Helen Clark 

Labour welcomes funding for Q Theatre

07.11.2008

Minister Helen Clark and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed the grant of up to $6 million for Auckland's Q Theatre.

Helen Clark said that the grant, from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, will contribute to building the new $21 million theatre in central Auckland.

"This is great news for the Q Theatre and for Auckland's arts community. It will include a flexible main auditorium with seating for 350...  more +

Arts policy for cultural renaissance

06.11.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark today pledged Labour's strong ongoing commitment for New Zealand's Arts, Culture and Heritage sectors.

Labour today released its Arts, Culture and Heritage policy, which focuses on building on the renaissance in the cultural sector that began in 1999.

"Our arts, cultural and heritage organisations have thrived as a result of the increased investment under Labour, with funding for the sector...  more +

PM on US election result

05.11.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark today congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his election as the next President of the United States.

"The New Zealand Government very much looks forward to working with the new Obama administration," Helen Clark said.

"New Zealand and the United States have a long history of friendship and co-operation. We look forward to building on what is already a strong relationship with the United S...  more +

Election Night Speech

08.11.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark speaks to party faithful on Election Night 2008

Dalmatian Club, Auckland

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E nga iwi

E nga reo

E nga rangatira ma

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

Talofa lava, malo e lelei, fakaalofa lahi atu, kia orana, ni sa bula vinaka, namaste, sat sri akal, as-salaam alaykum.

Wa...  more +