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Next step for forestry development work
Monday, 19 December 2005, 1:34 pm | Progressive Party
A market development grants scheme for the forestry industry is now up and running. It is the latest step taken under the Forest Industry Development Agenda, the Minister of Forestry, Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Biosecurity requires prioritisation and pragmatism
Friday, 9 December 2005, 5:32 pm | Progressive Party
Priorities and pragmatism were the theme of Jim Anderton's speech to the Canterbury branch meeting of the New Zealand Biosecurity Institute, in Christhchurch today. More >>
Pressure put on Australia to accept our apples
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 4:10 pm | Progressive Party
Australian High Commissioner, Allan Hawke, was given a clear message by Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today that New Zealand is at the end of its tether and has lost patience on this issue. He told him that Australia must set the earliest possible ... More >>
Anderton: Tribute to David Lange and Rod Donald
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 4:40 pm | Progressive Party
There is poignancy in the death of David Lange and Rod Donald since this House last met. I worked closely with each of them at different times. And I came to part ways with each of them too. More >>
Connell's right to be disgusted in forestry rank
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 3:42 pm | Progressive Party
National MPs are right to be disgusted at the junior status given to primary industries by Don Brash, says Agriculture minister Jim Anderton in response to Brian Connell's criticism of his own ranking. More >>
Operation biosecurity: protecting the economy
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 5:49 pm | Progressive Party
The biggest threat we face to our economic well-being is biological, according to Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton who addressed the NZ Biosecurity Summit being held in Christchurch today. More >>
Anderton to visit flood damaged region on Sunday
Thursday, 27 October 2005, 4:14 pm | Progressive Party
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton will review the damage caused by last weekend's storm in the Gisborne and Tolaga Bay areas this Sunday, October 30th. More >>
National relegates agriculture to a low priority
Wednesday, 26 October 2005, 5:13 pm | Progressive Party
The National Party list placings for spokespeople on Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Biosecurity are a sad reflection on the policy priorities of a political party that claims to represent 'Heartland New Zealand', according to Progressive Leader ... More >>
Brethren to face police over use of false address
Tuesday, 25 October 2005, 5:28 pm | Progressive Party
The Chief Electoral Officer has replied to the Progressive Party complaint over their use of a false address in their election publicity material. More >>
Adding value in primary industry
Wednesday, 19 October 2005, 3:10 pm | Progressive Party
The Ministerial portfolios of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have been allocated to Progressive Leader Jim Anderton with the objective of lifting the level of value added exports produced in these industries, which are so critical to the future development ... More >>
Support for Labour Progressive government welcomed
Monday, 17 October 2005, 5:34 pm | Progressive Party
Jim Anderton welcomes the announcement of the "inner" coalition agreement between Labour and the Progressives, and the other agreements of support in varying forms from the three parties for a Labour-led government. More >>
Opening of the Eastern BOP economic dev. agency
Thursday, 13 October 2005, 3:31 pm | Progressive Party
Jim Anderton opens the new economic development agency office and launches their website at 35 Quay St in Whakatane today at 4.30PM. More >>
Finance no problem for credit-worthy NZ businesses
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 11:02 am | Progressive Party
The majority of New Zealand businesses can access finance when they need it according to the full report on the 2004 Business Finance Survey, released by Minister for Economic Development, Jim Anderton today. More >>
John Falloon, MP
Wednesday, 5 October 2005, 1:14 pm | Progressive Party
John Falloon was a respected Minister and Member of Parliament who worked constructively with people from all walks of life, Minister of Economic Development, Forestry and Progressive Leader Jim Anderton said today. More >>
Kiwibank proves it worth again
Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 12:22 am | Progressive Party
Kiwibank's profit announcement today shows just how valuable it is to have a New Zealand owned bank, Progressive Leader and instigator of the bank, Jim Anderton said. More >>
Anderton Wants Answers Over Dirty Tricks Campaign
Friday, 16 September 2005, 3:37 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive leader Jim Anderton is asking the National Party to confirm that none of its members are behind a dirty tricks leafleting and advertising campaign being conducted in his Wigram electorate. More >>
Salvation Army alcohol treatment work gets funding
Friday, 16 September 2005, 2:44 pm | Progressive Party
$85,000 has been provided for a two-year pilot youth alcohol and drug treatment programme run by the Salvation Army in Whangarei. More >>
Progressive Party Votes Needed For Insurance
Friday, 16 September 2005, 1:50 pm | Progressive Party
Electors in the Maori electorates should consider giving their Party Voteto Progressive in the wake of the shock announcement today by the Maori Party that it is open to propping up a Don Brash-led government after Saturday, says Progressive Te Tai Tonga ... More >>
Anderton's Enews 2005 General Election Special
Friday, 16 September 2005, 9:57 am | Progressive Party
In this election I urge you, as someone interested in economic development, to take a step back from the election and take time to think about what is good for New Zealand as a nation. More >>
Last robson-on-politics before Election 2005
Thursday, 15 September 2005, 5:51 pm | Progressive Party
Jim Anderton and I and 51 other candidates have done all we can. Now, it is up to you and your Party Vote. A party vote for Labour will not do the job. Nor will a party vote for the Greens. More >>
