Out and About

Associate Tourism Minister Nicky Wagner announced applications will open tomorrow for further funding to maintain and enhance Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail.

This is the sixth round of funding through the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund, part of the Government’s $8 million investment over four years.

It's been a long time since my last earthquake update, so I wanted to give you an update following the most recent North Canterbury earthquakes. The challenge of the seismic events on Monday morning will require significant action. Fortunately, Christchurch has been largely undamaged but we are all shaken.

The PYLAT Council  hosted  a debate for Pacific youth on New Zealand's involvement in the Islamic State campaign and issues of international response to crisis.

On behalf of the Prime Minister, I attended a moving commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz at the Makara Cemetery in Wellington.   Hon Chris Finlayson is attending the International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Poland with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Hon Annette King.