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Hon Jim Anderton

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News 23 Aug 2007
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill introduced - BZP

There is sufficient cross-party support to make progress on the Bill.

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Marine 15 Aug 2007
Best practice for managing high seas fisheries

Sustainable management of the world's fisheries needs international commitment and cooperation.

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Fishing 15 Aug 2007
Larger fisheries office better placed to tackle illegal fishing

WELLINGTON — Organised fish theft will be harder to get away with in the greater Wellington region.

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Agriculture 10 Aug 2007
Review of the Raw Milk Regulations

Dairy processors need some immediate certainty about supply.

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Agriculture 6 Aug 2007
NZ biosecurity means remaining constantly vigilant

All precautions are being taken in response to the British outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

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Agriculture 5 Aug 2007
Primary Industries 2020 goes live

Articulating a vision for New Zealand's primary industries.

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Business 3 Aug 2007
Innovation and investment in research are keys to success

CHRISTCHURCH — Kiwis want to be known for their innovation and creativity.

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Agriculture 1 Aug 2007
The Importance of Horticultural Exports

CHRISTCHURCH — In the last twenty five years horticulture exports have grown twenty-fold.

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Conservation 26 Jul 2007
Biosecurity is the work of the whole community

Pest management is a responsibility for all of us.

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Health 29 Jun 2007
BZP to be banned

The research, analysis of submissions, and advice from experts and agencies pointed to the need for a ban.

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Fishing 29 Jun 2007
Greater fisheries protection with Project Protector

It's going to be much more difficult for fisheries rules to be flouted.

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Agriculture 27 Jun 2007
Landcorp's 20 years has delivered $400 million in dividends

Not only one of New Zealand's largest farming businesses, Landcorp is also significant in world terms.

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Agriculture 22 Jun 2007
Addressing the skills shortage in agriculture

We need to have a skilled workforce if we are to improve our prductivity --------------------------------- "The skills shortage is as acute in agriculture as it is in any industry," Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today.

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Marine 21 Jun 2007
Major investment in deep sea research project

Information is key to making decisions that protect the biodiversity of New Zealand's offshore areas.

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Alcohol 18 Jun 2007
Gisborne community action on youth and drugs day

GISBORNE — Community Action on Youth and Drug programmes are helping communities deal with drug and alcohol abuse.

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Maori 13 Jun 2007
Maori Party should see what is really happening

Much is being done to strengthen Maori participation in aquaculture.

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Fishing 12 Jun 2007
Stab-resistant vests make Fishery officers safer

They do an important job, so it's important they are kept safe.

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Fishing 8 Jun 2007
Minister supports locals to rebuild Pukerua Bay fish stocks

WELLINGTON — This is a win-win situation - for fish, the environment, tangata whenua and the community.

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Fishing 7 Jun 2007
Five-point plan to support aquaculture development

The Government is committed to a partnership with the aquaculture industry.

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Agriculture 7 Jun 2007
Help to be had for Hawke's Bay farmers

HAWKE'S BAY — Farmers are being urged to act now to protect their farms for the future

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Fishing 5 Jun 2007
Improved environmental performance in southern squid fishery

SOUTHLAND — Collaborative approach lessening by-catch.

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Fishing 30 May 2007
Keeping Pacific tuna fish stocks from overexploitation

Pacific nations need to work together to keep their tuna fish stocks from being catastrophically depleted.

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Fishing 29 May 2007
New fishing agreement between NZ and Solomon Islands

New Zealand flagged vessels get access to Solomon Islands' EEZ.

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Export 25 May 2007
Eel farming could be NZ's next big aquaculture species

New facility aims to be the first in the world to produce commercial quantities of eels in captivity.

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Health 16 May 2007
Well done, Wellington, on tackling Volatile Substance Misuse

WELLINGTON — It is through this kind of joint effort that we will be able to bring about a reduction in abuse.

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Agriculture 9 May 2007
Budget 2007 will help international partnership on climate change

A new research fund, allocated in Budget 2007, will bolster New Zealand's international leadership position in helping the agriculture and forestry sectors respond to climate change, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Climate Change Minister David Parker announced today.

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Conservation 3 May 2007
Ministers welcome regional concern for Maui's dolphin

NORTHLAND — A petition from local government leaders to increase protection for the endangered Maui's dolphin has been welcomed by Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton and Conservation Minister Chris Carter.

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Trade 29 Apr 2007
Cooperation holds great promise in Korean market

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today stressed the importance of New Zealand's trading relationship with Korea and the prospects for even greater partnership through agricultural cooperation.

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Agriculture 14 Apr 2007
Primary industry must attract next generation

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today the future of New Zealand*s primary industries was going to depend on attracting young people to a rural lifestyle.

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Politics 27 Mar 2007
Aussie apple access one step closer

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Trade Minister Phil Goff have noted the removal of another hurdle to gaining access for New Zealand apples to the Australian market.

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Art 2 Mar 2007
Art inspired by the oceans

I'm delighted to be here today. Seaweek is about raising awareness of the coast and ocean and asking New Zealanders to help look after our local marine areas.

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