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16 May 2013 0 CommentsBudget 2013: Delivering progress and optimism
Budget 2013 confirms New Zealand is on the right track, with forecasts of economic growth, more jobs, rising wages, and a return to surplus by 2014/15, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Plain English - 06 November
06 November 2012 0 CommentsThis issue of Plain English covers some of my recent activities in the electorate, as well as meetings overseas to gauge how the economic challenges in other countries are likely to affect New Zealand. I look forward to hearing from you in the comments section.
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Plain English No.12
31 May 2012 0 CommentsThis issue of Plain English covers Budget 2012 and some of my travels and activities in the electorate - with photographs. Be sure and let me know what's on your mind in the comments section of the newsletter.
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Plain English for March 2012
02 March 2012 2 CommentsIn this edition of Plain English I talk about what's been going on in our electorate over the past few months and our new programme of reforms to the welfare system.I welcome your comments so be sure to click through and tell me what's on your mind.
Plain English: August 2011
24 August 2011 0 CommentsPlain English: April 2011
12 April 2011 0 CommentsIn this issue of Plain English, I talk about my recent activities in the electorate, the "Shoe Boxes of Love" initiative, and some lessons learned from the Christchurch earthquakes.
As always, I'm looking forward to hearing back from you.
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23 December 2010 5 CommentsPlain English: August 2010
05 August 2010 1 CommentIn this issue of Plain English I talk about issues of concern to the electorate, meetings on the Budget, a books in homes programme, support for the Lakes District Air Rescue team, meetings with the Balclutha Rotary Club and some young achievers, Youth Parliament - and more. Feel free to comment on the newsletter and share your thoughts.
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Plain English No.6
07 May 2010 1 CommentIn this issue of Plain English I talk about visits to the electorate, Parliamentary Question Time and the upcoming Budget.
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