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The Government is looking at new sources of funding for economic development in disadvantaged communities.

"Northland is a priority for the Labour Alliance Coalition Government's regional development programmes. I have instructed the Ministry of Economic Development to visit the region again before Christmas and then, in the new year, put together a development package before I visit the area in early March," said Jim Anderton Deputy Prime Minister.

At least 10,000 New Zealanders have jobs who wouldn't have under the economic policies of the previous government, Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton says.

A few years ago the Business Roundtable memorably coined a new name for our city. They called it ‘the People’s Republic of Christchurch.’

I would like to thank the Hi Tech Council for inviting me to attend this Excellence Awards Dinner tonight to celebrate the achievement and innovation of Kiwi business.

I am very pleased to be here today. I am particularly pleased because it is always good to see more jobs and economic activity in my home town of Christchurch.

Our present position – where we are starting from

Our economic performance has been falling compared to other developed countries. The real incomes of New Zealanders have been falling for thirty years. Real wages are ten per cent lower today than they were in 1984. We have a huge overseas deficit. Massive overseas debt. Unemployment is locked into the economy. Inequality has grown enormously. Our social services are under enormous pressure.

New Zealand’s image as the adventure capital of the world is being helped by Industry New Zealand with its support of De’Amalfi Survival to develop a survival helmet says Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton.

Chips got the thumbs-up from Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton today as he presented a New Zealand Enterprise Award to Aria Farm Ltd manufacturer of Beef and Lamb Chips.

Twenty two innovative small businesses from all over New Zealand have been offered the Government’s first Enterprise Awards, Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton announced today.

Twenty two innovative small businesses from all over New Zealand have been offered the Government's first Enterprise Awards, Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton announced today.

Government papers relating to the New Zealand case for a Motorola software development centre show the effort and commitment that went into the project, says Associate Minister for Economic Development Pete Hodgson.

I'm here in Nelson today and for most of tomorrow as part of a programme of regional visits.

The value of the dollar is not some kind of national virility index, and its present level will have a mixed impact, Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton told a Rotary audience in Nelson today.

Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton has today announced an eight-member Industry New Zealand board with a strong private sector background.

Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton has today announced an eight-member Industry New Zealand board with a strong private sector background.

(Address to Importers Institute "Smarter Importing" conference, Heritage Hotel, Auckland)

Thankyou for the invitation to your conference.

A groundbreaking agreement detailing how effective job creation partnerships between central and local government will be structured was launched at Parliament this evening by Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton and Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey.

The Minister of Labour, Margaret Wilson will this morning take part in three Auckland events promoting productive relationships between employers, managers, employees and unions.

Communications giant Motorola has informed the Government that it will not be locating its next Australasian global software development centre in New Zealand, Associate Minister of Economic Development Pete Hodgson said today.

A new $80 million superyacht facility to be built in Whangarei is an excellent example of how government and community partnership can facilitate economic development, says Associate Minister for Economic Development Pete Hodgson.

The Government has come in for its share of criticism recently from those who say we are anti-business. I’ve flown from Auckland today, to speak in Queenstown, as an example of the Government’s commitment to communicating with business audiences.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Development Jim Anderton says the fall in the value of the kiwi dollar is the result of continuing overseas deficits.

(Address to The Capital Business Show, WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington)

Good afternoon. It's good to be here in such a hive of business activity.