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Forestry has a future under Labour Progressive
Thursday, 17 March 2005, 11:29 am | Progressive Party
Forestry is becoming a high skill, high value industry under the Labour Progressive Government, unlike the decline and neglect suffered under National, says Jim Anderton, Minister of Forestry in response to scaremongering by National MP Brian Connell. More >>
Robson -South Auckland is training for its future
Thursday, 17 March 2005, 12:25 am | Progressive Party
More people are learning skills and trades in South Auckland than ever before, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. Data published today shows that 4,301 people were involved in industry training during 2004 in South Auckland. That means there were 262 more ... More >>
Robson on Politics: Right's News Getting Better
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 8:05 am | Progressive Party
When Dr. Brash, sometimes called the ACT Party's tenth MP, became leader of the right-wing parties I got stick from some readers after I wrote in this column that this was good news for the prospects of our progressive government winning an historic third ... More >>
Regional NZ interests must be protected
Wednesday, 16 March 2005, 8:00 am | Progressive Party
Fairfax and APN, the two companies that dominate New Zealand's newspaper industry, must protect provincial New Zealanders' access to timely, affordable, regional news from around the country as they discuss the future of NZPA, Progressive leader Jim ... More >>
The future for manufacturing in New Zealand
Friday, 11 March 2005, 11:20 am | Progressive Party
The future of New Zealand Manufacturing was the topic of discussion between Jim Anderton, Minister for Economic Development and key union officials at a CTU hosted forum this morning in Wellington. More >>
The future for manufacturing in New Zealand
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 4:39 pm | Progressive Party
The future of New Zealand Manufacturing was the topic of discussion between Jim Anderton, Minister for Economic Development and key union officials at a CTU hosted forum this morning in Wellington. More >>
robson-on-politics, Thur 10 March
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 1:42 pm | Progressive Party
The Independent’s top story, ‘Crisis in Nats’, is of interest to those of us working for an historic third term progressive coalition government. Mr McCully must not stand down as the Nats’ strategist, however, because he is one of the Left’s secret ... More >>
Maurice to campaign for Progressive in Kaikoura
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 8:35 am | Progressive Party
John Maurice has been named as the Progressive Party candidate in this year’s general election, the party’s deputy leader Hon. Matt Robson said this evening. More >>
The economic benefits of investing in education
Wednesday, 9 March 2005, 1:28 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson is meeting with Waikato University students and their representatives today to outline his party’s view that increasing the government’s investment in education would deliver national economic and social benefits. More >>
Robson on Politics Is In...
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 11:15 am | Progressive Party
We’re working with Grey Power on some economic modelling and today I am speaking to Waimate Grey Power. Progressive and Grey Power are studying the economics of raising super from the current floor of 65% of the net average wage. I'd like Progressive ... More >>
Anderton's plan to regulate party pills
Friday, 4 March 2005, 3:51 pm | Progressive Party
Parliament must act to stop party pill retailers selling their products to children, Progressive MP for Wigram, Jim Anderton, said today. More >>
Solid Energy for Green Ribbon award Mr Donald?
Friday, 4 March 2005, 2:33 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson today welcomed Greens' co-leader Rod Donald's press statement championing coal miner Solid Energy as a " a key strategic asset". More >>
National, NZ First - Solid Energy in their sights
Friday, 4 March 2005, 11:31 am | Progressive Party
National and NZ First are still singing from the same song-sheet when it comes to selling off New Zealand-owned Solid Energy Ltd., says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
Anderton congratulates Nats on Kiwibank U-Turn
Friday, 4 March 2005, 10:27 am | Progressive Party
Progressive leader Jim Anderton is welcoming the National Party for its u-turn on Kiwibank today, describing it as a "first, positive step". More >>
Addressing the challenges of positive growth
Friday, 4 March 2005, 12:37 am | Progressive Party
The Bay of Plenty is grappling with the positive challenge of economic and population growth, but is successfully planning ahead, in partnership with the government, according to Regional Development Minister, Jim Anderton, who spoke to business and community ... More >>
robson-on-politics 3 March 2005
Thursday, 3 March 2005, 4:44 pm | Progressive Party
There was a fascinating exchange yesterday in Parliament at Question Time on cannabis. The to-and-fro was a timely reminder that it is Progressive that keeps the Labour-Progressive government staunch in the campaign against drugs. More >>
robson-on-politics 1 March
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 4:49 pm | Progressive Party
Parliament resumes after recess The Third Estate (elected MPs) gathers today after a short recess. Interesting shifts have occurred in politics in the last 10 days which will cheer readers. More >>
Robson: Speech To Grey Power
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 3:32 pm | Progressive Party
The Progressive Party is currently working on its Election 2005 policy manifesto which will include the Next Steps needed to further protect seniors' interests and recently Jim Anderton offered Grey Power the services of one of his economic consultants ... More >>
Progressive MP endorses Alcohol Action Plan
Monday, 28 February 2005, 5:04 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson is endorsing the Alcohol Action Plan released by the New Zealand Drug Foundation today, calling it “an important contribution to helping society seriously reduce the harm that alcohol is causing, particularly to vulnerable young ... More >>
Supporting forest health
Monday, 28 February 2005, 5:02 pm | Progressive Party
The government supports the forest industry through funding research, responding to pest incursion while the industry have a key role in pest surveillance and detection. More >>
