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Address to NZEI annual conference

Helen Clark

29.09.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark speaks to NZ's primary school teachers at their annual meeting in Wellington Town Hall

Thank you for the invitation to address your annual conference today.

I have defined this year's general election as being about trust.

Who do we New Zealanders trust with the future of our families, our economy, our p...  more +

Free off-peak travel for SuperGold Card holders

Helen Clark

26.09.2008

More than 500,000 SuperGold Card holders around New Zealand will be eligible for free off-peak public transport travel from next week, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Transport Minister Annette King announced today

The Government is providing funding of $72 million over four years ($18 million a year) for the SuperGold Card free off-peak travel scheme for card holders.

"Most regional councils around the country are ready to roll out travel concessions from Wednesday 1 October to SuperGold Card holder...  more +

Major investment in Nelson courthouse upgrade and expansion

Helen Clark

25.09.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced that the Labour-Led Government is committing more than $10 million for a major expansion and refurbishment of the Nelson courthouse

"This is a major project for the Nelson area and is part of the government's significant investment in the Courts system, with five new courthouses built, 28 refurbishments, and more in planning stages," Helen Clark said.

"This project in Nelson will double the courthouse's floor area with...  more +