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Protecting our native heritage for all

Steve Chadwick

06.11.2008

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today released Labour's conservation policy and confirmed the Party's commitment to protecting New Zealand's natural environment for all New Zealanders.

"Labour has a proud history of protecting our native heritage. Over the last nine years we have made major conservation gains including opening nine public conservation parks and nearly doubling the number of marine reserves," Steve Chadwick said.

The policy comes as concern grows among th...  more +

Funding boost for Plunket responds to baby boom

Steve Chadwick

05.11.2008

Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick today announced that Plunket will receive almost $3 million each year in additional funding to deliver more WellChild checks.

"Plunket has worked hard to keep up with the increase in demand for its services due to the recent unexpected rise ...  more +

Modern hospital a huge gain for Rotorua

Steve Chadwick

24.10.2008

Rotorua MP Steve Chadwick today said that the Prime Minister's announcement that a further $38.2 million had been approved to complete the redevelopment of Rotorua hospital was a huge gain for the people of Rotorua.

"Labour is committed to working towards the best possible health outcomes for everyone in this region, and this investment in new health facilities will benefit the local community for many, many years to come," Steve Chadwick said.

"The development is fantastic news for Rotorua and will n...  more +