"I'm putting a stop to free rides for the elderly, the country can't afford it. Is there anyone else getting a free ride?" "Just you politicians." 13 March 2010

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"I'm putting a stop to free rides for the elderly, the country can't afford it. Is there anyone else getting a free ride?" "Just you politicians." 13 March 2010

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'The Politician' cartoon strip. Refers to the news that the Government is looking at cutting back on free off-peak travel for the elderly as the cost of the scheme mounts. Transport Minister Steven Joyce said the travel subsidy under the SuperGold card was set to exceed its $18 million-a-year budget, with the Wairarapa to Wellington train service and the Waiheke Island ferry singled out. Records for the cartoons in this collection have not been enhanced by a full 'scope and contents' as they...

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Date created

2010

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22317207

Related subjects

Joyce, Steven Leonard (Hon), 1963- / Transportation / Subsidies / Discounts for older people

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