✨ Government Policy Statement
22 DECEMBER NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 4687
That precious achievement of peaceful democratic change — still the exception rather than the rule in the world — must be reinforced by a more acceptable process of government over the next three years.
My government is also conscious that the ambitious programme it has announced will not be easy to achieve. It is committed to maintaining tight fiscal discipline and has begun with itself. Extravagance in the public sector will not be tolerated.
New Zealanders have voted for a change but are weary of radical restructuring. It is my government’s intention that the next three years will be marked by responsible, pragmatic change in the interests of the many.
In an ever-changing world we cannot stand still and prosper. Nor is simply keeping up good enough. Our aim must be to restore our position as a country with one of the highest standards of living in the world.
My government will work with all New Zealanders to that end to create a rich, vibrant, confident nation. It reaches out to local government, to business, to teachers, to scientists, sportspeople and artists; it reaches out to our many different peoples to join with it to make New Zealand a better place for all.
Noreira,
me hiko ngatahi tatou
hono i te motu katoa
hāere ngākaunui ai ki mua
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS:
LEGISLATION DIRECT, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1999
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🏛️ Governance & Central AdministrationPeaceful democratic change, Fiscal discipline, Public sector, Responsible change, Standard of living, Nation building, Local government, Business, Education, Science, Sports, Arts, Cultural diversity, National unity