"The strong economy and finances will allow the Govt to muddle along with inconsistent, poorly thought out policies for some time." #stateofthenation

“National shares the Govt’s goal of reducing child poverty, but unfortunately the proposed legislation is all about intention and nothing about substance.” #stateofthenation

"At its worst, the labour-market experiment Labour and its union backers are planning will have a significant negative impact on jobs and workers." #stateofthenation

"Labour plans to remove the starting out wage and 90-day trials in the name of supporting workers, but instead will make it much harder for young, unskilled and vulnerable workers to find employment." #stateofthenation

"National backs workers and businesses to have grown-up conversations about employment policies like pay, leave and allowances." #stateofthenation

"It’s important for the country to understand the Govt's potentially far reaching changes in the workplace. So today NZ National Party is launching the protectnzjobs.nz campaign, to explain the Govt’s proposals and fight the reforms." #stateofthenation

"We have an opportunity to lock in a confident, outward-looking NZ driven by optimism about what can be achieved together. And that is what the NZ National Party will be fighting for in 2018." #stateofthenation

Great to see so much interest from the media in my State of the Nation speech 😉

Ata mārie from Bluff where I’ll be joining Ngāi Tahu for their Waitangi Day celebrations along with a group of National Party MPs.

Made a new friend at Te Rau Aroha marae this morning - this is Henry the tuatara.

Wishing all our @nzolympics Winter Olympians the very best of luck over the next couple of weeks. I'll be cheering you on tonight as you march into the stadium behind Beau-James Wells and as you do our country proud in your events.

Our thoughts are with the people of Tonga this morning, who are being confronted by devastating damage caused by Cyclone Gita. As always, New Zealand will be here to help. Kia kaha.

Today I announced I'm resigning as Leader of the NZ National Party and leaving Parliament. It's been an honour and a privilege - thank you to my family and all those New Zealanders who have supported me. I am sure the National Party will continue to strengthen.

Mary and I send our warm congratulations to Julie Anne Genter and Peter on the announcement that they're expecting a baby. We're very happy for you both.

Congratulations Zoi Sadowski Synott - NZ's first Winter Olympics medal in 26 years! @nzolympics

Another medal! Congratulations Nico Porteous. What a proud day for New Zealand. @nzolympics

Congrats Simon Bridges on becoming Leader of the NZ National Party. You have my total support. You have the determination & empathy to be a successful leader & are the right person to build on National's strength and hold the Government to account. x.com/NZNationalPart…

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