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Business Development Minister Max Bradford today announced a Government grant of $110,040 to the Thames Coromandel District Council to help it attract new businesses to the region.

Energy Minister Max Bradford today extended his sincere condolences to Mrs Gilbert, their family, friends and colleagues of Mercury Energy Chief Executive Wayne Gilbert, who passed away this aftern

Labour Minister Max Bradford today called on industry - particularly the construction, farming and forestry industries - to take greater heed of its moral and legal responsibilities in the wake of

Hon Max Bradford
Minister of Labour

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8 July 1998

The Coalition Government's electricity reforms will be remembered by generations of New Zealanders because of the better deal they'll bring for consumers," Energy Minister Max Bradford said today.

The passing of the Electricity Industry Reform Bill in the House this afternoon marks a new, exciting dawn for electricity consumers, Energy Minister Max Bradford said.

The Coalition Government is on track to deliver lower electricity prices to all consumers, Energy Minister Max Bradford said today.

Treasurer Winston Peters, Revenue Minister Bill Birch, and Energy Minister Max Bradford today welcomed changes recommended for the tax provisions in the electricity reform legislation now before Pa

Strange things sometimes happen during Parliamentary debates. Take for example Labour and Alliance's support this afternoon in the House for Act's proposal to privatise the Electricity industry!

DUNEDIN

Ladies and gentlemen, Hon Max Bradford, Minister of Energy, sends his sincere apologies for not being able to attend today's Conference.

Energy Minister Max Bradford today rejected accusations the Government was filibustering in the House.

Immigration Minister Max Bradford today announced that the number of countries whose citizens require Transit Visas when passing through New Zealand is to increase from 24 to 70.

The MP for Rotorua and Minister of Energy, Max Bradford, has cautiously welcomed the proposed merger of generation and retailing assets of three central North Island power companies, TrustPower, Po

HMNZS TAMAKI

Chief of Naval Staff (Rear Admiral Fred Wilson), Maritime Commander (Commodore Peter McCaffie), distinguished guests, graduates, families, and personnel of TAMAKI.

Energy Minister Max Bradford today welcomed Labour energy spokesperson Pete Hodgson's statement congratulating United Electricity and Southpower Energy on their announced merger.

Energy Minister Max Bradford today welcomed the Southpower, United Electricity and Enerco energy retailing merger as a "very healthy sign for the Coalition Government's electricity reforms".

The Coalition Government Caucuses today endorsed the Electricity Industry Reform Bill with some minor modifications, which will be put to the Select Committee to consider, Deputy Prime Minister and

The Coalition Government wants to see electricity bills come down for all New Zealanders, particularly householders and small businesses, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Winston Peters and Ener

"There is no reason at all why electricity prices should rise for domestic or rural consumers under the Coalition Government's proposed reforms," Energy Minister Max Bradford said today.

The New Zealand Government is not alone in reaching the conclusion that the most effective way to promote competition in the electricity market is to require power companies to split into separatel

The Coalition Government continues to encourage the use of LPG through a significant tax advantage relative to petrol, Energy Minister Max Bradford said today.

The Electricity Supply Association (ESANZ) has fallen to a new low in attempting to put a positive spin on figures that even they admit show electricity prices for domestic consumers have risen by

The Government has cleared the way for more students from China to come to New Zealand to study.

The Coalition Government is committed to an immigration policy which contributes to the New Zealand economy and society, treats genuine residency applicants and asylum seekers fairly and quickly, b