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Tourist arrivals up - don't tell NZ First
Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 12:30 am | Progressive Party
Progressive MP Matt Robson says it is good news for job creation that international visitors to New Zealand last month totalled nearly 135,000, up 20% on June 2003. More >>
Ahmed Zaoui could get ‘Get Out Of Jail’ card
Monday, 19 July 2004, 4:00 pm | Progressive Party
The decision of the High Court on the application of Algerian refugee Ahmed Zaoui makes it clear that responsible Ministers have the power to move him to the Mangere refugee centre. More >>
Robson Invoices Hon David Benson Pope
Friday, 16 July 2004, 4:08 pm | Progressive Party
For services: Use of original material, unattributed and almost word for word More >>
robson-on-politics 16 July
Friday, 16 July 2004, 2:42 pm | Progressive Party
I learnt from Brash's Orewa speech that every concern that I had about New Zealand was caused by Maori. Now National's spokespeople have moved on to add beneficiaries to the list of troublesome New Zealanders who will be in for it. Katherine Rich tried ... More >>
Hon Jim Anderton: Speech at Thrive Pacifika
Thursday, 15 July 2004, 4:36 pm | Progressive Party
I’m sure many here would have seen at least some of the NZ Idol contest on television this year. More >>
Anderton's Enews: Covering 21 June to 14 July 2004
Thursday, 15 July 2004, 2:24 pm | Progressive Party
The big announcements for these last few weeks are both in transport. Firstly, Transfund announced their massive $18.6 billion investment over ten years, for integrated transport infrastructure. This is the biggest investment ever made on our transport infrastructure. More >>
Brash style policies left the Coast devastated
Wednesday, 14 July 2004, 2:37 pm | Progressive Party
While visiting the West Coast this week Jim Anderton has suggested Coasters remind Mr Brash of a few key points on his visit. The Economic Development Minister and Progressive Leader has been busy getting things done for Coasters, working with them ... More >>
robson-on-politics 9 July
Friday, 9 July 2004, 11:18 am | Progressive Party
Next week marks the 20th anniversary of the so-called Rogernomics Revolution. There was a telling insight into how that radical experiment has been abandoned, even by its own one-time cheerleader, in Don Brash's law and order speech last Sunday. More >>
Progressives welcome regulation for cheaper power
Thursday, 8 July 2004, 4:08 pm | Progressive Party
The government's announcement that power companies will have to offer a genuine low daily-fixed-rate option is great news for superannuitants and families on low incomes, Progressive MP Matt Robson said today. More >>
Thai workers deserve to eat competitive NZ greens
Thursday, 8 July 2004, 3:07 pm | Progressive Party
Thai workers deserve the opportunity to afford to eat healthy New Zealand-grown fruit and vegetables and other competitively produced goods, says Progressive MP Matt Robson. "Lowering Thailand's punitive barriers on New Zealand exports would not only be very ... More >>
WellTrust funding supports teens battling alcohol
Thursday, 8 July 2004, 2:45 pm | Progressive Party
Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton said today that it is great news that WellTrust, the youth drug agency that provides support to teenagers and their families who are faced with alcohol and drug abuse problems in the Wellington region, has had its ... More >>
Prison decision a blow for NIMBY National
Thursday, 8 July 2004, 12:59 am | Progressive Party
Progressive MP and former Corrections Minister Matt Robson welcomes the Environment Court decision on the Springhill prison near Meremere. More >>
Brace yourself for another Peters hate campaign
Tuesday, 6 July 2004, 3:37 pm | Progressive Party
Progressive deputy leader Matt Robson accuses NZ First of softening up New Zealanders for another Winston Peters hate campaign against migrants. More >>
Rowley Resource Centre opens in new premises
Tuesday, 6 July 2004, 1:35 pm | Progressive Party
The opening of new premises for the Rowley Resource Centre in Spreydon is a good time to celebrate the success of their work in the community, Jim Anderton, MP for Wigram said today. More >>
robson-on-politics 2 july 2004
Friday, 2 July 2004, 2:43 pm | Progressive Party
Nurses are worth it - Strengthening long-term relationships Part II - The anti-liberal ACT Party - Shudder, if National had led NZ into illegal war More >>
Robson Correction To Brownlee Release
Friday, 2 July 2004, 1:25 pm | Progressive Party
Matt Robson accepts that Gerry Brownlee does not have an assault conviction. He notes that Mr Brownlee lost a civil assault case in March 2002, having $8,500 damages awarded against him. Mr Brownlee was quoted at the time as accepting the judgement of the ... More >>
Mr Brownlee needs to watch his behaviour
Friday, 2 July 2004, 11:24 am | Progressive Party
It is unacceptable for a Member of Parliament to launch a personal and brutal attack on anyone let alone a member of the judiciary. More >>
Whanganui River Road to promote development
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 3:50 pm | Progressive Party
Minister for Regional Development, Jim Anderton, today welcomed Transfund's decision to place the long sought-after proposal to strengthen and seal the Whanganui River Road onto its road construction priority list. More >>
Expats given assistance to develop
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 3:34 pm | Progressive Party
The Kiwi Expat Association has been awarded $200,000 from the Ministry of Economic Development's Sector Initiatives Fund, to assist them in building up our global connections, Jim Anderton, Minister of Economic Development, announced today. More >>
West Coast steaming under Labour Progressive Govt
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 3:09 pm | Progressive Party
The West Coast has been steaming ahead under the Labour Progressive Government. Nick Smith has obviously not been paying attention to the West Coast if he thinks it has been treated with contempt by this Labour Progressive government, Jim Anderton, Minister ... More >>
