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Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton says Dannevirke's success in reducing its crime rate highlights the importance of investing in regional development.

Industry New Zealand to sponsor Southern Traverse

Minister for Industry and Regional Development Jim Anderton today announced a package of skills training funding that will kick-start some regional and industry development budget initiatives.

A three-way partnership between the government, Tairawhiti communities and industry to bridge labour and skill shortages holding back the development of the forestry industry on the East Coast was announced by social services and employment ministers Steve Maharey and Parekura Horomia in Gisborne this afternoon.

New initiatives accelerate development work in Northland

"Regions have the answers that will secure their futures," said the Minister for Regional Development Jim Anderton today on the announcement of the latest six regions to receive Regional Partnerships Programme funding from Industry New Zealand.

"An excellent start to addressing barriers to developing our manufacturing industry", is how Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton described the first meeting of the Government initiated Manufacturing Industry Sector Steering Group held today.

Tuesday 24 April
The first meeting of the Manufacturing Industry Sector Steering Group is to be held tomorrow 24 April 2001.

Wood processing Industry strategy meeting

In the last day I have again seen some of the sights and met the people that make this area special.

· Thank you for inviting me to launch this innovative technology development

The partnership approach to economic development," is how Jim Anderton is describing an Industry New Zealand grant to an Auckland company.

5.30 pm Wednesday 7 March 2001

Turnbull House
Bowen Street

This Labour Alliance Coalition Government has made economic and regional development, and getting New Zealanders to work, a top priority.

Speech notes for Dargaville Field Days

12 Noon Thursday, 1 March 2001

Dargaville racecourse

I am pleased to be here today.

The Government is playing its part in helping regions to sort out their top priorities for economic development, Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton said today.

"New Zealanders are clearly brimming with new business ideas," said Acting Prime Minister Jim Anderton today announcing more winners of Industry New Zealand Enterprise Awards.