Michael Cullen 

Nats propose higher emissions, higher prices

14.08.2008

John Key has once again shown his lack of commitment to take action against climate change by unveiling an energy policy that would see greenhouse gas emissions rise further and increase costs to consumers.

"While the rest of the developed world is turning its back on fossil fuels, John Key's Party would gamble your children's future on gas and coal, despite New Zealand's abundance of renewable energy," Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said.

"John Key - who has called climate change a &ls... more +

‘No ifs, no buts, no maybes - yeah right

10.08.2008

Bill English has deployed an interesting choice of words for his embarrassing declaration that he will never challenge John Key for the leadership of the National Party, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said today.

After a week from hell for National - including revelations that they would ‘eventually' sell Kiwibank and a series of increasingly paranoid media interviews from Mr Key - Mr English has moved to dampen widespread reports that he does not rate his leader's grasp on the policy process and th... more +

No secret agenda Mr Key? How about some answers

06.08.2008

If John Key wants to prove he does not have a secret agenda he will have to stop dodging the tough questions about what he would actually do in office, says Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen.

After yesterday promising to make ‘no excuses' following his Deputy being caught promising to ‘eventually' sell Kiwibank, Mr Key was making plenty of excuses after a second National MP was caught out hinting at a secret ag... more +

Back on track: Infrastructure for New Zealand

13.08.2008

Speech at NZCID Building Nations 2008 Symposium

Speech at NZCID Building Nations 2008 Symposium . ASB Lounge, Eden Park Function Centre, Auckland

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Good morning and thank you for that introduction.

It is a privilege to ... more +