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Cosgrove finds sticker sponsor to provide funding
Wednesday, 17 May 2000, 4:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Canterbury Police are to get a funding windfall after Waimakariri Labour Member of Parliament, Clayton Cosgrove, brokered a deal with a backer to bankroll the next print run of the yellow Under-25 stickers. More >>
Students Business Initiative Applauded
Tuesday, 16 May 2000, 12:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Manurewa MP Hon. George Hawkins has applauded students of Otahuhu College for their excellent presentations during the Lion Business Experience Expo on Friday. More >>
Australian commission told to butt out on stickers
Monday, 8 May 2000, 9:22 am | New Zealand Labour Party
If the late Sir Robert Muldoon was correct about every New Zealand migrant raising Australia’s IQ level the answer might be to step up the export rate said Waimakariri Labour Member of Parliament, Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
More Heat Than Light in Under 25 Sticker Debate
Tuesday, 11 April 2000, 9:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Christchurch Central MP Tim Barnett has called for a focus on the facts in the ongoing debate over the Under 25 stickers. He believes that the accusations and counter accusations concerning the scheme run real risk of by-passing some vital and worrying facts which ... More >>
Common-sense the first casualty of sticker crusade
Tuesday, 4 April 2000, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Common-sense looks to have been the first casualty of the ongoing crusade against Christchurch’s anti-theft “Under-25” car sticker scheme says Waimakariri MP, Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Dame Ruth an example of fairness and decency
Wednesday, 22 March 2000, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Dame Ruth Kirk has left a legacy of fairness and decency as her memory to most New Zealanders, says Waimakariri MP, Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Clayton’s Car Sticker Scheme Complaint
Tuesday, 14 March 2000, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Waimakariri MP, Clayton Cosgrove says he is planning to complain to the Minister of Police if Christchurch’s controversial “over 25” car sticker scheme is not seriously considered for national use. More >>
Smith's Granstanding Lacks Substance - Cunliffe
Thursday, 9 March 2000, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Lockwood Smith’s attempt at political grandstanding in a Commerce Committee no confidence motion has no substance and I expect it to fail,” MP David Cunliffe said today. More >>
Horomia support for Dover Samuels
Thursday, 24 February 2000, 10:32 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Associate Minister of Mäori Affairs, Parekura Horomia today reiterated his wholehearted support for Mäori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels. More >>
Clayton Cosgrove Maiden Speech
Tuesday, 15 February 2000, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Firstly I want to congratulate you on your election as Speaker, I want also to pay tribute to the Mover and Seconder of the Address and Reply and I wish to pay my respects to His Excellency the Governor-General. More >>
Maiden Speech Of Hon Margaret Wilson
Tuesday, 15 February 2000, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
I want to commence by acknowledging you and your office as the peacekeeper of Parliament. In my short time here, I recognise the skill required to exercise order, judgment, fairness and humour to ensure all voices are heard and not only the loudest. I acknowledge, ... More >>
John Tamihere - Labour - Maiden Speech
Thursday, 10 February 2000, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
I am privileged, honoured and humbled to make my first address as a Member of Parliament in a Chamber, which reverberates with the history of our ancestors. More >>
Maiden Speech Notes of Mita Ririnui
Tuesday, 8 February 2000, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
MR. SPEAKER, I MOVE THAT A RESPECTFUL ADDRESS BE PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL IN REPLY TO HIS EXCELLENCY’S SPEECH. IN SO MOVING, I PAY TRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESSIVE GENERATIONS OF DISTINGUISHED MAORI MEMBERS WHO HAVE STOOD BEFORE ... More >>
Dentistry fee reductions welcomed
Monday, 31 January 2000, 6:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Dunedin North MP Pete Hodgson said today he was delighted the Government was reducing dental tuition fees. More >>
Cosgrove Urges Restraint In Government Spending
Friday, 28 January 2000, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Falling median property prices and rising interest rates are putting some homeowners at risk of negative equity if the trend is fuelled by excessive inflationary pressures says Waimakariri MP, Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
PM supports Greenpeace whaling petition
Wednesday, 19 January 2000, 10:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Prime Minister Helen Clark today supported the launch of Greenpeace’s petition for a global whale sanctuary. More >>
Japanese whaling could have tragic consequences
Wednesday, 19 January 2000, 10:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Prime Minister Helen Clark said this evening that Japan’s continued whaling in the Southern Ocean could well have tragic consequences not only for the whales it was targeting but also for Greenpeace activists who are challenging Japan’s whaling programme. More >>
Defence Minister to lead parliamentary delegation
Wednesday, 19 January 2000, 10:30 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Defence Minister Mark Burton has announced he will lead a parliamentary delegation to East Timor at the beginning of February. "The delegation will meet with New Zealand troops, will be briefed on the current operations and on the transition to ... More >>
MP Supports Resourcing of Local Police
Thursday, 23 December 1999, 8:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Clayton Cosgrove Member of Parliament for Waimakariri said that he was pleased that Canterbury Police would receive 10 new front-line vehicles as part of the national fleet replacement programme as announced today. More >>
Mallard welcomes education appointments
Thursday, 9 December 1999, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour MP Trevor Mallard has welcomed confirmation today that he will be the new Minister of Education and the appointment of three associate Ministers to the portfolio. More >>