Rural Life

UnitedFuture recognises the importance of primary industries to the security and prosperity of New Zealand. At a time when there are strong opportunities in the international marketplace, the importance of strong, resilient and responsive primary industries is paramount. They must be supported so the opportunity for diversification and added value is identified and encouraged.

Our policy is more than just an economic prescription for our primary industries. It is about ensuring that the often neglected rural communities receive fair and reasonable access to educational and health services.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Hon Peter Dunne on the tax debate

Opening Statement to Parliament – 9 February 2010

I will concentrate my remarks this afternoon on the Tax Working Group, on some of the changes it has recommended, and on some of the changes that will flow from those changes...

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