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Robson-on-politics
Friday, 11 April 2003, 8:34 am | Progressive Coalition Party
"I am his mother" she whispered. Nothing else. I held her without a word. This is from Jo Wilding, a British peace activist and law student in Bagdhad in her daily email. The scene: a mother with her dying son after he had been hit in a missile ... More >>
Progressives Welcome Report On Dangerous Drug
Thursday, 10 April 2003, 3:23 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Matt Robson, deputy leader of the Progressives, welcomed news today that Parliament's Health Select Committee has agreed that the drug known as speed be reclassified as a Class A prohibited drug. More >>
Literacy results great concern
Thursday, 10 April 2003, 3:12 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
A ranking of second worst among English speaking countries for our kids’ reading ability is of grave concern, Progressive MP Matt Robson said. More >>
Banks needed to create jobs for New Zealanders
Wednesday, 9 April 2003, 5:09 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Scrutiny of the way overseas-owned banks are run is being welcomed by Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
Free health care for ALL school children needed
Tuesday, 8 April 2003, 12:27 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Today, on World Health Day, we can celebrate the recent roll out of 22 new Public Health Organisations around the country providing cheaper health care for school aged children, but we need a further step, says Matt Robson, Deputy Leader of the ... More >>
Minor parties must play constructive role
Monday, 7 April 2003, 2:08 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
First Past the Post victory in Christchurch sends small parties a message about being more constructive in their approach, Progressive Local Government Spokesperson, Grant Gillon, says. More >>
Jobs improving living standards in South Auckland
Friday, 4 April 2003, 6:13 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Impressive improvements in per capita incomes in Mangere and Otara reported by Manukau City Council today show exactly why jobs are our top priority, says Progressive Deputy Leader, Matt Robson - Auckland MP. More >>
Action on small arms in Pacific imperative
Friday, 4 April 2003, 9:42 am | Progressive Coalition Party
In 2001 Tonga, a country with deep set social and political problems, was set to buy $10 million dollars worth of small arms from the United States. New Zealand helped to stop the sale said former Minister of Disarmament, Matt Robson MP. More >>
Support For Safer Communities
Thursday, 3 April 2003, 5:18 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
"If you are pro-drugs, you can't be anti-crime," according to Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
Asset Testing Removal Shows Benefits Of Coalition
Wednesday, 2 April 2003, 12:09 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Progressive leader Jim Anderton has heralded the decision today of the Labour-Progressive government to progressively remove asset testing for people aged 65 and over in long-term residential care. More >>
Robson-on-politics 1 April
Tuesday, 1 April 2003, 6:36 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
The amount of money that already has been spent on the American led war would have met all the costs for substantive development projects to eradicate under-development not only in Iraq but in the surrounding countries and for the Palestinians. What ... More >>
When nice Greens go bad
Tuesday, 1 April 2003, 1:09 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Progressive Party Deputy Leader, Matt Robson, says he is saddened but not surprised by attacks from Rod Donald of the Greens on proxy voting. More >>
Japan's excessive import taxes create urgency
Monday, 31 March 2003, 3:38 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Japan's excessive import taxes make fair trade rules urgent for NZ and developing countries More >>
Progressives implacably oppose dollaroo
Friday, 28 March 2003, 12:41 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Progressives are implacably opposed to currency union with Australia, Progressive deputy leader Matt Robson says. More >>
Robson on Politics: Restorative Justice conference
Thursday, 27 March 2003, 1:28 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Although the haka was from nine inmates, the voice of the victim in offending is increasingly being heard. Restorative Justice advocates from throughout New Zealand met near Hastings last weekend. The inmates as part of their programmes have been ... More >>
Robson on Military Invasion of Iraq
Friday, 21 March 2003, 9:55 am | Progressive Coalition Party
The Progressive Party deplores the launching of the military juggernaut now descending upon the people of Iraq. More >>
Robson on Military Invasion of Iraq
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 4:49 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
The Progressive Party deplores the launching of the military juggernaut now descending upon the people of Iraq. More >>
National hopeless on reducing welfare numbers
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 4:20 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
He says attacks on beneficiaries by National leader Bill English lack credibility because the free market policies National is supporting created more beneficiaries than any others in New Zealand's history. More >>
robson-on-politics
Thursday, 6 March 2003, 9:34 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Today's Vote: Four Weeks Leave passes The vote for the First Reading of the Bill was 76 - 43. In favour were: Progressives 2 votes, Labour 52, Greens 9, and NZ First 13. Against were: National 27 votes, Act 8, and United Future, the family party, ... More >>
Robson-on-Politics
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 3:44 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Iraq - who is for sale? - Four weeks leave - Prostitution Reform Bill - Mooloo country - ACT, the Gloom And Doom Party - Time to get a life Peter Brown... More >>
