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| Big internet boost for remote and regional communities |
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The government is to spend tens of millions of dollars to get fast speed internet access in provincial and rural communities. |
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| Supporting research partnerships |
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The government is supporting science partnerships with new funding of $25.2 million over four years, at $6.3 million a year, to support research projects developed by science providers and users working cooperatively on a specific issue. |
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| Major investment to boost economic innovation |
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Budget 2002 will target more domestic and foreign investment through the establishment of a new world class investment promotion agency - Investment New Zealand - and the creation of a Strategic Investment Fund. |
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