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Phil Goff Audio 5/9/11: Quake Anniversary, Pacific Forum

Published: Mon 5 Sep 2011 04:15 PM
Scoop Audio: Phil Goff on Quake Anniversary, Pacific Forum


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Audio of Labour Party leader Phil Goff's weekly press standup:
Anniversary of first Christchurch earthquake Growing frustration at speed of action and false hopes on protection of equity. Goff also said he has been calling to speed up skills training. Labour's policy on housing compensation will be announced before the election – 'working through' options for recapitalising EQC.
Pacific Forum Differing opinions between states on how to deal with Fiji: Goff has seen "no evidence at all that Fiji is intending to restore Democracy any time soon"
Fiji
Also discussed:
• Condolences to Jean Hubbard on the death of her husband, Allan Hubbard.
• Rugby World Cup to begin.
• Chris Carter's upcoming valedictory.
• Professor Margaret Mutu's comments on restricting immigration by whites: "nonsense".
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