Media Statement
For immediate release
Tuesday, 14 October, 2003
Dunne: Welcome to the game, Bill
Bill English's Johnny-come-lately views on taking a new look at our national day are nonetheless welcome, United Future
leader Peter Dunne said today.
Mr Dunne, who's Aotearoa New Zealand Day Bill went before Parliament three years ago, said it was good to see Mr English
belatedly addressing the issue of a national day for all New Zealanders, even if it was only off the back of the views
of eminent historian Michael King.
"If Bill keeps this up, he'll be Cabinet material," Mr Dunne said.
Ends.