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The Budget 2002 Releases

The press releases issued to coincide with the delivery of the Budget on 23 May 2002

Economic Development
Economic innovation package Economic innovation is at the heart of Budget 2002 and the Coalition Government's economic programme, says Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton.
Economic innovation package - outline and costs "Budget 2002 supports the government's framework for Growing an Innovative New Zealand. Industry and regional development measures in the budget come to over $35 million, and make an important contribution to that framework.
Economic innovation boosted by business clusters Budget 2002 provides more support for groups of businesses to get together to share experience, talent and innovative ideas so that they can take on the world and win, Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton said today.
Private-public partnerships vital for economic innovation Budget 2002 allocates close to $8 million in 2002-03 to support the government's growing partnership with the biotechnology, creative industries and information and communication technology sectors, Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton said today.


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