Rural Affairs 

National behind the eight ball on rural health

30.07.2008

The National Party's response to a rural health discussion document released a week ago shows just how behind they are on rural health issues, says Rural Affairs and Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

The Minister was referring to a press statement put out by National Party MP Jo Goodhew today on a New Zealand Institute of Rural Health discussion document which was released publicly last Wednesday.

"The Labour-led government has an excellent track record on rural health compared with th... more +

Rural power supply

09.05.2008

Supply protected beyond 2013

The supply of electricity to consumers in remote rural areas will continue to be protected by the Electricity Act beyond 2013, Energy Minister David Parker and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

 “In 2007, the Labour-led government had been considering ... more +

Bill for Walking Access Commission

15.04.2008

Securing public access to New Zealand’s great outdoors is the object of a Bill introduced into Parliament

Securing public access to New Zealand’s great outdoors is the object of a Bill introduced into Parliament today by Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor.

The Walking Access Bill creates a Walking Access Commission to advise on and implement walking access policies. The Bill r... more +