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Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced two new directors for the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund.

Roger Bridge and Calvin Smith, both Christchurch businessmen, have been appointed to the NZVIF board for three years.

Mr Bridge has a property investment and management background.  He has been involved in the formation and development of new business ventures, is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors and is on the board of the Christchurch Arts Festival Trust.

Rally New Zealand 2010 will be officially started on Auckland's Viaduct this evening by Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee.  The government has contributed $250,000 towards the event

The government is contributing $1.69 million to develop a shared research facility for seafood and aquaculture innovation that is likely to result in substantial national economic benefi

A private sector group will advise the government on the steps required to create an international fund services industry in New Zealand, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced toda

The Economic Development Agencies are an important part of New Zealand's support for innovation and economic growth.

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that government will work in partnership with the Auckland City Council to enable the city to host a stopover for the 2011/2012 Volvo Oc

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that the government will contribute $250,000 from the Major Events Development Fund towards Rally New Zealand 2010 event, being held aro

The government will spend up to $21 million to establish a network of open-access food development facilities across the country, Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

This government's goal is to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities to all New Zealanders through sustainable economic development.

I have today repaid to Ministerial services the sum of $151.90 spent by me on the Ministerial credit card on 2 September 2009 for lunch with electorate staff in Christchurch.

More than 150 scientists and representatives from both sides of the Tasman are meeting in Auckland this week to progress the joint bid to host a NZ$3.1 billion international radio astronomy project

Good evening. Thank you for inviting me here today for the launch of the Institute of Directors' initiative - Fresh Thinking: First Boards. 

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee says the filming of the Golden Globe Award winning movie Avatar in New Zealand delivered more than $307 million expenditure to the economy.

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee is pleased that $400,000 will be contributed towards the 2011 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships being held in Chris

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee says investment in New Zealand's fastest growing seafood sector will accelerate the industry's programme to drive growth over the medium to long term.

The Minister of Economic Development, Gerry Brownlee, has announced changes to the government procurement programme.

Let me start by acknowledging all invited guests, members of the Waikato Aviation Cluster board, and all its associated businesses.

Today is a day of milestones for the Waikato Aviation Cluster, for its associated businesses, and for the Waikato region. 

Mayor Bob Simcock, Councillors, and representatives of key partners to the park - thank you for this invitation to open the new Tetra Pak building.

The government is making a $4 million dollar payment to four West Coast timber mills to settle a long running grievance with the Timberlands West Coast SOE.

Thank you for the invitation to open the second annual PRINCE2 Managing Successful Programmes and Office of Government Commerce Gateway project and programme management conference.

The Australian and New Zealand governments have agreed to join forces to bid for the A$2.5 billion (NZ$3.1 billion) international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.

A significant research investment will help tourism keep ahead of fast-changing consumer demands and grow its position as one of the country’s biggest export earners.

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