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Government funds drinking water upgrade in Nelson-Marlborough

Maryan Street

06.08.2008

The Labour-led government is committing over $265,000 to the Nelson-Marlborough region to upgrade drinking water supplies in some of its small communities, says Maryan Street.

The funding is part of a $7 million contribution nationwide which was announced by Associate Health Ministers Damien O'Connor and Mita Ririnui today. 

It comes from the third round of support provided by the government's Drinking Water Assistance Programme which provides funding of $1... more +

Death of Police Officer

Phil Goff

11.07.2008

Acting Minister of Police Phil Goff said: "Our hearts go out to the family of Sergeant Derek Wootton, the police officer who died in the line of duty, and to his friends and his colleagues in the New Zealand Police Force. We extend to them our condolences and deepest sympathy.

"His death r... more +

Second reading, Land Transport Management Amendment Bill

Annette King

26.06.2008

This Bill will further imbed the government's push to ensure that we have a land transport planning and funding system that reflects the sophistication and complexity of a 21st century society.

 

I move that the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill be read a second time.

 

Most submissions were very supportive of the principles underpinning the Bill and offered many constructive suggestions to improve it.

 

I would like to thank the ... more +