09 May. In this edition of his regular video journal, John talks about the tourism industry, Budget 2012, our campaign to eradicate rheumatic fever, welfare reforms and more.

07 May. Prime Minister John Key and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announce $287.5 million in extra funding over the next four years for the first phase of the Government's welfare reforms to help more New Zealanders into work, The announcement is followed by extensive Q&A with media. For more, including a PDF containing Q@A from the Ministry, see http://www.national.org.nz/Article.aspx?ArticleID=38443 For more on the Government's welfare reform programme, see http://www.national.org.nz/welfare-reforms.aspx

23 April 2012. Prime Minister John Key talks about his just-completed trips to Indonesia and Singapore, with emphasis on the trade potential between New Zealand and those two powerful economies. This is Anzac week and the PM will be attending services in Auckland and Wellington. On the weekend, the PM will be attending the first of the National Party conferences in Dunedin.

The Prime Minister's post-Cabinet press conference with full media Q&A.

04 April. John outlines the broad strokes of his Prime Minister's Youth Mental Health Project ( see http://www.national.org.nz/youthmentalhealth.aspx for details) and wishes everyone a safe Easter holiday.