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robson-on-politics Fri 20 June
Friday, 20 June 2003, 3:23 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
We almost take normal democratic freedoms for granted in New Zealand, but in Tonga free speech and freedom of the press are under attack. More >>
Te Pa: Maori Tourism project at Bastion Pt.
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 4:51 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
A major waterscreen, light, fire and sound show, a craft village with retail outlets including sales of Maori herbal treatments, contemporary Maori food and tattooing will be developed at Bastion Point as part of a major tourism facility called “Te ... More >>
National Out Of Touch With Business
Thursday, 19 June 2003, 8:29 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Business leaders across the regions of New Zealand support and appreciate the coalition government's active encouragement and practical assistance programmes, Progressive leader, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
Iran must not be the next military target
Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 12:30 am | Progressive Coalition Party
"Ex-British cabinet ministers Robin Cook and Clare Short are revealing the dishonest basis for the attack on Iraq led by the Bush administration. It is important for the integrity of international law that the same path is not taken with Iran, ... More >>
Anderton Speech: Full employment for the youth
Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 5:57 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Unemployment has prevented New Zealand meeting its full potential as a nation. It has also prevented young New Zealanders from realizing their full potential. More >>
McCully: Don't leave home without him
Monday, 16 June 2003, 1:44 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
My advice to Bill English is: don't leave home without McCully, said Progressive MP Matt Robson today. More >>
robson-on-politics Fri 13 June
Friday, 13 June 2003, 5:44 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
The campaign for four weeks leave for all working people reached a milestone on Thursday when I presented nearly ten thousand postcards from all over New Zealand to the Select Committee considering the Progressive private members bill. (You can still ask for ... More >>
Lifting of ban on Taimi o Tonga welcomed
Friday, 13 June 2003, 9:20 am | Progressive Coalition Party
The news that the Tongan Government has accepted the ruling of the Tongan Supreme Court was welcomed today by Matt Robson MP, Progressive deputy leader. The Taimi’o Tonga (Times of Tonga) newspaper can now be distributed in the kingdom. More >>
9,467 cards support 4 weeks leave Bill
Thursday, 12 June 2003, 3:33 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
9,467 cards support 4 weeks leave Bill, more coming as hearings begin at select committee. More >>
What a difference a decade makes
Wednesday, 11 June 2003, 9:09 am | Progressive Coalition Party
"What a difference a decade makes. Today we have a centre-left coalition government that is ready to meet its responsibilities to the regions of New Zealand,” said Matt Robson MP More >>
Coalition commitment to combat terrorism
Tuesday, 10 June 2003, 5:21 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
The Progressive Party strongly supports multilateral efforts to defeat the threat to global security and freedom posed by Islamic fundamentalist fascist movements, Progressive leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Let's get more done for our children
Monday, 9 June 2003, 5:00 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Yes, we must do more to reduce child poverty, protect children from violence and improve educational performance for children says Hon Matt Robson MP, Progressive Deputy Leader endorsing the Action for Children and Youth in Aotearoa (ACYA) report ... More >>
It's time for four weeks leave
Monday, 9 June 2003, 9:30 am | Progressive Coalition Party
The time has come for four weeks leave says Hon Matt Robson MP, Progressive Deputy Leader as submissions on four weeks annual leave have been pouring in to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee today, the deadline for receiving submissions. ... More >>
robson-on-politics: rail edition
Monday, 9 June 2003, 9:22 am | Progressive Coalition Party
The Labour-Progressive coalition this afternoon announced recovery of the rail network. robson-on-politics has the full text of Jim Anderton's statement as Progressive Leader & Minister for Economic Development and of Matt Robson's statement. More >>
Rail recovered for New Zealand
Friday, 6 June 2003, 4:13 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
“The need to reinvest in rail, including the repurchasing of the rail network, was necessary for New Zealand’s future. The problems created by the sale of NZ Rail under the National Government are the result of mismanagement of that sale in the 1990s,” ... More >>
Interest rate cut good for jobs, bad for dollaroo
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 10:16 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Today's decision by the Reserve Bank to reduce the level of its Official Cash Rate is good news for jobs, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
Social and economic development go hand in hand
Thursday, 5 June 2003, 8:07 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Social and economic development go hand-in-hand, Economic Development Minister and Progressive Leader, Jim Anderton, said on Thursday. More >>
Tongan constitutional proposals a police state
Wednesday, 4 June 2003, 3:03 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
“The proposed Act of Constitution of Tonga (Amendment) Act will impose restrictions on free speech and place the King’s ordinances beyond reach of the courts. Tonga will be more of a police state than ever,” said former Development Minister and Progressive ... More >>
robson-on-politics
Tuesday, 3 June 2003, 8:40 am | Progressive Coalition Party
Its good to be a member of a party that works together, focuses on the issues and make progress while also being able to share good humour. The Progressive Executive met in Wellington last Friday and they supported my request to campaign on reducing ... More >>
Paid parental leave increase good news
Friday, 30 May 2003, 1:39 pm | Progressive Coalition Party
Paid parental leave rises to a maximum of $334.75 per week from 1 July. ''That’s good news for families. It shows the benefit of political parties working together in coalition to get good things done for New Zealand,'' said Matt Robson, Progressive ... More >>
