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Big student loan debt forcing students overseas

Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 8:53 am | Progressive Party

Statistics New Zealand research into student loan debt released yesterday proves students with big loan debts are being forced to leave New Zealand, Progressive Deputy Leader, Matt Robson said today. More >>

Progressive supports non-discrimination

Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 12:51 am | Progressive Party

"The Progressive Party supports the legislation before Parliament which will strengthen long-term relationships. "Progressive believes that any effort or honest attempt to strengthen meaningful relationships deserves support because there ... More >>

Humour Lessons: Robson Writes To DomPost

Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 11:46 am | Progressive Party

Your reporter and sub-editor obviously need a lesson in developing a sense of humour. It is a necessary part of day-to-day functioning and helps prevent stress-related diseases. More >>

Waitaki National Cost Benefit Report Released

Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 12:52 am | Progressive Party

The final national cost benefit analysis on proposals to take water from the Waitaki River was released by Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton today. More >>

Progressive welcomes National's commitment

Monday, 29 November 2004, 12:47 am | Progressive Party

"The National Party's commitment today to pre-funding part of the future costs of National Superannuation is welcome because it is good news for future retirees," says Progressive leader Jim Anderton. More >>

War against future poverty in old age

Friday, 26 November 2004, 12:01 am | Progressive Party

The National Party's correct decision to sign-up to pre-funding part of the future costs of National Superannuation is good news for future retirees, says Progressive leader Jim Anderton. More >>

Tony Ryall trampling on the rule of law

Thursday, 25 November 2004, 5:32 pm | Progressive Party

In an extraordinary outburst this afternoon, National MP Tony Ryall is telling a former High Court judge and Solicitor-General to ignore the law. In his statement Mr Ryall said Inspector-General of Security, Justice Paul Neazor, should ''hurry ... More >>

Zaoui decision a victory for procedural fairness

Thursday, 25 November 2004, 3:21 pm | Progressive Party

In an important decision today both for Ahmed Zaoui, and for the rule of law in New Zealand, the Supreme Court has found that the High Court has the power to either grant bail or to vary the terms of the warrant of committal. More >>

Anti-drug peddler laws are tough, and rightly so

Thursday, 25 November 2004, 2:51 pm | Progressive Party

Proposed new laws to increase powers to search and seize, without warrant, suspected drug peddlers are very tough, but they are justified because of the extreme danger that drugs, particularly methamphetamine, pose to innocent people, says Progressive ... More >>

Progressive debt relief scheme needed

Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 1:07 pm | Progressive Party

Mounting Maori student debt shows need for Progressive debt relief scheme, and universal allowances More >>

Anderton defends development partnerships

Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 5:19 pm | Progressive Party

In a reference to attacks on NZTE support for Hubbard foods growth, Jim Anderton told an audience in Palmerston today that every day, economic and regional development ideas are bitterly attacked by politicians like Rodney Hide who wouldn't recognise ... More >>

ACT's anti-kiwi attitude to business growth

Monday, 22 November 2004, 5:06 pm | Progressive Party

Comments by Rodney Hide attacking the government's work in supporting business growth, including cereal company Hubbard's, are blasted as ridiculous by Progressive Leader and Minister of Economic Development, Jim Anderton today. More >>

Raising the drinking age is the best solution

Monday, 22 November 2004, 2:55 pm | Progressive Party

Overseas evidence shows that the most effective single step Parliament could take to curb binge drinking by teenagers is to raise the drinking age, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>

Select committee oversight of SIS, GCSB required

Monday, 22 November 2004, 2:32 pm | Progressive Party

Allegations raised in the Sunday Star-Times that the SIS has spied on Maori highlight the need for a Parliamentary select committee to be able to oversee the activities of security agencies. More >>

Hon Jim Anderton: Speech at SPADA Conference

Friday, 19 November 2004, 5:23 pm | Progressive Party

I want to start out by thanking Spada members for the warm level of co-operation I’ve enjoyed. This is an industry with some almost unbelievably talented people. There are some strongly held views about the best way to unleash that creativity. More >>