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robson-on-politics 6 August
Friday, 6 August 2004, 5:29 pm | Progressive Party
robson-on-politics, a weekly newsletter from Matt Robson MP Deputy Leader of the Progressive Party www.progressive.org.nz More >>
Greens hold up efforts to tackle youth drinking
Thursday, 5 August 2004, 1:58 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson says he is disappointed that the Greens' political tactics are delaying the day that Parliament will be able to take decisive action to tackle problems associated with youth drinking. More >>
Anderton's E-news - Covering 14 to 30 July 2004
Thursday, 5 August 2004, 11:56 am | Progressive Party
I believe it is time that we celebrated the success of the partnership between business and government in lifting the performance of our economy. We have been working constructively together now for four years and there is no doubt that it has paid off. More >>
Robson seeks to raise drinking age, toughen law
Wednesday, 4 August 2004, 10:45 am | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson says he believes that a majority in Parliament will be concerned at a survey released today showing a disgracefully high number of liquor outlets across the Auckland region have been found to be selling alcohol to young ... More >>
Public urged to take part in tobacco review
Wednesday, 4 August 2004, 12:46 am | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson is urging members of the public to find the time to participate in the democratic consultation process initiated by the government as it reviews current smoke-free environment regulations. More >>
Supporting growth in Nelson's creative sector
Monday, 2 August 2004, 4:55 pm | Progressive Party
"The creative sector in the Nelson region has been successful in gaining support from the Labour Progressive government to promote their artworks and develop export opportunities," the Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister, Jim ... More >>
80% of laws gain broad support; MMP is working
Monday, 2 August 2004, 1:39 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive Party president Grant Gillon says it is good news for democracy that MMP continues to be a more popular voting system than first-past-the-post because Mixed Member Proportional is much more democratic and representative electoral system. More >>
robson-on-politics
Monday, 2 August 2004, 1:31 pm | Progressive Party
a weekly newsletter from Matt Robson MP Deputy Leader of the Progressive Party http://www.progressive.org.nz More >>
Hope for jobs by upholding international law
Monday, 2 August 2004, 12:42 am | Progressive Party
The weekend breakthrough in talks among World Trade Organization governments offers the prospect of gains for employment in New Zealand, Progressive MP Matt Robson said today. More >>
Robson: Identity Citizenship Travel Documents Bill
Friday, 30 July 2004, 8:57 am | Progressive Party
I rise to oppose the Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill. The leader of the Progressive party Jim Anderton will be supporting the bill to select committee. More >>
Progressives oversee major forestry development
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 4:02 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive leader Jim Anderton told Parliament today there are nearly twenty forestry added-value projects in the pipeline under the investor-friendly business environment fostered by the Labour Progressive government, which stands in stark contrast to ... More >>
Progressive: jobs and development Vs Brash-istan
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 8:51 am | Progressive Party
There is a man [referring to Tony Ryall who preceded Matt Robson and delivered a vein-popping speech on law and order] who objected to a prison in his area when he was offered one. More >>
Do Greens want existing hydro plants to be closed?
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 3:59 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive leader Jim Anderton says he is perplexed by the latest intemperate comments from the Opposition Green Party in opposition to hydro-electricity generation. More >>
Health warnings, recall provisions needed
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 12:00 am | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson says he welcomes the Green Party's calls for health warnings on contaminated cannabis plants and recall provisions, and adds that it is a good idea that young people know cannabis use is a serious health hazard. More >>
Partnership with EDS pays off with over 200 jobs
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 1:02 pm | Progressive Party
"EDS New Zealand has created over 200 jobs under their Best Shore Programme and thus achieved the first milestone to which it agreed in order to receive NZ$1.5 million from Investment NZ's Strategic Investment Fund," Jim Anderton announced today, together ... More >>
Deal should form basis for Oz-Timor agreement
Monday, 26 July 2004, 1:06 pm | Progressive Party
Australia's successful signing of a maritime boundary agreement with New Zealand should form the basis of a similar agreement between Australia and East Timor, Progressive MP Matt Robson said today. More >>
robson-on-politics 23 July
Friday, 23 July 2004, 2:24 pm | Progressive Party
robson-on-politics, a weekly newsletter from Matt Robson MP Deputy Leader of the Progressive Party www.progressive.org.nz More >>
Progressive join EPMU in combating Brash
Friday, 23 July 2004, 10:08 am | Progressive Party
EPMU national secretary, Andrew Little is right to portray a Brash-led National ACT government as a threat to working people. More >>
Pull down that Apartheid Wall, Mr Sharon!
Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 3:29 pm | Progressive Party
The Sharon government should take heed of international law and pull down the Apartheid Wall it is building through Palestinian villages and farmlands in the illegally occupied West Bank, Progressive MP Matt Robson said today. More >>
Survey highlights need for further collaboration
Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 12:42 am | Progressive Party
Statistics New Zealand's Report on Innovation released today highlights the importance of innovative firms sharing resources in order to better maximize national economic development and high-quality job-creation, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. More >>
