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31 July, 2008

Third Business and Sport Summit

Clayton Cosgrove opens the summit and announces a new direction in sport and recreation partnerships

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31 July, 2008

A new direction for business and sport partnerships

Sport and Recreation Minister launches innovative new Business and Sport Partnership Initiative

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18 July, 2008

Cosgrove welcomes rugby league review committee

Cosgrove says review of rugby league will address the challenges facing this bedrock sport

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2 July, 2008

Outdoor recreation discussion document launched

Feedback welcomed on discussion document as part of creation of Outdoor Recreation Strategy

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24 June, 2008

Hockey and rugby greats honoured

Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove has joined SPARC in honouring hockey's Selwyn Maister and rugby's Richie Guy for their huge contributions to sport. The pair are the inaugural recipients of the SPARC Sport and Recreation Sector Awards for lifetime achievement.

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23 June, 2008

Cosgrove speech to open the Sport and Recreation Sector Conference 2008

Minister welcomes delegates to Sport and Recreation Conference 2008

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23 June, 2008

Rural kids sports tournament funding guaranteed

Funding support will continue for the NZ Area Schools Association tournament

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6 June, 2008

Applications invited for Hillary Expedition grants

Adventurers can now apply for Hillary Expedition Grants

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3 June, 2008

Cosgrove speech for Parliamentary Function for Irish Rugby Team & All Blacks

New Zealand welcomes Ireland back for rugby clash this weekend

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30 May, 2008

Summits for Sir Ed a tribute to a great New Zealander

Successful completion of Summits for Sir Ed tribute tour a great achievement

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29 May, 2008

Cosgrove congratulates South Island recipients of PM Sport Scholarships at Christchurch ceremony

Cosgrove commends winners of the Prime Minister's Sport Scholarships for their hard work, persistence and commitment

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29 May, 2008

Christchurch ceremony for PM’s Sport Scholarships

Cosgrove congratulates athletes, coaches, support staff and officials who have been awarded 2008 Prime Minister's Sport Scholarships

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27 May, 2008

Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarships in Wellington

Cosgrove gives tribute to the hard work and dedication of the winners of the 2008 Prime Minister's Sports Scholarships

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27 May, 2008

Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarships awarded

Winners of the 2008 Prime Minister's Sport Scholarships presented with awards at Wellington ceremony

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26 May, 2008

Cosgrove congratulates Dixon for Indy 500 win

Cosgrove congratulates Scott Dixon and his team for outstanding win at the Indianapolis 500 race.

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13 May, 2008

Cosgrove announces appointments to Sports Tribunal

Three new members appointed to the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand

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2 May, 2008

Football appointment welcomed by Minister

Cosgrove welcomes New Zealand Football's decision to work with independent commissioner

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30 April, 2008

Canterbury leading the way – speech to the Sport Executives breakfast for Canterbury Regional Sport Organisations

Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove outlines some of the main challenges facing regional sport and recreation organisations

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19 April, 2008

Cosgrove opens the South Island Independence Games

Cosgrove speech to officially open the 18th South Island Independence Games

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19 April, 2008

South Island Independence Games underway

Cosgrove welcomes youth athletes competing in the 18th South Island Independence Games

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16 April, 2008

Prime Ministers Scholarships

Speech for announcement of Prime Minister's Scholarships – presentation to recipients from throughout the North Island.

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16 April, 2008

Prime Minister's Sport Scholarships Awarded

Congratulations to North Island recipients of the PM’s Sport Scholarships for 2008

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16 April, 2008

Speech - new gym complex for Rosehill College

Clayton Cosgrove officially opens the Rosehill Sports Centre complex at Rosehill College, Papakura, Auckland

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16 April, 2008

Cosgrove opens Rosehill College new gym complex

Minister opens a new $2.75 million gymnastic complex at Rosehill College in Papakura

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8 April, 2008

Climbing your own Everest

Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove's speech to participants of the SPARC Leadership Programme, which aims to develop and strengthen leaders in the sport and recreation sector and to build relationships and networks between leaders in the sector.

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3 April, 2008

The challenges ahead – speech to open the first Leaders in Sport Conference in New Zealand

Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove's speech to officially open New Zealand's first Leaders in Sport Conference.

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2 April, 2008

Cosgrove welcomes Trans-Tasman Netball League

Cosgrove says the new ANZ Championship signals a new professional era for netball that will benefit fans, coaches and players, from the grassroots through to the elite

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2 April, 2008

Cosgrove welcomes the start of the first Trans-Tasman Netball Championship

Sports Minister Clayton Cosgrove says the ANZ Championship is great news for netball fans, netball players and development of the sport from the grassroots up to the elite.

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11 March, 2008

Clayton Cosgrove speech to open the Wellington School of Cricket’s Mana Indoor Cricket Centre

Cosgrove says the new indoor cricket facility north of Wellington will greatly benefit the region's cricket players, coaches, and ultimately, cricket fans.

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11 March, 2008

New Wellington Indoor Cricket Centre Major Boost for Players and Coaches

Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove and Porirua Mayor Jenny Brash officially open the Wellington School of Cricket's Mana Indoor Cricket Centre

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