education system; a government that will run a crusade on literacy and numeracy; and a government that will focus on high standards and achievement so that every Kiwi child gets the opportunity to succeed in life.

National is determined to get better results out of all of our public services. We will cap the core bureaucracy and ensure more of our precious tax dollars are spent on frontline services.

In health in particular we are determined to get maximum value out of every dollar. National will manage the public health service to deliver better, sooner, more convenient healthcare for all New Zealanders. We will deliver shorter waiting times, less bureaucracy, and a trusted and motivated health workforce.

Finally, and very importantly, National is determined to improve safety in our communities. We will crack down on criminal gangs, and we will strengthen the bail laws, parole laws, and sentencing laws, to keep dangerous criminals off our streets.

The Labour Party has had nine years to address these fundamental concerns of New Zealanders, and they have failed.

They have run out of ideas and over the past three years in particular they have been seriously distracted by political issues like the pledge card, the Electoral Finance Act, and the Winston Peters/Owen Glenn affair.

On November 8, New Zealanders have a chance to rule a line under the past three years and choose a fresh start with fresh optimism and fresh hope.

It is their opportunity to choose a brighter future with a government that is determined to focus on the real issues that matter in their lives.

This election is not about the past. It's not about the old political battles of the past 20 or 30 years. It's about the future. It's about New Zealand's future, it's about the future of New Zealand families. It's about seizing the opportunities of a new century in a positive optimistic way.

In welcoming the election date today, I can tell you that National intends running a positive, forward-looking campaign that focuses on the real issues facing New Zealanders and their families. I challenge the Prime Minister to do the same.

I look forward to the election.

John Key MP

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#1 - David Mourant 2008-09-12 21:17 - (Reply)

I am looking forward to the election on November 8th 2008. In fact my wife and I are kean to see National win. We do not want Labour in for a fourth term. Cheers

#2 - Lindsay Fergusson 2008-09-12 21:30 - (Reply)

John. Go for it. We need leadership for the future, and not people who want to fight the idealogical battles of the last decade!!

#3 - John Fleck 2008-09-12 21:34 - (Reply)

John, PLEASE KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY. EVEN THE WALLS APPEAR TO HAVE EARS !!!!!!! Much DISCERNMENT is required. Best Regards, John Fleck

#4 - David Rawkins 2008-09-12 22:24 - (Reply)

Thank you I, and my family have suffered too long for the last nine years under a Socialist Labour regime that believes that they have the "God given right" to dictate how we should live our lives, and further bring all people down to the " lowest common denomintor" Above all, I believe that the people of this country deserve and should have the right to determine what form of electoral representation that should govern our country, and I further believe that your decision to hold a binding referendum on a choice of electoral governance will be THE DEFINING ISSUE of this election campaign.Challenge the current PM to do the same and you and I both know what her response will be and that that will be the defining moment of this campaign. Good Luck and you can undoubtedly count on on my support. Kind Regards David A Rawkins

#4.1 - Alan Mamet 2008-09-16 10:47 - (Reply)

Hi John Key and David Rawkins, The comment "Lowest Common Denomitator" encourages my reply, because for more years than I care to remember N.Z. has been gouverned by all NZ parties *fear* of losing the votes of non-productive members of NZ society through their parties policy of 1-man-1 vote. Unconditional Democracy encourages "Lowest Common Demonitator" governments to the detriment of NZ. It is my fervent hope that NZ policy makers will give serious thought to governace by the *Highest Common Denominator* in the near future. The NZ IRD already knows every voters financial value to NZ Society - use IRD's info on a sliding scale (Decided by Parliament) that the more value a voters worth to NZ society the more votes such *"Highest Common Denominator"* number of votes should be awarded to each NZ valued individual voter. Governance by the *Highest Common Denominator*, where every voter has a vote, must surely be of a better world standard than governance by the *Lowest Common Denominator* we have suffered for far too many years. Regards, Alan Mamet.

#5 - Ian Ball said:
2008-09-12 22:55 - (Reply)

The sooner the better we get back to more sensible and common sense government the better. repeal the stupid laws and tell all prominently - no need to hold back anymore. For these good internet release articles it would be good for viewer ratings and increased effectivity if a little minor editing was performed for the internet - each para summary content with headings bolded and underlined to make them more read by internet viewers. And get more votes. Helpfully Ian

#6 - David Bayne 2008-09-12 23:21 - (Reply)

There are several reasons why I might like to vote for National - but unless and until you give a clear guarantee to restore Sect. 59 my vote must go to those who will (even it seems "wasted"). The vast majority of Kiwis would support this. The anxiety it causes good parents even if they haven't been "caught" is sufficient reason to change the law. Saying police have discretion not to prosecute in minor cases simply illustrates what a bad change in law it was to begin with. Regards, David

#7 - Jim Hollings 2008-09-13 03:39 - (Reply)

GO John, I'll be voting for you. PLEASE don't let us have another blast from that gang of socialist-feminists. I dont think I'd survive that

#8 - Peter Allpress 2008-09-13 08:31 - (Reply)

John I run a small coffee business with approx 30 casual employees’ most of whom are students. We value all our staff and have a good working environment where by all our staff feel valued. We pay above the industry pay rate. I do not however feel valued by my employee (the labour government) Well that’s how it feels. I would swap all our profits with our tax liabilities in a heart beat. The only party that’s is doing well out of our business is current government. We are taxed beyond belief and what do they do for us. Very little is my response. Over taxed, under appreciated, arrogant and treated with distain. We need a society where by success is celebrated and not a dirty word. In any field you find success in NZ it is met with a penalty when on the other side mediocrity in met with reward. Build infrastructure, eradicate the P epidemic, give us 1st world health care / education and stop over taxing us. Id get a better with a deal with the mafia than this government. Best wishes to you and your cabinet this election. Peter A Bayswater, Auckland

#8.1 - Irena Dahlstrom 2008-09-13 17:49 - (Reply)

Our biggest problem is the P epidemic, and sadly the present government have not chosen to do anything about it. My stepson was in the NZ Police force and was horrified that approx. 8 years ago, the police force was instructed ( he worked in South Auckland ) to ignore the P issue, as it was unimportant. Look what we have today, it is the root of all evil and crime! My stepson was a good cop, but eventually resigned and relocated in Australia. After the RSA murders, he was emotionally shattered, as he was one of the officers involved. P was involved and all the checks and balances were ignored. We lost good people and a good cop. It could all have been prevented if the right people took responsibility for criminals and the P issue. How could the NZ Police have been instructed to ignore it?? I was shocked then, I am still shocked. If we sort the P issue, we sort the majority of crime throughout NZ. A NEW GOVERNMENT IS REQUIRED, AND A TOUGH STANCE ON P IS A MUST.

#9 - Christina 2008-09-13 08:44 - (Reply)

Please do not allow any more gaffs - everyone in the party should be able to provide short, CORRECT answers on policies, particulary if that is their portfolio. This election can only be lost - we must win hyandsomely

#10 - Josephine 2008-09-13 10:30 - (Reply)

I really hope that if National becomes the government they will do something immediately to shorten the hospital waiting lists, and cut the bureaucracy. The nurses and doctors work extremely hard but there seems to be too many admin. people wherever one looks. The North Shore hospital, for example, certainly needs more funds, to name just one. I also hope the GP fees are kept low to enable people to afford to go to the doctor. Crime figures: despite what Helen Clark says, crime is now out of control. I would like to see tougher penalties when criminals are caught instead of them being release after one-third of their sentence. Good Luck!

#11 - Giles Wildy 2008-09-13 11:03 - (Reply)

It'll take you three years to tidy up the mess you're going to inherit. Remember, Kiwis have short memories so in the same three years you'll have to deliver some of your promises or voters will change back again. Three things stand out for immediate attention: taxes, a referendum on the electoral system - because minor parties are far too empowered at the moment, and a massive reduction in bureaucracy which includes the intrusion into our private lives and with associated costs.

#12 - Pete Fowler 2008-09-13 11:13 - (Reply)

Well, John, good luck in your ambitious plans. I support a drive for literacy and numeracy, an attack on gangs and tougher bail laws. All these will cost heaps. You'll need to drastically increase taxes to pay for them, unlike Labour who have given rich tax dodgers an easy ride.

#13 - Geoff Bonham 2008-09-13 12:02 - (Reply)

As a small business manufacturer, I do not see any Policy on how you are going to stimulate the economic, to increase productivity & help employment, small business of 2 to 12 employees are 92 % of the work force, I see nothing in your policies to help these small compaines to grow, Drop Company Tax to 20cents in the dollar, allow us to bring in the best of machinery to produce goods & give the Manufacturer 3 years depreciation on this new plant. & whatch the Country move foward. If something like this dose not happen more companies will move off shore. You will not attract new Business to NZ with the current Tax & Red tape.

#14 - A Turner 2008-09-13 16:37 - (Reply)

Your ideas are long overdue and I hope that you will get the opportunity to put them into pratice. However to get my vote I need to see your policies on how you will achieve your ambitions for all New Zealander's. To give tax cuts with one hand and borrow with the other appears to be a backward step as we the voters will eventually have to repay any loans, Please give us more of your policies and how they will affect the pensioners as well as the workers. A Turner

#15 - Bryan Graham 2008-09-13 17:37 - (Reply)

It is quite remarkable, Helen Clark inferring John Key and the National Party cannot be trusted. This from a Prime Minister that has been untrustworthy over many things that have happened over the past nine years. She knows Winstone is a liar and will not do anything about it. She and Mike Williams have prevaricated about the Owen Glenn donation saga and in my humble opinion are covering themselves with excrement every step of the way. Helen has known about the Glenn donation to Winstone for three years and is attempting to convince voters that she knew nothing about it. She and her party and her allies are a blight on the governance of this country and deserve nothing less than a shellacking at the polls in November.

#16 - Eddie Stuart 2008-09-13 18:09 - (Reply)

Yes I agreed that crime rate has got out control but what ever goverment is in power this won't make differrence. Its todays society and peoples moral values. But can you trust this man John Key. From what I have read and heard John say he is gonna do its all saying that he is gonna do these things but I haven't heard yet on how he is gonna do the things he says. Can you really trust and National goverment. from past national goverments. I am undicided who I am yet to vote for as there are few things that Helen have done that I don't tottally agreed with but. under this labour goverment of the past 3 years from what I have seen the economy and nz has been in pretty good state. And you can't blame the fuel price rises and recent food rise on the goverment as this is a worldwide event. will listening out to what each party has to offer me.

#17 - Cindy Lian 2008-09-14 00:43 - (Reply)

Dear John, All aspects that I'm concerned with are included in your news letter, esp improvement in economy, better public services, and lowering crime rates; will support National if your team can deliver. Keep going!

#18 - RJM 2008-09-14 20:27 - (Reply)

At present its all words that in one form or another we hear every election, I sure agree we need a change Aunty Helen is well exceeded her expiry date as MP but John Key on occasions gets a little wishy-washy form me. Semi sneaky visits from overseas based multi millionaires that he was evasive about, this vagueness about the anti smacking nonsense and apparent reluctance to state with conviction that he will abide by a referendum is a tad shifty. However I guess we vote for the least worst party as after all politics is politics, all promises and/or excuses. Roll on a change RAY

#19 - Chris Thorman 2008-09-15 07:39 - (Reply)

At last we can have our say on the last three years, and I will use my vote for change. Education is a strong theem in your plans for NZ. The Children of today are NZ success in the future. There are 6 primary providers for over 4000 children in our area and no secondary school. This is in a rapidly growing area in your own constituancy. This crass missmanagment and failure to provide for our future must be addressed. Good Luck

#20 - Tracey 2008-09-15 08:55 - (Reply)

I am in the Manukau East electorate, and had planned to vote National this time round, after being a labour supporter for many years. Unfortunately this year you are standing a new candidate that I know nothing about, and he is a Seikh - my experience with the Indian community in Papatoetoe, is that he will work for 'His people' as they do, and not so hard for the Maori/European demograph. I was prepared to vote for Arthur Anae. Sorry, I cannot bring myself to vote for your current candidate - until I know for sure that he will treat all non Indians at the same level as Indian Seikh.

#20.1 - Irena Dahlstrom 2008-09-15 17:59 - (Reply)

I went to Delhi in India in 2001, and was blown away by the kitchen and dining hall next to the Sikh Temple. Rich and poor contributed to the food served to ANYONE who came along. No one was refused, no matter what colour or creed. The rich provided the ingredients, those who could not, contributed their labour. I think that a Sikh MP would bring a good attitude to the next Parlaiment.

#21 - Colleen 2008-09-15 14:51 - (Reply)

I'm a believer! I hope there are polling booths and electoral role advertising in Australia. Many good people who agree with these policies have already moved there and would love to have their vote counted. The major cities there must be part of this election and not left to the left (so to speak)

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