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Tizard welcomes regional fuel levy

Judith Tizard

07.10.2008

Auckland Central MP Judith Tizard has welcomed the announcement that a range of significant Auckland transport projects, such as Auckland passenger rail electrification, have been given the green light by government's decision to approve Auckland's regional fuel levy scheme.

"It is great to see that these important projects, that are so vital for Auckland's future, have got the go ahead," said Judith Tizard.

Funds will also go to improving Auckland's ferry term...  more +

Nats copy Labour on civil defence

Rick Barker

07.10.2008

National's Civil Defence policy released over the weekend shows a lack of understanding of how Civil Defence and Emergency Management works.

"Despite attempting to criticise the government at every turn on Civil Defence, National has produced a policy that proposes nothing new whatsoever," said Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker.

National talk about joint delivery of civil defence and emergency services. Labour has done that.</...  more +

Tizard launches campaign for Auckland Central

Judith Tizard

05.10.2008

Labour Party candidate and current Auckland Central MP Judith Tizard launched her candidacy for the Auckland Central electorate at Caluzzi Café and Bar in Newton today.

Judith marked the day by launching her campaign website www.tizard.org.nz.

The MP said that as a life-long Aucklander and MP for Auckland Central since 1996, she knew that Auckland is and must continue to be a great place to live and work.

"As ...  more +