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Seven polytechnics have been awarded grants for projects enabling them to better meet local skills needs

An infrastructure study to investigate issues surrounding the establishment of a food-based business park in Oamaru is to be carried out with the support of central government funding.

The Labour Progressive government’s work with the textiles sector is part of a $500 million budget investment package aimed at unleashing the talent and creativity of New Zealanders.

The location of a new Seafood Centre of Excellence in Nelson was announced tonight by Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton.

Funding has been made available to assist the Health IT cluster build up the capability of its member companies in an effort to significantly accelerate the growth of the sector.

NZ Steel's $15 million investment in the Glenbrook steel plant means ongoing high-quality job opportunities for Kiwis.

The Strategic Investment Fund is getting a 100 per cent funding increase to better attract high quality investment to New Zealand.

Budget 2004 is delivering a big boost of $26.5 million in funding for Investment New Zealand over the next four years to attract high-value investment

Jim Anderton discusses what needs to be done to continue to unlock the marine industry sector's potential.

Address on adding value, delivered to NZ Institute of Forestry conference, Gisborne.

A job partnership agreement launched today will increase the numbers of skilled plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers across Northland, says Associate Industry and Regional Development Minister Dover Samuels.

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Investment in productive New Zealand-based enterprises with high export potential is part and parcel of expanding and developing our economy to its full potential.

There is an enormous challenge before all New Zealanders to rebuild the flood affected districts back to their former glory.

Address at launch of Banks Peninsula Strategic Plan

The Waikato Innovation Park is a major investment in high value research and economic development, says Industry & Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton

When it was first announced in December 2001 that the government would support the development of the Waikato Innovation Park, it was - at that time -the largest single regional development announcement in New Zealand in a generation.

Danish furniture manufacturer Zenia House is using New Zealand radiata pine in its just-launched Northland range.

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," the movie to be directed by kiwi director Andrew Adamson, is coming to New Zealand.

The government is committed to working with the screen production industry to build a vibrant, sustainable, financially independent industry, says Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton

The coalition government is working closely with a number of manufacturing sectors to help them meet their potential, Jim Anderton told the Second Annual Manufacturing Summit in Auckland.

Speech on innovation to open the Thrive Wellington Conference, Employers & Manufacturers Association, St. James Theatre, Wellington.

Jim Anderton challenges South Canterbury's Regional Development Conference delegates to lead re-vitalised regions to further success.

National Bank's June Quarter Regional Trends report is encouraging given the adverse international conditions faced by the country in the three month period, Regional Development Minister and Progressive leader, Jim Anderton, said today.