It's great to be here on Waiheke Island surrounded by a group of people who are passionate about New Zealand's environment.
Let me single out the Hon. Greg Hunt, the Australian Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment, and Urban Water. Let me also welcome the other distinguished speakers who are presenting at the Bluegreens forum today.
I'd like to make particular mention of National's Environment Spokesman, the Hon. Dr Nick Smith. Nick is a passionate advocate for good environmental policy, and the National Party is fortunate to have such a well-informed spokesman. He leads a fantastic environment team of caucus members and it's good to see so many of them here today.
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