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Parliament must respond on purchasing age
Monday, 20 June 2005, 12:19 am | Progressive Party
Parliament must respond to New Zealanders’ very strong view that the alcohol purchasing age be raised back to twenty, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
Working for Families package working well in ChCh
Friday, 17 June 2005, 1:29 pm | Progressive Party
Low and modest income families with children in Christchurch are getting substantial gains under the Working For Families programme, according to Jim Anderton, Progressive Leader and MP for Wigram. More >>
robson-on-politics
Friday, 17 June 2005, 9:33 am | Progressive Party
robson-on-politics, a newsletter from Matt Robson MP Deputy Leader of the Progressive Party www.progressiveparty.org.nz Thur 16 June More >>
Drugs Amendment part of balanced strategy
Thursday, 16 June 2005, 3:36 pm | Progressive Party
The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill (No. 3), which was enacted by a large majority in Parliament today, is about updating New Zealand's drug laws and making them more responsive to the latest drug use trends, says Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton. More >>
Do Nats want to sell party pills to ten-year-olds?
Thursday, 16 June 2005, 11:09 am | Progressive Party
The National Party's contribution to the Parliamentary debate on the Misuse of Drugs Amendment No. 3 Bill this morning was chilling because it shows a National-led government would take a totally relaxed approach to needed regulations on the supply of party ... More >>
Skills shortages legacy of visionless National
Thursday, 16 June 2005, 12:48 am | Progressive Party
National led coalition governments who scrapped apprenticeship schemes should take responsibility for the skills shortages we are experiencing now according to Progressive Leader Jim Anderton who spoke to the Industry Training Federation's political forum ... More >>
Child poverty must be eliminated
Wednesday, 15 June 2005, 3:12 pm | Progressive Party
Child poverty must be eliminated as quickly as possible, was the message given to a public meeting on poverty in Auckland last night by Progressive Whangarei candidate, Viv Shepherd. More >>
Robson On Politics
Wednesday, 15 June 2005, 10:14 am | Progressive Party
Progressive candidates have been announced in over thirty electorates ahead of Election 2005. Local radio and newspaper coverage is so far very fair and good with candidates outlining the benefits of giving your party vote to Progressive in September. Full ... More >>
Progressives: Heka Taefu Invercargill candidate
Tuesday, 14 June 2005, 1:03 pm | Progressive Party
The Progressive party has selected Heka Taefu as its candidate in the Invercargill electorate in this year's general election where he will be campaigning for party votes. More >>
Progressives Announce Joshua Forman As Candidate
Monday, 13 June 2005, 9:00 am | Progressive Party
The Progressive party has selected Joshua Forman as its candidate in the Rimutaka electorate in this year's general election where he will be campaigning for party votes. More >>
Progressive Party Looks For Votes In London
Friday, 10 June 2005, 4:06 pm | Progressive Party
The Progressive Party's North Shore candidate, Paula Gillon, has been selected to campaign for party votes in London. More >>
robson-on-politics - Thursday 9 June
Friday, 10 June 2005, 11:02 am | Progressive Party
Well, MPs have voted to refer my Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill, to select committee. That, folks, means it is now up to you to show leadership to wavering politicians. Make your voice heard on how best you think we can reduce ... More >>
Progressive in solidarity with Fiji democrats
Friday, 10 June 2005, 10:20 am | Progressive Party
The Progressive Party stands in solidarity with democratic allies in Fiji who oppose the anti-democratic Reconciliation and Unity Bill which is expected to become law soon. More >>
Anderton: 2nd Reading on Misuse of Drugs Bill
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 6:08 pm | Progressive Party
The Bill, with amendments moved by the Health Select Committee, updates our law relating to the prevention of drug abuse and makes it more responsive to changes in illicit drug trends in New Zealand. More >>
Funding awarded for Auckland Matariki celebrations
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 3:08 pm | Progressive Party
Matariki celebrations underway in Auckland will receive a boost today as Jim Anderton, Minister for Industry and Regional Development announces funding of $66,150 to help develop the festival in the future. More >>
Progressive Bill part of alcohol culture change
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 5:37 pm | Progressive Party
The Progressive Party's proposed law change, which was today endorsed by a majority in Parliament to proceed to select committee for public in-put, is an important contribution to society's efforts to improve the nation's drinking culture, party leader Jim Anderton ... More >>
Robson: Liqour Amendment Bill Speech
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 5:35 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive MP urges Parliament to address youth alcohol harm Speech notes (right of reply) for Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill first reading and vote More >>
Julian Aaron to campaign in Helensville
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 9:39 am | Progressive Party
Julian Aaron has been selected to campaign for party votes on behalf of the Progressive Party in Helensville in this year's general election. More >>
robson-on-politics 7 June 2005
Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 5:26 pm | Progressive Party
robson-on-politics, a newsletter from Matt Robson MP Deputy Leader of the Progressive Party www.progressiveparty.org.nz More >>
David Parkyn to campaign party votes in Waitakere
Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:20 pm | Progressive Party
West Auckland writer David Parkyn has been selected as the Progressive Party's candidate in Waitakere for this year's general election where he will be campaigning for party votes. "David is an excellent candidate for our party in this electorate. He ... More >>
