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Anderton to chair Morrinsville forum on alcohol, P
Wednesday, 17 November 2004, 4:48 pm | Progressive Party
The national roll out of forums on P, alcohol and other drugs commenced by Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton in June continues this week with a public meeting in Morrinsville on Thursday. More >>
Drinking culture change only part of the answer
Wednesday, 17 November 2004, 2:35 pm | Progressive Party
"A culture change programme to eradicate binge drinking, as outlined by the Associate Minister of Health Damien O’Connor, is needed but is not enough," Progressive Deputy Leader Matt Robson said today. More >>
Teen drink driving is a serious social challenge
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 3:14 pm | Progressive Party
Teen-age drink driving remains a serious challenge to society and a reminder that Parliament's decision to lower the drinking age five years ago has not had the positive social impact that many had hoped for, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
The biggest obstacle to home ownershersip
Monday, 15 November 2004, 1:14 pm | Progressive Party
The biggest obstacle to home ownership is the deposit gap - the problem of saving enough to pay a deposit for a house, Progressive MP Matt Robson says. More >>
Let Parliament set drinking age
Monday, 15 November 2004, 11:24 am | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson says that if his party is in the next coalition government it will seek to negotiate an agreement with Labour that would allow Parliament the opportunity to reconsider the drinking age. More >>
Something to come home to
Monday, 15 November 2004, 9:28 am | Progressive Party
Progressive leader Jim Anderton announced a policy to help low income families into housing today. An advertising campaign on the policy begins tomorrow. More >>
Market highlights importance of skills training
Friday, 12 November 2004, 4:34 pm | Progressive Party
Today's ANZ Bank Job Ads report for October indicates that employers are competing strongly for labour. This highlights the importance of the government's skills training and education policies, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
robson-on-politics 12 November
Friday, 12 November 2004, 1:48 pm | Progressive Party
Surprise guest at Labour Party Conference - Human rights activists in Wellington - Security agency pays $200,000 compo to refugee -Nobel Peace Prize laureate on Iraq and the Progressives tax cuts defended More >>
Freedom from debt… sweet as
Friday, 12 November 2004, 10:37 am | Progressive Party
Freedom from debt… sweet as - Opinion piece on Progressive policy to reduce student loan debt More >>
Democratic elections best way forward in Palestine
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 5:50 pm | Progressive Party
The death of the elected president of the Palestinian National Authority, Yasser Arafat, is a day of great sadness for many Palestinians, Progressive MP Matt Robson said today. More >>
Anderton: Speech - Return of the Unknown Warrior
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 5:20 pm | Progressive Party
Hon Jim Anderton Progressive Party Leader - Speech on the Return of the Unknown Warrior - 5.00PM Thursday, 11 November 2004. Parliament, Wellington More >>
Anderton responds to critics of tax cuts call
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 4:47 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton has returned to the theme of cutting business tax to 30%. More >>
Unemployment rate collapses to 3.8%
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 11:41 am | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson says the news today that New Zealand's unemployment rate has now collapsed to 3.8% highlights again the benefits of five years of progressive government promoting regional, industry and economic development. More >>
Why Govt Acted Against Youth Binge Drinking
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 9:30 am | Progressive Party
MISUSE OF DRUGS AMENDMENT BILL (NO 3) It is good to take part in a debate where there is almost a unanimity in the House with regard to this most important issue that faces our nation — the abuse of drugs and of alcohol, which has come in to the debate. More >>
Attempt to stymie action on drugs fails
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 8:58 am | Progressive Party
It is good news that an attempt by Opposition parties yesterday to stymie the government's efforts to protect young people from substances of abuse has failed, says Associate Health Minister and Progressive leader Jim Anderton. More >>
Anderton calls for enterprise culture
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 3:18 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive leader Jim Anderton is calling on businesses to lead the campaign for an enterprise culture in New Zealand. More >>
Alcohol Related Child Admissions A Sober Reminder
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 10:17 am | Progressive Party
An increase in the number of alcohol-related admissions to hospital for children aged between ten and fourteen underscores the failure of the 1999 decision to lower the drinking age, says Progressive leader Jim Anderton. More >>
Supports for move to protect minors from alcohol
Monday, 8 November 2004, 4:39 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson said today that he'd support a big increase in the number of surprise checks to ensure young people aren't purchasing alcohol. More >>
Company tax cut for small firms that create jobs
Monday, 8 November 2004, 9:45 am | Progressive Party
Nearly nine out of ten companies in New Zealand are small, often family-run enterprises that deserve community support, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
Progressives to repay student loans for 3 years
Monday, 8 November 2004, 9:41 am | Progressive Party
The Progressive party begin an advertising campaign on Sunday on a policy of meeting student loan repayments for at least three years after graduation, provided students work in New Zealand after graduation. More >>
