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Is shill Bill ill

Michael Cullen

07.11.2008

Key should shine bright light at dark corner English is hiding in

John Key said in an interview with Sunrise TV this morning that in the event of a National-ACT government being elected tomorrow then the sole, firm commitment New Zealanders can count on would be a reversal of Labour's policies to combat global climate change, Labour deputy leader Michael Cullen...  more +

Support for arts good for economy

Judith Tizard

06.11.2008

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard says Labour's arts policy release today emphasises jobs, continues support for major organisations in film and music and focuses on regional and community development - all of which will help the sector to flourish.

"Labour in government has been strongly committed to creating opportunities in and supporting the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector. Our policies for the future reaffirm this strong commitment," said Judith Tizard.

"Continuing to increase the level of funding and support to the portfolio i...  more +

IT policy builds on major reforms

David Cunliffe

06.11.2008

The Minister for Communications and Information Technology, David Cunliffe today launched Labour's IT policy saying that it builds on the successful framework the Labour-led government has built.

"Labour's push for broadband has already been tremendously successful," Mr Cunliffe said.

"OECD figures show that in the last year, we had the sixth fastest growth rate in broadband uptake. This is because of the pro- competitive environment and the telecommunications reforms Labour has ma...  more +