Labour Party

Labour supports strong and sustainable agriculture sector

04.11.2008

The Labour Party in government is delivering policies that promote a strong, sustainable future for our primary industries, the party's Finance and Rural Affairs spokespeople said today when welcoming the publication of Federated Farmers' 2008 Election Manifesto.

"The Labour Party congratulates Federated Farmers of New Zealand for the effort and thoroughness of their 2008 General Election Manifesto published today.

"Labour is committed to raising the value of New Zealand merchandise exports as a proportion of our economy over time, and there is abs... more +

Labour supports strong and sustainable agriculture sector

Michael Cullen

04.11.2008

The Labour Party in government is delivering policies that promote a strong, sustainable future for our primary industries, the party's Finance and Rural Affairs spokespeople said today when welcoming the publication of Federated Farmers' 2008 Election Manifesto.

"The Labour Party congratulates Federated Farmers of New Zealand for the effort and thoroughness of their 2008 General Election Manifesto published today.

"Labour is committed to raising the value of New Zealand merchandise exports as a proportion of our economy over time, and there is abs... more +

Walking Access Commission members announced

Damien O'Connor

13.10.2008

Members of the Board of the New Zealand Walking Access Commission were announced today by Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor.

The Commission was established under the Walking Access Act 2008 which passed into law last week. The Commission will provide leadership on walking access issu... more +