This issue of Key Notes outlines some of our planning for Budget 2012, covers our new reforms to the welfare system, discusses spending for  both tertiary education and our programme to reduce rheumatic fever in vulnerable communities - and touches on a few events from my diary. Read full article

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In this edition of Key Notes, I talk about my recent visits to Indonesia and Singapore, the larger effort to promote NZ 'Inc' overseas, the upcoming budget as a reflection of our priorities, Anzac Day - and a few things from my diary.

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Yesterday I delivered an important speech outlining a new approach we're taking to improve mental health services for young New Zealanders aged 12 to 19.  I'm very passionate about youth mental health.  The transition from childhood to adulthood can be difficult and there are some kids out there who struggle with mental health problems, like depression and anxiety, making this an even tougher time for them and their families.

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This edition of Key Notes covers my successful trip to Korea for the second Nuclear Security Summit, a number of meetings I had with world leaders during that trip, the 1 April increases to superannuation and benefits, and progress on our welfare reforms. As always, your comments are welcome.

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In this issue of Key Notes, I share the basic outlines of what we're doing to improve public services. I also pay tribute to Jock Hobbs. It was with great sadness that I learnt Jock lost his long battle with leukaemia this week.   We'll all miss him very much.

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