John Key.

The Finance Minister has been a vital and much-needed driving force in the backrooms of the Beehive where ministers and departmental officials thrash out the policy detail so that National's reforms actually work in the way intended.

In particular, Mr English pushed hard for meaningful welfare reform.

His other major target is state housing.

The latter is a fundamental component of what remains of last century's welfare state.

It is a safety net.

It is a Labour Party icon that has somehow survived National's attempts to dismantle it.

Mr English has long wanted to replace it with a more market-oriented system which, in theory, should be more responsive, more flexible and thus more cost-efficient when it comes to meeting the needs of both tenants and landlords than the current provider, Housing New Zealand, which enjoys a state-sanctioned near monopoly.

But constructing such a market seems to be proving to be far more difficult than envisaged.

It has taken four years to reach the point where the Prime Minister could release broad details of the plan.

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In terms of clients, Heartland Hope Mission operates one of the largest food pantries in Nebraska.

The pantry, near 21st and Q Streets in South Omaha, provided canned goods, meat, fresh fruit, vegetables and other items to more than 30,000 people last year. It distributes anywhere from 6 to 8 tons of food each week.

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One of the largest quality consumer home shows in North America, the Home & Garden Show gives local consumers the opportunity to see, learn about and buy the latest home products and services from more than 400 companies under one roof. The Builders Home & Garden Show is actually six shows in one, showcasing the latest in Lawn & Garden, Kitchen & Bath, Interior Design, Pool & Spa, Building Products and Green Products. More than 1,800 booths fill nearly 400,000 square feet and provide consumers with an excellent buying opportunity, competitive pricing and side-by-side comparison between companies. Visitors can shop for patios, pools, outdoor lighting, decks, windows, doors and everything imaginable for the home. Experts will be on hand to answer questions.

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The Lifestyle Stage will have seminars by local and national experts. Shannon Quimby, HGTV alumni, salvage designer and author, will inspire people to reuse items commonly considered trash. She will demonstrate how to turn junk into beautiful home and garden dcor. She will also give a visual tour of the biggest reuse project of her career infusing 100% of an old dilapidated home into a new home. Show visitors will see how the nations first home built without a dumpster resulted in thousands of dollars in savings by reusing and recycling construction materials. There will also be seminars about orchids, with tips and tricks for making them bloom, and a demonstration with information about how to rescue and restore old furniture and home dcor.

Across the country there is a tiny home movement, as people downsize and de-clutter their homes and lives. Derek Deek Diedricksen, host and designer for HGTVs Tiny House Builders, will talk about construction and dcor with free, found, salvaged and repurposed materials on Friday and Saturday. He and his brother Dustin will also build an 8x8 A-frame micro cabin at the Show. Visitors can also tour a getaway from Escape Homes that makes the most of every inch of its 400 square feet with upscale style.

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Show visitors can learn how to save money, breathe easier and help the environment at the GeoComfort Green Products Pavilion. Information about green building practices will be available from a dozen companies. Consumers can also learn about high performance homes at a display from Oasis Homes. What is a high performance home? Its a home with great energy efficiency, excellent air quality, and materials and craftsmanship that are sustainable, meaning the home is cheaper to operate, has a healthy environment and will last a long time.

The Home Show is the place to discover the latest home products. The New Product Showcase will feature 16 exciting products brand new to St. Louis. From interior products like countertops, carpeting, beds and in-floor heating to exterior items like siding, stone products, foundation systems and mowers, the latest home innovations will be on display.

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Show visitors can register to win a Backyard Prize Package from Bergfeld Recreation. One lucky winner will take home a Vuly Thunder trampoline and a ProView Series basketball goal. Installation included. Some restrictions may apply.

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January 30, 2015 - Northwoods League (Northwoods) Willmar Stingers Willmar, Minn. - The Willmar Stingers are excited to announce the addition of two more returning players to the upcoming 2015 season. Infielder Tyler Leffler (Bradley University) who played for the team in 2013 and Infielder Reagan Fowler (Creighton University) are set to return to Willmar for their second season as a member of the Stingers.

Leffler, a 6-foot-2 junior infielder, played shortstop for the Stingers in 2013 and posting a batting average of .239 in 45 games played. Last summer, Leffler played summer collegiate baseball in the Jayhawk Baseball League for the Hays Larks. He had an outstanding summer, finishing fifth in the league with a .336 batting average and amassed 40 hits in 32 games. He also compiled eight doubles and had three home runs.

As one of two players to start all 51 games for Bradley in 2014, Leffler was the only player to start at the same position for all 51 games. As a sophomore for the Braves, Leffler hit .354 with 64 hits, leading the team in both categories and finished second in batting average in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Fowler, a 6-foot-2 junior first baseman, was a mainstay in the middle of the Stingers lineup throughout the 2014 season. Splitting time at first base and designated hitter with teammate Nick Rivera, Fowler had an average of .315 which was the second-best on the team. He had a team leading 17 doubles, and was second on the team to Rivera in hits (67) and RBI (32). With the addition of Fowler, the Stingers now have secured the top four hitters from last year's playoff team (Jack Ross .360, Fowler .315, Sean Beesley .305 and Nick Rivera .296).

As the reigning 2014 Big East Player of the Year, Fowler came to Willmar off a stellar school where he finished second in the conference in batting (.362) and tied for third in both hits (67) and doubles (16). Reagan should be poised to have another outstanding junior year and has been recently named the 2015 Big East Preseason Player of the Year by the Big East coaches.

"Leffler and Fowler will be great additions to our roster for the upcoming season," Stingers co-owner Ryan Voz said. "Both guys are solid defensively and will provide depth to our batting order on a nightly basis."

With the addition of these two returners the roster for the 2015 Stingers, their sixth in the Northwoods League, is now up to fourteen.

Field Manager Drew Saberhagen, as well as the Stingers organization will continue to build the roster for the 2015 season. Season tickets for the 2015 season are currently on sale. For more information regarding this press release please contact the Willmar Stingers front office at 320-222-2010 or visit http://www.willmarstingers.com (http://www.willmarstingers.com/undefined) .

The 2015 season is presented by Marcus Construction. From start to finish Marcus Construction will make your job easier and build a facility you will be proud of. With the addition of Tyler Leffler and Reagan Fowler, team now sits with 14 returners for sixth season.

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