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19 March, 2010

Rally NZ receives government backing

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 around Auckland in May.

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11 March, 2010

New $21 million food innovation network

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.

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10 March, 2010

Address to the New Zealand - Australia Investment Forum: “Open for Business”

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

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23 February, 2010

Statement from Gerry Brownlee

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.

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18 February, 2010

Australia and NZ team up for $3.1b project

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.

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15 February, 2010

Speech to the Institute of Directors

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

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24 January, 2010

Avatar delivers $307m to New Zealand economy

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.

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21 January, 2010

Government support for International Paralympics

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 Christchurch 21-30 January 2011 from the Major Events Development Fund (MEDF).

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19 January, 2010

Funding boost for New Zealand Aquaculture

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.

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28 October, 2009

Reforms of government procurement

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

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16 September, 2009

Speech at celebration dinner of the Waikato Aviation Cluster

The manufacture of the 1000th plane in New Zealand is a milestone, and a milestone of genuine note.

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16 September, 2009

Speech at the opening of the Waikato Aviation Cluster's new runway

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

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16 September, 2009

Speech at the opening of the Tetra Pak Building, Waikato Innovation Park

Thank you for this invitation to open the new Tetra Pak building.

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10 September, 2009

$4 million West Coast timber settlement

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.

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7 September, 2009

Speech to PRINCE2 Managing Successful Programmes and Office of Government Gateway Conference

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.

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21 August, 2009

Aus & NZ Join in Mega Science Bid

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.

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18 August, 2009

Keeping ahead of tourism trends

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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10 August, 2009

Opening Address to the 2009 EDANZ Conference

Speech to Economic Development Agency conference, Te Papa. Monday August 10th

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10 August, 2009

Address to Private Capital Markets Forum: "Venture Capital in NZ"

This government's overall goal is one of growing the New Zealand economy to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities to all New Zealanders.

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28 July, 2009

Business Migrant Scheme Revamped

The Government’s new business migration scheme launched today aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants.

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21 July, 2009

Crown Research Institute board appointments

Director and chair appointments and reappointments to the boards of seven Crown Research Institutes were announced today by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp.

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3 July, 2009

Job Summit output a boost for young innovators

A new post-graduate internship programme to be set up by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology will create 150 new intern positions, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.

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24 June, 2009

Travel grants for Kiwi and Spanish researchers

New Zealand and Spanish science researchers will benefit from a new travel grant programme between the two countries, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has announced.

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9 June, 2009

Government increases funding for FIBA Under 19 world basketball champs

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced a government grant of $200,000 for the FIBA Under 19 world basketball championship for men being held in Auckland from July 2-12.

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5 June, 2009

Report shows strong growth in biotech sector

Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp has welcomed a report showing strong growth in the biotechnology industry.

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20 May, 2009

NZTE Board Appointments

Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and Trade Minister, Tim Groser, have made five appointments to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board.

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7 May, 2009

Speech: Film NZ Networking Function

Economic Development Minister supports film industry development

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6 May, 2009

Researchers succeed in EC science programme

The success of research proposals approved under a recent European Commission science programme highlights New Zealand's international research standing, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp said today.

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1 May, 2009

New faces on Foundation board

Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp has announced two new appointments to the board of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology – the main government funding body for science and technology.

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1 May, 2009

Stadium Roof Shout

The government is supporting the AMI stadium development in Christchurch with a 15-million-dollar contribution.

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