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ETS Legislation to Proceed

Helen Clark

29.08.2008

Legislation for New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme will now proceed through Parliament, following successful negotiations with the New Zealand First and Green parties, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today.

"New Zealand must play its part in the global effort to tackle climate change.  The Emissions Trading Scheme will play a very important role in our efforts," Helen Clark said.

"I thank New Zealand First and the Green Party for recognising the critical importance of this legislation, a...  more +

Big boost for Aotearoa People's Network welcomed

Judith Tizard

29.08.2008

The Aotearoa People's Network provides people with free access to broadband internet through local libraries and has received a $2 million boost to extend its service into even more communities, National Library Minister Judith Tizard said today.

The extra funding - released yesterday as part of the Digital Strategy 2.0 - will extend the service into a total of 130 libraries and up to 10 marae, as well as creating 30 digital ketes for community-created content, over the next three years.

 

"I am delighted that more New ...  more +

Govt MPs back Chch rugby quarter final bid

Clayton Cosgrove

28.08.2008

Four Christchurch-based government MPs say it's only right that the South Island should host two quarter-finals of the rugby world cup which will be hosted by New Zealand in 2011.

"While we agree no quarter should be given on the pitch, we believe our pitch should be given at least two quarters," the MPs said today.

Their comments marked the passing of Christchurch Central Tim Barnett's Private Bill which transfers the assets of the Victory Park Board, which essenti...  more +

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